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CBD in Singapore: Botanical unlikely to be allowed in supplements in near future

Singapore is unlikely to permit the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in supplements in the near future, despite acknowledging it may have a role to play as a medicine.

From medical nutrition to the mainstream: India’s Esperer Nutrition launches 10-strong nutraceutical range

Mumbai firm Esperer Nutrition has launched a range of consumer nutraceuticals for the global market, after making its mark with its flagship cancer medical nutrition products last year.

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Asian Mothers’ perceptions about children’s nutritional milk products

What do Asian mothers want from nutritional milk? This survey shows their health and nutrition priorities to guide product development.

Max Biocare launches new infant and toddler formula division under Little Étoile brand

Australian pharma and nutraceutical company Max Biocare has expanded its baby food brand Little Étoile with a new infant and toddler formula range.

Ready to fly? South Korea exploring balloon flower as health functional food due to triglyceride lowering effects

South Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA) is exploring the use of Platycodon grandiflorum, commonly known as balloon flower or Chinese bellflower, as a health functional food after studies showed that it could lower blood triglyceride levels.

Legal buzz: Australia takes to courts fight back against New Zealand’s manuka honey trademark attempt

The Australian manuka honey industry has gathered over 5,000 pages of information to fight back in court against New Zealand’s recent attempts to trademark the name ‘manuka’ for its honey, after failed attempts to reach a truce.

Sabinsa’s curcumin and black pepper extract combo results in faster recovery of COVID-19 symptoms – clinical trial

A combination of Sabinsa’s curcumin and piperine (black pepper extract) showed faster symptomatic recovery among COVID-19 patients in India, according to findings from a recent clinical trial.

COVID-19 and APAC's nutra industry: All our coronavirus news...in one place

Here's your constantly updated snapshot of NutraIngredients-Asia's comprehensive COVID-19 coverage.

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Bright Dairy yogurt containing Bifidobacterium reduces common cold incidence – 12-week China RCT

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Supplements and liver injury: Australian trade body argues critical study lacks sufficient detail and data

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Infant formula industry competing on functional ingredients, milk base, organic claims – Growth Asia expert panel

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