Enterome and Nestlé Health Science advance microbiome diagnostics in new joint venture
In France, Enterome SA, a pioneer of innovative therapies for microbiome-related diseases, and Nestlé Health Science, announced the joint creation of Microbiome Diagnostics Partners....
Consuming artificial sweeteners may lead to weight gain and heart disease
In Canada, a new study has found that artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high...
Mastercard and World Food Programme target a world beyond cash and hunger
In Germany, Mastercard and the World Food Programme announced the 100 Million Meals global initiative to raise significant funds and provide meals for those in...
Campbell acquires Pacific Foods to boost this natural foods pioneer
In New Jersey, Campbell Soup Company acquired Pacific Foods of Oregon, a natural foods industry pioneer with strong health and well-being and organic credentials,...
Greenhouse Juice Company brings cold pasteurization to Canada
In Canada, the Government of Canada announced an investment of up to $6.3 million for the Greenhouse Juice Company to invest in new-to-Canada, cold...
Eating chocolate every day is good for your brain, too
In Italy, University of L'Aquila researchers have found yet another reason to eat chocolate every day – it’s good for your brain. The cocoa...
S2G BioChem to co-produce xylitol and bioglycols at new biorefinery
In Canada, S2G BioChem started work on the company's first standalone biorefinery demonstration plant that it intends to build in Sarnia, Ontario. The commercial-scale facility...
Nestlé USA partners with Rabobank and RocketSpace to support innovative food and ag start-ups
In Virginia, Nestlé USA partnered with Rabobank and RocketSpace to support startups for the Terra Food + Agtech Accelerator program. Nestlé expects to support...
To protect the global milk supply, Cornell and IBM use genetic sequencing and bioinformatics
In New York, IBM and Cornell University are using next-generation sequencing combined with bioinformatics to help reduce the chances that the global milk supply...
DayTwo raises $12 million to roll out personalized nutrition based on the gut microbiome
In Israel, DayTwo, a leader in microbiome-health management, completed a $12.0 million Series A financing round to broaden and deepen its lead in evidence-based,...