“Top 10 Nutrition Buzzwords for 2024” Released

On December 14, the second National Nutrition Literacy Conference was held in Beijing. The conference released and interpreted the “Top 10 Nutrition Buzzwords for 2024,” including terms such as food as medicine, anti-inflammatory diets, dietary patterns, health literacy, weight management, school meals, elder-friendly foods, anti-food waste, intermittent fasting, and precision nutrition for children. (Source: China … Read more

New Krill Phospholipid Formulation PL+EPA/DHA Delivers Enhanced Absorption of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

PL+ EPA/DHA shows over 10 times greater absorption in the body compared to traditional fish oil ethyl esters. Oslo, December 2024 – A recent clinical study utilizing Aker BioMarine’s PL+ Technology platform, demonstrates a new formulation combining high phospholipid krill oil and ethyl esters (PL+ EPA/DHA) significantly enhances the absorption of EPA and DHA, the … Read more

Yili Establishes a 130 Million Yuan Health Investment Fund

On December 13, Yili Group (600887) announced that its wholly-owned limited partnership, Jianling Capital, Jianling Seed Fund, and Jianling Mother Fund, will collectively invest 130 million yuan to establish a venture capital fund. The fund will focus on seeking early-stage investment opportunities in innovative startups in the health food sector. It will primarily target small … Read more

Jiangzhong Food Therapy Launches Probiotic Fermented Pomegranate Drink

On December 19, Jiangzhong Food Therapy introduced its new Probiotic Fermented Pomegranate Drink. The product is made with probiotic fermentation and contains pomegranate, lotus leaf, and hyaluronic acid. It is free of fat and preservatives, offering a refreshing and sweet taste with a strong fruity aroma. The drink is packaged in a convenient 125ml size. … Read more

Aker BioMarine Appoints Jaroslava Juricova-Olsen as CMO for Human Health Ingredients

Oslo, Norway – December 2024 – Aker BioMarine has named Jaroslava Juricova-Olsen as Chief Marketing Officer for its Human Health Ingredients (HHI) segment. With extensive experience in marketing and brand development, she will help drive the company’s mission to improve human health. Juricova-Olsen joins Aker BioMarine from Salmon Brands (SALMA), where she served as Marketing … Read more

China Proposes Amendments to Imported Pet Food Regulation

On November 15, 2024, China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) unveiled the amended Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Inspection and Quarantine for Imported and Exported Feed and Feed Additives (hereinafter “draft Measures”) for public comments [1]. In China, pet foods fall within the definition of feed products and, thus, are subject to GAC’s safety supervision and … Read more

Jingfang Granule Promotes Improve for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

ABSTRACT Ethnopharmacological relevance Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as a complex, multisystemic, and multisystemic disorder affecting multiple organs and systems, often accompanies by symptoms such as post-exercise discomfort, sleep disorders, cognitive difficulties, and orthostatic intolerance. Jingfang Granule (JFG) is a traditional Chinese medicine that have significant protective effects on CFS, but the mechanism is still vague. … Read more

Modern Tech Propels New Mode of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Tongrentang, a time-honored traditional Chinese medicine store, has a new brand, which adopts modern tech, such as a 24-hour automated medicine vending machine, to promote the new mode of traditional Chinese medicine. Join Josip, an international student, in exploring the store! (english.news.cn) Click HERE for Video   Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter … Read more

Yakult Closes Shanghai Factory

On December 6, Japanese company Yakult announced the closure of its Shanghai factory, which ceased production on the same day. Production will be shifted to other facilities, including the Tianjin and Wuxi plants. By consolidating its manufacturing bases, Yakult aims to reduce fixed costs. As part of the closure, “Shanghai Yakult Dairy Co., Ltd.” will … Read more