Research suggests prebiotic fiber could add to the arsenal for fighting the obesity epidemic

02-Nov-2017 Last updated on 14-Nov-2022 at 15:51 GMT

The stubborn rise of obesity rates in America despite the launch of a wide-range of calorie-restricting ‘diet’ products and exercise plans underscores the difficulty of weight loss, but emerging research on the role of the gut microbiota in the battle of the bulge suggests the solution could lie in what people eat and not necessarily in how much.

Califia Farms balances demands for sugar reduction with desire for a touch of sweetness

31-Oct-2017

By Elizabeth Crawford

As the war on sugar gains momentum, plant-based beverage company Califia Farms is cutting back the sugar content across its product portfolio by 40% while still offering consumers who want something sweet options that are more in-line with World Health...

Dairy farmers use technology in effort to cut greenhouse gas production by 25% by 2020

26-Oct-2017

By Elizabeth Crawford

Animal agriculture in the US is often criticized for its heavy environmental impact, but data from the National Dairy Council tells a very different story – one of farmers using technology to improve the sustainability of their lands and dairy production.

ISAPP experts update definition and scope of ‘Prebiotics’

29-Jun-2017

By Stephen Daniells

An expert panel convened by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has updated the definition of “prebiotics” to take into account advances in sequencing technology and the expansion in the use of the ingredients...