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Digging deep: Taiwanese firm banks on deep ocean minerals to drive global expansion plans

Taiwanese company Taiwan Yes Deep Ocean Water Co is banking on its signature product to fuel its international export plans.

Ayurveda-based botanical blend from Arjuna beneficial for bowel movements: RCT

The consumption of a particular poly-herbal formulation alleviated gastrointestinal symptoms and improved overall quality of life, according to researchers in India and Australia.

Could this novel supplementary food help slash Cambodia's childhood stunting and malnutrition problem?

A novel RUSF (ready-to-use supplementary food) may help prevent childhood malnutrition and simplify maternal and infant nutrition interventions.

Heat hampers beetroot juice's exercise benefits, but not its heart health effects: Australian study

High temperatures could impede the benefits of beetroot juice supplementation during exercise, according to researchers in Australia.

Fact not fad: Why the vegan market is going from strength-to-strength in Australia

Forget throwing burgers on the barbie, Aussie consumers’ desire for vegan products shows no sign of sizzling out with analysts highlighting the ongoing surge in sales and product launches.

Sabinsa awarded $850,000 in curcuminoids patent suit

Sabinsa Corporation has prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit against an Indian competitor based on the intellectual property supporting its Curcumin C3 Reduct technology.

Blackmores China sales 'below expectations' for Q3 as firm announces $43m manufacturing acquisition

Supplement giant Blackmores recorded profits of $52m for the first nine months — up 19.3% — but conceded that its performance in China during the third quarter was 'below expectations'.