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Three strategies for the Indian nutrition industry to secure success in face of limited consumer contact

Stronger scientific evidence for products, a focus on regionalisation and the education of both consumers and the medical sector are three key factors for success in the nutrition industry in India.

Krill in South Korea: Aker Biomarine sets sights on supplements success in new market

Krill oil supplier Aker Biomarine is exploring more Asian markets, with South Korea showing significant sales potential to build on its presence in China, Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

Killer findings: How microbiota-derived metabolites enhance immunity – Australian research

New research has established that the microbiome and its metabolic products promote the way specialised killer immune cells (CD8+ T cells) protect from infections.

Omega-3 and dairy: Supplementing animal feed with fish oil most effective strategy for boosting levels

Scientists from Australia and Vietnam have discovered that supplementing animal feed with fish oil is the most effective way in increasing long-chain fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) in dairy products.

Blockchain for transparency: Nestle to pilot new tech on dairy in New Zealand

Nestle is collaborating with blockchain provider OpenSC on a pilot for its New Zealand dairy operations that will create supply chain traceability from farm-to-fork, with a second phase set to focus on palm oil.

Study: Lifestyle, demographic factors account for some of the variations in skin, oral microbiomes

Network marketing giant Amway has deepened its partnership with biological research firm Microbiome Insights with the release of the largest study yet to look at factors influencing skin and oral microbiome diversity.

Boost to consumer confidence? China’s ministry and WeChat launch infant formula traceability programme

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and WeChat, the country’s messaging service giant, have jointly developed and launched the country’s first WeChat mini programme for infant formula traceability.

Improving recovery and fighting inflammation: How nutrition firms can encourage exercise and aid active and healthy ageing

Functional food, nutrition and beverage forms striving for success in the healthy ageing and active nutrition markets need to help consumers overcome the barriers to exercise, while also creating products that are enjoyable as well as effective.

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GlucosaGreen solves sustainability and vegan suitability for conventional joint-health ingredient

As the global consumer becomes more health-conscious and eco-proactive, the need for effective plant-based alternatives to conventional animal-based supplements has never been more widespread.