GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in November

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Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in November, featuring innovations in sustainability, agriculture, and gut health, as well as the latest news on some of the hottest topics in China.

Read more about the latest innovations in gut health and precision agriculture, as well as our top news on cross-border e-commerce, infant nutrition, and supplement sales in China in our 10 most read APAC nutrition stories for November.

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November's top 10 stories
November's top 10 stories

Read more about the latest innovations in gut health and precision agriculture, as well as our top news on cross-border e-commerce, infant nutrition, and supplement sales in China in our 10 most read APAC nutrition stories for November.

Click through the gallery to see them all.

'Blue sky' upgrades: DSM China to power vitamin C plant with natural gas within three years
'Blue sky' upgrades: DSM China to power vitamin C plant with natural gas within three years

Royal DSM has reopened its Jiangshan vitamin C plant after extensive upgrades, and has signed an agreement with local authorities to transition from coal to natural gas power within three years.

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China cross-border e-commerce: Industry welcomes 'stability' but daigou set to bear brunt of tougher rules
China cross-border e-commerce: Industry welcomes 'stability' but daigou set to bear brunt of tougher rules (William_Potter/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Industry experts have welcomed Chinese president Xi Jinping's intention to increase China's foreign investment opportunities, advance cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) development, further slash import tariffs, and simplify customs protocols for foreign goods.

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'Precision agriculture for nutraceutical industry': Indian start-up details ambitious plans to raise standards
'Precision agriculture for nutraceutical industry': Indian start-up details ambitious plans to raise standards

Indian agri-tech start-up Sattvaponics Solutions has outlined its ambition to be a game-changer in the nutraceutical industry, spurred in part by a recent investment from the Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE).

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Supplements bestselling category on Singles' Day, with Swisse the top imported brand
Supplements bestselling category on Singles' Day, with Swisse the top imported brand

Singles' Day, the world's largest annual shopping event, once again turned out to be a roaring success for Australian supplement firms selling to China.

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Prevalence of bacterial contamination of infant formula in China warrants further research
Prevalence of bacterial contamination of infant formula in China warrants further research

The prevalence of Bacillus cereus in infant and follow-up formula in China may warrant further research so criteria can be developed for risk assessment and quality control, say Chinese researchers.

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Don't blame daigou, blame brands? Formula firms urged to explore new retail channels in Australia amid shortage complaints
Don't blame daigou, blame brands? Formula firms urged to explore new retail channels in Australia amid shortage complaints

Brands must share the responsibility for shortages of infant formula in some Australian stores, instead of heaping the blame on daigou shoppers, says Australia-China Daigou Association (ACDA) president Dr Mathew McDougall.

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Swisse owner H&H makes Aussie infant formula market move with Biostime
Swisse owner H&H makes Aussie infant formula market move with Biostime

China's Health & Happiness (H&H) Group has announced its entry into the Australian infant formula market with Biostime, which has already secured distribution agreements with major pharmacy chains like Chemist Warehouse.

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WATCH: DuPont on the benefits of probiotics for infant immunity, weight management and healthy ageing
WATCH: DuPont on the benefits of probiotics for infant immunity, weight management and healthy ageing

Probiotics have shown significant benefits for three of Asia-Pacific's biggest growing health sectors, namely — infant nutrition, weight management and healthy ageing, according to an expert from DuPont.

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Strong Australia and China sales propel Q3 revenue growth for Swisse
Strong Australia and China sales propel Q3 revenue growth for Swisse

Swisse has announced a 41% rise in revenues for the three months ended September 30, due largely to its performance in the Australian market.

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Resveratrol and propolis: Two promising targets to boost gut microbiota
Resveratrol and propolis: Two promising targets to boost gut microbiota

Recent studies have revealed how polyphenols can alter gut microbes, suggesting they are worthy of further examination alongside probiotics to boost health outcomes.

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