Patent case could set troubling precedent, attorney says
A patent infringement lawsuit making its way through the courts could have broad implications for the supplement industry, according to an attorney representing one of the parties.
Archives for January 23, 2019
WEF embraces the fourth industrial revolution: ‘Food systems are ripe for technology disruption’
Big data, the Internet of Things, artificial learning and blockchain technologies are largely underused in food systems, but present a major opportunity in accelerating their transformation, according to a World Economic Forum report.
Review finds no evidence of artificial sweeteners’ negative effects on gut health
No clear evidence exists of any adverse effects of low- / no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) on the gut microbiota at doses relevant to human use, an in-depth review concludes.
Nestlé’s new Ireland R&D centre to focus on infant nutrition
Nestlé has announced its new global research centre in Ireland is to focus on developing innovations in milk-based maternal and infant nutrition products for the global market.
India's obesity crisis: Government-subsidised nutrition programme to tackle growing problem
An Indian government hospital is considering establishing an exclusive outpatient department (OPD) for children and teenagers to curb the country’s growing problem of childhood obesity.