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Almost one-third of Latin Americans regularly choose plant-based food and beverages, driven by a desire to eat clean, presenting clear opportunities in the health and nutrition space, says HealthFocus International.
The market for plant-based nutrition will move beyond single-source ingredients to synergistic combinations that strengthen the nutritional and sensorial profile of final products, says DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.
Daily consumption of a low-fat spread formulated with plant sterols and fish oil may lead to “significant and clinically relevant” improvements in blood lipid levels, says a new study by Unilever scientists.
Brazil holds over one-quarter of the world's known plant species and can significantly contribute to improving understanding on the bioactive and sensorial potential of many edible fruits, say researchers.
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It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Health and nutrition manufacturers must grow with Latin American millennials in the long-term, considering financial divides, tight budgets and expanding families, says Kantar Worldpanel's regional expert.
Mexico has a number of programs in place targeting malnutrition, including mandatory flour fortification and premium milk distribution, but actions must be strengthened, says the Mexican Council of the Consumer Products Industry ConMéxico.
Brazil’s ANVISA has announced that the use of Moringa oleifera in food and supplements is prohibited based on the fact that there is no evaluation and proof of safety.
Almost 60% of Latin Americans consider vitamins and dietary supplements important for overall health and nutrition, and stress, anxiety and mental well-being present clear opportunities for industry, according to Euromonitor International.
Curcumin supplements may help reduce markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in obese adolescent girls, according to results of a randomized placebo‐controlled clinical trial.
Postbiotics from fermented milk have shown immunomodulatory properties and protective capacity against Salmonella in mice, opening up promise for probiotic alternatives, say Argentinian researchers.
Member States of the World Health Organization have agreed to accelerate and scale up action to prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases and Mexico says it is now a priority health issue.
Nestlé has developed six age-tailored infant formulas to prevent sub-optimal body composition in early-life that aim to reduce obesity, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorder risk later in life.
Flavonoid-rich cocoa supplements may improve biomarkers of heart health, boost mobility, and improve the quality of life for people over 55, suggests a new study.
Pomegranate and jacaranda seeds, both rich in conjugated linolenic acids (CLnAs), can be converted into powder form and used to fortify dairy foods like yogurt, say researchers.
Researchers in Argentina have applied fiber-rich prebiotic and probiotic coatings to fresh blueberries, opening up promise for future development of novel multi-functional fruits, they say.
In vitro tests conducted by researchers at the Yasuj University of Medical Sciences in Iran suggest that the seed oil of a plant in the mustard family warrants further investigation for its potential brain health benefits.
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
