China
AB-Biotics to launch gastropaedriatric probiotic with Derbycare
AB-Biotics, the Spanish biotech company, and leading Chinese women and infant nutrition player Derbycare will launch a gastropaediatric health product in China this year.
Archives for March 3, 2015
Japanese C-store sales boom fires Monster Energy's international turnaround
Monster Beverage Corporation CEO Rodney Sacks hopes the company's recent deal with Coke will fire further international growth in markets including Japan, after its international arm returned to year-on-year earnings growth in Q4 2014.
India
Assocham: AP’s strong processing sector demands better supply chain
Business leaders have called on the Andhra Pradesh government to announce it will establish the fast-moving supply chain needed for to transport produce to its strong food-processing industry.
Australia
With record results at home, Blackmores to bolster key Asian markets
Blackmores, Australia's leading natural health brand, announced record profits for the half-year while putting in place new provisions to ramp up the retailer's presence in Asia.
Maharashtra bans sale or possession of beef
The sale or possession of beef in Maharashtra, India could now carry a jail sentence, after a government Bill banning the practice was finally given presidential assent.
NZ Commerce Commission backs INC call for power to restrict infant formula marketing
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has given "preliminary" backing to an Infant Nutrition Council (INC) request for power to restrict the infant formula marketing practices of its members.
Mussels for muscles: Green lipped mussel extract may ease muscle damage during exercise
Extracts from New Zealand green lipped mussels may reduce muscle soreness and fatigue after exercise and reduce markers of muscle damage, says a new study.
Heat-killed bacteria may offer immune support for the elderly
Supplements containing heat-killed Lactobacillus gasseri TMC0356 bacteria may enhance the immune system of older people and protect them from infection, says a new study from Japan.