Circulating concentrations of vitamins and associated metabolites vary due to factors such as diet, lifestyle, vitamin enrichment and food fortification practices, and supplement use. Nordic study found that multivitamin supplement use is highest in the United States, followed by the Nordic region, Australia and finally the Asian region. While vitamin[Read More…]
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Egg shell powder has health benefits
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Taiyo launches digestive health supplement
The Regular girl powder was first launched and marketed in the US two years ago, but now it is being launched into the European, Middle East and African (EMEA) market. The ‘Regular Girl’ supplement launched by Japan- based Taiyo aims at health conscious women who suffer from, or want to[Read More…]
ADM expands destination marketing with acquisition in Israeli merchandiser
Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase a controlling interest in Industries Centers, an Israeli company specializing in the import and distribution of agricultural feed products. Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase a controlling interest in Industries[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut empowers cocoa growers in Tanzania
Barry Callebaut empowers cocoa growers in Tanzania The program is part of Barry Callebaut’s sustainability strategy ‘Forever Chocolate’ and is driven by its direct sourcing organization Biolands in cooperation with KIM’s Chocolates. Improving access to cocoa seedlings and providing agricultural training are two key priorities at Biolands – Barry Callebaut’s[Read More…]
Obesity costs Southeast Asia over $10 billion annually: EIU
A new report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), titled “Tackling obesity in ASEAN: Prevalence, impact, and guidance on interventions”, highlights that the prevalence of obesity and linked non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are costing Southeast Asia over US$10billion annually, in terms of healthcare costs. A new report released by the[Read More…]
Nutraceutical, Functional Foods, and Dietary Supplements Industry Market in Asia
The Asia Pacific nutraceuticals product market is growing rapidly. The market was valued at USD 59.55 billion in 2016 and is estimated to reach USD 89.63 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.52% in the period of 2016 to 2021. The Asia Pacific nutraceuticals[Read More…]
Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 recorded for foods with function claims in Japan
Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 recorded for foods with function claims in Japan Food products containing Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 from the DuPont Danisco range have recently been recorded with the Consumer Affairs Agency, Government of Japan, for Food with Function Claims, further reinforcing the strength of science behind DuPont’s probiotics. HN019 is[Read More…]
Growing health consciousness expected to keep demand strong says research
Growing health consciousness expected to keep demand strong says research The global market for dietary fiber is slated to exhibit strong growth over the coming years owing to the many health benefits they offer and rising health consciousness among consumers. Transparency Market Research (TMR), in a report titled “Dietary Fiber[Read More…]
IOC convenes a three-day meeting to discuss the use of dietary supplements, their use and effects
As part of IOC’s commitment to supporting the health and performance of athletes, it convened a meeting of experts in the field of dietary supplements to assess the evidence relating to the place of dietary supplements in the preparations of elite athletes. The International Olympic Medical and Scientific Commission has[Read More…]
