RCT supports black seed oil’s blood sugar benefits
Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may help manage blood sugar and improve cardiometabolic measures in type-2 diabetics, says a new study.
Archives for June 22, 2021
'A perfect fit for our portfolio...' Once Upon a Farm acquires direct to consumer baby food brand Raised Real
Organic fresh baby food pioneer Once Upon a Farm has acquired organic direct-to-consumer frozen baby and toddler brand Raised Real for an undisclosed sum.
A baby's gut microbiota may forecast future obesity
By looking at the gut bacteria of babies and their body mass index, researchers found that the bacteria in a baby's gut may play a role in future weight problems.
The blurred lines of the legality of Delta-8
Months ago, many may not have even been aware of the existence of this cannabis compound. Today, Delta-8 is the fastest-growing category of hemp products, with US sales of products listing Delta-8 jumping 144% from a year earlier, according to cannabis...
Cabosse Naturals talks cocoa fruit innovation: ‘Upcycled foods are very relevant for consumers’
Barry Callebaut brand Cabosse Naturals is launching a line of ‘next gen’ ingredients for snacks, drinks and ice cream that utilise the whole cacao fruit, while Cacao Barry, also part of Barry Callebaut, is rolling out a WholeFruit chocolate offering....
From sustainability to mindfulness: How holistic health is propelling the ‘low and no alcohol’ trend
Physical health benefits associated with reduced alcohol consumption is helping drive demand for ‘low to no’. But could there also be something more holistic at play?
Cocuus: Alt meat and fish start-up develops ‘disruptive’ 3D printing tech
A Spanish start-up is analysing the morphological structure of foods to reconstruct meat and fish from plants and cells.
GoodMills and Equinom collaboration poised to perfect the pea
GoodMills has partnered with Equinom to investigate how best to crossbreed Yellow Pea seeds using AI technology to achieve a tailored raw material with outstanding sensory properties.
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2021
Ferrero rolls into Indianapolis with refreshed portfolio at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Announcements include investments in new products, licensing deals, and seasonal offerings.
Consumer preference for fruity, tropical flavors edges out emerging herbal, floral & spiced options
Sales of non-alcoholic beverages last year rose across categories, including segments that were stubbornly flat pre-pandemic, as consumers looked for ways to recreate at home beverage rituals they once enjoyed while dining out or on-the-go, according to...
Study reveals ‘major limitations’ to fast-food industry self-regulation of advertising to children
Children’s health advocates are calling on fast-food restaurants to further restrict marketing of unhealthy food to children on television, across social media and in their establishments after finding the industry’s annual ad spend increased 9% between...
108Labs creating first cell cultured human milk factory
Eighteen months after creating the world’s first cell cultured human milk, 108Labs is now focused on accelerating the field from lab to factory by building and programming the world’s first autonomous Cellufacturing facility and artificial intelligence...
Amino acid app: Ajinomoto launches lifestyle app dishing out personalised health and diet recommendations
Japanese food giant Ajinomoto has developed a mobile application dishing out personalised health and diet advice, including suggestions based on user’s amino acid blood test screening results.
China Focus: Pinduoduo cold chain, cultured meat and seafood updates and more feature in our round-up
See more news on Pinduoduo's patent-pending cold chain system, cultured meat and seafood updates, and more in this edition of China Focus.
Benefits beyond indulgence: Chocolate consumers in South Korea have healthier lifestyles and diets
Chocolate consumers appear to have healthier lifestyles and dietary habits, as well as better metabolic profiles, a new South Korean study has found.
Post-pandemic supply chains: Collaborative and tech-focused strategies only way forward for Australia’s F&B logistics
Australian food and beverage firms will need to snap out of pre-COVID-19 thought processes when it comes to supply chains and logistics and embrace more collaborative and tech-focused strategies, according to an industry expert.
Looking LIVELY: Nestle Malaysia’s new adaptogen-enriched teas tap traditional ingredients for stress management
Nestle Malaysia’s new range of adaptogen-enriched teas is set for a nationwide rollout in August 2021, and aims to utilize the functionality of traditional natural ingredients to capture the attention of stressed-out consumers.
Cardiometabolic benefits: Soy milk reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation markers in adults
Intake of soy milk has been found to reduce blood pressure, cholesterol levels and inflammation markers in adults, according to a study conducted by researchers in Iran.