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The cocoa essence contains cocoa polyphenols, cocoa catechins and epicatechin designed to offer cardiovascular protection effects. ©Nutrixin

Antioxidant appeal: Nutrixin introduces dairy-free cocoa beverage for heart health and outlines brick-and-mortar push

Functional beverage firm Nutrixin has launched its latest functional beverage, a cocoa essence to improve heart health and prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Astaxanthin expansion: Chile’s Atacama Bio expands footprint in Asia with Malaysian and Singapore distribution

Chilean astaxanthin producer Atacama Bio Natural Products S.A has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Malaysia-based Nexus Wise to distribute its branded astaxanthin ingredients in Malaysia and Singapore.

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Chronic COVID syndrome: a new study shows the positive effects of using Apportal, a targeted nutritional supplement

An investigation was recently conducted in Italy on around 200 post-Covid patients suffering from persistent fatigue, who were advised to take Apportal for 28 days.

Omega-3 oxidation: South Korea considering new standardising measurements in EPA, DHA products

The South Korean authorities have released a proposal on how oxidation should be measured in EPA and DHA products, in what is being seen as a move to bridge the gap between locally-made and imported products.

Beyond label claims: Clinical trial findings paramount to meet consumers’ knowledge needs – Immunity Broadcast panel

Clinical trial findings are becoming ever more important in today’s world as consumers are looking beyond label claims and are actively reading up on the health benefits and evidence of ingredients used in immunity products, according to an expert panel.

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Top of the drops: NZ frozen smoothy drops firm Kaitahi to expand retail presence after funding boost

A New Zealand frozen smoothy drop company is aiming to expand its retail presence into more supermarkets, as well as entering the organic food retail scene, after receiving a funding boost and an award win.

H&H’s sustainability strategy: Swisse, Good Goût, CBII to benefit from packaging innovations – exclusive interview

H&H Group is pushing for the use of sustainable packaging, including recyclable, renewable, compostable materials, across its brands, including Swisse, Good Goût, CBII and its infant formula range.

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