Dispatches from HiE 2016 in Frankfurt
Is the term omega-3 specific enough?
The term omega-3 doesn’t really mean anything, says chief scientist for supplier Aker Biomarine.
Archives for December 12, 2016
Lonza confirms interest in Capsugel takeover
Lonza has confirmed it is interested in buying Capsugel.
Record high stock levels mean low food prices in 2017: Rabobank
It's good news for consumers but not for world farmers as Rabobank predicts low food prices in 2017 due to high global stock levels– despite instability in Europe and America.
New Singapore equation ‘most accurate’ BMR tool for Chinese adults: Study
A recently developed “Singapore equation” is the most accurate basal metabolic rate (BMR) equation to predict energy requirements for Chinese adults, a new study has found.
Vaping: A smoking hot nutrition opp?
The opportunity for ‘vaping’ devices goes far beyond smoking, according to the company launching the nicotine-free botanical AfriVape.
New study on ‘better-for-you’ beta glucans give oats a boost
It’s long been cited by researchers that oats are healthy and now a new mechanism behind this reasoning has been revealed.
Experts recommend kratom & CBD players file NDIs first, before asking for new product category
Some proponents of botanicals such as kratom or CBDs have chafed under regulatory restrictions that have forestalled wider acceptance and availability. But the full market is potentially available for those companies willing to go through accepted...
Mannatech decides against multilevel marketing in move to enter mainland China market
In an effort to smooth out financial results, Mannatech is focusing on new products and its adding an e-commerce platform in China to its direct sales efforts.
Infant nutrition research must focus on Asian needs: Prebiotic review
There is an urgent need for more research on infant nutrition that is centred on South East Asia, with the vast majority of published studies focusing on the western world, a new paper states.
Probiotic shows post-treatment throat infection efficacy in children
Evidence for the BLIS K12 probiotic strain's role in oral health continues to build momentum as a study highlights its protective effects against multiple non-streptococcal infections even after its use was stopped.
Rehab, a Registry, and Steady Progress: The Year that Was
In many respects, 2016 will go down as the year that the unexpected and the improbable came to pass. For dietary supplements, however, the year was more predictable with a steady road toward rehabilitating its image tarnished from the prior year’s events...
Kemin & OmniActive resolve legal differences, begin to form Lutein and Zeaxanthin Trade Organization
OmniActive Health Technologies, Ltd. and Kemin Industries, Inc. have settled their legal disputes and will cross license ‘use patents’ on lutein, zeaxanthin and their isomers.
Almond Board of California raises investment to develop cosmetics ingredients
The Almond Board of California is targeting expansion into the cosmetics and personal care industry through a research initiative designed to find new uses for byproducts from almond processing.
The seven top Asia Pacific food and nutrition trends of 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, we highlight the top seven most-read APAC food and nutrition trends stories, featuring exclusive market and consumer insights from Japan, South East Asia, India, Australia and China.
Four-out-of-five Indian women have vitamin D deficiency
A four-year survey from India shows that 75-80% of women have inadequate vitamin D levels in their blood.