04 Nov 2022 --- This week in nutrition news, Brenntag acquired Ravenswood’s Life Science division to enhance its position in the Australian and New Zealand specialties distribution market. Also, the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) joined the EU Code of Conduct for Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices to promote environmental sustainability. Meanwhile, a collaborative “Food is Medicine” initiative co-led by researchers at the Friedman School, US, received a US$6.6 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant. The funding will aim to reduce obesity and diabetes rates by increasing access to locally grown fruits and vegetables.