As part of the project, the FCUP team will study how the components of these flowers are absorbed by the body through tests on cells that mimic those of the stomach and intestine Researchers from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP) are investigating the health benefits[Read More…]
Wellness
Bimuno GOS prebiotic available in China through Prochin distribution deal
Bimuno GOS can help Chinese health and nutrition brands capitalise on the growing consumer demand for scientifically backed gut health solutions Clasado Biosciences (Clasado) has penned a new exclusive distribution agreement with Shanghai Prochin (Prochin), a division of health ingredient specialist, Alliance Nutrition Group. The deal will see galactooligosaccharide ingredient Bimuno GOS made[Read More…]
Zend Coffee rebrands as Zend Wellness and launches MetaGlow collagen
A new supplement containing naturally derived ingredients promotes optimal health and wellbeing Zend Coffee, known for its finely roasted functional and classic coffees, announces it has become Zend Wellness, representing a greater emphasis on the health and wellness space and all products contributing to promoting optimal health and wellbeing through the[Read More…]
Zespri explores impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on children’s wellbeing
The feasibility study explored strategies to increase exposure to unfamiliar FVs to promote acceptance in children Zespri, the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer, is investing in building knowledge and healthy eating habits among children through its latest feasibility study, The Feel Good Study, exploring the relationship between fruits and vegetables (FV)[Read More…]
Cesarbiotic Formula may reduce number of illness incidences
PolyU launched a study on infants’ health needs based on different delivery and feeding methods Two in five newborns in Hong Kong were delivered by C-section. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) study commissioned by Danone focuses on the long-term correlation between the eating habits of C-section babies and their[Read More…]
PolyU researchers develop novel fungus-based fat replacer AkkMore
This replacer not only helps lower the calorific content of food but also extends the shelf life of cream products A research team from the Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood) and the Department of Food Science and Nutrition (FSN) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has successfully developed AkkMore,[Read More…]
Nestlé introduces Vital Pursuit brand to support GLP-1 users
The new line is also well-suited to support a balanced diet for anyone on a weight management journey Nestlé is introducing Vital Pursuit, a new line of foods intended to be a companion for GLP-1 weight loss medication users and consumers focused on weight management in the US. The products are high in protein,[Read More…]
Sunderstorm secures partnerships to launch KANHA in Japan
KANHA will launch two lines, KRx by KANHA and KANHA Wellness, as it adds a second Asian Market to its global expansion Sunderstorm, a global family of award-winning cannabis brands, has secured strategic partnerships to launch new wellness lines in Japan. KANHA will now have a presence in two major Asian[Read More…]
Rescence Laboratory launches EYE Optima eye anti-ageing supplement
This groundbreaking supplement combines extensively researched AREDS2 formula from the West with the latest clinical findings on the reversal of presbyopia using time-tested traditional Chinese medicine ingredients from the East Rescence Laboratory, a leading longevity supplement provider in Hong Kong, announced the launch of Rescence EYE Optima, a revolutionary eye[Read More…]
Korea fosters growth of seaweed industry
The wholesale price of 100 sheets of dried laver reached 10,440 won ($7.5), marking a steep 58 per cent increase from 6,628 won a year earlier The price of processed laver sheets, or papery thin sheets of edible seaweed, surged by almost 60 per cent in April, primarily fueled by[Read More…]
