29 Oct 2021 --- This week in nutrition news, BASF continued strong performance in Q3 2021 with sales growth of 42% to €19.7 billion (US$22.9 billion). The Kerry Group also announced its Q3 interim management statement for 2021, with continued strong growth and strategic development reported. Meanwhile, a University of Barcelona study found that a polyphenol-rich diet can improve leaky gut cases in elderly populations.