Lancet study highlights ‘shocking’ malnutrition findings
The study, published in The Lancet, revealed that more than half of preschool-age children and over two thirds of non-pregnant women of reproductive age worldwide have a micronutrient deficiency.The researchers in the Lancet study looked at data for deficiencies in iron, zinc and vitamin A in preschool-age children, and iron, zinc, and folate in non-GAIN
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Nuggets of truth: Increasingly demanding consumer tastes accelerating RTC and flavour innovations - TysonIncreasingly challenging consumer demands for products that can satisfy both taste and convenience needs are accelerating format and flavour innovation within the ready-to-cook (RTC) foods sector, according to Tyson’s APAC VP.Poultry and protein heavyweight Tyson Foods is well-known for its wide range
‘Making it happen’: NZ industry says new grocery competition bill is ‘concrete step’ towards fairness
Led by recently-retired New Zealand Food and Grocery Council (NZFGC) Chief Executive Katherine Rich, the industry declared victory when its 12-year-long efforts culminated in the local Commerce Commission announcing that local grocery competition was indeed ‘not working well for consumers’, and the government commencing work on a mandatory Grocery Code of Conduct.Despite receiving pushback from
Kimchi season is coming: South Korea conducts manufacturer checks amid adulteration fears
Kimchi is considered a staple food item in South Korea where consumers have it as a side dish with just about every meal, and the major preparation and production season for this product is usually in November.In preparation for the 2022 major kimchi production season, South Korean authorities have conducted thorough food safety checks on
Personalised protein: Meiji’s DeNA Life Science develops algorithm to deliver intake and source advice
In the lead-up to the creation of the algorithm, the firm had referenced data, including body weight, purpose of protein intake, and amount of exercise from research papers.It also conducted a survey among 869 consumers mostly between 20s and 70s to find out their demand for protein products to develop the algorithm.The effect of the
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