Published: Aug 30, 2012

Nestlé is working with Nigerian farmers to boost grain quality as part of work to tackle malnutrition in the developing world by addressing micronutrient deficiencies.

Published: Aug 29, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Increased blood levels of all forms of vitamin E may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment in older adults, says a new study from Europe.

Published: Aug 29, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Consumption of maternal breast milk promotes the development of a different – and more beneficial– set of gut bacteria than infant formulas, according to new research.

Published: Aug 28, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

India’s nascent probiotic market is expected to grow at 11% till 2016, but only if manufacturers are able to increase the awareness about these products locally.

Published: Aug 28, 2012 By: Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it intends to examine consumer understanding of fortified foods, to work out whether people consider generally unhealthy snack foods to be healthier if they contain added nutrients.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Health Foods, what are they ? Aren't all foods healthy? Or are specific types of food that are particularly Healthy and confer specific health benefits? Well lets dig in and find out!

Published: Aug 27, 2012

A Terrace man claims he found a worm in a Nestle-brand baby formula last week.. when trying to feed his 7-month-old daughter.

Published: Aug 25, 2012

Omega-3 fatty acids may offer antioxidant potential by modifying gene expression linked to antioxidant enzymes, says a new study from Germany.

Published: Aug 23, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Probiotics are not only about gut health. The friendly bugs have also been touted to become the next blockbuster functional ingredients in gum and mints by Euromonitor. But which strains show the most potential, where does the science stand, and how do th

Published: Aug 23, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much sc

Published: Aug 23, 2012

The Malaysian Health Ministry is amending the existing food regulations to include recommended minimum and maximum iodine levels in infant formula.

Published: Aug 22, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin D has been shown to slash the risk of winter time respiratory infection by half, according to a new randomised trial.

Published: Aug 22, 2012 By: Shane Starling

The health claim-making future of hundreds of botanical extracts is being debated at EU level after being put on hold almost two years ago by the European Commission.

Published: Aug 22, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Supplements of alpha-keto acids, analogs of amino acids, may improve exercise tolerance and enhance the stress-recovery state, says a new study.

Published: Aug 21, 2012

China has returned more than 70kg of imported Heinz infant formula products to Australia as they contained high levels of vitamin B2, which could result in adverse health consequences, according to China's top quality watchdog.

Published: Aug 21, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Supplements of anthocyanins – antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables – may reduce levels of inflammatory compounds in people with high cholesterol levels, says a new clinical trial from China.

Published: Aug 21, 2012

More problems with infant formula milk powder have been found in China, but this time it's not domestic dairies but imports that are being blamed.

Published: Aug 21, 2012 By: Lorraine Mullaney

Which? consumer group has called for tighter marketing and reduced fat and sugar in children’s food, after its study found high levels of fat and sugar in cereal bars.

Published: Aug 20, 2012

German company SternVitamin has developed special vitamin and mineral premixes for foods, beverages and food supplements.

Published: Aug 17, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

Consumption of Asia’s popular spice extract curcumin has been linked to a reduced risk in the development of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and improved beta-cell function in a new Thai study.