GS1 HK Launches Trusted FoodNet to Promote Information Visibility The 6th Food Safety Forum organised by GS1 Hong Kong concluded its online live programme on Jan 15, 2021. Themed “The Power for Food Safety”, the Forum aimed to explore ways to capitalise on innovation and technology and strengthen food safety. Dr Chui Tak-yi,[Read More…]
Wellness
Key for spreading Nutrition Awareness in the APAC region
In conversation with John Hellmann, Vice President, Government Affairs – Asia Pacific, Herbalife Nutrition Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition has recently conducted the second part of its Asia Pacific Nutrition Myths Survey 2020, revealing that healthcare professionals (HCPs) are the most trusted source of nutritional information. The survey was conducted[Read More…]
Singapore reveals “Healthy food labels that work and don’t work”
A Duke-NUS Medical School study finds that new labels may be needed to help consumers make healthier food purchases. Many products display Physical Activity Equivalent (PAE) labels on food and beverages. Such as “Want that packet of biscuits? That’ll be 17 minutes of jogging to burn off one serving (and there’s probably[Read More…]
Herbalife Nutrition commemorates inaugural year of “Nutrition for Zero Hunger”
The Initiative to End World Hunger in all its forms by 2030 and to achieve food security and improved nutrition. Herbalife Nutrition, a premier global nutrition company, is commemorating the first year of its Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative. Nutrition for Zero Hunger is a global program that is aligned[Read More…]
Healthifyme expands in Singapore and Malaysia
HealthifyMe has grown its user base to 500,000 in both countries within 1.5 years and plans to quadruple this number by 2022, seeking to expand to Indonesia, Australia and the Middle East HealthifyMe, one of Asia’s largest and fastest growing healthcare start-ups, is seeking to tap into the health-conscious consumer[Read More…]
Young Living Introduces Dr. Je Tae Woo as Head of APAC Science
Dr. Woo Brings Wealth of Experience to Young Living’s APAC Science Team Young Living, the world’s leading provider of essential oils, announced Dr. Je Tae Woo, Ph.D., has joined Young Living in Okinawa, Japan as head of the company’s science division in the APAC region. Dr. Woo will partner with Dr. Michael Buch, chief[Read More…]
Australia reports increase in vitamin uptake as health concerns prevail
2 in every 3 Australians between 18-54 increasing vitamin intake, reports Kynd, a Disability services & support organization in Australia For the first time, Australians buying vitamins and supplements are able to support the immunity of the country’s most vulnerable, such as the homeless. More than 8.3 million Australians buy vitamins, minerals[Read More…]
Food Industry Asia and ASN Media launch “Food for the Future TV”
‘Food for the Future’ combines interviews with leading professionals, case-studies, Food Industry Asia insights, and sponsored editorial profiles of leading sector organizations. The challenges of a growing population in Asia, consumer demands for healthier and more sustainable food options and increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease and obesity, are critical issues[Read More…]
Yakult launches “Fight Breast Cancer” campaign
The Yakult ladies will educate communities in Singapore on the disease and methods to aid early detection Japanese brand Yakult is taking a stand against breast cancer by raising awareness in the community with its new “Fight Breast Cancer” campaign. The Campaign, which will take place island-wide from August to October, culminates in the Breast Cancer Awareness[Read More…]
Delivery of probiotics efficiently to the intestine: the acid test
Introducing Bac-in-a-Box a new technology for the efficient protection and delivery of probiotic bacteria and yeast to the intestines of human and animals. The ability to deliver probiotics efficiently to the lower gastric tract would allow much lower doses of probiotics to be given and would increase their efficacy. This[Read More…]
