DSM announces CEO succession plan with Feike Sijbesma to step down next year
DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma will step down next year, handing over his responsibilities to Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze as co-CEO’s in February.
Archives for December 3, 2019
Viome raises more money, highlighting growth opportunities in personalized nutrition category
The increasing financial backing for biomarker testing such what Viome offers is an example of the expansion of personalized nutrition and gut health.
Nutrition expert urges action on vitamin D deficiency in younger populations
A leading nutritionist is calling for greater awareness of vitamin D deficiency in younger healthy populations that are becoming susceptible to an increased diabetes risk as a result.
HMO blend and synthetic chili pepper receives Novel Food approval
The European Commission’s (EC) adds to its Novel Foods catalogue two Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) and a synthetic chili pepper extract for use in dietary supplements.
China’s yingyangbao improves weight, height, and anaemia amongst young children: Meta-analysis
The consumption of yingyangbao (YYB) amongst infants and young children living in rural China has improved their weight and height, according to a meta-analysis.