Unilever’s first AI lab will focus on forecasting, trends, insights
UK-headquartered Unilever has announced plans to open up its first lab dedicated to AI, where employees will optimise data and insights, as well as explore trends.
Archives for November 23, 2023
Consuming the right diet can add years onto our lives even in old age, study suggests
What are the main benefits of eating a healthy diet? Well, according to a new study, living longer for one.. In fact, some longevity-related diets, particularly involving whole grains and nuts, can increase our lives by up to a decade.
Movers and shakers: Arla Foods Ingredients names new CEO, RABDF welcomes HSBC man as president
We round-up this month’s notable appointments . . .
EU moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ and light plastic bags, but throwaway packaging ‘still a long way off’
The European Parliament has voted in favour of banning BPA and ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging, and MEPs want to eliminate ‘less necessary’ packaging such as very lightweight plastic carrier bags. But the plastic industry is concerned the vote is a...
Time for a smarter approach to adaptogens
Nektium scientists are working to better educate on the benefits of adaptogenic ingredients and improve classification, with a focus on two of the "hero" ingredients of this realm: Rhodiola rosea (RR) and Withania somnifera (WS).
Incentivising reformulation: Tiered sugar tax in Germany could save up to €16bn in societal costs over next 20 years
A tiered sugar tax - one that incentivises brands to reduce sugar content - would be the most effective way of taxing sugar-sweetened beverages in Germany, according to a new study published this week.
Cognitive Health Special
Omega-3 may be an “effective add-on therapeutic” for depression: study
A new umbrella review of meta-analyses investigating the effect of long-chain omega-3 supplementation on depressive symptoms concludes the majority of studies observe a significant effect, particularly in those with major depressive disorder (MDD).