Archives for September 4, 2018

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The top five claims driving global bread purchases: High fiber takes top spot; gluten-free and high protein on lower rungs

While there has been growth in the popularity of claims around high protein and gluten-free in recent years, high fiber claims remain the biggest priority for consumers when purchasing bread, says Michael Hughes, director of Insights at FMCG Gurus.

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Biodiversity and dietary diversity: Are we running a race to the bottom?

Despite living on a planet with 50,000 edible plants, 60% of our energy intake comes from just three: rice, maize and wheat. What is this lack of dietary diversity doing to our health and the environment?

Pizza to ward off Alzheimer’s? Nestlé uses DNA to create personalized diets

Nestlé has upped its efforts in the personalized nutrition trend with the rollout of the Wellness Ambassador program that combines artificial intelligence (AI), DNA testing and Instagramming food to tailor nutrition for Japanese consumers.