The Azelis sustainability program is based on the United Nations Global Compact (UN GC) initiative, ISO 26000 and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Azelis, an innovation service provider, is excited to release its sustainability strategy, ‘Action 2025’, reinforcing its commitment to become the world-leading provider of sustainable solutions and services[Read More…]
Wellness
Microba Life Sciences, Unilever look at associations between gut microbiome and sleep
CDC declares insufficient sleep as public health problem The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared insufficient sleep a ’public health problem’, with more than one-third of American adults not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Experts in gut microbiome analysis, Australia and US based Microba Life[Read More…]
Plant-based food alternatives to boost global pea protein market at 8.4% CAGR
According to a report published by Fairfield Market Research, the global pea protein market is expected to reach US$1,374.3 Mn by 2025 The rising popularity of plant-based eating as an alternative protein source is flooding the market. Pea protein is amongst the most popular plant-based protein alternatives as it has[Read More…]
Global Industry leaders highlight food safety issues amidst pandemic at 6th Food Safety Forum
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…]
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…]
