GNC launches incubation arm with ‘bold’ sports brand as first partner
Fast growing sports nutrition brand Glaxon has teamed up with GNC in the reconstituted retailer’s first partnership under a new technology incubation initiative.
Archives for October 27, 2021
Ashwagandha root extract shows efficacy for menopausal symptoms
Supplementation with the branded ashwagandha root extract KSM-66 may improve psychological, somato-vegetative and urogenital symptoms in perimenopausal women, as well as boosting quality of life, says a new study.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Cattie Khoury, founder of Toodaloo,
Cattie Khoury said she created her trail mix brand Toodaloo after she felt inclined to help battle climate change. Today she is not only working on a healing path for the environment, but for people too.
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Resilience and immune health at core of IADSA media resource
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IASDA) has made available a new resource that places immune health at the centre of promoting resilience.
Guest Article
Designing successful functional food and drink
As consumer demand for functional food and drink continues to grow, Dr. Karensa Broersen, Adjunct Professor at University of Twente and Project Leader Advanced Analytics at NIZO, explains why careful product design from an early stage is key to...
Micronutrient blend said to improve vision by reducing eye ‘floaters,’ says study
A dietary Intervention using a formulation of antioxidative and antiglycation micronutrients is said to improve visual function of patients suffering from vitreous degeneration or ‘floaters’ within the eye.
Seed fund secured: WTH Foods to set up Philippines R&D plant-based facility and gears up for SEA expansion
Alternative protein company WTH Foods is launching an R&D facility in the Philippines in Q1 2022 to develop products better catered to consumers in the country and the wider South East Asia region.
Anti-visceral fat: Kao launches new coffee, tea products, and mobile app to measure progress
Japanese firm Kao has launched a new range of Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) targeted at reducing visceral fat and lowering high blood pressure, and consumers could measure their progress using an app.
Tocotrienol rules boost: Malaysia’s pending health claims will be beneficial in driving consumer awareness
Malaysia’s pending approval on palm tocotrienol’s antioxidant claims could help consumers gain a better understanding of the locally grown crop’s health benefits.
First line approach: MENA experts recommend hydrolysed rice formula for infants allergic to dairy formula
Healthcare professionals in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) are recommending hydrolysed rice formulas as a first line approach to managing mild-to-moderate cow’s milk allergy in infants.
Herbal health: Singapore start-up creates new Jamu drink for diabetics to manage blood sugar levels
A Singapore start-up is aiming to build on the traditional heritage of jamu, a herbal drink from Indonesia, with a range of new products, including one for diabetics.