FrieslandCampina, Huishan Dairy form Chinese infant formula JV
FrieslandCampina and China Huishan Dairy have entered into a joint venture to produce and sell infant formula in China under one of the Dutch dairy's existing brands.
Archives for October 8, 2014
High-dose vitamin D may not aid critically ill: RCT data
High-dose vitamin D3 supplementation ‘does not improve outcomes’ for deficient ICU patients, according to new RCT data.
Montmorency tart cherry shows gout potential: Study
Evidence that Montmorency tart cherry could be useful in managing gouty arthritis and other inflammatory conditions is mounting, as a new study shows that tart cherry concentrate lowers uric acid and C-reactive protein – a marker for inflammation.
Price gap between ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy’ foods is growing wider
The gap in price between cheaper unhealthy foods and more expensive but healthier options has grown significantly wider over the last ten years, say researchers.
"We aren’t going to wake up one day and everything will be crystal clear; there’s going to be some trial and error going through it.”
Godsend or Godzilla? What will Japan’s new health claims system look like?
Japan will implement a new health claims system that is set to supersede its strict FOSHU regime in April 2015 – just six months away – but what form will it take and will it meet its deadline?
STUDY COULD HELP IDENTIFY WHO SHOULD DRINK MORE OR LESS
Harvard study suggests we seek maximum caffeine bang from coffee buck
A high-profile US meta study suggests people naturally tailor their coffee intake to experience caffeine’s optimal effects, while genetic factors linked to higher consumption likely increase coffee metabolism.
HMB, essential amino acids, and resistance exercise: Experts review best ways to avoid sarcopenia
As many as 33% of over 50 year olds may suffer from sarcopenia but muscle health could be maintained by a combination of resistance exercise, HMB and essential amino acids, says a new review by an international team of scientists.
Social media can help companies identify threats as well as opportunities, expert says
Social media can be a powerful tool to identify trends as well as communicate with different customer segments. But it can also be used to identify threats, says market research firm Brandwatch.