Monteloeder debuts digital tools, open for business in US
Monteloeder, a global provider of science-backed botanical ingredients and personalized nutrition solutions, is expanding its presence in North America.
Archives for March 17, 2020
CBD firm CV Sciences reports 11% rise in sales
One of the pioneers of the space topped $53 million in annual revenue, but also recorded a loss as the founders cashed out. The firm also said regulatory uncertainty has increased competition as numerous small brands crowd into the field.
New personalized vitamin firm aims at simpler, safer formulas
A pair of practicing physicians have founded Vous Vitamin, a personalized multivitamin brand that promises to steer customers toward efficacious dosages of nutrients and avoid what they believe to be dangerous overdose possibilities.
Curcumin cuts brain inflammation in rat cell model
The inflammation quelling aspects of curcumin have been studied for years. New research suggests the ingredient can cut a specific form of inflammation associated with memory loss in neurodegenerative conditions.
Faecal microbiota transplants shown to benefit C. diff patients
A new study from the University of Birmingham has shown these transplants, however unsavoury they may seem, have successfully treated patients with Clostridioides difficile (C.diff) infection.
Cannabinoid conflict: “Scandal” of high THC content in CBD products slammed by industry
The side effects of cannabidiol (CBD) products are ‘most probably’ due to native THC contamination rather than by direct action of CBD or its chemical transformation, according to a German-led study.
Coffee for the cause: Bali-based manufacturer launches new sustainable packaging
A Bali-based coffee company has replaced its traditional foil-lined coffee bags with reusable tins in an effort to make its wholesale business more sustainable.
雪印メグミルクは、アレルギー症状を緩和する初の機能性ヨーグルトドリンクを発売
雪印メグミルク株式会社は、アレルギーによる目と鼻の不快感を和らげるとされる機能性表示食品（FFC）として初の発酵乳製品を発売した。
APAC March Headline News
Here is a list of top non-Japan APAC stories to take note of in the month of March.
3月 ヘッドラインニュース
日本以外のAPACから注目すべきトップストーリー
帝人は、クリスチャン・ハンセン社とパートナーシップを結び、プロバイオティックス分野へ進出
クリスチャン・ハンセン社は、プレバイオティクス企業である帝人 (株) に、日本市場で機能性食品や健康食品に使用するプロバイオティクス原料を供給する契約を締結した。
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2020：最高の製品、材料、プロジェクトのエントリーが開始
NutraIngredients-Asiaの第3回アニュアル アワードのエントリーがオープンとなり、アジア太平洋地域で最高のサプリメントと機能性食品、成分、研究が対象となります。
イセ食品はFFCの成功を納めた後、タイを皮切りにアジアにおける卵拡売を計画
機能性表示食品（FFC）として卵を販売する最初の企業として知られるイセ食品株式会社は、アジアにおける事業拡大の意向を発表した。
ビジョン2030：味の素、ヘルシーエイジングと減塩を促進するために焦点をシフト
味の素株式会社は、今後10年間の新たな成長推進力として、世界的な健康問題と戦うためのフードソリューションに注力する。
Japan’s Ise Foods plans Asian egg-spansion starting with Thailand after FFC success
Japan’s Ise Foods, known for being the first firm to retail eggs with a food with function claim (FFC) has announced intentions to expand its business in Asia.
Vision 2030: Ajinomoto to shift focus to promote healthy ageing and salt reduction
Japanese food manufacturer Ajinomoto is focusing on food solutions to combat global health issues as a new growth driver for the next decade.
Anti-stress ingredient: Japan approves Robertet FFC claim for melon juice concentration
Robertet’s anti-stress ingredient, Extramel, has been approved as a food with function claim (FFC) by the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan for use in health supplements.
Post-op drop: Malaysia RCT shows whey protein drink can shorten hospital stay, preserve muscle mass
Drinking whey protein-infused carbohydrate beverage pre-operation and starting on an early oral feeding post-operation can shorten hospital stay and preserve muscle mass, according to a Malaysia RCT.
FANCL’s Calolimit CVD and diabetes supplement backed by two new clinical trials
A FANCL-funded RCT study has discovered that the ingestion of tea flower extract, mulberry leaf extract, and chitosan could reduce postprandial blood glucose and triglyceride levels in healthy subjects.
COVID-19 brings strong China online sales for ANZ’s Comvita and AuMake
Australia and New Zealand health foods companies are seeing strong online sales of immune boosting supplements from the China market.