Global aloe market estimated at $13 billion
The global market for aloe vera products is estimated to have reached $13 billion, according to information presented at a recent workshop held by the International Aloe Science Council.
Archives for November 12, 2012
Rise of healthy/functional foods behind UK supplements slip
The UK food supplements market has shed 3 million users since 2008, a result of the economic slowdown and more savvy consumers choosing functional and healthier foods, according to Mintel.
Yakult and Danone in talks in Japan
Reuters reports that Japanese drink maker Yakult Honsha has confirmed it has agreed with Danone SA to continue talks on the possibility of the French food company to take a bigger stake in Yakult.
HanAll to distribute AB-Life in South Korea
AB-Biotics has signed an agreement with HanAll BioPharma to distribute its cholesterol-lowering probiotic in Korea. The deal will give the Korean company a 10-year licence to exclusively distribute the AB-Life probiotic across the country.
Fat-blocking Pepsi will launch in Japan this week
This week will see the launch of a fat-busting new Pepsi variant that is targeting the health conscious.
Daily dose of probiotic may boost cholesterol management
A daily dose of a new probiotic strain could help to levels of 'bad' and total cholesterol, according to a new small-scale study.
Tea consumption linked to lower diabetes risk: Unilever study
Populations which drink high quantities of black tea have a significantly lower prevalence of diabetes, according to new research backed by Unilever.
Demand from fish farms drives crude fish oil prices higher
Bulk fish oil prices are rising, driven both by competition from large aquaculture purchasers and lower catch quotas in the all-important Peruvian anchovy fishery.
Breaking News
Neptune out of krill oil production indefinitely as a result of blast
The explosion at the processing facility of Neptune Technologies and Bioressources that killed three workers will keep the company out of krill oil ingredient production for the near future, according to a statement issued by the company.
‘Big Pharma’ and FMCG companies ‘will not tolerate hiccups’ in dietary supplements standards: EPAX CEO
The growth in branded omega-3 product has been great for ‘professionalizing’ the industry, says the CEO of EPAX, and the arrival of ‘Big Pharma’ and FMCG companies will be good for standards.