Sports nutrition set for impressive Asia growth as products become ‘lifestyle choices’
The sports nutrition market picking up the pace in Asia Pacific and can look forward to long-term growth, writes Allied Market Research analyst Ravi Chawat.
Archives for November 28, 2016
LGC seals third deal in a month with BRC Global Standards acquisition
Private equity backed LGC has splashed the cash for the third time in a month to acquire BRC Global Standards.
Phytosterol warning: Fat used in ‘lower cholesterol’ products impacts performance
The type of fat used as a carrier for phytosterol in fortified foods and drinks could have a major impact on the ability of the ingredient to lower cholesterol, according to a new meta-analysis of trials.
Upsurge in demand for RUTF products amid global insecurity
The market for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) is expected to grow yearly by over 10% up to 2024 as global political insecurities rumble on.
CVD risks high among low income Pakistani adults on traditional diets: New research
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors including obesity and hypertension are highly prevalent among low income urban Pakistani adults – with those people following a traditional diet most at risk, a new study has found.
BioMedica Nutraceuticals scoops ANS company of the year award
Australian firm BioMedica was named company of the year Australian Naturopathic Summit ANS Awards.
Persavita gets US patent for Saffron 2020 for eye health
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Montreal-based Persavita Inc. for its flagship natural eye health product, Saffron 2020.
Chinese astaxanthin wins EU novel foods approval
Competition is hotting up in the astaxanthin space, as Novel Food authorisation for BGG’s AstaZine line of natural astaxanthin ingredients marks the entry of a new player into the European carotenoid market.
Despite generally good reputation, Peruvian anchovy fishery still not MSC certified
The vast majority of the world’s supply of omega-3 fatty acids comes from the Peruvian anchovy fishery. As the fishery recovers from depressed stocks caused by an El Niño event, the sustainability picture remains clouded, as one major certification body...
'Great probiotic potential': Korean soy sauce contains bacterial strains with commercial promise
Three bacterial strains isolated from traditional Korean soy sauce show commercial potential as probiotics and starter cultures, say researchers.
Early life nutrition builds brain resilience to extreme stress
Brain and memory impairment caused by stress during early development could be lessened by micronutrient supplements, according to a Dutch study.
Kemin and OmniActive battle over blue light IP for lutein
Lutein suppliers Kemin and OmniActive are locked in a legal battle over IP around blue light claims, with the International Trade Commission investigating the dispute, and an inter partes review of the patents.