Future food challenges: Swiss food giants pump €3.5m into homegrown research
Nestlé, Givaudan and Bühler have teamed with Swiss research institutions to address hunger, affordable nutrition and sustainable packaging across the food chain.
Archives for February 4, 2019
Expert argues for sports recovery supplements beyond protein
Protein is a widely recognized and scientifically established ingredient for sports recovery, but one expert argues that there are several more ingredients with untapped potential.
Konjac glucomannan may improve symptoms of fatty liver, new study suggests
A recently published study on rats sheds light on the potential liver health benefits of glucomannans from konjac, a plant native to Asia.
Editor's spotlight: Startup focus
Startup Spotlight: Entrepreneur swaps management for mindfulness with wellness app
A former managing director turned entrepreneur from Barcelona has swapped management for mindfulness with a health coach app that teaches the importance of nutrition for a healthy body and mind.
NEWS IN BRIEF
RCPCH pulls infant formula firm sponsorship from upcoming conference
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have agreed to suspend future funding agreements with formula milk companies pending a College review.
Nanotech gut role opens up prospect of probiotic nanoparticles for food
The development of probiotic nanoparticles for food could be on the cards if previously undiscovered insights into their effects on the intestinal flora can be developed further, according to a German research team.
China's 100-day health food crackdown: 300 cases valued at US$6.7m in first wave of action
At least 300 cases worth roughly US$6.7m (RMB45m) have been identified since China launched a '100-day operation' to stem illegal and unethical practices across the nation's health food and supplement industry.