Archives for April 9, 2019

Clinical relevance: Vitamin C backed to shorten ICU stays

Oral supplementation with vitamin C at an average dose of two grams per day could significantly cut the length of time of stays in intensive care units, according to a new meta-analysis of clinical trial data.

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Japan Focus: The newest research and innovations from Sapporo, FANCL and Meiji feature in our latest country round-up

Read about what Sapporo is up to with its new lab, the beverage categories in hot demand, what FANCL is doing for men's health, Meiji's sports nutrition ambitions, and who will be at our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in our latest Japan news round-up.

FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2019

Sporting chance: Guangzhou firm talks up protein punch packed by coconut beverage

Guangzhou supplier Topwell Coconut is seeking a breakthrough in the sports nutrition market with its 100% coconut plant-based protein beverage and coconut sparkling water.

New number one: Australia takes top spot from US for supplements and health foods imported into China

Australia now accounts for 22.3% of all supplements and health foods imported into China, taking the top spot from the US, which had a 20.4% share of the market in 2018.

Tmall reveals the top seven food and beverage trends driving China's consumer market

Alibaba's e-commerce arm Tmall has revealed seven trends in China's F&B consumer market, including small packs, diet replacements, low-sugar, international, Internet sensation, inter-industry cooperation, and cultural element revival.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: Nestlé to assess how nutritional recommendation reform can meet ageing needs

Nestlé’s Dr Jörg Hager will deliver a keynote address at the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, where he will assess the changes needed in nutritional recommendations for an ageing population.