a2-milk-signs-south-korean-distribution-deal

April 18, 2018 | Company News

a2 Milk signs South Korean distribution deal

This agreement gives Yuhan Corporation the right to promote and distribute a2MC’s branded products throughout South Korea. The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) has signed an exclusive sales and distribution agreement…
ferozsons-labs-launches-nutritional-innovation-for-diarrhoea-in-pakistan

April 17, 2018 | Dietary Supplements

Ferozsons Labs launches nutritional innovation for diarrhoea in Pakistan

DiaResQ gives physicians an option for a highly effective nature-based treatment of diarrhoea. Pakistan based Ferozsons Laboratories Ltd. has partnered with PanTheryx Inc., a US life science company, to launch DiaResQ…
iron-supplements-may-influence-the-growth-of-colon-cancer

April 13, 2018 | Analysis

Iron Supplements may Influence the growth of Colon Cancer

Ferric citrate and ferric EDTA, are often used in dietary supplements and as a food additive respectively, in worldwide markets including the USA and the EU. Commonplace iron compounds increase…
coca-cola-launches-no-sugar-variant-of-thums-up

April 12, 2018 | Company News

Coca-Cola launches no-sugar variant of Thums Up

The launch comes after the company announced it plans to make Thums Up a $1 billion brand by the end of 2020. Coca-Cola India has launched a no-sugar variant of…
midsection-fat-influences-survival-rate-in-ladies-with-kidney-diseaseyet-not-men

April 5, 2018 | News

Midsection fat influences survival rate in ladies with kidney disease—yet not men

Abdominal fat linked to shorter survival. Belly fat affects the odds of women surviving kidney cancer but not men, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School…
coffee-sold-in-california-may-have-cancer-warning

April 4, 2018 | News

Coffee sold in California may have cancer warning

One of those chemicals is acrylamide, a by-product of roasting coffee beans that is present in high levels in brewed coffee. Singapore — Starbucks and other coffee sellers must put…
china-tariffs-could-help-australia-gain-share-from-us-wine-nut-and-fruit-producers

April 4, 2018 | China

China tariffs could help Australia gain share from US wine, nut and fruit producers

China’s tariff of up to 25 percent on U.S. agriculture could be good news for Australia’s nut, wine and fruit producers. Singapore — China’s tariff hit of up to 25 percent…
new-study-shows-pecans-improved-cardiometabolic-health-in-obese-patients

April 4, 2018 | Ingredients

New study shows pecans improved cardiometabolic health in obese patients

This is the first study to assess the effects of pecan consumption on other markers of cardiometabolic risk Singapore — Eating a handful of pecans every day for four weeks…
pepsi-launches-new-soft-drink-range-in-japan

April 4, 2018 | Company News

Pepsi launches new soft drink range in Japan

Suntory distributes Pepsi products in Japan, and it claims the drinks were developed in response to feedback from over 100 Japanese consumers who desired a new soft drink option. Suntory…
fda-may-consider-over-the-counter-regulation-for-e-cigarettes

April 3, 2018 | News

FDA may consider over-the-counter regulation for e-cigarettes

The FDA may consider regulating e-cigarettes as an over-the-counter drug. E-cigarettes could one day be regulated as an over-the-counter drug. FDA is considering this option. The agency is re-evaluating and…