Fresh food grown in the microgravity environment of space officially is on the menu for the first time for NASA astronauts on the International Space Station. Expedition 44 crew members, including NASA's one-year astronaut Scott Kelly, are ...
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A new study has found that there may be health benefits to consuming whole-fat dairy products. Published in the latest Journal of Nutrition, scientists discovered making full-fat dairy as part of a diet can lower the chances of an ...
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Swiss agribusiness company Syngenta and Dutch-based life sciences company DSM are collaborating to develop microbial-based agricultural solutions such as bio-controls, bio-pesticides and bio-stimulants and plan to commercialize these ...
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Ireland-based nutrition company Glanbia and its joint venture partners in Southwest Cheese are planning a $140m expansion of cheese production plant in Clovis, New Mexico. The expansion is intended to increase milk processing capacity by ...
Land O’Lakes announced third quarter financial results, reporting net sales of $2.62bn and net earnings of $8.2m for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2015 Year-to-date net earnings were $188 million on sales of $9.74 billion. Net ...
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Runners of all abilities are attracted to take part in the Asian Sky Running Championship Race in Hong Kong. This February saw the first ever Asian Sky Running Championship race come to Hong Kong. The competition is one of the most ...
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New Zealand-based dairy company Fonterra has established a new Application Center in Guangzhou to develop innovative dairy products and services to the company’s foodservice customers in the region. The Guangzhou facility is ...
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US-based Mars Food has pledged its commitment with the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) to augment sustainable rice cultivation while reducing environmental footprint and improving the lives of farmers. The partnership has launched a global ...
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Global market research company Mintel has released its food and drink trend predictions for 2016. From food alternatives going mainstream to matching DNA and diets, consumers can expect many innovations in product development and ...
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US-based agricultural and food company Cargill is considering investment in poultry production in the Philippines. The company is still studying the investment structure and the business model, location, and supply chain in the ...
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Happy Family, a premium organic food brand delivering optimal nutrition for babies, toddlers and beyond, has launched the new Happy Mama Prenatal collection. Thoughtfully made with a variety of nourishing ingredients to nurture Mom and ...
International Chefs Day, Nestle UK are running cookery workshops in schools to raise awareness of healthier lifestyles and healthy cooking amongst school children. As part of Nestlé UK's Healthy Kids Programme, 90 students from ...
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Ireland-based Kerry Group is establishing Health and Nutrition Institute that aims to provide insight into the science and policy of health, taste, nutrition, and general wellness. The institute, which is supported by Scientific Advisory ...
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Global snacking company Mondelez International has launched Belvita breakfast biscuits in China. With this launch, the company aims to meet the growing demand for breakfast biscuits in China. The company has already rolled out the Belvita ...
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Irish food ingredients company Kerry Group has acquired three U-based companies Red Arrow Products, Island Oasis and Biothera Inc’s Wellmune for $735m, a move that will usher the company’s growth in nutritional solutions market. ...