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
Why does a fibre-fat combo fight metabolic disease? Scientists find 'previously unappreciated' mechanism
Scientists have uncovered a 'previously unappreciated' mechanism which may explain why eating dietary fibre, in particular fermentable inulin, prevents the negative health effects of a high fat diet.
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Last chance: Two weeks to go until IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018
There are just two weeks remaining until hundreds of top academics and business leaders from the ever-more connected worlds of probiotics, prebiotics and the microbiome come together at the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018 in Barcelona. Will you be...
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.
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.