A soil bacterium helps penicillin counter germ resistance
In Illinois, a common soil bacterium may hold the key to preserving the germ-killing power of penicillin. Antibiotics were mass produced during World War...
McDonald’s sets goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 36 percent
In Illinois, McDonald's announced it will partner with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to McDonald's restaurants and offices by 36...
Plant-based mono-unsaturated fats lower risk of death from heart disease
In Louisiana, diets rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids from plants were associated with a lower risk of dying from heart disease or other causes compared...
DSM and Mixfit provide personalized nutrition solutions for optimal health
In New Jersey, DSM and Mixfit, a digital health company, announced a strategic partnership to deliver personalized nutrition solutions for optimal health based on...
Americans are aging more slowly than the previous generation
In California, Americans may be aging more slowly than they were two decades ago. "This is the first evidence we have of delayed 'aging'...
Kraft Heinz launches Springboard to support emergent brands
In Chicago, The Kraft Heinz Company launched Springboard, a platform dedicated to nurturing, scaling and accelerating the growth of disruptive US brands within the...
DuPont announces second microbiome strategic partnership
In Denmark, the DuPont Nutrition & Health Microbiome Venture announced its second strategic research and development partnership with the Center of Food and Fermentation...
Dr. Praeger’s launches Pure Plant Protein made with veggies and avocado oil
In New Jersey, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods launched Pure Plant Protein, a new meatless product line made from pea protein and vegetables – including...
Potatoes grown as a prebiotic fiber supplement improve gut health
In Canada, using a patented technology, MSPrebiotics Inc. is transforming prairie-grown potatoes into an all-natural, single ingredient prebiotic fiber supplement that leads to improved...
Fonterra Ventures teams with foodspring to tap into the active nutrition market
In New Zealand, Fonterra Ventures has entered into its first strategic partnership, teaming up with German active nutrition start-up foodspring, Germany’s fastest-growing food start-up. The...