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Policy
Experts raise concern on ’Health Star Rating’ label on food packages

Experts raise concern on ’Health Star Rating’ label on food packages

Food policy experts and doctors exchange notes on FOPL at a virtual discussion organised by CUTS InternationalFrom various news reports it has come to light that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) might

Dietary Supplements
Mumbai-based startup årelang Naturals launches immunity-boosting cocoa bars

Mumbai-based startup årelang Naturals launches immunity-boosting cocoa bars

Nutritional supplements backed by science and inspired by busy lifestylesCaim by årelang™ steps into the market with Rekindle, a unique blend of clinically-tested, potent plant-based extracts in the form of guilt-free, sugar conscious cocoa bars meant

Latest News
WHO launches manual for monitoring flour fortification

WHO launches manual for monitoring flour fortification

Fortification programmes must be monitored to confirm that they are working effectivelyWorld Health Organization (WHO)- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety has launched a manual for millers, regulators, and programme managers to monitor flour fortification. This

Research
Study links healthy plant-based diet to lower risk of getting COVID-19

Study links healthy plant-based diet to lower risk of getting COVID-19

There was a synergistic relationship between poor diet and increased socioeconomic deprivation with COVID-19 riskAlthough metabolic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes have been linked to an increased risk of COVID-19, as well

Global
Meatable, Royal DSM to develop affordable growth media for cultivated meat

Meatable, Royal DSM to develop affordable growth media for cultivated meat

For making cultivated meat affordable and accessible on a large scaleDutch food startup Meatable has entered into a joint development agreement with Dutch multinational Royal DSM to co-develop growth media for cultivated meat. Growth media is a

Supplier
Food packaging firm SIG invests €12 M in new Tech Centre Europe

Food packaging firm SIG invests €12 M in new Tech Centre Europe

Located close to SIG’s packaging plants in Linnich, Germany.Switzerland-based food packaging supplier SIG is investing €12 million in a pilot plant of its new Tech Center Europe, which will be located close to SIG’s packaging

Ingredients
Roquette unveils plant protein centre of expertise in France

Roquette unveils plant protein centre of expertise in France

This R&D accelerator fuels Roquette’s strategy for a new plant-based gastronomyRoquette has announced the opening of a center of expertise of 2,000 square meters on its site in Vic-Sur-Aisne (Hauts-de-France, France). Fully dedicated to plant

Research
Studies bring focus to impact of plant-based diet on men’s health

Studies bring focus to impact of plant-based diet on men’s health

No association found between overall plant-based dietary index and prostate cancer riskPlant-based diets are associated with multiple health benefits. Previous studies suggest a beneficial role of specific plant-based foods on prostate cancer, but little is

Policy
Govt officials discuss rice fortification status to address nutritional anaemia

Govt officials discuss rice fortification status to address nutritional anaemia

Several countries have learnt from India and are now pursuing fortified rice in the open market: said Bishow Parajuli, World Food ProgrammeThe Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and

Ingredients
CP Kelco invests more than $50 M in citrus fiber capacity expansion

CP Kelco invests more than $50 M in citrus fiber capacity expansion

For adding a second NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber production lineCP Kelco, US-based ingredient solutions provider, has announced that it will invest more than $50 million to expand production capacity for NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber, based on strong customer demand