News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
New Zealand
New Zealanders have never been healthier in terms of heart disease, with death rates plummeting since the 1960s, according to Kiwi cardiac epidemiologist, Professor Rod Jackson.
Four Asian markets have now approved Ganeden Biotech’s GanedenBC30 for use as an ingredient in food and beverage fortification.
Breakfasts rich in protein from dairy, but not soy, could stimulate mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin), which is known to cause muscle cells to increase protein synthesis, says a new study.
Taiwan
Taiwan's health chief, Chiu Wen-ta, has resigned in the wake of the gutter oil scandal that has embroiled the country over the last month.
Sri Lanka has suspended the sale of three batches of Fonterra-made Anchor milk powder after complaints of illness in children.