Vitafoods Asia 2017
WATCH: Singapore supplement CEO on the three biggest APAC growth sectors
Beauty from within, sports nutrition and healthy ageing are driving the supplements business in APAC, according to the CEO of Singapore firm Avida Health.
Archives for September 12, 2017
Cholesterol dip? Probiotics have no impact on lipid profile, finds study
The Bifidobacterium animalis supsp. lactis probiotic strain does not improve the lipid profile or total faecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in healthy adults, researchers say.
FI Asia 2017
Halal status raises Morinaga's sales hopes for immunity-boosting Lactobacillus strain
Japanese ingredient giant Morinaga is hoping for a South East Asia sales boom for its 'immunogenics' probiotic LAC-Shield product after recently receiving halal accreditation.
Calcium insufficiency leads to late-stage breast cancer tumour cell growth
Inadequate dietary calcium intake accelerates the growth of late-stage breast cancer tumour cells, according to a study on mice.
SupplySide West 2017
Lipofoods is bringing its ‘slow release’ caffeine ingredient to the US market
Spain-based manufacturer Lipofoods is launching its slow-release caffeine ingredient Newcaff to the US market at the upcoming SupplySide West expo in Las Vegas.
FI Asia 2017
Healthy ageing NPD in Asia: Can functional foods follow supplements’ lead?
The vast majority of new product launches targetting the main health concerns for seniors remain in the supplement space, with analysts arguing there is vast potential for the region’s food and beverage firms to help meet the needs of older consumers.
Fortified nutrient-rich peanut butter proves superior in tackling malnutrition
A lipid-based nutrient supplement (LNS) such as fortified peanut butter, has demonstrated its superior effectiveness in addressing the effects of acute malnutrition.
Hooray for hydrolysates! Consumers rate protein type an upgrade over normal whey
Whey protein hydrolysates are superior to normal whey proteins for sports nutrition according to nearly two thirds of consumers, who cited improved muscle building and recovery amongst its purported benefits.
Benefits of high-fibre diet may depend on gut bacteria
A high-fibre Nordic diet may only be effective for losing weight if certain bacteria are present in the gut, say Danish researchers, but manufacturers should still add fibre to processed food thanks to its many other health benefits.
TerraVia selects Corbion’s $20m stalking horse bid in auction
Algae-fueled company TerraVia has selected a $20m stalking horse bid from Dutch ingredients supplier Corbion in an auction for the bulk of its assets, according to documents filed with the bankruptcy court on Tuesday.