Published: Sep 18, 2012 By: FBR

Infant formula exporters in New Zealand have formed a new association - New Zealand Infant Formula Exporters Association, which will represent the infant formula exporters in the country.

Published: Sep 17, 2012 By: Dilip Doshi

It's well known that poor diet and lifestyle choices result in a number of ailments. Coronary problems, cancer, diabetes, stroke, obesity, etc. are the red flag health issues. Out of the risk factors for these non-communicable diseases, unhealthy eating i

Published: Sep 17, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

In the West, Kroger stores go by the circus-like name of King Soopers in the cities and City Markets in the mountain towns of the Rockies. The "Soopers" closest to me was recently expanded into a massive superstore. And it now has a huge USDA Organic depa

Published: Sep 17, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Biotech company Enzymotec has reported that clinical trials for its lipid-based ingredient line for infant nutrition yielded positive results.

Published: Sep 15, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

China is setting the regional benchmark for innovation in premium infant foods, according to Enzymotec, the Israel-based lipids-maker.

Published: Sep 15, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

As a follow-up to our July 11, 2012 communication on the cancer bladder treatment ImmuCyst, Health Canada has cleared for release one lot of the product that was being held due to problems in the facility where it was produced. The lot contains 1,500 dose

Published: Sep 14, 2012 By: Nathan Gray+

A new way to produce a key sugar in human milk using bacteria could offer hope for increased research and even the possibility of additions to infant formula in the future, say researchers.

Published: Sep 14, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

Enriching breads with wheat bran, resistant starch and locust bean gum results in favourable tasting products but can reduce volumes and lengthen mixing times, study finds.

Published: Sep 13, 2012 By: Elaine WATSON

Scientists studying pectins that inhibit a protein called galectin-3 - elevated levels of which are associated with a higher risk of heart failure - say their work could create a completely new category of cardiovascular health foods and supplements.

Published: Sep 13, 2012 By: Nathan Gray+

Low levels of the dietary antioxidants vitamin C and beta-carotene could be linked to the onset of mild dementia, according to new research.

Published: Sep 13, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

A massive new online metabolite database could soon be helping to transform the field of metabolomics research, say its creators.

Published: Sep 12, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Don’t try crash diets or excessive gymming. Here are tips on losing weight in a healthy manner.

Published: Sep 12, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Results of a new study published in the journal Diabetes Care suggests consuming high levels of fructose can affect hepatic insulin sensitivity, and moderate consumption of fructose and sucrose can significantly alter lipid profiles in healthy men.

Published: Sep 12, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Men who consume high amounts of choline-rich foods, such as meat, milk and eggs, have a 70% increased risk of lethal prostate cancer compared to men who consume the lowest amounts.

Published: Sep 12, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Exhibition space for the Nordic natural and organic products industry’s first-ever dedicated trade show – Natural Products Scandinavia – will be held on October 13 and 14, 2012, in Malmö, Sweden.

Published: Sep 12, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

A compound derived from mushroom may offer benefits to cancer sufferers, according to new data from research in dogs.

Published: Sep 12, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Supplementation with a probiotic could help to reduce the incidence of a cinnib gastrointestinal problem associated with premature babies, according to new research.

Published: Sep 12, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

The Indian nutraceuticals market is driving growth for food ingredient players, thanks to growing health awareness and one unlikely sporting extravaganza.

Published: Sep 12, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

Kampffmeyer Food Innovation has developed a highly nutritious wheat aleurone that plugs a market demand for healthy, good-tasting baked goods, according to its product manager.

Published: Sep 11, 2012 By: Rick Pendrous

A more 'results oriented' approach to cutting salt in people's diets is being sought by manufacturers, given the problems faced by some sectors of the industry in meeting the existing 2012 salt reduction targets.