Agricultural commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. has expanded its reach into the microbiome space with the acquisition of UK-based manufacturer Probiotics International Ltd. in a cash deal worth $243.5 million (£185 million).
A mode of action that explains a new and potentially protective effect of caffeine on the heart could serve as a strategy in tackling cardiovascular (CV) disease and boosting the healthy ageing process.
The latest collaboration between the Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) aims to help improve seniors' health through extensive research...
Inhaling the aroma of black tea may help to lower stress levels after a stressful task and improve mood prior to experiencing mental stress, according to emerging research from Japan.
A New York start-up specializing in treating protein with plasma to increase its bioavailability announced positive results from a study using the technology for BCAA.
Far from following in the footsteps of Europe and the US, the Asia-Pacific region has the potential to be the global leader for food reformulation, in order to create healthier projects for its growing, and rapidly ageing, populations.
Seniors in APAC have redefined ageing, and industry must adapt to this change or risk alienating its largest and most affluent group of consumers, according to DuPont's ASEAN marketing leader, Michelle Lee.
China's cross-border e-commerce or haitao purchases are set to reach US$125bn, but it appears food and nutrition firms need to develop more comprehensive strategies in order to overcome inherent market challenges.
Daily supplementation with the probiotic strain Bacillus subtilis C-3102 may improve stool frequency and consistency in healthy people, says a new study.
The promise of personalised nutrition has been cooled somewhat by the issues surrounding the use of sensitive personal health data, given by the consumer in order to utilise personalised nutrition services.
New technology that measures the colour and intensity of reflected light on skin pigments could help detect if people are consuming enough fruit and vegetables, new research by Curtin University in Australia has found.
Mulberry fruit may have multiple pharmacological health benefits, but more human studies are needed to determine this, say researchers in New Zealand, China and Malaysia.
OmniActive Health Technologies believes its recent Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) registration for its Hosur, Tamil Nadu facility is likely to strengthen its bid for APAC expansion.
DSM has underlined personalised nutrition as a major focus under its new strategy, and stated it would continue to seek acquisitions to strengthen its nutrition offerings.
There is compelling evidence to back supplementation with omega-3, vitamin D and macular carotenoids to improve health outcomes as people age, according to the head of the Blackmores Institute.
Research presented at the recent Probiota Americas meeting showed that adding prebiotics to the diet to promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria actually altered the structure of rats' brains in a model testing stress response.
The Mead Johnson-Reckitt Benckiser merger has filed two international patents for formulations with dietary butyrate, which it says can improve brain development and reduce metabolic syndrome in infants.
Japanese herbal outfit Tsumura & Co has established a joint venture with Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China in an attempt to strengthen the quality of TCM-based products.
Researchers from Japan are using the findings of studies on centenarians in the country to try and produce new products that will replicate the beneficial aspects of their microbiota.
While sales of health food via e-commerce have been growing by leaps and bounds in China, an industry expert has said pharmacies also have the potential to become an effective sales channel.
Finless Foods' CSO and co-founder Brian Wyrwas says the firm is making considerable progress in slashing production costs for lab-grown fish, claiming "there is continuous progress every single day to get to price parity with Bluefin tuna".
Pre-diabetic adults who are often sedentary should opt for a low-energy first meal to improve their postprandial glucose and insulin regulation, say researchers in Australia.
According to researchers in Taiwan, Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge — commonly known as Danshen — can reduce the subsequent need for surgical treatment in patients suffering from urolithiasis, a urological disorder where calculi (stones) are formed in the kidney,...
Swisse is harnessing the power of a little-known plant called Andrographis paniculata to relieve symptoms of the common cold and provide immune support.
Soon-to-be released guidelines for contract manufacturing organizations and quality standards from the International Probiotics Association will drive the industry to optimal practice, says IPA's vice president.
Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) is urging food SMEs to reformulate products to provide lower salt levels, with grants totalling $300,000 available.
Supplementation with Nigella sativa (NS) may aid in weight loss and help to lower BMI, but may not reduce waist circumference, say researchers in Iran.
Post-operative gastrointestinal cancer patients may benefit from omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid emulsion as part of their parenteral nutrition formula, say researchers in China.
Omega-3 supplements positioned specifically for sports nutrition lag behind ingredients like protein powder or amino acids in terms of product development and sales, but scientific literature backing the fatty acid's benefits for athletes continue...
While beta-glucans from other food sources are well-known, mushrooms may 'provide a unique opportunity' for the discovery of novel bioactives with functional food potential, say researchers.
Experts from Australia are hopeful that Asian manufacturers and consumers can learn from their experiences in leading the fight against diabetes by formulating low-GI foods.
Chr. Hansen is optimistic it can tap into the benefits of its patented probiotic strain, LGG, and growing consumer health consciousness to drive sales in India.