China's Feihe International completes acquisition of Vitamin World
Chinese dairy and infant formula specialist Feihe International has completed its acquisition of US retailer Vitamin World for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for January 24, 2018
Research on finished goods buoys fitness drink Celsius, leading to broad-based distribution in China
Research done on finished formulations and a commitment to a positioning as a dietary supplement are the cornerstones of his brand's success, says the head of fast-growing fitness beverage manufacturer Celsius.
Holland & Barrett aims for 'digital transformation' and international growth with new appointments
The CEO of Holland & Barrett International says its enrolment of ex-Sainsbury's director Steve Carson as MD and former P&G CMO Roisin Donnelly signals its intent to become one of the world's leading health and wellness brands.
Will adding more pork to Mediterranean diet maintain health benefits?
Researchers in Australia are to embark on a trial to assess if adding more pork to the Mediterranean diet will affect its well-established heart health and cognition benefits.
Higher omega-3 concentration possibly associated with lower heart disease risk: Study
A high concentration of serum omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may lead to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers in China.
Omega-3 intake could present long-awaited relief for cancer patients with mucositis: Iran RCT
Oral intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent and treat wounds caused by mucositis in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, according to researchers in Iran.
NZ firm patents finger-prick vitamin C-testing device to help combat widespread national deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency could become easier to tackle, thanks to new technology from Kiwi firm Feedback Research Ltd.
Food waste-fighting app launched to tackle Japan's six-million-tonne burden
Tokyo is trialling a project to stamp out food waste by rewarding shoppers who use a new app while buying foods that are close to their best-before or consume-by dates.