A mother’s breast milk may help premature babies catch-up in growth
MicroRNA found in mother’s breast milk has been found to help premature babies with their growth and development according to a new study.
Archives for September 19, 2017
FI Asia 2017
Tokyo Olympics spurring dairy protein demand in Japan as wider region anticipates double-digit growth
The 2020 Olympics, 2019 Rugby World Cup, and the ageing population are contributing to ‘huge demand’ for protein products across Japan's sports nutrition and functional food space.
Dislocations caused by Irma expected to affect saw palmetto production
Hurricane Irma will affect saw palmetto berry production, both because of damage to the crop itself and the dislocations caused by damage to infrastructure.
Singapore’s war on diabetes: $5 screening test latest weapon in the armoury
After calling on soft drink firms to slash sugar content, and encouraging the development of more functional ingredients, the latest addition to Singapore’s so-called 'war on diabetes' is S$5 screening tests for people aged 18 to 39 who are deemed to...
DSM takes second spot on Fortune’s Change the World list
DSM has placed second on Fortune Magazine’s third annual Change the World list, which this year recognises 56 companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies.
Study supports efficacy of hyaluronan for wrinkle reduction
Twelve weeks of supplementation with hyaluronan – also known as hyaluronic acid – may improve the “luster” of the skin and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from Japan.
Kiwis disregarding the impact of diet choices on cholesterol
People in New Zealand need to be more aware of how increasing polyunsaturated fats, dietary fibre, and plant sterols in their diets can help cut cholesterol.
Prebiotics may help fight rotavirus: Study
Milk oligosaccharides reduced the infectivity of human rotavirus, according to a recent cell study published in The Journal of Nutrition.
TCM herbal extract mixture helps lower diabetes risk: Chinese mouse study
A combination of refined herbal extracts can help to lower the risk of diabetes, according to a Chinese study.
Young Living fined for using illegally sourced essential oils, highlighting issue of supply chain transparency
Young Living, a multilevel marketing company that sells products based on essential oils, has entered into a plea agreement for illegally trading in oils from endangered species. The company will pay fines totaling $760,000, the Justice Department...
Google search data reveals 3 beverage trends that promise sustained growth
Consumers are notoriously fickle, but their ongoing demand for beverages that are healthy and natural is paving the way for several sustained sub-trends that not only show immediate growth potential but also long-term payout, according to Google trends...
Placing broccoli under pressure enhances its disease-fighting compounds
A high-pressure processing method could rid broccoli of harmful bacteria while preserving the vegetable’s cancer-fighting glucosinolate compounds, according to German researchers.