Malaysia’s Phytogaia sets up grant to support local palm phytonutrient studies
The research grant, set to provide a minimum amount of between RM100k (US$24k) and RM150k (US$36k) in cash…
Exploring hexaraphane’s brain health potential with Dr. Wasabi
Nearly three decades later, Dr. Wasabi is still fascinated by the botanical, Eutrema japonicum, and its potential beyond…
How turmeric supplements brought bioavailability and idiosyncrasy into regulatory focus
Turmeric supplements, available in concentrated capsules, powders or extracts, are derived from the root of the Curcuma longa…
Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial
Researchers at Japanese health food and functional beverage company House Wellness Foods Corp. evaluated the effect of CLE…
China’s property developers face fresh liquidity crunch
A worker stands outside a construction site of China’s Aoyuan Group in Hong Kong in November 2021. The country’s property developers…
Indonesian FDA launches initiative to help local herbal firms in NPD, export
The pharmaceutical and food sectors, regulated by the Indonesian FDA, also known as Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan…
Research shows blackcurrant improves strength and focus, not sprint power
Researchers in Iran and the United States recruited 20 participants to test whether seven days of low and…
Australian and U.S. brands favored by Chinese supplement consumers
WPIC is a digital commerce and technology agency that helps global brands enter, scale, and manage their e-commerce…
Novel Food approval in Great Britain for Sabinsa’s curcumin ingredient
The authorization, issued jointly by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), permits Curcumin C3…
Japan’s FFC uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production in nutra trends round-up
Both current users of and people with experience taking functional foods in Japan are more likely to be…
Mycogenius talks tackling the mushroom supplement transparency challenge
The Ireland-raised, Barcelona-based entrepreneur first became interested in mushrooms while developing his functional kombucha brand, a curiousity that…
Never Grow Up’s The Monday Bar seeks to fill gaps in Indian functional bars
The Monday Bar was launched by Mumbai-based consulting firm Never Grow Up after years of observing that modern…