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Rising toll of child hunger: Over 500 children perish from starvation amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict

Rising toll of child hunger: Over 500 children perish from starvation amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict

A prominent humanitarian organization revealed on Tuesday that approximately 500 children have succumbed to hunger in Sudan.These heartbreaking losses have occurred since the outbreak of intense conflict in the East African nation this past April, as reported by a leading aid group.Save the Children highlighted that over 31,000 children have been deprived of access to

Free webinar: Sweetest innovations – can an AI-powered algorithm crack the sweetness code in confectionery?

Free webinar: Sweetest innovations – can an AI-powered algorithm crack the sweetness code in confectionery?

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MAMAY TechnologiesYuval Klein, founder of sugar reduction start-up BlueTree Technologies as well as MAMAY Technologies, an IT company that offers technology for the digitisation of taste, odour, and texture to food and beverage companies, says the food digitisation revolution is here – but still lacks a language for taste, odour and texture.Machines will need to

Six new innovation hubs in UK to explore interaction between diet and health

Six new innovation hubs in UK to explore interaction between diet and health

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Coordinated by the British Nutrition Foundation, which ensures communication between its six hubs, the Diet and Health Open Innovation Research Club (OIRC) will bring together experts in behaviour, nutrition and food science to collaborate on new research on health and diet. The information will be disseminated to other countries around the world through interactions with

New tool to boost fruit and vegetable shelf life and cut waste

New tool to boost fruit and vegetable shelf life and cut waste

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Blueberries are one fruit prized by consumers for their superfood status. The global blueberry market was valued at over $8 billion (according to IndexBox in 2021). It is expected to grow and reach 2.3 million tons by 2030.But growers face challenges. Changing climate equals inconsistent seasonality. Waste is another. British consumers, for example, throw out

Taste still drives beverage choice among consumers, along with hydration, nutrition and simplicity

Taste still drives beverage choice among consumers, along with hydration, nutrition and simplicity

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More than 2,200 respondents across the country participated in the survey​ which analyzed beverage choices, giving more insight into consumers’ nuanced preferences that are contributing to the beverage industry’s $3.49 trillion market​.Consumer awareness around health risks linked to sugar and artificial sweeteners continue shaping beverage choices with 49% of respondents saying they want to reduce

15 Work-Life Balance Books to Help You Take Control of Life

15 Work-Life Balance Books to Help You Take Control of Life

In today’s digital era, the lines between work and life have become increasingly blurred.A recent survey[1] paints a concerning picture: 65% of individuals state that their remote work schedules have them clocking in more hours than they used to. Even more striking, two-thirds of full-time US workers can’t confidently say they’ve nailed the work-life balance.But

NPD Trend Tracker: From KFC co-branded popcorn to kefir snacks for kids

NPD Trend Tracker: From KFC co-branded popcorn to kefir snacks for kids

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This week’s look at new food and beverage launches takes in the partnership between Proper Snacks and KFC to unveil a co-branded popcorn SKU, while UK kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health has introduced a new range of products specifically for children. Scroll through the photo gallery for more.Image: Getty/pepifoto​

Diamondbacks’ Tommy Pham gets into spat with fan in on-deck circle

Diamondbacks’ Tommy Pham gets into spat with fan in on-deck circle

Tommy Pham had a dispute with a fan he claimed called him a “piece of s—” Saturday.The Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder was in the on-deck circle in San Diego against the Padres when the altercation began.Patrick Dailey says his wife was at the first game of the doubleheader Saturday when she recorded Pham jawing with the