China sales boost Blackmores' profits, but firm calls time on Bega Cheese infant nutrition JV
Blackmores' profits increased by 28% to $15.4 million in the first quarter, with China sales increasing by almost one-third.
Archives for October 25, 2017
Vitamin E intake may aid in lowering cervical cancer risk: Chinese meta-analysis
Increased vitamin E intake could help to reduce the risk of cervical cancer, according to a Chinese meta-analysis.
Oligosaccharides may combat obesity via gut microbe modulation: Japan study
A certain group of oligosaccharides may be able to counter obesity through gut microbe modulation, according to researchers in Japan.
オリゴ糖は腸内微生物の調整により肥満に効果的: 日本の研究
特定のグループのオリゴ糖は、腸内微生物の調整を通じて肥満に対抗できる可能性があると、日本の研究者は述べている。
Most supplements collected at liver treatment centers are mislabeled, researchers claim
A presentation yesterday at a meeting of liver injury specialists presented preliminary research that claims that a majority of dietary supplements collected when patients seek treatment are mislabeled.
日本の内なる美：新規制と高齢者人口が製品上市を左右 ― キューピー
キューピー株式会社は緩和された新規制スタート後、高齢者向けに美容や関節痛に良いとされる自社のヒアルロン酸素材であるヒアベストを用いた60種以上の製品を国内で販売している。
Continued vigilance needed on sales restriction attempt, NPA chief says
A Massachusetts legislator’s attempt to restrict the sale of some dietary supplements seems doomed to fail in its latest iteration, but continued vigilance is needed, according to the head of the Natural Products Association.
蓄積のための革新：なぜ日本のオメガ3企業は中国やSEAの消費需要の恩恵を受けることになるのか
日本のオメガ3（Omega-3）企業は、新製品や技術開発に引き続き投資することができれば、高まる東南アジアや中国からの消費者需要の恩恵を被るだろう。
スマートエイジング：なぜヨーグルト、チョコレートやサプリメントは 日本の製品革新に直結するのか ― デュポン
DuPont's Japan は、今週の HI ジャパンで 11 のスマートエイジングコンセプトを発表し、高齢者のためのサプリメントや機能性食品分野の革新を促進するよう努めていると語った。
AI, チャットボットとe-コマースがAPACのニュートリション業界を次のレベルに
技術革新はAPAC（アジア太平洋）のサプリメント及び機能性食品業界に大きな影響を与えている、最も革新的な企業はより多くの消費者が、オンラインで購入に関するアドバイスを求めることで「大きな恩恵」を享受している。
NEWS IN BRIEF
Frost & Sullivan awards OmniActive Health Technologies for eye health carotenoid ingredient
Business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan awarded ingredient manufacturer OmniActive Health technologies with a 2017 North American Product Leadership Award for its Lutemax 2020 ingredient.
Healthy ageing? Microbiome study shows same patterns irrespective of age
‘Ridiculously healthy' older people have the same gut microbiome as healthy 30-year-olds, however little is known about which way causality runs, say researchers.
瓦克将开设中国应用实验室，加大力度推动亚太地区食品和补充剂业务
继新加坡开设应用实验室 18 个月后，德国供应商瓦克希望通过明年在上海开设应用实验室，加强亚洲营养和食品供应能力。
摄入维生素 E 可能有助于降低宫颈癌的风险：来自中国的元分析
根据中国的元分析，提高维生素 E 的摄入量可以降低宫颈癌的风险。
Large, multi-national study links higher vitamin D levels in early childhood with lower risk of diabetes
Analysis of 8,676 children, which began in 2004, reveals that getting sufficient vitamin D during infancy and childhood may reduce risk of type 1 diabetes, according to a recent study.
运动、法规和跨境成功：中国贸易机构成员的三大趋势
随着越来越多的国际公司开始挖掘中国的各种机会，以及运动营养的兴起、复杂的法规和采购问题以及跨境电子商务的持续激增都推动着中国贸易协会成员数量不断增多。
中国婴儿配方奶粉热潮：新西兰出口额将首次突破 10 亿新西兰元
中国当局可能已经推出更加严格的婴儿配方奶规定，但是新西兰婴儿配方奶粉出口额仍然不断攀升，并且根据澳新银行 (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, ANZ) 经济学家的预测，不久将会首次突破 10 亿新西兰元。
人工智能、聊天机器人和电子商务将亚太地区的营养行业引领至新的高度
技术进步对亚太地区补充剂和功能食品行业带来重大影响，随着越来越多的消费者上网咨询意见和并进行购买，最有创新力的公司将成为“最大赢家”。
Chr Hansen CEO on full-year results: ‘What helps us to outgrow the industry? We can convert the big players’
We talked to Chr Hansen CEO about selling dairy cultures to the biggest cheese makers in the US, how to double profitability in colours by 'ditching complexities' and why he is sceptical of (but still investing in) plant-based ingredients.
Ashwagandha root extract may support thyroid hormone levels
Extracts from Ashwagandha root may help normalize levels of serum thyroid hormones, suggests a new pilot study from India.
Good nutrition throughout adulthood promotes strength and fitness in old age, suggests study
Individuals who eat healthily throughout adulthood improve their likelihood of enjoying better physical fitness later in life, reports a recent study in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A.
ASA rules turmeric and vit A claims overstep advertising code
A raft of British firms continue to test the boundaries of UK supplement advertising as the Advertising Standards Authority take action over health claims used to market joint health and weight loss products.
Double-digit supplements sales growth hailed by Aussie minister as exports to Asia soar
Australia's soaring supplements sector has been praised by the government for its double-digit annual growth figures, far outstripping the 1.7% growth rate of the broader Australian economy.
Gold kiwi 'novel prebiotic' could reduce risk of gastrointestinal disorders: New Zealand trial
Gold kiwi fruit supplementation increases the abundance of bacteria associated with a lower risk of gastrointestinal disorders, leading researchers to conclude it offers a potential strategy for improving gut microbiota composition.