Arjuna Natural Extracts changes name of curcumin ingredient to Curcugreen
India-based Arjuna Natural Extracts renamed its patented curcumin to Curcugreen. Its previous name was BCM-95, which is trademarked by the ingredient’s former US distributor.
Archives for October 31, 2018
China Focus: Sirio's gummy investment and infant formula sales analysis
Our latest monthly round-up of the need-to-know news from China focuses on Sirio Pharma's expansion plans, the state of the nation's online milk sales, and regulations for products for the elderly.
Operation Pangea: Ninety consignments of fake therapeutic goods and illegal medicines seized in Australia
Ninety consignments of fake therapeutic goods and illegal medicines have been seized in mail facilities across Australia as part of Operation Pangea, a global initiative that was conducted in the country by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the...
Probiota Asia 2018
More effort required: Less than 1% of studies on neurological diseases feature probiotics
Out of 11,018 studies conducted on neurological diseases, only 23 examined the effects of probiotics on the diseases. This was less than 1% of all studies done, a review of clinical studies has found.
Vitafoods Asia 2018
WATCH — 'Exercise in a supplement': Gencor on the healthy ageing benefits of award-nominated product
Gencor's ActivAMP ingredient, a finalist in the Ingredient of the Year: Healthy Ageing category at the inaugural NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, has been described as 'exercise in a supplement' for its ability to maintain and increase metabolism rates, in...
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.
Not for kids? Coke's cola-coffee combo for adults in line with 20% sugar-reduction target
Coca-Cola Australia has emphasised that its latest release, the coffee-cola combination Batch Blends, is designed for the 'adult palate', and is fully in line with its sugar reduction health targets.