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Glanbia acquires Watson for US$89m, reports strong 2018 growth

Glanbia has agreed to acquire Watson a non-dairy ingredient solutions business headquartered in Connecticut (US) for US$89 million (€78.65 million). Watson is presented as a highly complementary addition to Glanbia’s Nutritional Solutions business and will help broaden their capabilities in the ingredients sector. The company is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality custom nutrient premix, […]

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Natural antioxidants from bran

A major trend driving food product development is the rising demand from consumers for natural ingredients, including antioxidants. Until now, little work has been done to identify new natural antioxidants. But a recent study published in Food Chemistry details the discovery by researchers at Pennsylvania State University of an antioxidant in grain bran that could […]

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PepsiCo to Acquire CytoSport from Hormel Foods

PepsiCo has agreed to buy CytoSport Inc, including the Muscle Milk and Evolve Protein brands, from Hormel Foods Corporation. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to be completed in 30-60 days.  “PepsiCo has deep expertise and experience in the sports nutrition category and has been a long-standing […]

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Labriculture not a ‘cure all’ for climate-friendly meat production, researchers warn

Cultured meat might not be the answer to climate change some hope because in the current energy system the benefits of reducing methane could be outweighed by increased carbon dioxide emissions, new research suggests. Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for around a quarter of current global warming. Replacing conventional cattle farming with ‘labriculture’ – […]

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Barcelona acoge el primer salón ‘Free From Plastic Packaging’ destinado a la industria alimentaria

Free From Plastics Packaging nace con la voluntad de ser el salón europeo más especializado en embalajes libres y alternos al plástico; y busca dirigirse, principalmente, a los diseñadores, fabricantes y comerciantes de embalajes destinados a uso alimentario. El salón se celebrará por primera vez en Barcelona, en el recinto Gran Via de Fira de […]

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NotiAlfa 18 de Febrero

​    NotiAlfa No. 699 18 de febrero 2019   IPN: proceso tecnológico para potabilizar aguas residuales Esto fue comprobado por Investigadores del Centro para la Investigación Metabólica de la Novo Nordisk Foundation, en un estudio sobre la fermentación de las semillas de lino dentro del propio intestino y sus efectos sobre el metabolismo, la […]

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IPN: proceso tecnológico para potabilizar aguas residuales

Los politécnicos afirmaron que este procedimiento permitirá limpiar el líquido de contaminantes y potabilizarlo, sin generar daños ambientales. Con la finalidad de aprovechar el agua residual de las grandes urbes, científicos del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) desarrollaron un procedimiento tecnológico innovador con hidrato de gas, el cual permite limpiar el líquido de contaminantes y potabilizarlo, […]

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Aceite de oliva: sus polifenoles son clave para la ralentización de enfermedades

El aceite de oliva es uno de los pilares de la dieta mediterránea y tiene numerosos beneficios en la salud, especialmente en el control del colesterol y como antioxidante. Se ha teorizado sobre sus propiedades antitumorales, pero, como explica el investigador Javier Menéndez, director del grupo de Metabolismo y Cáncer del Instituto Catalán de Oncología […]

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Products of omega-3s may be anticarcinogenic

Omega-3 fatty acids are more commonly associated with reducing inflammation and protecting against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure and triglyceride levels, improving the function of blood vessels, and decreasing the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. A recent study suggests they may also play a role in fighting cancer. Studies indicate that inflammation is associated with […]