Probiotics may benefit energy metabolism in obese people: Human data
Daily supplements of probiotics combined with an herbal preparation may improve obesity-related parameters, according to a new study from South Korea.
Archives for January 13, 2014
Supplements shakedown part 2: Health claim medicine tastes better than expected
Last week, Peter Zambetti, director of global business development at Capsugel and chairman of the International Alliance of Dietary Supplement Associations (IADSA), discussed the impact of GMPs on the global health & nutrition (H&N) sector. In part 2 of...
China beef prices could boost production
With beef prices soaring in the run-up to Chinese New Year at the end of this month, beef farmers in one of China’s key cattle-producing regions are looking to increase scale to meet demand.
Kellogg’s Malaysian Pringles plant to boost Asia hold
The Kellogg Company will build a snacks manufacturing facility in Malaysia to increase Pringles capacity across Asia Pacific.
Fonterra recalls Anchor fresh cream over E.coli fears
Fonterra Brands NZ is recalling thousands of bottles of fresh cream in New Zealand after tests revealed that the products may be contaminated with E.coli.
Nutritional food labels not working in New Zealand, says study
A new study from New Zealand has found that nutritional food labels in use under the country’s daily intake system of labelling are not as effective as once thought and could be adversely impacting public health.
Adoption of western style products in ready-to-drink market
Oystar sees surge for iced coffee drinks in Japan
Oystar, which supplies packaging machinery to companies including Danone, Nestlé and Müller, has seen a surge in iced coffee drinks in Japan.
Kellogg breaks ground on Malaysian halal manufacturing facility
US cereal major Kellogg is building a new, RM425m (US$130m) halal snacks manufacturing facility in Malaysia, having chosen the Southeast Asian nation site as part of a recently announced four-year efficiency and effectiveness programme.