More people are paying attention to their gut health, according to a global survey conducted by Kerry. The study, which was conducted online in January 2021, included 13,000 consumers, spanning across 16 countries. Results show that there’s a high awareness of the existence of probiotics reaching almost half of the participants over the past 6 months. The majority comprise those in Latin America and North America. 25 percent have consumed products that contain this ingredient, with a high … [Read more...] about Probiotic demand soars with growing focus on digestive health
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Whole cranberry extract effective in lowering urinary tract infections, Diana Food study shows
Cranberry is considered a superfood by many due to the many health benefits it affords consumers. Among these include boosting heart and immunity health, and fighting harm caused by free radicals through antioxidants. One of its more popular uses it to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). To further showcase the effectiveness of this fruit in an extract format, Diana Food conducted a clinical study using Urophenol®. Made from a whole fruit cranberry, this extract features higher … [Read more...] about Whole cranberry extract effective in lowering urinary tract infections, Diana Food study shows
The Asia Food Challenge reports $800 billion investment opportunity in Asia’s Agri-Food sector over the next decade
PwC, Rabobank and Temasek released The Asia Food Challenge Report: Harvesting the Future, which delves into Asia’s food and agricultural landscape. The report was launched in conjunction with the year’s Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Week in Singapore. It estimates that cumulative investment of US$800 billion above existing levels over the next 10 years will be needed to grow Asia’s food and agriculture industry to a sustainable size, in order for Asia to feed itself. The majority of these … [Read more...] about The Asia Food Challenge reports $800 billion investment opportunity in Asia’s Agri-Food sector over the next decade
