Thai UPF warning: Products routinely exceed fat, sugar, salt RDIs – new data
New data from Thailand claims almost all ultra-processed food (UPF) products exceed the recommended daily amount of sodium and lack essential nutrients and minerals.
Archives for November 8, 2023
Powered potatoes: PepsiCo pushes entrepreneurial collaboration as ‘vital’ APAC sustainability strategy
PepsiCo has highlighted collaborations with entrepreneurs as a ‘vital’ part of its strategy to achieve sustainable operations in the APAC region, amid the crowning of its regional Greenhouse Accelerator champion.
Haleon Q3 results: Centrum’s double-digit revenue growth offsets decline in Emergen-C
Haleon’s vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) sales in Q3 was led by Centrum’s double-digit growth in China, the US, and Middle East, which has offset the decline seen in Emergen-C, its other power brand.
‘Disproportional focus’: Public perception of healthy ageing favours eating well, excludes extrinsic issues - study
New data from Singapore has shown that the public’s perception on ‘healthy ageing’ as a term has become overly skewed to focus on intrinsic elements such as healthy diets, at the expense of extrinsic issues such as elder neglect and ageism.
Glycine supplementation before bedtime improves sleep quality and alertness – review
The supplementation of the amino acid glycine before bedtime has shown to improve sleep quality, alertness and reduce fatigue in healthy populations, according to findings of a recent review conducted by researchers from Singapore.
Strengthening food security in the Middle East: Strategies for success on the road to self sufficiency – In-depth analysis
Governments across the Middle East are ploughing in resources to increase food security and strengthen self-sufficiency, but where are the best opportunities for success, and how can considerable obstacles be overcome?