Verdure highlights several updates at SupplySide East
Kristen Marshall, digital marketing manager took some time off the show floor to discuss all the new happenings with Verdure Sciences.
Archives for September 14, 2021
Study highlights benefits of protein drink for boys
Pre-teen and teen boys using a new whey protein formula increased their weight and muscle mass.
FDA names 12 winners of supply chain traceability challenge
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced 12 winners of a challenge aimed at increasing supply chain transparency and traceability for ingredients and whole foods.
Fermented milk speeds microbiome recovery after PPI therapy
In Helicobacter pylori patients undergoing proton pump inhibitor treatment, the consumption of a multi-strain fermented milk can induce a faster recovery of the microbiota composition and SCFA production and limit the increase of pathogenic bacteria,...
New research: Alzheimer's patients' memory test scores remain stable when taking omega-3
A 'unique' study on patients with Alzheimer's disease has examined the effect of omega-3 supplementation on memory test scores as well as testing spinal fluid.
“Nutrition is an under-utilised area of care for Covid-19” says Nutricia
A new Europe-wide survey has found weight loss and eating challenges prevalent in people recovering from Covid-19, and highlights nutritional care gaps after hospital discharge.
Low cost, max effects? Korean firm Navipharm developing duo-strain products amid ‘pharmabiotics’ ambitions
South Korean firm Navipharm is focusing its R&D efforts on duo-strain probiotics products, after conducting research that appears to show that they are as efficacious, and more cost effective, as compared to multi-strain products.
Royal approach: Queen Garnet plum growers branch into FMCG and functional ingredient business
Australian company Nutrafruit is evolving from growing Queen Garnet plums, to making FMCG products and now developing a functional ingredient from the plums.
Omega-3, nanocurcumin reduce migraine attacks by working at the gene level – Two-month RCT
The supplementation of both omega-3 and nanocurcumin could decrease the incidence and severity of episodic migraine by reducing the genetic expression of a particular molecule in the body, based on the findings of a two-month RCT.
Big slim pickings: South Korea’s plant-based sector flourishing thanks to ‘weight-loss’ concerns
South Korean plant-based firm The PlantEat has highlighted the pursuit of weight loss, especially amongst the younger generation in the country, as a major driver behind the growth of the local plant-based sector.
Gummies for adults: Nature’s Way pushing portfolio in China with category now well-established
Australia's nutraceutical brand Nature’s Way is on track to expand its adult gummy products in China, believing that the category is now well-established due to a slew of new market entrants in the past year.