Kimchi-isolated probiotic strain supplementation reduces acne severity – CJ Foods’ 12-week RCT
The supplementation of a probiotic strain isolated from kimchi has shown to reduce the severity of acne, a 12-week RCT has shown.
Archives for May 25, 2021
Tipco Foods CEO interview part II: Juice company diversifying into herbal supplements, plant-based protein amid shrinking fruit juice market
Thailand’s Tipco Foods is diversifying into the herbal dietary supplements and plant-based protein, as it seeks new growth engines amid a shrinking fruit juice market in the domestic market, its CEO told us.
Growth Asia 2021 keynotes revealed: Mars, Danone, Thai Union, Suntory and CSIRO confirmed for our interactive and FREE series
Today we can announce a stellar line-up of keynote speakers for our Growth Asia 2021 Interactive Broadcast Series, which will feature insights from senior industry experts from Mars, Danone, Thai Union, Suntory and CSIRO.
Ancient microbial species never seen before discovered in paleofeces
The research examines how modern day living has altered poop over the last millennia.
Industry watchdog: Over half of CBD products for pets make incorrect label claims
The CBD pet product category has been steadily growing in popularity. Are inaccurate label claims holding it back?
Taiyo gets Informed Ingredient certification on branded ingredients
Taiyo International has invested in the certificaiton of its ingredinets by getting the Informed Ingredient stamp from certification body LGC on its Sunfiber, Suntheanine, Matcha and Teavigo ingredients.
FDA’s Welch on DSHEA 2.0: ‘We have an opportunity for real, common sense reform that I don’t believe we can let pass by’
“FDA is not looking to throw out DSHEA and start fresh – rather we are talking about building on the current framework,” said FDA’s Dr Cara Welch. Done correctly, initiatives like a mandatory product listing would not impose significant burdens on the...
Chocolate linked to lower cardio disease risk, study suggests
Regular chocolate consumption may lower Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) risk, according to a study, which identifies cocoa content and flavonoid amounts in chocolate types as possible reasons for this link.
Study: Probiotics improve aerobic capacity and reduce stress in athletes
Probiotics supplementation can help improve aerobic capacity and relieve anxiety and stress in badminton players, according to a new clinical trial.
Stemming the tide: Challenged Japanese seafood sector urged to prioritise sustainable measures to maintain profitability
Japanese seafood firms have been urged to employ strategies where sustainability and financial profitability are linked in order to counteract downward industry trends and avoid both environmental and financial failure.
Antiviral advances: Jatcorp to launch five new immune-supporting powder formulas in Australia and China
ASX-listed company Jatcorp has developed a line-up of five new immune-supporting powder formula which is due to launch in the second half of this year in China and Australia.
‘Most abundant protein worldwide’: NZ’s Leaft Foods on leaf-based protein’s F&B manufacturing advantages and commercial plans
New Zealand-based Leaft Foods has highlighted leaf-based protein as an ideal new plant-based protein source for F&B product manufacturing on the back of taste and solubility advantages, as it gears up to advance its R&D and commercial plans with new...
Central obesity, higher fasting glucose more common in Koreans teens with greater fat, calorie intake – Decade-long study
A decade-long study has shown that there is a rising number of Korean children and adolescents with a larger waist circumference and higher fasting glucose levels, amid an increase in calorie and fat intake during the same period.
Prebiotic lolly: Funday on finding sugar-free sweet spot in Australia’s healthy confectionery market
Australian start-up Funday Natural Sweets is seeking to shake-up the confectionery market with sugar-free and functional products, including a prebiotic lolly.
Pre-diabetes concept: Blood sugar management trial in Singapore revealed by DSM-backed Hologram Sciences
DSM’s new venture Hologram Sciences plans to run a blood sugar management trial in Singapore to study how personalised approaches can help address pre-diabetes concerns, we can exclusively reveal.