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Phytolon, Ginkgo Bioworks take biological production of food colours to next level

Phytolon, Ginkgo Bioworks take biological production of food colours to next level

The companies seek to leverage cell programming to produce betalain pigments across the full yellow-to-purple spectrumPhytolon, an Israeli startup company making natural food colorants, has announced a partnership with US-based Ginkgo Bioworks, to produce vibrant cultured

Research
Study links eating disorders to diabetic eye issues

Study links eating disorders to diabetic eye issues

A significant positive association between pathological eating disorders and the risk of diabetic retinopathy was observedEating disorders are associated with an increased risk of people with diabetes developing diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can cause

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Leakage valve from GEA ensures food safety

Leakage valve from GEA ensures food safety

UltraClean hygiene class with enhanced safety requirements German firm GEA is expanding its valve portfolio with the GEA Aseptomag® LV leakage valve. The mixproof double-seat valve is designed for manufacturers of foods and beverages, as

Food
‘Warning labels’ on packaged food is people’s choice: AIIMS study

‘Warning labels’ on packaged food is people’s choice: AIIMS study

More than 8 countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Turkey have already adopted mandatory FOPLsWith consumption of packaged foods soaring to unprecedented levels, India is prioritizing the adoption of Front of Pack Labelling (FOPL). In a unique

Global
Tea to help transform agrifood systems for ending hunger: FAO

Tea to help transform agrifood systems for ending hunger: FAO

The economic importance of the tea industry has grown during the pandemicThe tea industry can play an important part in the transformation of global agrifood systems, but it must overcome significant challenges, QU Dongyu, Director-General

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Study links low-meat and meat-free diets with overall cancer risk

Study links low-meat and meat-free diets with overall cancer risk

Overall cancer risk was 14% lower among vegetarians and vegans in comparison to those who ate meat five times or less per weekEating meat five times or less per week is associated with a lower

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Tetra Pak invests in four new recycling facilities

Tetra Pak invests in four new recycling facilities

Enabling global carton packaging recycling to exceed fifty billion a yearIn just four months, Swedish-Swiss multinational food packaging and processing company Tetra Pak has co-invested over €11.5 million with recyclers and industry players, to help

Food
Tata Consumer iodises journey in South India with new salt variant

Tata Consumer iodises journey in South India with new salt variant

The launch addresses regional market needs by offering guaranteed quality and authentic tasteTata Consumer Products launched its latest offering ‘Shuddh By Tata Salt’ in select regional markets across India. Shuddh by Tata Salt is an

People
FMCG firm Hindustan Unilever separates leadership positions

FMCG firm Hindustan Unilever separates leadership positions

Nitin Paranjpe takes over as Non-Executive Chairman while Sanjiv Mehta to continue as CEO & MDIn consonance with emerging, progressive governance trends, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has announced the separation of the position of Chairman of

Food
Food processing industries ignoring consumer’s health due to economic loss fear: CUTS study

Food processing industries ignoring consumer’s health due to economic loss fear: CUTS study

Enlightening and assisting consumers to identify and pick easily available foods that are affordable and convenient, but still nutrient dense and sustainably sourced, will likely be more profitable to business and in turn the societyFront