Brand development key to success in CBD game
Brand development expertise will be a key differentiator in the rapidly evolving CBD space, one stakeholder says.
Archives for August 20, 2019
NPA files for bankruptcy, citing losses, burdensome arbitration award
The Natural Products Association, the oldest trade organization in the dietary supplement industry, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday, according to an NPA statement.
What constitutes a healthy human gut microbiome? ILSI NA investigates…
The question of what a healthy gut microbiota looks like has loomed over discussions in the microbiome realm for a long time. A new paper by experts convened by the North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI North America)...
Protein in yeast: Taiwan firm develops patented technology for producing MT
Taiwan-based Formosa HMT Biotech has developed a technology for producing metallotionein (MT) protein in yeast, and plans to sell the ingredient for use in nutraceuticals by the end of this year.
IAAF updates statement with sports nutrition-focused information resource
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) makes available an updated guide containing to sports nutrition as part of its consensus statement designed for athletes.
Research reasserts delivery mode influence on kids' skin microbiome
The delivery mode affects skin microbiome diversity, researchers assert as a new study shines a light on the influence of maternal factors that shape the bacterial population on a child’s skin.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019
Early detection is early prevention: TCI Gene on genetic testing and personalised nutrition benefits
The early detection and prevention of diseases are crucial benefits that genetic testing and personalised nutrition can provide, especially when it comes to ageing healthily, according to personalised health firm TCI Gene.
Probiota Asia 2019: Last chance to snap-up early-bird tickets for APAC’s leading probiotics summit
Early-bird delegate registration for this year’s Probiotia Asia summit, which features a stellar line-up of industry and academic speakers covering the latest developments in probiotics, prebiotics and the microbiome, will close on August 30.
Yakult USA expands east to tap into ‘promising probiotic markets’
Yakult USA is expanding its sales to the east of country and is now available nationwide.
Beauty from the inside out: Kirin and FANCL to develop new beauty products after stake purchase
Kirin and FANCL plan to work together to develop cosmetic products that focus on internal as well as external beauty, such as probiotic beauty products.
Blackmores’ CFO exclusive: ‘Pharmacy sales, probiotics and beauty-from-within key to boost China fortunes’
Blackmores has reiterated its commitment to China in the wake of weak full year results in the country, with its CFO telling us in an exclusive interview that it is determined to strengthen its presence in in-country retail, such as pharmacies, alongside...