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Images of newly empowered women challenge marketing stereotypes
Product marketers will need to wrap their heads around new visions of women as this segment becomes every more powerful in the dietary supplement market.
Archives for July 25, 2019
Data finally starting to support proper fueling of female athletes, expert says
The data gap in sports nutrition between what works for men and for women is finally starting to narrow, said an expert in the field.
Special Edition: The Female Consumer
VOX POP: What should product developers, marketers keep in mind when addressing the female consumer? Women in the industry weigh in
From publicists to brand founders, R&D scientists to regulatory affairs managers, we spoke with some women in the nutrition industry about the current landscape of marketing and developing products for women—in what aspects is the industry excelling, and...
Organic apples good for gut health: study
Everyone knows an apple a day keeps the doctor away. They may also store intriguing benefits for the gut, suggests new research, with the organic variety having the edge over standard apples.
China Focus: Market strategies, state regulator’s call for scientific evidence, new findings involving omega-3 and more
Read about new business initiatives, state regulator’s call for concrete scientific evidence for health foods ingredients, and new findings involving omega-3 and plant sterols benefits in our country round-up.
Usana says China’s ‘100 day’ crackdown has damaged consumer confidence; sales drop by 15%
Network marketing firm Usana suffered a 15% drop in sales as fallout continues in China from the country’s recent crackdown on sales practices in the health food sector.
亚太区7月份热点新闻
以下是不包括中国在内，亚太区7月份的热点新闻。
Chilean astaxanthin maker to distribute its branded NatAxtin in North America
Atacama Bio Natural Products, an astaxanthin manufacturer based in Iquique, Chile, announced today that it will bring its NatAxtin ingredient to the North American market.
抢先看：亚太区益生菌销量达190亿美元，过半来自中国
中国目前占据了整个亚太区益生菌市场的53%，有专家认为 “这只不过是开始”。
调查显示，中国父母对购买儿童保健食品的知识有待加强
根据湖南省进行的一项调查，中国父母和看护在为儿童购买保健食品时，缺乏做出明智选择的知识。
研究显示，摄取Omega-3 脂肪酸和植物固醇，能降低糖尿病前期病患的空腹血糖值
中国研究员发现，摄取Omega-3 脂肪酸和植物固醇，可为血葡萄糖调节受损及糖尿病前期患者，大幅度降低空腹血糖值。
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WATCH – Why personalisation, not purely new products, is the future for nutrition in China
Providing a set of customised nutrition solutions will be key for dietary supplement firms to staying ahead of market competition in the years to come, according to Chinese firm Seven Twenty-Four Science and Technology.
Sweden's Supreme Court outlaws sale of THC-containing CBD oil
Sweden's Supreme Court rules that cannabidiol (CBD) oil made from industrial hemp containing any amount of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a drug,
3D-printed gut pill an upgrade to faecal DNA analysis in microbiome studies, study suggests
A 3D printed pill that samples bacteria found in the gut could have important implications for the diagnosis and treatment of inflammation and recurrent infections linked to the microbial imbalance.
Omega-3 and plant sterol supplements reduce fasting blood glucose in pre-diabetics: China RCT
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and plant sterols dietary supplements was found to significantly reduce fasting blood glucose and insulin resistance in people with impaired glucose regulation (IGR) or pre-diabetes, Chinese researchers said.
Success via sleep: Thai brand Healthful Co sees beverage sales soar after Korea recognition
Thai manufacturer Healthful Co has seen domestic sales spike for its functional drink, which claims to aid sleep, after gaining recognition in the South Korean market.