Nutritionists in India have called for clear labelling of the glycemic index (GI) on food products, as a new survey has revealed a low level of awareness on GI consumption.
Educating Asian communities about health and nutrition decisions is a key concern of multinationals, according to the industry association Food Industry Asia.
Botanical extracts firm Sabinsa will hold a science-intensive seminar in South Korea to educate key customers on its research and ingredients spanning the health and wellness market.
A new report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) suggests that Indian food brands are resorting to misbranding and misinformation to hide the real quantity of salt, sugar, and fat in their foods.
Brisbane-based food technology start-up Progel has an encapsulation technology that will enable manufacturers to develop new ranges of innovative foods with higher levels of active, according to the CEO of the company.
A new study by a Kiwi university has suggested that a traffic light system for food packaging for foods high in salt would help boost nutrition levels across New Zealand.
The anticipation of regulatory changes as well as prospects of strong growth opportunities has led generic pharmaceutical manufacturer Sohm to open a new in-house nutraceutical plant in Ahmedabad, West India.
There is growth opportunity in the natural yoghurt sector in Australia but manufacturers need to have environmentally-conscious branding and focus on promoting the health benefits, according to research.
A microscopic plankton, known as ‘euglena’ is an ideal functional food ingredient due to its highly nutritional profile combined with lack of acute taste and smell, according to Japanese company.
The apex nutrition body in India has called on the country’s bakery sector to focus more on technological innovations and better ingredients to keep pace with changing consumer trends.
New Zealand's food processors are set to invest more in convenient and healthier foods as healthy eating and a balanced diet is becoming a high priority for most people – particularly in households with children.
In a bid to tackle malnutrition in India, global health care company Abbott has teamed up with not-for-profit group, Path, to advance the development of nutrition-enriched rice in the Indian market.
Researchers in India have developed non-dairy-based calcium-rich foods, which they say could be commercialized for sale as processed food products like instant mixes for breads and biscuits.
The Australian food industry body has gone on the offensive against a call from health agencies for the prohibition of the use of cartoon characters and sport stars in the promotion of foods high in sugar, fat and salt.
Overweight Chinese youth have a greater intake of vegetables, and a lower intake of sweets and fast food than did those who were not overweight, recent research suggests.
The Malaysian government has award US$38 m in funding to a research centre to study underutilised crops that can be used in new and existing food products.
A proposal to overturn a ban on the use of hemp seeds in food products in Australia could see the use of the staple in food products available in the country.
Young bamboo shoots are a rich source of nutrients which may offer health benefits including antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, according to a new review suggesting bamboo use ‘as a new health food’.
Consuming high levels of vitamin D and calcium for breakfast may increase fat oxidation rates and energy burning during the course of the day, says a new study from Australia.
China is to monitor the nutritional status of its population, with the Ministry of Health focussing on nutritional deficiencies and excesses, according to the People's Daily Online.
Cartoon role models and direct experience of fruit and vegetables in a classroom setting may markedly improve consumption levels amongst children, according to a Thai study.
The future of research into the ability of phytochemicals to treat
modern disease lies in Asia because of restrictive laws and
"cynicism", a UK based research company has said.
Australian dairy company Montec has started the rollout across
China of its 'healthier' milk, hoping to appeal to the Chinese
awareness of food's nutritional qualities.
McDonalds New Zealand announced last week its intention to increase
nutritional labeling with percentage daily intake (%DI), following
a similar announcement by McDonalds Australia.
