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Man tends to food crops
Food security threat: IFPRI study supports water food modeling as groundwater depletion solution
18 Jun 2024
--- Due to grave concerns about the effects of groundwater degradation on food security, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) conducted a study to identify viable solutions. Groundwater systems in China,... Read More
A tofu dish.
Chinese consumers reveal growing appetite toward plant-based foods, ProVeg flags
13 Jun 2024
--- A new report by ProVeg International has found that 98% of Chinese consumers will choose a higher volume of plant-based foods once they are informed of the benefits, particularly in relation to health and plant-based... Read More
An assortiment of pulses
Research shows beans and chickpeas consumption boost shortfall nutrient intake
07 Jun 2024
--- Researchers from Nutrition Research & Regulatory Affairs, the University of Minnesota and Nutrition Research collaborated on a study that found that eating beans and chickpeas, whether canned or dried, is responsible for... Read More
Japanese cuisine
Future dietary paradigms should add diverse recipes to tally exact carbon emissions, study suggests
15 Apr 2024
--- Most food studies assess the impact of diets on human health and the environment by looking at them from the food group level. However, scientists from the University of Tokyo switched this up with an optimization modeling... Read More
Woman eating nutritional dairy and fruit
Nutiani report reveals invigorated approach to nutrition despite inflation pressure
04 Apr 2024
--- Fonterra’s well-being nutrition brand Nutiani released its latest report, “Health, Nutrition and Rising Costs,” which found that more consumers take proactive steps to manage their health despite having... Read More
Milk powders for scientific analysis
Milk time capsule in Antarctica provides valuable insights into dairy’s evolution
02 Apr 2024
--- A preserved sample of whole milk powder (WMP) manufactured in New Zealand in 1907 and exported to Antarctica via a British expedition led by Ernest Shackleton recently underwent scientific analysis by researchers of the... Read More
Chickens are in a cage to be transported.
Academic experts criticize FAO climate roadmap for lack of focus on plant-based and alternative proteins
19 Mar 2024
--- Experts have slammed the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for dismissing alternative proteins and meat reduction tactics in its roadmap on climate change. Omitting meat-eating reduction plans is an oversight,... Read More
Protein, fats, carbohydrates
Leveraging protein: RaboResearch narrows down food industry’s future focus
08 Mar 2024
--- In its new “Talking Points” report, RaboResearch, Rabobank’s food and agribusiness division, highlights three questions the food industry should ask about protein leveraging and its importance in regulating... Read More
A mean eating a large burger while smiling in a resteraunt.
Pioneering the next leap in AI-powered wearable health technology
07 Mar 2024
--- A team of US-based researchers are pioneering a device that could track eating behavior like a pedometer tracks steps, highlighting that such technology could offer invaluable insights into dietary habits, potentially... Read More
Iron-rich sources of nutrition
New research pinpoints zinc biofortified food as key nutrition security measure in Tanzania
04 Mar 2024
--- Researchers from the University of Arkansas, US, and Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture identified new recommendations to reduce nutrient deficiency in the East African country using a novel research methodology. The... Read More
Woman pouring milk on cereal and fruit
Dairy nutrition education cues help increase consumption, experts find
01 Mar 2024
--- To reverse the US trend of moving away from dairy consumption, the industry sector developed educational tools to enlighten consumers about dairy’s health benefits. Concurrently, a research team set out to find out if... Read More
Pomegranate seeds and juice
Latest Euromed study shows pomegranate’s ability to slow age-related frailty
29 Feb 2024
--- Pomanox, the signature pomegranate extract in Euromed’s portfolio, can reverse the loss of motor coordination and prevent oxidative stress, according to an independent mouse study conducted by the University of... Read More
An older woman stares into the distance.
Scientists unlock bone-preserving power of prunes for postmenopausal health
19 Feb 2024
--- Experts highlight that maintaining strong and healthy bones becomes increasingly important as women age. Several studies present prunes as a simple yet effective dietary solution, including recent research showing that... Read More
A white dish is holding green wasabi.
Wasabi offers potential health benefits from gut health to cognitive function, study discovers
13 Dec 2023
--- Researchers have gone beyond wasabi’s traditional role as a spicy paste pairing for raw fish, diving into the potential health benefits of this green condiment. The discoveries shed light on a wider range of potential... Read More
Grapes are shining and growing from vine.
Phenolic flavonoids: Researchers decode the cause of red wine headaches
21 Nov 2023
--- A recent study conducted by US researchers reveals insights into why some people experience headaches after drinking red wine. This new study links the underlying cause of headaches to the presence of quercetin and its... Read More
Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, Graz University of Technology research
Microbiome Boost: Plant microorganisms in fresh produce enhance human gut bacteria, study finds
01 Nov 2023
--- A research team from Austria has provided conclusive evidence that eating fruit and vegetables contributes to bacterial diversity in the human microbiome, which is critical to good health. The sources of bacterial diversity... Read More
Different kinds of breakfast fiber are sorted out in a wooden box.
Brightseed unlocks the nutritional potential of fiber and bioactives in plant foods
26 Oct 2023
--- Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Brightseed are spotlighting more reasons to prioritize fiber in our regular diets. The study reveals that each plant source of insoluble fiber contains bioactives that may... Read More
Cows in a field.
Angel Yeast’s Fubon joins forces with universities to create biotech-based yeast feed
05 Oct 2023
--- Animal food brand Fubon by Angel Yeast has re-asserted its commitment to improving animal nutrition by making sustainable production choices and focusing on the R&D of biotechnology.
A person showing off their belly!
BioActors’ citrus extract supplement could transform management of metabolic syndromes, experts reveal
02 Oct 2023
--- Recent clinical and pre-clinical studies suggest that MicrobiomeX – a blend of Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) extracts – could support gut microbiota in individuals with metabolic... Read More
Team work in garden.
Danone awards innovators for postpartum nutrition, food as medicine initiatives and food upcycling program
28 Sep 2023
--- Danone is funding projects across the Americas that promote nutrition and sustainable food systems. The five winners – each receiving US$50,000 – include a sustainable farming project in Puerto Rico, a tech... Read More
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