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“Exciting news for the food and gut health related companies 🍽️🔬 Introducing DigestQX, a company passionate about unlocking a greater understanding of digestion through advanced modelling and analytical services. Here's what sets us apart: Our Expertise: • A range of Static and Semi-Dynamic Digestion Models • State-of-the-art analytical services for nutrient and phytochemical analysis • Deep understanding of how food structure impacts nutritional value Why DigestQX? Precision: We replicate human digestive conditions for consistent and repeatable results. Comprehensive: We can also offer complementary analysis including sequencing and mass spectrometry. Customization: Our services adapt to your specific project needs. Innovation: We're at the forefront of understanding food's health impacts. Whether you're developing new products, optimizing nutritional profiles, or exploring the bioavailability of ingredients, DigestQX is your trusted partner in food science innovation. Ready to transform your approach to food research and development? Let's connect and explore how DigestQX can elevate your projects!Visit us at digestqx.com to learn more about our game-changing services.#FoodScience #Nutrition #Digestion #Innovation #FoodTech

#IUFOST2024Italy. “The transition towards healthier, plant-based, and more sustainable foods and diets is certainly a global goal, but it also presents a significant challenge. It requires multi-target research and innovation strategies capable of influencing both production and consumption while addressing critical issues and specific national needs. This topic is addressed in a structured way within OnFoods' Spoke 4, which includes 94 projects focused on product and process innovation, as well as promoting personalized and sustainable nutrition. The results of these studies will be crucial in contributing to the global discussion on the future of food and diet."- #PatriziaRiso , Professor of Human at University of Milano, coordinator of Spoke 4, and Chair of the OnFoods Scientific Committee. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dCbvSr7z

🍎 How can healthier foods drive healthy profits, people and planet? 🥕 It's published! Planet Tracker's latest report, The Materiality of Nutrition, compares the healthiness of food product portfolios from 20 of the largest global food manufacturers with their profits and market valuations and examines: ▪ Investment Opportunities ▪ Investment risks ▪ Social and Economic Impact ▪ Policy and Regulation The findings are fascinating! Read the full report here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/enbACq88 The report is the first collaboration between Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) and Planet Tracker, in association with Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). #Nutrition #HealthyFood #Sustainability #ResponsibleInvestment #CorporateResponsibility

Healthy profits? Your regular reminder that profiting off farmers, field workers and using profits to legitimize food policy is how we got here in the first place. We don’t need healthy profits, we need healthy people, healthy land and to hold corporations, bad government actors and lobbyist accountable.

Day 2: Excited to share the key learnings from #GrowthAsiaSummit to integrate into our findings at DataM Intelligence! 🌟 Health trends include #mentalhealth, #sleep, and #nutrition, with technology like health wearables enabling this evolution. Trends emphasize the importance of functional active hydration solutions and innovative #microbiome solutions like dual pro- and post-biotics for #digestivehealth. Despite challenges, significant #growth #opportunities exist in the #alternativeprotein sector, driven by plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated meat options. Innovations like #Angeopro yeast protein offer sustainable and nutritious solutions, supporting health and food #innovation. Utilizing #Bifidobacteria and #PropionicAcid Bacteria in plant-based nutrition can significantly boost #VitaminB12 levels. Tailored, science-backed solutions for #guthealth, #sportsnutrition, and active aging are crucial, with research supporting benefits for #prebiotics, #gut, #brain, and #immunehealth. Trends indicate a shift towards more nutritious and well-being-focused snack habits, with strategic transformations in the food industry improving product profiles. Repurposing food processing wastes underscores the importance of sustainability in #innovation. Integrating these #insights enhances our #consulting services, driving impactful solutions for clients in the health and #nutrition sectors. Let's innovate for a healthier future! 💡🚀 #HealthAndWellness #NutritionInnovation #Probiotics #AlternativeProteins #SustainableFood #DataMIntelligence #GrowthAsiaSummit2024 FoodNavigator NutraIngredients

