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Soy and dairy protein blend may be beneficial for building muscle mass

Soy and dairy protein blend may be beneficial for building muscle mass

Consuming a blend of soy and dairy proteins after resistance exercise may have additional benefits for building muscle mass, a recent study from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) says. The study published online

Ingredients
BASF’s Nutrition & Health division plans 260 job cuts by 2015

BASF’s Nutrition & Health division plans 260 job cuts by 2015

Leading nutritional ingredients maker BASF has announced a series of steps to strengthen the competitiveness of its Performance Products segment in the nutrition and health division. The measures also include about 260 job cuts worldwide

Global
Nestle Nutrition reports 6.4% growth in first quarter

Nestle Nutrition reports 6.4% growth in first quarter

Nestlé Nutrition reported sales of CHF 2.3 billion with 6.4% organic and 2.2% real internal growth for the first quarter ended on March 31. Emerging markets, notably China and the Middle East were the main

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Establishing a cultural connect

Establishing a cultural connect

We have come a long way since Thomas Friedman highlighted the impact of the globalised world in his book, "The World is Flat" in 2005. Today, a globalised world is taken for granted and nowadays

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Who pressed the pause button?

Who pressed the pause button?

Since last 10 years we in India are upbeat on nutraceuticals as a sunshine segment and have expressed that the market would grow in a manifold way. Usually this growth is dependent on a forward

Interview
India is waiting for a proper guidelines on Direct Selling: Rajesh Kumar, CEO, SAMI Direct

India is waiting for a proper guidelines on Direct Selling: Rajesh Kumar, CEO, SAMI Direct

Launched in 2010, SAMI Direct brings to the Indian consumer a complete range of nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products with proven safety and efficacy. All its actives were pioneered by Sami Labs, a leading global player

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Dr Ancel Benjamin Keys: Monsieur Cholesterol

Dr Ancel Benjamin Keys: Monsieur Cholesterol

Dr Keys, who concentrated on preventing cardiology vascular disease rather than curing it, time and again, was criticised by various commercial interests. He used to say that there will always be commercial interests involved in

Interview
“Amway to focus on health & beauty stores”: Sudeep Shah

“Amway to focus on health & beauty stores”: Sudeep Shah

Amway India Enterprises started its commercial operations in May 1998 and has set a target of Rs 5,000 crore turnover by 2020. Amway India, with over 500 full time employees and providing indirect employment to

Events
Research that Resonates- 17th World Congress of Food Science & Technology

Research that Resonates- 17th World Congress of Food Science & Technology

Understanding how the successful commercialisation of innovation is more important today than ever before has become crucial. It is aptly reflected in ‘Research that Resonates’, the theme of the 17th World Congress of Food Science

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Dietary and Nutrition Transitions in Indians, Processed Foods and Health

Dietary and Nutrition Transitions in Indians, Processed Foods and Health

Diet, nutrition and physical activity are increasingly being recognised as strong foundations for healthy living and prevention of diseases. As the world population increases, incidences of undernutrition and overnutrition seem to rise concomitantly despite advancement