On December 18, Novonesis announced that the first of its five commercialized HMOs has been approved in China. With the approval of 2′-FL (2′-fucosyllactose) as a food nutrient enhancer, infant formula manufacturers in China can now apply to the National Market Supervision Administration for approval of products containing the company’s 2′-FL. The approval applications for … Read more
On December 18, Mengtian Dairy Group and Scitop Hengtong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony in Nanchang. During the event, both parties discussed and reached a consensus on their business cooperation and product development plans. (Source: Yoleduo) Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for FREE, HERE Visit HPA-China’s Information Hub, … Read more
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
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
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
To implement the “Opinions on Supporting the High-Quality Development of the Jilin Ginseng Industry” issued by six national ministries, and based on the “Notice on Carrying Out the Optimization of Ginseng Health Food Label Filing Pilot Work” (Jishi Jian Tip No. [2024] 66), a list of pilot enterprises for optimizing the filing of ginseng health … Read more
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
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
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
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
