With a focus on the nutrition of women and girls, and children under five The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 3.5 million from the Government of France in support of the ongoing flood response in Pakistan, specifically targeting women and children facing life-threatening malnutrition.[Read More…]
Nutrition
Singapore-based Foodsterr introduces dark robust maple syrup from Canada
With a low glycemic index, maple syrup provides a slower and more sustained release of sugar into the bloodstream Foodsterr, a local brand, importer and distributor of superfoods in Singapore, has unveiled its latest addition to its product lineup – Dark Robust Maple Syrup from Canada. Like whisky, maple syrup sourced from different[Read More…]
CSIRO roadmap charts Australia’s food and nutrition security by 2050
Australia now has a new roadmap to support food systems to become more sustainable, productive and resilient for the future Australia’s food systems must change now to remain sustainable in the future, according to a new roadmap released by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science[Read More…]
Asia’s largest Japanese food sourcing event to open on June 21
The annual show attracts food buyers from over 70 countries The 7th JAPAN’S FOOD EXPORT FAIR, a specialised show in the direct procurement of a wide variety of Japanese food, is set to take place on June 21-23 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Supported by the Japanese government’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,[Read More…]
Australia missing out on vital nutrients as research shows potential of sustainable seafood
If more fisheries are managed sustainably, Aussies can continue to consume seafood in the longer term New figures from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show that ending overfishing could help protect both people and planet by providing essential nutrients that help prevent serious and life-threatening health conditions experienced by millions of Aussies. The not-for-profit’s analysis found that globally, 38 million people are[Read More…]
Inspire Healthcare & Toei Shinyaku unveil supplement for immunity and cancer management
The supplement is available in both granule and tablet forms Inspire Healthcare, a Singaporean healthcare and biotech startup, has teamed up with Toei Shinyaku to unveil a new supplement specifically formulated to boost immunity and as a complement in cancer management. The supplement, ‘King Agaricus 100’, is the result of extensive research and development[Read More…]
InsideOut Institute’s $8 M funding enhances support for eating disorders in Australia
Two $4 million grants from the Australian Government to support digital initiatives The Australian Government has funded the InsideOut Institute’s award-winning eClinic and Digital GP Hub which aim to improve outcomes for those living with an eating disorder. The InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders is a collaboration between the Sydney Local Health[Read More…]
Thai herbal tea to stimulate breast milk production: Study
Research team is planning to launch the herbal tea as a product under the brand “Wang Nam Yen” for domestic distribution and export Thailand’s Chula Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, has released research results on “Wang Nam Yen” herbal tea to[Read More…]
Thailand to innovate and enhance well-being with new nutrition drink
To advance nutrition and exemplify commitment to the well-being of Thai consumers O&P Quality Trade Co., a renowned manufacturer and distributor of dietary supplements for hair health care, has signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand. The collaboration aims to fuel innovation[Read More…]
Indonesia’s top vitamin gummy brand Youvit enters Malaysia market
Youvit aims to make more people aware that healthy skin and hair start from the inside Youvit, formulated in the United States, has become Indonesia’s number-one vitamin gummy brand since 2017 and is now expanding its business to Malaysia. Youvit product range is a complete “one-a-day vitamin gummy” for immunity,[Read More…]
