Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
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We translate nutrition science and policy into actionable insights for the food and beverage industry.
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
1w ago
Ready to eat (RTE) meat products have short shelf lives unless special precautions are taken to maintain and extend their shelf life. They are subject to spoilage by various bacteria that cause organoleptic and eating quality changes that make them unacceptable to consumers. They are also subject to some pathogenic bacteria that can cause food ..read more
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
1w ago
Have you ever heard of the phrase “carrots can help you to see in the dark”? This long-standing belief originating from the second world war has been passed around millions of households throughout generations. (1) This begs the question – can the food we consume improve our eye health and visual perception? Not only is ..read more
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
2w ago
Almost 100 years ago when childhood mortality due to infectious disease was high, Dr. Carl Naslund noticed a curious thing – Swedish children that had received a tuberculosis vaccine not only were protected from tuberculosis but were three times less likely to succumb to any disease compared to the children who weren’t vaccinated. Decades later ..read more
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
1M ago
Do you know your pro-biotics, pre-biotics, botanicals and supplements, from your vitamins, macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients? All can help women manage their physical and emotional wellbeing, but what should you consider taking and when? “Nutrition plays a role in women’s health, both in managing different life stages and in promoting long-term health, but with so many options ..read more
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
2M ago
The future of food production relies on significant advances in microbiology, bioprocessing, enzyme technology and artificial intelligence, in order to feed a growing population, set to reach almost 10 billion people by 2050, while also reducing the negative impacts of food production on the planet. Recent advances in synthetic biotechnological processes such as precision fermentation ..read more
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
2M ago
Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI) has determined that Sustainable Nutrition is a key Mega Trend shaping the industry in 2024. Food is at the heart of one of the biggest challenges of our time – how do we feed a growing population whilst managing the accelerated environmental degradation of our planet? We urgently ..read more
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
2M ago
Dr. Lisa Ryan, Head of Department of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition at Atlantic Technological University and Scientific Advisory Council member of KHNI discusses the benefits of reducing alcohol on health and mindfulness with Derek Brown, a renowned author, wellness coach, bartender and Founder of Positive Damage. Discover key insights into the benefits of reducing alcohol ..read more
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
2M ago
Innovation in research and technology make 2024 an exciting time for nutrition and health in food and beverage. Our sixth annual edition of the KHNI Health & Nutrition trends explores the developments in research, technology, product development and the consumer landscape which are propelling the food and beverage industry, as well as global food system ..read more
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
2M ago
According to recent research conducted by the KHNI, Women’s Health has emerged as one of the top 10 major health and nutrition trends in 2023. This highlights the importance of addressing the unique health and nutritional needs of women at various stages of life. In KHNI’s recent webinar “Innovating for Women’s Health”, Izaskun Monsalve and Monica ..read more
Kerry Health And Nutrition Institute Blog
2M ago
Sustainable Nutrition is defined as the ability of food systems to provide sufficient energy and essential nutrients to maintain good health of the population without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their nutritional needs (A Path from Sustainable Nutrition to Nutritional Sustainability of Complex Food Systems). It is nutrition that is produced and delivered ..read more