🌱 Have you seen the rise of the high-protein diet on social media platforms? Online search interest for the term “high protein” reached a five-year high in early 2023 and has remained elevated since. While high-protein content is taking over social media, it’s not just Gen-Z that are adopting this diet. 👉 In our latest report all about plant-based protein, we discovered: 64% of consumers are trying to increase their protein intake Think that’s the only opportunity for brands and restaurants to hop onto in the plant-based space? Think again. Our report uncovers what American consumers think about plant-based protein, including the barriers they’re facing, the changes to make, and the opportunities for brands and restaurants to jump on. 🔍 Get a sneak peek of our key insights below and download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gBVeqwi5

Welcome to the first post of our Market Pulse series. This week we traverse the nexus of food and health with a look into food-as-medicine trailblazers. The future of health lies in treating food as a powerful tool for optimising wellbeing. Backed by cutting-edge science and technological ingenuity, this trend is not only poised to disrupt traditional healthcare, but aims to empower individuals to take control of their wellbeing through personalised dietary choices. Here's what's fueling this exciting shift: 1️⃣ Personalised Nutrition: Companies like NIUM, RxDiet, and PhenomX Health are leveraging AI, bioinformatics, and DNA analysis to tailor dietary plans based on your unique gut microbiome, metabolism, and even gender. This means no more one-size-fits-all diets! 2️⃣ Bioactive Ingredients: From Kresko RNAtech's dietary RNAs to Pigmentum Ltd.'s natural compounds, a new wave of food and supplement innovators are unlocking the potential of natural functional ingredients to target specific health concerns. 3️⃣ Food Delivery with a Twist: Feed.co and Cycle.me are redefining convenience food by offering personalised meal replacements and performance beverages based on unique needs and even the time of day. 4️⃣ Mental Food: Marketing themselves as “mood supporters” and “mood nutritionists”, Uplift Food and MyAir.ai look to address issues like stress and anxiety through targeted nutrient blends and personalised meal plans. 5️⃣ Sustainability meets Nutrition: Anibiome and Psigryph Inc. are harnessing fermentation and natural technologies to create pro-planet and bioavailable functional foods. This is just the tip of the iceberg! The food-as-medicine movement is attracting investors, entrepreneurs, and health-conscious consumers who see the potential where food becomes the foundation for more tailored healthcare, preventive nutrition, and overall well-being. Check out the exciting innovations mentioned in this post and stay tuned for next week’s Market Pulse investigation - Algae goes mainstream. #FoodAsMedicine #PersonalisedNutrition #HealthTech #FutureOfFood

🌱 Is the food industry's future on the plate of sustainable nutrition? 🥗 Sustainable nutrition transforms how we produce, consume, and think about food. 🍽️ Stay tuned! 🎧 Our new episode of Future Food Cast Podcast is coming soon! 🚀 #SustainableNutrition #FoodIndustry #FutureOfFood #foodsystem #innovation #technology

📣 Join us for an insightful webinar, co-hosted by Access to Nutrition Initiative and Planet Tracker, on "The Materiality of Nutrition: Are Financial Markets Overlooking the Value of Healthy Food?" happening on June 26, 2024, at 14:30 GMT. Discover how investing in healthier food portfolios can enhance both financial returns and societal well-being. Keynote Speaker: Emmanuel Faber, Chair of ISSB/IFRS and former CEO of Danone. Our expert panel will explore: ☑ Health & Profitability ☑Investment Opportunities ☑Investment Risks ☑Social and Economic Impact ☑Policy and Regulation We'll delve into Planet Tracker's latest report, which compares the healthiness of food product portfolios from 20 of the world's largest food manufacturers with their profits and market valuations. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and experts about the intersection of nutrition, finance, and societal impact. Register now: https://lnkd.in/edWd7mUR

🔔 Do register to this joint Access to Nutrition Initiative and Planet Tracker webinar if you wish to know more about the materiality of nutrition and the link between healthy food portfolios and profitability. ➡ Planet Tracker has analyzed the financial performance and healthiness of portfolios for 20 F&B companies using ATNI's #ProductProfile data. ➡Interviews with investors and ESG specialists provided additional insights. #Sustainability #ESG #Nutrition