Green tea could hold the key to preventing deaths from heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation. Scientists from Lancaster University and the University of
Swedish-Danish producer of high-value added vegetable oils and fats, AAK plans to invest in a customisation plant in the Philippines as the functional ingredients and fats supplier targets growth in Asia. The facility will
Recently, China-Russia Nutrition Forum was successfully held in Moscow, taking "World Digestive Health Day" as the theme. The forum was jointly held by Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS), the Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and
Food testing firm Eurofins has invested €3 million to upgrade its food testing laboratory in Suzhou, China as the company aims to provide a more comprehensive service to its clients in China and the Asia
Ingredients company Tate & Lyle has agreed on a deal to acquire a 15 per cent stake in US-based stevia producer Sweet Green Fields. This purchase builds upon the agreement signed by Tate &
Nestlé has announced it will restructure its business in Sub-Saharan Africa and close a regional head office in Kenya as it aims to ensure it continues on a healthy growth path in the continent.
Ambient music in restaurants can influence what food people choose, say scientists including one of Indian origin who have found that louder environments inspire diners to crave greasy cheeseburgers and fries instead of making healthier
PepsiCo, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bare Foods Co., a U.S.-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks. The transaction will expand the company’s snacking portfolio and further deliver on its
Coca-Cola launched its first ever alcoholic drink today in Japan; a fizzy, lemon-flavoured concoction laced with spirits that seek to capitalise on the growing popularity of "chuhai" alcopops enjoyed especially by young women. Although
Nestlé has announced that it will combine its two research units in order to strengthen its R&D capabilities and accelerate product innovation. The Nestlé Research Center and the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences will