Published: Oct 16, 2012

BASF has announced that it will produce drug grade omega-3 at a new plant in Scotland from early next year in an attempt by the German chemical firm to tap into the $1.5 billion global market.

Published: Oct 15, 2012 By: Jimmy Downs

Eating allium vegetables like onion and garlic may help prevent a variety of cancers including colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer, according to a study in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Published: Oct 15, 2012 By: David Liu, PHD

A review study in Urologia internationalis suggests that drinking green tea helps prevent bladder cancer.

Published: Oct 15, 2012 By: David Liu, PHD

Many studies have associated intake of soy food with reduced risk of breast cancer.

Published: Oct 13, 2012

An estimated 20,000 cancers could be prevented if half of all Americans simply increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables by a single serving per day, according to a new peer reviewed study published this week in the journal of Food and Chemical

Published: Oct 13, 2012

An estimated 20,000 cancers could be prevented if half of all Americans simply increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables by a single serving per day, according to a new peer reviewed study published this week in the journal of Food and Chemical

Published: Oct 13, 2012

One of the secrets to happiness and mental health may be as simple as eating seven portions of fruits and vegetables a day, according to a new study set to be published in the journal Social Indicators Research.

Published: Oct 13, 2012

Individuals who consume a diet high in magnesium-rich foods may reduce their risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 11% compared to those with low dietary magnesium intake, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Published: Oct 13, 2012 By: Lynn Kuntz

It’s been impossible not to notice consumers’ obsession with healthy foods.

Published: Oct 12, 2012

To cater to the changing dietary needs as one grows older, dieticians generally recommend a low fat, high protein and rich fibre diet for the elderly as the body mass and the metabolic rate in them reduces with age.

Published: Oct 12, 2012

The anti-oxidant lycopene, that helps cut risk of stroke, is found abundant in tomatoes.

Published: Oct 12, 2012

According to the “Global Market for EPA/DHA Omega-3 Products" report, North America currently accounts for 43% of these consumer sales, but Asia-Pacific is projected to jump to a close second-place position by 2016.

Published: Oct 12, 2012 By: Mike Stones

William Jackson Food Group, owner of the Aunt Bessie Yorkshire pudding brand, has acquired the online organic food delivery business Abel & Cole for an undisclosed sum.

Published: Oct 11, 2012

Plant-derived proteins company Roquette says that it has strengthened its position in the development of plant-based proteins by creating a dedicated research programme called Proteov.

Published: Oct 11, 2012

Vitamin and nutritional supplement manufacturer NBTY has revealed in a financial guidance statement that it will post sales of over $3 billion for the year ending 30 September.

Published: Oct 10, 2012 By: Ramesh Shankar

The union health ministry will amend Item No. 1 of the Schedule K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules (D&C Rules) to control marketing of vitamin preparations as food supplements.

Published: Oct 10, 2012

A study published in Neurology shows that eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods may be associated with a lower risk of stroke.

Published: Oct 09, 2012

The Food Standards Agency's expert Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes has considered an application from a Canadian company for approval to market a carbohydrate, known as isomalto-oligosaccharide, as a novel food ingredient for use in a rang

Published: Oct 04, 2012 By: RJ Whitehead

As markets for probiotics in Europe and North America come under pressure, a new study from Giract opens the lid on the industry’s prospects for growth in Asia.

Published: Oct 04, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells+

Mega-doses of vitamin D once per month did not reduce the number of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), compared to placebo, but would differences have been observed in people with lower levels?