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Boosting infant formula for brain development

01 August, 2023

A Tufts University study has found that a micronutrient in human breast milk could provide a significant benefit to the developing brains of newborns.


Creating a fish-free omega-3 supplement

19 July, 2023

Researchers from the University of Sydney are developing an omega-3 supplement made from environmental bacteria to help alleviate the impact of overfishing.


Hemp-infused drink brand expands to international market

18 July, 2023

Known for its hemp-infused beverages and energy drinks, Aussie wellness brand +hemp is expanding into the Asian market and introducing a new flavour.


New method to reduce thickening agent for transport

28 June, 2023

Cellulose nanofibre may be used as a thickening agent in some food applications; however, there have been difficulties getting it into powder form for transport.


FSANZ calls for comment on infant formula additions

23 June, 2023

FSANZ has called for comment on the addition of four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula.


Europe approves HMO mix for infant formula

15 June, 2023

The 6'-SL HMO from Chr. Hansen has been approved for highest use levels in infant formula and follow-on formula in Europe.


IMCD functional ingredients

13 June, 2023

IMCD's technical experts will be available on stand E14 during foodpro to talk to visitors and allow them to taste some of the solutions.


New Zealand lactoferrin plant under construction

30 May, 2023

Westland Milk Products, subsidiary of Yili, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its NZ$70 million lactoferrin plant being built at Hokitika, New Zealand.


Nitrate risks and benefits leaving experts divided

24 May, 2023

Nitrate has long been viewed warily, with possible links to cancer; however, research has also revealed various cardiovascular health benefits in dietary nitrate.


ADM partners with air-based protein company

23 May, 2023

ADM and Air Protein have entered into a Strategic Development Agreement to collaborate on research and development that advances novel proteins for nutrition.


Manuka honey win for Aussie producers

23 May, 2023

Australia's Manuka honey industry has welcomed a recent ruling that NZ honey producers have no exclusive claim to the term "Manuka honey".


Grainstone Goodness Booster barley protein flour

22 May, 2023

Grainstone Goodness Booster barley protein flour is coming soon in bulk availability, designed to boost health and sustainability in food products.


Hela nuvoFIBR range of health ingredients

19 May, 2023

nuvoFIBR manufactures scientifically backed health ingredients targeting beneficial bacteria in the human microbiome.


More to mushrooms: nutritional benefits discovered

01 May, 2023

Research undertaken by NRAUS in partnership with the AMGA has shown that mushrooms may contain health benefits beyond the known taste and culinary attributes.


Sustainable fungal protein powder in development

21 April, 2023

PEKILO is a fungus that can produce a dried powder rich in protein when put through a special fermentation process.


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