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The essential oils marketplace presents monumental quality challenges, attendees at a recent conference were told. But with proper attention, chemical standardization is possible, and a secure supply chain and reliable product specifications will allow...
Prodalim debuted the new platform at Expo West, demonstrating how innovation continues to push the intersection between nutrition and technology forward.
This round-up will look at H&H’s groundbreaking findings on ‘HMObiotics’, SAMR’s ‘blue-hat’ logo labelling requirement, and the future of maternal and kids health.
这篇新闻摘要将关注新上架的营养保健食品，包括新加坡初创企业Probicient所推出的益生菌啤酒、被证实有助于冠病病患缓解病症的益生菌、屈臣氏在新加坡推出的鱼油补充装等。
这期科研简报包括使用牛奶蛋白和 L-茶氨酸对改善睡眠质量的帮助、全球首个口服粪菌移植可如何改善溃疡性结肠炎，以及达能为一款新型婴幼儿配方奶粉的临床试验结果。
本期品牌动向将关注Swisse的年报表现、儿童营养补充品牌Healthy Heights 、以及日本新谷酵素的最新发展。
这期的法规动态包括中国对于“蓝帽子”标志的新条例，印度涉及8000多家保健食品门店零售政策，以及澳大利亚对于维生素B6的服用剂量限制。
本期的聚焦中国，内容包括健合集团谈人乳寡糖的创新发现、市场监管总局发布保健食品‘蓝帽子’标志新条例，以及母婴市场的前景。
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Health Canada has issued a product license from Health Canada for AP-Bio (also known as KalmCold in Europe), a standardized extract of Andrographis paniculate.
San Diego-based CV Sciences, one of the bell-weather companies in the hemp and CBD space, has reported a decline in revenues for the past financial year, but new initiatives have positioned the company for long-term growth, says its CEO.
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Tate & Lyle PLC has signed an agreement to acquire Quantum Hi-Tech (Guangdong) Biological Co., Ltd (Quantum), a prebiotic dietary fiber business in China from ChemPartner Pharmatech Co., Ltd (ChemPartner) for a total consideration of $237m.
There is an urgent need to find a unified approach for the use of the term 'probiotic' on labels to change one of the most ‘restricted regimes in the world’ panellists at a conference in Denmark urged.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved to a point, where it can be used to analyse ‘omics data to identify mechanisms of action that underlie health benefits desirable to today’s consumer.
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A smoothie that will end some of the unpleasant side-effects of taking Omega-3 gels has been launched by a Norwegian company.
New international clinical guidelines back the use of omega-3 fatty acids and St John’s wort for mood disorders.
Vitaminsights: Omnichannel retail – Exclusive In-depth analysis
Online purchase of dietary supplements flourished amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but how can brands find synergies and success in the ‘best-of-worlds’ digital and brick-and-mortar retail approach? We speak to a raft of experts to find out…
While consumers are clamouring for healthier beverages across APAC, spanning sugar reduction and the added functionality, the regulatory landscape still poses a significant challenge for brands.
Consuming curcumin-rich curry at least once every month is enough to show better cognitive performance among the elderly in Singapore, according to a 4.5-year longitudinal study.
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There is a pressing need for alternatives to antibiotics in the prevention and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The rising global disease burden for UTI and knowledge that antibiotic use drives the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria has...
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With an aging population and changing ideas about what being ‘older’ means, the elderly nutrition market is booming. Learn how manufacturers can support mobility here.
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Postbiotics have come of age. Once a new concept, postbiotics are now supported by a body of evidence that shows the class of products delivers comparable outcomes to probiotics without the challenges of working with live bacteria.