Gencor gets Canadian health claims approval for fenugreek ingredient
Health Canada has approved four health claims for Gencor’s standardized fenugreek extract, Libifem.
Archives for February 10, 2020
Probiotics in sports nutrition: Ralf Jäger on using the right strain
The probiotics expert highlights research on strain-specific benefits for athletes and performance.
The Vitamin Shoppe launches sports nutrition brand from John "Jocko" Willink
Jocko Fuel proteins, supplements, and drinks are available in over 690 locations of The Vitamin Shoppe and online.
Asian aquatic herb combined with lutein suppresses cataracts in diabetes model
An extract of a common Asian aquatic herb combined with lutein suppressed the development of cataracts in a rat model of diabetes, a new study has found.
Taking secrecy out of contract manufacturing can be a win-win, CEO says
Transparency ought to be a key part of the contract manufacturing relationship, says the CEO of a fast growing California company.
NIU’s Global Round-up: GNC in China, EU turmeric quality criteria, and more
What’s happened across the Nutra-verse over the past seven days? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Low FODMAP startup a hit with mainstream market
Bay’s Kitchen, a startup that produces a range of low-FODMAP products aimed at people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, has secured a “six-figure investment” to fund ongoing NPD and help bring their range into the mainstream.
Across the Nutra-verse: Turmeric quality criteria, Women’s Best & Vitamin Shoppe, and more
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days: Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the nutra-verse.
Higher dietary selenium intakes linked to younger ‘biological age’: Study
Increased dietary intakes of selenium are associated with longer telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new study.
Study: Vegetable compound could help fight fatty liver disease
A natural compound found in many widely consumed vegetables could help fight fatty liver disease, according to a new multi-level study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.
亚太区1月份热点新闻
我们为您带来亚太区（不包括中国在内）12月份的热点保健食品新闻。
APAC January Headline News
We bring you the list of most read non-China APAC health and nutrition stories in the month of January.
中国直销企业把销售渠道“多元化”，应对眼前市场挑战
有更多在中国运营的直销企业采用新销售模式，以应对市场监管制度更加严格、消费者信心下滑的情况。
中国把六种中药材列为香辛料，但不得涉及疾病预防、治疗健康声称
中国当局把六种中药材列为香辛料和调味品，但不可涉及疾病预防、治疗功能等健康声称。
健安喜四个‘蓝帽子’产品正式在中国药店上架
健安喜其中四个保健食品在通过中国当局的‘蓝帽子’注册后，近日已在中国连锁药店上架。
Direct-selling firms in China look to new retail channels amid tough market environment
Direct-selling firms in China have adopted new sales models as the regulatory framework tightens and consumers’ perception becomes less favourable.
新冠病毒笼罩，澳洲中国游客暴跌，保健食品零售商遭池鱼之殃
中国爆发新型冠状病毒（简称新冠病毒），以中国游客为主要客源的澳大利亚保健食品零售商首当其冲。受波及的零售商延迟新店开张，持观望态度。
儿童零食：健合集团 Good Gout 计划扩大中国现有产品及销售渠道
健合集团 (H&H) 旗下品牌 Good Gout 今年将进一步深耕中国市场。这个专为儿童制造有机零食的品牌接下来将推出更多新品，也有意打入更多线下渠道。
Snacking for kids: H&H’s Good Gout to expand China product offering and distribution channels
Health & Happiness (H&H) Group’s Good Gout is focusing on its China expansion this year, with new product launches and more offline distribution channels in the pipeline for the firm which specialises in organic snacks for children.
Nestlé enters deal to develop plant extract blend to fight diabetes
Nestlé Health Science is to form a partnership with Valbiotis to develop TOTUM-63 - the French firm’s combination of plant extracts designed to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
US-China trade deal: Industry observers remain conservative about potential infant formula benefits
The US-China trade deal has lowered trade barriers for the US in areas such as the infant formula sector, but industry observers remain conservative on the potential benefits, citing unanswered questions in how the deal would actually work and...
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2020: Advance programme released for APAC's premier food and nutrition summit
The advance programme for our third Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, which takes place in Singapore in July, has been published and features expert speakers from major brands, leading academic institutions, and policy and market experts.
Asmara to launch new synbiotic powders after success of multi-cultural functional beverages
Asmara, a Singapore brand owned by F&B consultancy company NU3x, will be launching six functional powders in the first quarter of 2020, following success from its range of health beverages.