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Piling on the pounds during pandemic: Weight loss driving sales of meal replacements amid India's lockdown

More Indian consumers are turning to meal replacement powder to shed unwanted pounds that piled on after gyms were closed and outdoor movement restricted in the midst of COVID-19, according to a local brand.

Sesame leaves for pollen allergy: South Korea expands functional K-food exports in Japan

Sesame leaves exported from South Korea has been approved as a functional food in Japan to help relieve pollen allergy and related symptoms such as eye discomfort.

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CBD supplements in Australia: Elixinol plots route to market via regulator’s special access scheme

CBD specialist Elixinol is planning to sell a range of oral CBD supplements in its home market Australia no later than October, CEO Oliver Horn said.

From daigou to e-commerce: COVID-19 quickens channel change as Nuchev boosts CBEC efforts

Infant nutrition brand Nuchev says that COVID-19 has increased China consumers’ reliance on online and social commerce for Australian goods and further slowed down daigou sales.

Asmara rolls out two ginseng para-probiotic powdered blends

Singapore beverage and supplement brand Asmara has launched two new products combining ginseng and para-probiotics in a powder format.

Recovery-associated bacteria: Research highlights potential benefits of Alistipes, Ruminococcus species

A five-year-long research has identified 21 recovery-associated bacteria (RABs) from the Alistipes, Ruminococcus, Parabacteroides species, as well as the more well-known Bifidobacterium species, as key in restoring microbial balance in the gut.

Omega-3 from sea microorganisms: CSIRO, Pharmamark tap on new sources for infant and general nutrition

A research partnership between Australian biotech firm Pharmamark and national research agency CSIRO is exploring the use of omega-3 from sea microorganisms for infant and general nutrition.