Nutrition, Health & Wellness
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Nestlé expands R&D operations in sub-Saharan Africa to boost nutrition, food security
The Head of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs for Sub-Saharan Africa
highlighted partnerships with institutions such as the National Agronomic Research Centre in the Ivory Coast and the IITA in Nigeria. -
Novonesis, Novo Nordisk partner on gut microbiome research to advance metabolic health
Synbiotic food supplements, composed of probiotics and prebiotics, will be developed and tested for their ability to affect health parameters such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
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MIT scientists develop versatile nutrient fortification particles for food and beverage applications
This design not only stabilizes iron but also prevents its interaction with polyphenols found in whole grains, tea, coffee, and nuts, improving bioavailability.
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Plant-based nutrition brand Ka’Chava launches first new flavor in three years
The new flavor combines nostalgic taste with over 85 plant-based superfoods, 25g protein, probiotics, and adaptogens for complete, convenient nutrition.
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Kenya’s MoH proposes mandatory warning labels on ‘unhealthy’ processed packaged foods
Under the Kenya Nutrient Profile Model, up to 90% of packaged foods could soon display stark warnings like ‘High in Sugar’ or ‘High in Salt,’ with restrictions on child-targeted marketing and new public education efforts.