26-May-2022
A new program that uses immersive virtual reality to fill the role of a digital dietitian may eventually be able to improve the nutrition care process, according to a new analysis.
The program – the Immersive Virtual Alimentation and Nutrition Application (IVAN) application – was developed ... more
26-May-2022
Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) announces the acquisition of Puravida, a premium Brazilian nutrition and healthy lifestyle brand. The acquisition will enable NHSc to expand its health portfolio in Brazil."Bringing together Puravida and Nestlé Health Science's extensive expertise in nutrition r ... more
26-May-2022
Bühler Group officially opens its world-class Insect Technology Center (ITC). The facility in Uzwil, Switzerland, combines Bühler's expertise with the best infrastructure to support the insect industry in its further development. In this application center, Bühler can conduct larval growth ... more
25-May-2022
Tomatoes gene-edited to produce vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, could be a simple and sustainable innovation to address a global health problem.
Researchers used gene editing to turn off a specific molecule in the plant’s genome which increased provitamin D3 in both the fruit and lea ... more
25-May-2022
The Coca-Cola Company is challenging itself to think differently about how its brands help accelerate business transformation, reflect consumer choice and promote growth as a company. This means rationalizing its lineup of drinks and prioritizing fewer, bigger brands with the greatest poten ... more
25-May-2022
Diageo, maker of Guinness, Johnnie Walker and Baileys, has today announced a new 2-year partnership with Queer Britain in London, the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum. Celebrating 50 years of LGBTQ+ Pride in the UK, the first-of-its kind partnership aims to capture some of the lost LGBTQ+ ... more
25-May-2022
Caffeine is often referred to as the most widely consumed stimulant in the world. As the main ingredient in coffee and tea, it provides us with energy and focus, especially in the morning when we need it most. However, overconsumption can lead to a downward spiral where you feel a constant ... more
24-May-2022
Plants - they’re just like us, with unique techniques for handling stress. To save one of the most important crops on Earth from extreme climate swings, scientists are mapping out plants’ own stress-busting strategies.
A UC Riverside-led team has learned what happens to the roots of rice pl ... more
24-May-2022
Ecuador is a country with a deep knowledge of agricultural production, rooted in crops as diverse as coffee, bananas, and shrimps. In the world of chocolate, it is the world’s third-largest cocoa producer and one of the fastest-growing cocoa origins, as well as the largest global producer o ... more
24-May-2022
A team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) studying how the acoustic and visual composition of advertisements impact perceptions, has found that consumers associate a higher frequency “sonic logo” with healthier food products.
Sonic logos, also t ... more