THE country is exploring mandatory food fortification as part of a broader effort to strengthen child nutrition programs under the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act, in response to persistently ...

The food industry has seen a shift in attitude from both regulators and consumers, who are increasingly making the link between diet and population health. As food innovators develop their ...

When was the last time you checked a food label before taking a bite? If you’re like most people in West Africa, the answer might be rarely — or only when something looks suspicious. But here’s the ...

California will require folic acid in store‑bought corn tortillas starting next Thursday. Small bakeries are exempt.

While many manufacturers continue to grouse about updating their Nutrition Facts Panels to comply with Nutrition Label Reform, General Mills not only has rolled out the changes for its “Big G Cereals” ...

Distressed by Nigeria’s frightening nutrition crisis – with millions undernourished, overweight or obese – and the devastating impact on public health, national productivity and economic development, ...

Fortification has the potential to provide abundant health benefits, endowing products with a higher level of important nutrients than they otherwise would have possessed. However, taste and texture ...

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in bolstering productivity and fostering economic prosperity. Nevertheless, the escalating rates of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies within Nigeria are ...