WPC recall-impacted Nutricia NZ reports 97% profits drop
Nutricia Limited, the Danone-owned New Zealand infant formula business hit by last year's Fonterra whey protein concentrate (WPC) botulism scare, reported a 97% drop in profits in 2013.
Archives for June 11, 2014
Brain-enhancing drinks: Green tea should be vehicle of choice
Green tea can drive brain-health drinks to new levels, writes Euromonitor International senior health and wellness analyst, Diana Cowland, in this guest article.
Herb shows gastro benefits: Study
Supplementation with Vital Solutions’ proprietary Benegut perilla frutescens leaf extract offers substantial relief from gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, say researchers.
White bread promotes improved gut microbiota: Study
White bread made from refined grains may promote increased Lactobacillus levels in the gut, researchers say.
Masquelier’s OPC supplements may boost vascular health via gene expression changes: Study
Daily supplements of oligomeric procyanidins from grape seeds may change gene expression associated with cardiovascular disease pathways, according to a new study by an international group of genomics scientists.
We want to give back to nutrition industry with our scientific research, says Swisse Wellness CEO
Swisse Wellness will look utilise its ‘power brand’ status to give back to nutrition by investing in new research and clinical trials that will benefit everybody, says CEO Radek Sali.
Abbott Nutrition study: Maternal lutein supplementation passes to child
Supplementing lactating women with lutein is an effective way of raising the lutein status of the breast-feeding infant, says a new study from Abbott Nutrition with potential implications for eye and cognitive health of children.