barry-callebaut-empowers-cocoa-growers-in-tanzania

June 12, 2017 | Ingredients

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…
obesity-costs-southeast-asia-over-10-billion-annually-eiu

June 7, 2017 | Nutrition

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…
nutraceutical-functional-foods-and-dietary-supplements-industry-market-in-asia

June 2, 2017 | Analysis

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…
bifidobacterium-lactis-hn019-recorded-for-foods-with-function-claims-in-japan

June 1, 2017 | Company News

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…

May 31, 2017 | Dietary Supplements

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…
ioc-convenes-a-three-day-meeting-to-discuss-the-use-of-dietary-supplements-their-use-and-effects

May 30, 2017 | Dietary Supplements

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…
israeli-company-wins-un-award-for-food-safety

May 30, 2017 | Company News

Israeli company wins UN award for food safety

Yarok was one of five winners selected from over 330 entries from 80 countries submitted to the competition. Yarok Technology Transfer Ltd. innovation-based developer of fast, accurate tests for the…
chinese-vitamin-c-supply-to-face-turmoil-soon-says-dsm

May 30, 2017 | Dietary Supplements

Chinese Vitamin C supply to face turmoil soon says DSM

Chinese Vitamin C supply to face turmoil soon says DSM Since 2016, the price of vitamin C has increased steadily for several reasons. Factories in China that produce vitamin C…
calbee-launching-granola-bars-for-china

May 30, 2017 | Dietary Supplements

Calbee launching granola bars for China

Calbee has big ambitions for Frugra, claiming the brand will revolutionise breakfast in China. Japanese snack company Calbee is to start selling its breakfast granola brand Frugra to Chinese consumers…
nutraceutical-maker-wellscience-acquired-by-vlcc

May 30, 2017 | Nutraceuticals

Nutraceutical maker Wellscience acquired by VLCC

The company would sell ayurvedic and herbal products under the new brand VLCC Wellscience. Beauty and wellness firm VLCC has acquired nutraceutical products maker Wellscience that would enable entry into…