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Understanding barriers and facilitators for rice fortification in India

Understanding barriers and facilitators for rice fortification in India

Micronutrient deficiency, also known as ‘hidden hunger’, is a serious problem worldwide. This condition is prevalent where rice is a staple diet. Micronutrient deficiency affects all age groups and the burden is more among children

Dietary Supplements
Nutrizoe unveils India’s first energy bar for women

Nutrizoe unveils India’s first energy bar for women

Dismiss the lethargic feeling with an on-the-go nutritious snacking option for women Mumbai-based wellness startup brand Nutrizoe unveils India’s first dedicated energy bars for women – Zoe Bars. Women are genetically born different and have

Research
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia: Study

Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia: Study

Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study Researchers at the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK explored

Nutritionals
Bayer expands Nutrient Gap Initiative to help end malnutrition

Bayer expands Nutrient Gap Initiative to help end malnutrition

Aiming to improve access to essential nutrients for 50 million people by 2030 As a part of the company’s vision “Health for all, Hunger for None,” German firm Bayer has announced the expansion of one of

Food
Sid’s Farm’s probiotic natural curd launches in Telangana

Sid’s Farm’s probiotic natural curd launches in Telangana

A great source of protein, calcium, and gut-friendly bacteria D2C dairy brand Sid’s Farm has announced the launch of Probiotic Natural Curd, which is made using pure milk and curd culture. The product will be

Dietary Supplements
Herbalife Nutrition India enters eye health segment with new supplement

Herbalife Nutrition India enters eye health segment with new supplement

Ocular Defense is a scientifically designed formula containing a combination of lutein and zeaxanthin In line with its commitment to nutrition and wellness, the global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition India, has entered the eye health

Dietary Supplements
Mankind Pharma launches lemon flavoured version of multivitamin tablet HealthOK

Mankind Pharma launches lemon flavoured version of multivitamin tablet HealthOK

New packaging is aimed at elevating the overall health benefit of the supplement HealthOK, a vegetarian multivitamin tablet from the house of Mankind Pharma, has refreshed its offering to provide a differentiated experience by repackaging

Food
Fermenta Biotech commissions fortified rice kernel manufacturing facility in Tirupati

Fermenta Biotech commissions fortified rice kernel manufacturing facility in Tirupati

Product to be manufactured in accordance with FSSAI guidelines for rice fortification Thane-based Fermenta Biotech has commissioned a new facility to manufacture Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) located in Pennepalli, Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh. With

Research
Scientists develop new way to fortify foods with vitamin A

Scientists develop new way to fortify foods with vitamin A

Fortifying foods with new polymer particles containing vitamin A could promote better vision and health for millions of people Vitamin A deficiency is the world's leading cause of blindness, and in severe cases, it can

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What makes India one of the most micronutrient deficient countries in the world?

What makes India one of the most micronutrient deficient countries in the world?

Dr Nikhil Bangale, Head – Medical Affairs, Consumer Health Division, Bayer India Hidden hunger, also known as micronutrient deficiencies (MiNDs), is the umbrella term used to represent the lack of essential vitamins and minerals required