Seaweed extract claimed to remove calcium problem in desserts
A seaweed extract for both dairy and non-dairy desserts that doesn’t interact with calcium debuted at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), which took place in Frankfurt at the end of November.
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Ashland’s new business unit prepped to create ‘a global presence in the nutraceutical/food market,’ says VP
Global chemical firm Ashland is now squarely positioned to strengthen its presence in the nutraceutical market after setting up a new business unit, called Ashland Health and Wellness, dedicated to food, beverage, and nutraceuticals.
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DanoneWave opens applications for $50K grant in yogurt, probiotics, and gut microbiome research
Food and beverage giant Dannon, as a part of DanoneWave Public Benefit Corporation, announced it 6th Annual Yogurt, Probiotics, and the Gut Microbiome Fellowship Grant, which awards two $25,000 research grants for use in 2018.
Sports brand new to US market trades on Alpine purity
A sports supplement has debuted on the US market that capitalizes on the purity associated with Alpine settings along with the founder’s experience as a biochemist and former strength athlete.
Firms making opiod treatment claims don't represent responsible industry, experts say
Dietary supplements took another hit in the mainstream press with an article in The New York Times that highlights supplements that claim to help treat opiod addiction. Trade organizations concurred the practice is illegal, while rueing the article’s...
Quinoa compounds may boost ‘healthspan’ and slow aging: Study
Specific phytochemicals in quinoa may contribute to slowing aging and improved metabolic health, suggests new data from a study in nematodes (C. elegans).
Omega-3 enriched chicken and eggs boost health: study
Eating chicken and eggs fortified with omega-3 has been associated with a series of health benefits, according to a pioneering study.
Could soy and cruciferous vegetables reduce breast cancer treatment side effects?
Consumption of soy food and cruciferous vegetables may be linked to reductions in some treatment-related symptoms in breast cancer survivors, say researchers.
Shopping vouchers could coax mums into ditching infant formula for breastfeeding
Offering new mothers shopping vouchers may increase low breastfeeding rates, suggests new research from the UK - which has some of the lowest breastfeeding levels in the world.
Epsom Salts may protect against cerebral palsy in preterm infants: Meta-analysis
Maternal magnesium sulphate supplementation could reduce the risk of death in pre-term babies and lowers their likelihood of developing cerebral palsy (CP), new data suggests.
Childhood obesity may increase asthma severity and prolong hospitalisation: Japanese study
Obesity could worsen asthma in children, causing them to be hospitalised more frequently and for a longer duration.
Can Malaysia's palm oil sustainability certification change negative perceptions?
Becoming the first country to certify the sustainability of its palm oil will boost exports and undermine 'unfair' labelling practices, a leading industry official has told us in an exclusive interview.
OPINION: Cut to private health insurance for Australian natural therapies a 'false economy'
The Australian Federal Government will cut rebates for a range of natural therapies from 1 January 2019, affecting 16 widely used therapies such as naturopathy, herbal medicine, homeopathy, yoga, tai chi and aromatherapy, writes the president of the...
Asia-Pacific's top five supplement and consumer trend stories for 2017
Today, we can reveal the five most read trends stories for 2017, spanning the latest consumer and market insights from Japan, Thailand, China, and the wider region.
Indian manufacturer Kapiva targets growth through 'modernised' ayurveda
Kolkata-based healthcare start-up Kapiva Ayurveda is looking to expand across Asia and North America, with Hong Kong and Canada next on its list after its success in Singapore and the US.