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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 […]

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Döhler acquires majority stake in ingredients company Nutrafood

Natural ingredients manufacturer Döhler Group has acquired a majority stake in Italian firm Nutrafood as it aims to boost its plant-based food and beverage offer. Döhler said it was drawn to Nutrafood’s “extensive expertise and ability to provide plant-based ingredients for food and beverages”. It expects the deal to create “unique synergy effects”. The company […]

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Mintel report shows Chinese energy drink consumption increased by 25%, four times more than the US

A new Mintel report shows that Chinese consumers drank an additional 545m liters of sports drinks in 2015 compared to the previous year, a 25%volume growth. The growth, Mintel further pointed out, “is nearly four times the annual growth in America” during the same time period. In the meantime, the global market for energy drinks […]