Published: Feb 20, 2013

Australia’s National Heart Foundation and food giant Unilever have independently welcomed the new Australian Dietary Guideline’s message in support of “good fats.”

Published: Feb 18, 2013 By: Sumit Pant and Tom Thomas

Health food is the food that is considered to be beneficial to health in ways that go beyond a normal healthy diet required for human nutrition.

Published: Feb 18, 2013 By: Sherry Baker

Vitamin C was found to have a "modest but consistent effect in reducing the duration of common cold symptoms..based on 31 study comparisons with 9745 common cold episodes."

Published: Feb 18, 2013 By: Sandeep Godiyal

Bromelain is a kind of proteolytic enzyme that is obtained from pineapple.

Published: Feb 17, 2013

A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease shows that vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids may enhance the immune system’s ability to clear the brain of amyloid plaques.

Published: Feb 17, 2013

A study published in Kidney International shows that omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of cardiac death in hemodialysis patients.

Published: Feb 16, 2013 By: Kate Carey

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised concern over Heinz’s proposed acquisition of fellow wet and dry infant food company, Rafferty’s Garden.

Published: Feb 13, 2013 By: Monica Watrous

With Greek yogurt capturing a third of U.S. yogurt sales in 2012, it’s no wonder more companies are looking to spoon up some of that success in their pipelines.

Published: Feb 06, 2013 By: News Editor

LesserEvil Healthy Brands, a US-based healthy snack food company, has introduced its Crunchy Dill Pickle and Southern Barbeque Chia Crisps at 150 outlets of Fresh Market, a gourmet supermarket chain, in the US.

Published: Feb 06, 2013 By: News Editor

While positive food experiences such as Eating, Entertaining and Enjoyment are represented by the letter ‘E’ – the health-conscious food consumer is looking for a diet free from: ‘E’ preservatives.

Published: Feb 05, 2013 By: News Editor

More investment and more innovative processed foods are needed to boost New Zealand's food exports, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce said Tuesday.

Published: Feb 05, 2013 By: News Editor

Carrots are not the Fountain of Youth, but scientists assure that their antioxidant properties can help delaying ageing, giving the skin a youthful appearance. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals.

Published: Feb 04, 2013 By: Sandeep Godiyal

Reishi mushrooms are currently enjoying extreme popularity because of their reported health benefits.

Published: Feb 04, 2013

BASF has completed the acquisition of Pronova BioPharma ASA, Lysaker, Norway, which closed yesterday with the payment of the offer price to Pronova shareholders.

Published: Feb 04, 2013

Planning and engineering for this semi-works production plant began in the summer of 2012.

Published: Feb 01, 2013

SunOpta, a Canada-based organic, specialty and natural health products manufacturer, is set to add additional filling lines at its Allentown, Pennsylvania facility in the US

Published: Jan 31, 2013

Eating fruit and vegetables may promote emotional well-being among healthy young adults by making them calmer, happier and more energetic during their daily life.

Published: Jan 31, 2013 By: Monica Watrous

Protein is building muscle in the American diet, as consumer awareness of its benefits in weight management and sports nutrition continues to grow.

Published: Jan 30, 2013

Dairy cows that are fed flaxseed produce more nutritious milk, according to a new study by Oregon State University.

Published: Jan 29, 2013

Taiwan's Department of Health (DOH) has announced that the initial tests conducted on baby milk formula imported from New Zealand have not shown any traces of potentially hazardous substance dicyandiamide (DCD).