Herbalife facing investigation over anti-corruption compliance in China
Herbalife has confirmed that it is facing a probe from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding anti-corruption compliance in China.
Archives for January 23, 2017
Contract-farming system solidifies Sabinsa's supply chain
Like other suppliers of a wide range of botanical materials, Sabinsa Corp is at the mercy of the vagaries of complicated supply chain. The Indian/American company has chosen to deal with this via a contract-farming relationship with many of the...
Post-exercise protein cuts later food intake: Study
Consuming a whey protein drink after exercise cuts later energy consumption and eating rate compared to consuming a carbohydrate drink among lean men, according to a study.
Nutrition Asia video series
VIDEO: Functional foods in South East Asia - trending ingredients, pressing consumer needs and 'preposterous' health claims
In the first of our Nutrition Asia video series we take a deep dive into South East Asia's functional foods industry to gauge the state of the market and assess how it can meet the health needs of consumers across the region.
Does caffeine keep you younger for longer? Stanford study thinks so
The anti-inflammatory properties of caffeine may be why coffee drinkers live longer, says a Nature study, in which its research team provide proof for the compound’s role in heart health.
CoQ10, soy and taurine have potential to help boys with fatal muscle wasting disease
A number of nutraceuticals have clinical merit and the therapeutic potential to help boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), but more stringent and credible research is sorely needed, researchers say.
Omega-3 supply shifts: The case for marine agriculture
Varying forces are rapidly shifting the omega-3 supply chain. In this guest article, veteran researcher professor Michael Crawford says a rapid upscale in sea farming can make a major contribution to sustainable fish oils, with a potentially raised...
Chia leads the ancient grain field as new forms drive innovation
Omega-3s, fiber, antioxidants, clean label, non-GMO, gluten-free, and plant-based: Chia ticks many of the hot button boxes for 21st Century consumers, so it is perhaps unsurprising that it is turning up in more new products than any other ancient grain.
‘Final advice’ on fish consumption from FDA & EPA could boost seafood product sales
New guidance and an easy-to-use reference chart from EPA and FDA encouraging Americans – especially pregnant and nursing women and parents of young children – to eat more fish could boost sales of seafood products, including ready-to-eat and...
Fresh concerns over titanium dioxide safety as study prompts French re-evaluation
The French government has ordered a safety reassessment of white food colouring titanium dioxide after scientists say they have shown "for the first time" that nanoparticles in the food additive are spread around the body.
Millions with MetS may benefit from improved vitamin E testing
People with metabolic syndrome need significantly more vitamin E, says a new DSM-backed study that finds current methods of testing for vitamin E deficiency can mask deficiencies in people with the condition.
Ginseng berry extract may improve glucose metabolism, says new RCT
Supplementation with ginseng berry extract could significantly decrease serum concentration of fasting glucose and postprandial glucose at 60 minutes in those with impaired glucose levels, compared to placebo.
Fresh thinking: Industry leaders form coalition to unlock trillions through sustainable practices
The Food Reform for Sustainability and Health (FReSH) programme is aiming to bring private and public sector together to achieve the UN's sustainable development goals for 2030, an achievement that could bring over €2 trillion to the food industry.
New validated test method for phytosterols will bolster uptake of cholesterol-fighting ingredients, Cargill says
Cargill and FDA have jointly announced a new validated method for measuring the levels of plant sterols and stanols in foods and dietary supplements. The method, developed over a number of years, is simpler, more accurate and less prone to error,...