Ausnutria reports growing revenue amid fiercer competition and stricter laws
Hong Kong-listed infant nutrition company Ausnutria's total revenues have grown by almost one-third to RMB751.3 million during the first quarter of 2017.
Archives for May 17, 2017
Eight start-ups vying for the Future Food Asia Award unveiled
The eight finalists for the Future Food Asia Award have been announced, with the winner of the US$ 100,000 grant set to be announced in Singapore this week.
Looking ahead to the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2017
Ghosts of our African guts: What traditional hunter-gatherers can teach us about gut health
Understanding how our ancestors lived and how this affected their gut microbiome may boost prebiotic and probiotic formulations, and give companies a compelling story for consumers, says an expert.
Danone Nutricia study backs synbiotic to ‘normalise’ microbiota after C-section
Supplementation with a synbiotic combination could help normalise the microbiota of infants born by Caesarean, according to new research heralded as a ‘big step’.
Mutual recognition: Italy increases maximum vitamin levels in line with EFSA
Italian authorities have increased maximum levels for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and vitamin K to levels in line with opinions set out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
US consumers ‘sorely lack’ nutritional literacy, according to IFIC survey
A majority of consumers, 78%, said that they encounter a lot of conflicting information about what to eat and avoid, according to a new survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC).
NAXA head launches five new single-ingredient trade associations
The principal of a consulting firm that is the motivating force behind two single-ingredient trade organizations has launched an ‘incubator’ program that debuts with the formation of five new trade groups targeting categories such as ashwagandha,...
Can 'low oxalate' be the next low sodium or sugar? Ingredient startup Entring LLC thinks so
Florida-based startup Entring LLC is launching a nature-identical enzyme of the oxalate decarboxylase type found in blue green algae. Branded as Nephure, it was formulated to support urinary tract health by combating high-oxalate foods.
Investment Insights: Israeli microbiome firm BiomX set for €24 million capital
Paris-based Seventure Partners are among several venture funds to put a total of €24 million into Israeli microbiome therapeutics company BiomX (formerly called MBCure).
Rabobank launches investment initiative to promote innovation
In an effort to promote innovation, Rabobank announces launch of the Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund (RFAIF), allowing companies to receive up to €3 million.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of asthma in children: Korean study
Children with asthma were found to have insufficient levels of vitamin D, according to a recent South Korean study, which also suggested this could be a contributing risk factor to developing the condition in the first place.
FDA inspectors realignment will boost enforcement, CRN says
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has joined in applauding FDA’s move to organize inspectors according to areas of expertise.
Kohjin announces special status from Kosher certifier
Kohjin Life Sciences has added to the long list of certifications for its Opitac Glutathione with a special status from a Kosher certifier.