This round-up of new scientific findings looks at how probiotics could be used to reduce insomnia symptoms, how omega-3 and nanocurcumin could alleviate migraine, and new product development potential based on the concept of chrono-nutrition.
Study: 97% of consumers expect retailers to visit manufacturing facilities, test supplements for safety
from NutraIngredients-USA.com
New solutions showcased at Vitafoods 2021
from NutraIngredients.com
Arla Foods Ingredients launching dry-blend MFGM
from DairyReporter.com
AHPA’s annual congress flies an immunity flag, reflecting unusual times
from NutraIngredients-USA.com
Low cost, max effects? Korean firm Navipharm developing duo-strain products amid ‘pharmabiotics’ ambitions
East Asia
Royal approach: Queen Garnet plum growers branch into FMCG and functional ingredient business
Oceania
Omega-3, nanocurcumin reduce migraine attacks by working at the gene level – Two-month RCT
All Asia-Pacific
Big slim pickings: South Korea’s plant-based sector flourishing thanks to ‘weight-loss’ concerns
East Asia
Gummies for adults: Nature’s Way pushing portfolio in China with category now well-established
Supplements
Omnichannel retail in China: How Australian infant nutrition firms are expanding offline and online reach
Supplements
Multi-strain probiotic supplementation reduces vagina infection symptoms in pregnant women – Eight-week RCT
Supplements
Aloe leaf side-effect fears: Korea Consumer Agency calls for re-evaluation of use in health functional foods
Supplements
LISTEN: More Japanese companies adopting chrono-nutrition concept in NPD – Prof Shigenobu Shibata
Health claims
Malaysian E-commerce firm Limitless Technology expands women’s supplement brand LYLA with anti-stress and beauty range
Health claims
Red honey: Fortified egg firm NuYolk launches antioxidant ‘Elixir’ to support skin health and well-being
Health claims
Vitamin A supplementation increases breast milk retinol levels – China study
Health claims
