Sri Lanka suspends sale of Fonterra milk powder batches over illnesses
Sri Lanka has suspended the sale of three batches of Fonterra-made Anchor milk powder after complaints of illness in children.
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New Zealand
Kiwis gaining six hours’ life expectancy a day, but are still too fat
New Zealanders have never been healthier in terms of heart disease, with death rates plummeting since the 1960s, according to Kiwi cardiac epidemiologist, Professor Rod Jackson.
GanedenBC30 granted approval in four Asian markets
Four Asian markets have now approved Ganeden Biotech’s GanedenBC30 for use as an ingredient in food and beverage fortification.
Protein from dairy, but not soy, activates key target for muscle synthesis: Study
Breakfasts rich in protein from dairy, but not soy, could stimulate mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin), which is known to cause muscle cells to increase protein synthesis, says a new study.
Taiwan
Minister quits as Taiwan gutter oil investigation reaches conclusion
Taiwan's health chief, Chiu Wen-ta, has resigned in the wake of the gutter oil scandal that has embroiled the country over the last month.