Published: Aug 14, 2015

Pea and other legume seeds contain several proteins that stop nutrients being absorbed fully in the intestines. Now a research group has developed peas that will help animals absorb more protein from their diet.

Published: Aug 14, 2015

Bombay High Court, on Thursday, set aside the FSSAI order banning Maggi noodles, citing principles of natural justice were not followed.

Published: Aug 13, 2015

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will provide over $27.6m in financing to address food security and hunger challenges through improved animal production and health.

Published: Aug 13, 2015

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is to take its place in the lucrative sports drinks market with an 11.7% stake in sports drink start-up BodyArmor. The deal, worth $20m, pitches Dr Pepper Snapple directly against competitors Gatorade (PepsiCo) and Powerade (Coca-C

Published: Aug 13, 2015

According to the latest update posted Tuesday, as of Aug. 10, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had been notified of 457 ill persons with confirmed Cyclospora infection from 29 states so far this year.

Published: Aug 13, 2015

A possible merger of China's two largest shipping lines by revenue could point the way toward possible streamlining of other State-owned enterprises, and help raise stock market sentiment, industry insiders said on Monday.

Published: Aug 13, 2015

Although decreasing of 3,1% against last year, the European production of peppers appears to be a prerogative of Spain, and more precisely of the province of Almeria. This emerged from a study by Eurostat, elaborated by the Council of Agriculture of Andal

Published: Aug 13, 2015

A hiccup for Australian citrus exports to Vietnam is not enough to dampen the spirits of those in the industry, and ‘everyone is in the same boat’ according to those affected by the news. Exporters were surprised to learn of restrictions to freight from t

Published: Aug 13, 2015

By now, many food consumers might have known for a fact that eating too much fructose or high fructose corn syrup can increase risk of obesity, diabetes mellitus and heart disease.

Published: Aug 13, 2015

Oman is keen to welcome MSME setups and it is easy to open a business in Oman, according to K Nandakumar, chairman, CII Western Region.

Published: Aug 12, 2015

Australian diets are not making the grade with an addiction to junk food largely to blame, according to findings from the CSIRO Healthy Diet Score Survey.

Published: Aug 12, 2015

Castle Brands, a developer and international marketer of premium and super-premium branded spirits, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Published: Aug 12, 2015

An outbreak of the intestinal illness Cyclospora is being warned against by public health officials, and some 83 cases are being investigated across Canada. A statement has been issued by the Public Health Agency of Canada, announcing that two people have

Published: Aug 12, 2015

Australian diets have received a dismal score of C after findings that junk food intake is three times greater than the recommended daily limit. National eating habits were rated a paltry 61 out of 100 overall by the CSIRO, which found we are eating too m

Published: Aug 12, 2015

Papua New Guinea is defending an import ban that's aimed at growing small to medium enterprises in the domestic market.

Published: Aug 12, 2015

The National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) are accepting applications for the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) class of 2016.

Published: Aug 12, 2015

A compound found in spinach can slow down fat digestion, leading to reduced hunger and food craving especially in men, a study says.

Published: Aug 12, 2015

Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) is all set to host the 20th edition of Food ingredients Asia 2015, Asia’s leading food ingredients exhibition, from September 9 to 11, 2015.

Published: Aug 12, 2015

Goli Vada Pav, a leading fast food brand known for its vada pav offerings, in a bid to expand its pan-India presence, is planning to set up 1,000 outlets in the next five years while yearning to reach a mind-boggling figure of 5,000 outlets going forward.

Published: Aug 11, 2015

Protein is one of the hottest nutrition trends with popular low-carb, high-protein diets like Paleo, brands calling attention to the protein grams in everything from cereals and breads to shakes and energy bars, and restaurants re-vamping their menus to i