Research uncovers reason behind blue colour of blueberries

The chromatic blue-UV reflectance arises from the interaction of the randomly arranged crystal structures of the epicuticular wax with light Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue colour, researchers at the University of Bristol can reveal. This applie...

Valio launches R&D project Food 2.0 in Finland

The Food 2.0 project has been granted EUR 10 million in funding in Business Finland’s challenge competition for leading companies Valio is launching an extensive research, development and innovation project called Food 2.0. Its goal is to create a Finnish nature-smart food system in which grow...

Korean researchers develop cultured beef rice

The hybrid rice was found to have 8 per cent more protein and 7 per cent more fat than regular rice, with a firmer texture A group of Korean researchers has developed a unique way to create refined by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains. This innovative method, recently publis...

New study finds longer-term nut consumption improves brain insulin sensitivity

This research may be important for the prevention of age-related diseases Results from a recent INC-funded intervention study were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study showed that, for older adults with overweight or obesity, longer-term consumption of mixed nu...

Checkerspot announces breakthrough with development of human milk fat analogue

This results in the production of a new generation of OPO for application in infant nutrition products Checkerspot, a biotechnology company and Certified B Corporation™ that produces unique oils through the fermentation of microalgae, published in Frontiers in Nutrition a breakthrough in the d...

Uzbekistan develops edible COVID-19 vaccine made from tomato

The vaccine was initially plant-based, but it has been tested on volunteers and animals at the Research Centre for Standardisation of Medicinal Forms of the Pharmaceutical Institute in Tashkent Scientists in Uzbekistan have developed an edible COVID-19 vaccine called TOMAVAC made from tomatoes. ...

Netherlands’s Limgroup launches F1 hybrid strawberry

This innovation promises good yields and high-quality strawberries, but it also represents a significant advancement in the sustainable cultivation of this crop Netherlands’s Limgroup announced its revolutionary F1 Hybrid Strawberries concept at the International Soft Fruit Conference. The la...

Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics: Columbia University

A New Microscopic Technique Zeroes in on the poorly explored World of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells and your brain A recent study conducted by scientists from Columbia University has found that a litre of bottled water contains an average of around 240,000 detectable plastic fra...

Nuvilab innovates inpatient nutrition with food AI at Alexandra Hospital Singapore

This solution uses an AI Food Scanner to scan each patient's meal tray and analyse individual food intake and nutrients Nuvilab, a leading Food AI company, has announced the expansion of its healthcare services by providing a Nutrition Management Solution for Inpatients at Alexandra Hospital.&nb...

Small fish a small solution to big problems

The new FAO paper ‘Small fish for food security and nutrition’ makes a compelling case that food insecurity and poverty can also be addressed through the harvesting and production of small fish Small fish have long been a staple food in many low- and middle-income countries, yet their potent...

Low-carbohydrate diets emphasise healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain

The study found that diets comprised of plant-based proteins fats and healthy carbohydrates were significantly associated with slower long-term weight gain Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as&nb...

Vietnam and IRRI sign a MoU to enhance research in rice cultivation

The Memorandum of Understanding aims to strengthen and further promote collaboration in research, development, capacity building, and dissemination of innovative rice technologies Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Internatio...

Japan’s Spread develops long-life cut lettuce through techno fresh method

The techno-fresh processing method uses pesticide-free, pristine lettuce that is grown in a highly hygienic environment Japan-based company Spread has developed the Techno Fresh processing method which allows for an increase in the shelf life of cut lettuce of up to 2 times while preserving fr...

Scientists in Finland release recipe for lab-grown coffee 

The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has released detailed information on the process The just published scientific article details the process of creating lab-grown coffee and shows proof of concept for the method. The research group was able to brew coffee from cells grown in a labor...

Lactocore and Ingredia collaborate on innovative functional food ingredients

The primary objective of this cooperation is to create a new functional food product for humans, pets and farm animals Biotech startup Lactocore Group has initiated a research partnership with Ingredia SA, a French dairy company specialising in developing and manufacturing innovative food and bi...

Givaudan and Berkeley unveil transformative research on redefining efficiency in alternative protein

The new white paper outlines 10 pathways to more affordable, sustainable plant-based products In their fifth annual collaboration, Givaudan and the University of California Berkeley have released transformative research paving the way for enhanced efficiency in alternative protein. The latest wh...

SIG opens Packaging Development Centre in Germany

The new centre features state-of-the-art extrusion and finishing technology, coupled with advanced quality measurement systems and testing equipment SIG is celebrating the official opening of its €10 million Packaging Development Centre, located at the site of the company’s packaging plants ...

Taiwan-BioActive Lipid redefines functional food landscape with Lipid Nanoparticles

The company has launched a paradigm-shifting product line, leveraging advanced knowledge in lipidomics to craft nanoparticles capable of transporting an assortment of lipids, including phospholipids, ceramides, and neutral lipids Taiwan's Lipid Encapsulation and Analysis Corporation has har...

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