Supplements may delay genetic hearing loss in children
An enhanced diet may slow the progression of genetic mutations responsible for childhood deafness, new research suggests.
Archives for March 11, 2016
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‘Demand-creation’ business model key to sustainability
How to create a new high-value, sustainable business model for African ingredients? By focusing on demand-creation first, production second and engagement with communities, says the founder of baobab start-up Aduna.
French supplement player buys Swiss probiotics firm
France-based PiLeJe Group has paid an undisclosed sum for 30-year-old Swiss probiotics company Phytolis – its fourth European probiotic purchase in recent years.
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Vitamins to Asia: The new Australian minerals boom
In just two years, Australia’s complementary medicines industry has grown from A$2.3bn (US$1.7bn) to A$4.2bn (US$3.1), with increasing acceptance and demand from consumers, both at home and abroad.
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EU court answers the ‘burning question’: Yes, the claims regulation can be applied to B2B
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) says the nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) could be applied to “commercial communications” intended for professionals but with the goal of indirectly reaching consumers.
Swedes form probiotic partnership on 2 (+2) strains
Swedish probiotic leader Probi has licensed two strains from fellow Swedish firm Probac with dairy and functional food applications in mind.