1. Home
  2. nutrition

Tag: nutrition

Dietary Supplements
Flourishing Functional Foods & Supplements Sector

Flourishing Functional Foods & Supplements Sector

The dietary supplements market in India grew at a CAGR of ~15 per cent, to reach Rs 33,100 crore in FY21. This segment, always considered to hold high potential, given the growing trend of lifestyle

Research
Scientists identify link between higher vitamin K intake and lower bone fracture risk late in life

Scientists identify link between higher vitamin K intake and lower bone fracture risk late in life

Vitamin K1 can help reduce the risk of fractures in older populations Breaking bones can be life-changing events, especially as we age, when hip fractures can become particularly damaging and result in disability, compromised independence

Technologies
IFF forms strategic partnership to develop AI-based personalised nutrition platform

IFF forms strategic partnership to develop AI-based personalised nutrition platform

For the first time, brand owners can have access to a ready-to-brand personalised nutrition digital platform pre-populated with branded food, beverage and supplements targeting metabolic health US-based flavour manufacturer IFF has announced its plans for

Policy
CUTS International raises concerns on proposed Indian Nutrition Rating display on food labels

CUTS International raises concerns on proposed Indian Nutrition Rating display on food labels

Thousands of other relevant stakeholders are vehemently opposing the draft regulation in the present format CUTS International has written to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and also personally handed over a written

Global
Nestlé launches affordable, nutritious, shelf-stable plant-based egg alternative

Nestlé launches affordable, nutritious, shelf-stable plant-based egg alternative

Bringing an equivalent amount of quality protein and less cholesterol Swiss multinational food company Nestlé has developed a powdered shelf-stable plant-based protein blend to complement egg dishes in a nutritious, and affordable way in Latin

Research
Study finds link between almond consumption & weight loss

Study finds link between almond consumption & weight loss

Almonds might assist with weight management in the long term Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds could keep extra kilos at bay, according to new research from

Global
US invests more than $59 M to improve dietary health and nutrition security

US invests more than $59 M to improve dietary health and nutrition security

Forty-three awards make up a $20.7 million Produce Prescription Programme investment through USDA’s American Rescue Plan funding for the GusNIP programme The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of $59.4 million to support the

Technologies
Britannia launches AI powered, personalised diet consultation for diabetics

Britannia launches AI powered, personalised diet consultation for diabetics

Provides access to expert nutrition through an interactive WhatsApp ChatBot Britannia NutriChoice has launched a first-of- its- kind service that democratises access to nutrition for people with diabetes. The initiative uses the expertise of nutrition

Nutritionals
Nutrition Thought Leaders join hands with Superfoods Valley to solve Hidden Hunger

Nutrition Thought Leaders join hands with Superfoods Valley to solve Hidden Hunger

700 million Indians suffer from micronutrient deficiencies Nutrition and food-tech startup Superfoods Valley has collaborated with eminent nutrition thought leaders, food scientists, nutrition technologists, and wellness experts to attempt at solving India’s nutritional gap with

Nutritionals
PFNDAI backs use of soy to address India’s protein challenges

PFNDAI backs use of soy to address India’s protein challenges

Soy has emerged as a ‘superfood’ and a solution to resolve India’s protein challenges PFNDAI (Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India), an organisation founded to promote food safety, quality, nutrition, and healthy diets through