Leading protein manufacturer, BHJ Protein Foods, and the European leader within soup stocks, Protell Foods, will unite under one corporate name: BHJ Ingredients.
Emerging evidence suggests that dietary rice bran may have beneficial effects against several types of cancer, such as breast, lung, liver and colorectal cancer.
Indian dairy company Parag Milk Foods plans to invest Rs4.5bn ($82.48m) over the next five to seven years in order to expand its manufacturing footprint and boost its milk procurement capacity.
All indications point to increasing market demand for functional and healthy foods as consumers continue to consider the health benefits of the foods they eat a high priority.
Swiss food company Nestlé has completed the acquisition of Pfizer Nutrition, the nutrition business of Pfizer, for $11.85bn, following the completion of the regulatory approval process in several markets.
SMA Nutrition manufacturer Pfizer has been scolded by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for breaching an advertising code relating to the promotion of infant formula products.
A new study in Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology suggests that eating oyster mushroom may help control blood sugar in people with diabetes mellitus type 2.
Food science researchers at Virginia Tech may have reeled milk into the fish oil delivery system, showing it is possible to incorporate omega-3 fatty acids into milk and dairy-based beverages in amounts sufficient to promote heart health, without destroyi
French food group Danone, which had purchased India-based Wockhardt’s nutrition business for $355m, intends to double the domestic baby and medical nutrition business over the next three years.
As the hectic holiday season kicks off and busy lifestyles become even busier, what’s the role of snacking to keep your energy up and your body weight down?
Ireland-based Glanbia Co-op Society's shareholders have approved a proposal to reduce its holding in nutritional products and cheese company Glanbia to below 50% in the first of two votes that would increase the group's free float significantly.
A comprehensive Australian report has reviewed the scientific literature on nuts and health and has countered the view that nuts are fattening. The report titled The 2012 Nut Report: Nuts and the Big Fat Myth reviews the past 20 years of research into nut
Vitamin D slows the progression of cells from premalignant to malignant states, keeping their proliferation in check, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Brynwood Partners VI L.P. has sold its portfolio company, Balance Bar Co., to NBTY Inc., a leader in vitamins, supplements, and active nutrition products and a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.
Organic logos and claims generally have positive effects on consumers, but even the most positive supporter has negative inferences towards organic products when they are judged on functional health benefits, suggest researchers.
