Older women who regularly drink green tea may have slightly lower risks of colon, stomach and throat cancers than women who make no time for tea.

A recent Federal decision raises questions about the entire notion of per-capita sugar consumption just as the battles over sugar and sweeteners reach a peak.

Cardiovascular disease, an umbrella term encompassing a broad spectrum of conditions that includes hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke and congenital defects, remains the leading cause of death in industrialized nations. According to World Health Organization statistics, CVD kills nearly 17 milliion people per year, worldwide.

A 2012 Prepared Foods’ survey explores challenges to functional foods’ success and investigates attitudes toward nutritional components, such as omega-3s, probiotics, protein and antioxidants, as well as phytosterols and fruit- and vegetable-based ingredients.

According to new research, a brown seaweed carbohydrate may increase feelings of fullness.

Royal DSM has agreed to buy Cargill Inc.'s cultures and enzymes business for 85 million euros ($109.7 million).

Kathy Lund, formerly director of business development for AIDP Inc. has been promoted to vice president of business development and marketing.

Naturex is acquiring Decas Botanical Synergies, a U.S. expert in cranberry-derived ingredients for the nutrition and health industry.

Millions of people who take dietary supplements to ward off cancer may be toying with a "two-edged sword" that might do them harm, experts have warned.

BENEO’s shelf-stable rice bran, RemyLiVe, offers food producers a high-quality, stable product that encompasses a wide range of nutritional and functional benefits. In addition to being hypoallergenic, whole-grain, gluten-free, and rich in antioxidants and phytosterols, the shelf-stable rice bran is also said to improve the structure, shelflife, texturization and machinability of food products.