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WISHH Soy News
January 2007
WISHH, Solae Company and University of Stellenbosch Announce Unique Partnership to Study HIV Nutrition
The World Initiative for Soy in Human Health ( WISHH) and The Solae Company announced on December 1, 2006 that they will collaborate on protein research with the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. The six-month study will fill a void in data concerning the role of protein supplementation for people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). To date, no one has taken a systematic look at the value of protein supplementation in under-served populations. This research, which will take place in South Africa, aims to determine the effects of high-quality protein supplementation on the health and nutrition of people living with HIV/AIDS. Click here for more details on this HIV Nutrition Effort.
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Researchers will compare the effect(s) of a micronutrient-fortified beverage containing soy protein isolate to a product with equal calories and micronutrients, but without supplemental protein. |
Kenya Continues Growth with Defatted Soy Flour and Textured Soy Protein
Soy Kenya continues to see growth in the market for defatted soy flour. Kenyan flour millers are blending the defatted soy flour with other flours, including cassava, greengrams, millet and sorghum, to sell to their customers. Kenyan consumers are purchasing the foods for infant feeding, porridges, HIV patient nutrition and more. Similarly Chemicals and Solvents is importing textured soy protein that is now being sold in supermarkets, like Nakumatt, which is the largest grocery chain in Kenya. Supermarket customers are repackaging the product in smaller quantities and selling it at kiosks and in rural areas. Bakeries are also buying it to enhance samosas, meat pies and more.
Soy, Nutrition & Health Resources
Soyfoods Association of North America is Trusted Source of Soy Information
The Soyfoods Association of North America (SANA) is a trusted advocate in providing information about the health benefits and nutritional advantages of soy consumption. A non-profit organization founded in 1979, Soyfoods Association of North America (SANA) represents more than 50 members, comprised of large and small soy foods companies, growers and suppliers of soybeans, nutritionists, equipment representatives, food scientists, and retailers. SANA encourages sustainability, integrity, and growth of the soy foods industry by promoting the benefits of soy-based foods, and is committed to increasing consumer awareness, establishing and adopting standards for new and existing soy foods, and being the key resource on soy foods and ingredients in the industry. For more information, visit their website at www.soyfoods.org. Click here for a copy of SANA’s summary of expert information that affirms the health benefits of soy.
Soy Glyceollins May Fight Breast, Ovarian Cancers Says Tulane Research
Tulane University researchers in the United States announced on January 9 that a compound produced by specially grown soybeans may prove to be successful in fighting the growth of breast and ovarian cancers. Tulane University cancer researcher Matthew Burow tested the compound, known as glyceollin, on mice with ovarian and breast cancer tumors that are stimulated by the hormone estrogen. Over time, the compound stopped further growth of the tumors by interfering with the tumor’s ability to respond to estrogen. According to Burow, the finding is significant because of the lack of effective therapies available to women with advanced breast or ovarian cancer. Unlike some of the available therapies, the glyceollins did not stimulate uterine cancer growth. The results of the research were published in the December 2006 issue of Clinical Cancer Research. http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition publishes new study on soy consumption and prostate cancer prevention
Low prostate cancer incidence and high soy intake in Asian countries suggest a possible protective effect of soy foods against prostate cancer. The goal of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of a randomized, crossover soy trial among men and to investigate the effects of daily soy intake on serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and testosterone levels, according to researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Research Center of Hawaii. The report, "Serum prostate-specific antigen but not testosterone levels decrease in a randomized soy intervention among men," is newly published data in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. http://www.nature.com/ejcn/index.html
WISHH Website Offers Many Resources
www.wishh.org offers information on WISHH activities as well as an HIV/AIDS database, food basket as well as protein calculation tools, and a soy recipe exchange for professionals, dietitians, nutrition advisors, and soy lovers at home.
Bioenergy for Developing Countries Examined by IFPRI
Can bioenergy become an environmentally sustainable, economically viable, pro-poor source of energy in developing countries? The International Food Policy Research Institute examines the opportunities and obstacles for bioenergy in a new set of 12 policy briefs available at http://www.ifpri.org/2020/focus/focus14.asp
Free Soyfoods Guide Offered Via Internet
The Soyfoods Guide—Tips and information for Using Soyfoods is a helpful free resource that is available at www.soybean.org along with many other resources on soy and health. The publication is distributed by the United Soybean Board (USB) with support from state soybean checkoff boards.
U.S. Soyfoods Council Offers Many Resources
The Soyfoods Council also offers a wide array of recipes and other information at www.soyfoodscouncil.com. Its membership represents nearly all facets of the food industry including soyfood product manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, state and national soybean checkoff boards, food retailers and distributors, health and food professionals.
Soy Companies Can Gain Visibility and Contacts Through Global Resource Book
Soyfoods representatives from around the world can gain recognition in the Soya & Oilseed Bluebook, published by Soyatech. http://www.soyatech.com/bluebook/about.ldml#online offers information about this reference tool for processors, producers, research facilities, traders, and equipment manufacturers. It contains information on companies, trade associations and government agencies as well as production and utilization statistics, processing flow charts, a glossary of oilseed terminology, trading standards and nutritional data. The annual print edition of the Soya & Oilseed Bluebook is published each September. Throughout the year, updated industry information is also made available online at Soyatech.com.
Soy Daily Website Offers Hot News on Soy Companies and More
http://www.thesoydaily.com/ carries the latest news on soyfoods and the companies that sell them. The publication describes itself as “The World’s Largest Online Newspaper Devoted to Soy and Other Natural, Healthy Products”.
AgBioWorld Website Offers Scientific Information
Agricultural Biotechnology updates are available at http://www.agbioworld.org/ The website offers perspectives of scientists and news from around the world.
Calendar of Events
February 2007
National Biodiesel Conference and Expo 2007— February 4-7, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas
http://www.biodieselconference.org/2007/
March 2007
WISHH Washington Workshop— March 14, 2007 in Washington, D.C. “Nutrition, International Development and Public/Private Partnerships” The conference will examine how global organizations, private industry and governments are working in an ever-changing policy and operating environment to improve nutrition, health, fight HIV/AIDS and promote sustainable development.
www.wishh.org
April 2007
Biofuels Markets Americas, April 3-4, 2007 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/biofuelsmarkets/index.html
October 2007
WISHH Midwest Workshop, October 15-17, 2007 in Illinois
www.wishh.org
About WISHH Soy News
Soy News is a monthly e-newsletter produced by the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH, www.wishh.org) and supported by the Global Development Alliance Bureau of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). WISHH Soy News provides information relevant to processors, suppliers, traders, and others that are interested in or engaged in the soy industry. It aims to inform readers about research findings, market trends, new products, consumer attitudes, events, marketing tools, and other relevant information for businesses. To make WISHH Soy News as effective as possible, write to us and let us know what you would like to see and learn about! Please forward your questions or feedback to the WISHH Program Assistant at wishh@soy.org. Because of the importance of soy in international diets, the United Soybean Board, state soybean organizations and the American Soybean Association, support the WISHH program.
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