The world's largest dairy ingredients business is aiming to ramp up
collection of colostrum from its suppliers to meet growing demand
for the ingredient in health products.
Sales of colostrum and a high-antibody milk have risen
significantly in key Asian markets following the outbreak of SARS
earlier this year, reports New Zealand dairy leader Fonterra.
Complementary health products maker Comvita New Zealand reports
strong trading well ahead of last year's performance and expects to
finish the year with a sound financial result as it prepares to
list on the NZX's new AX...
The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) has
prompted increased demand for immune-boosting natural remedies,
including the natural bee product propolis, reports New
Zealand-based Comvita.
The Natural Products Expo Asia event, scheduled for June at the
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, has been rescheduled
for December as a result of the SARS outbreak.
