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Drink to dental heath: Aussie functional beverage brand targeting further APAC growth with prebiotic product

Australian functional beverage brand Swirlit is eyeing overseas expansion with a product marketed as a nutritious alternative to sugary drinks that also boasts oral health benefits.

Trend Tracker: Omega-3 and delivery system innovation, nutraceutical education in India, and our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit

Read about advances in Omega-3 Index testing and plant-derived omega-3, watch our latest Nutrition Asia video on delivery system innovations, and grab your early bird tickets to our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit.

Bridging the knowledge gap: Indian association ENAC sets up post-graduate nutraceutical course with tertiary institutions

Indian trade organisation the Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC) will run a one-year post-graduate diploma course in food technology and nutraceuticals with tertiary institutions in India, to bridge the gap between industrial needs and academic...

Bone, joint and women's health, and diabetes: Indian supplement start-up TruHealthy seeks to address 'lifestyle diseases'

Mumbai-based dietary supplement start-up TruHealthy is embarking on an aggressive plan to expand its product offerings that address lifestyle diseases.

Nano encapsulation of peppermint oil delivers antibacterial wound healing prowess: Study

Peppermint essential oil (PEO) loaded onto nanostructured lipid carriers (PEO-NLC) may form the basis of a topical formulation for infected wounds as the delivery vehicle may improve PEO bioavailability.

Fonterra issues financial results and announces potential divestments

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has announced its 2019 interim results, which show the coop has returned a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of NZ$80m (US$55m), but normalised Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) are down 29% on the same period last...