“Population ageing is the most significant emerging demographic phenomenon in the world today. In 1950, the world population aged 60 years and above was 205 million (8.2% of the population) which increased to 606 million
Prof M S Swaminathan, Chairman M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, who is also chairing the Coalition for Sustainable Nutrition Security in India (the Nutrition Coalition) and former president of Nutrition Society of India (NSI) will
Jagdish Saxena, Chairman and Managing Director of Elder Pharmaceuticals, passed away on October 10, 2013 after a prolonged illness. The company under his leadership has launched many brands namely Eldervit, Elmecob, Ivit, Nephrocaps, B long
Bayer CropScience signed a cooperation agreement with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH for the Affordable Nutritious Foods for Women (ANF4W) project at the Rice Future Forum.Focusing on women of reproductive age, the
Nestlé USA has announced it will expand its plant in Anderson, Ind., and add a seventh production line. This represents a capital investment of more than $72 million, and will increase the production capacity for
A study published in Cancer Prevention Research shows that mice made obese by being given high-calorie, high-fat diets (HFCD) developed abnormally high numbers of lesions known as pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasias (PanINs), which are known to
A research published this week in the Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science (JBBS) shows that the nutraceutical Endorphinate is a clinically effective and safe treatment for chronic emotional and physical distress, including anxiety, anger,
Market research company “Markets & Markets” has come up with a new report on global food enzymes market. The report titled as "Food Enzymes Market By Types (Carbohydrase, Protease, Lipase), Applications (Beverages, Dairy, Bakery), Sources
Eighth essay of Fi (Food Ingredients) India and the first edition of Hi (Health Ingredients) India was recently concluded in Mumbai. The combined expo was held at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 3rd Oct
The Union Cabinet recently approved a proposal for implementation of the multi-sectoral programme to address the maternal and child under-nutrition in 200 high burden districts in the 12th Five Year Plan. The multi-sectoral nutrition programme