Flooding costs farmers NZ$70m
Flooding on New Zealand’s north island in June cost the farming industry NZ$70 million, a report published by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has estimated.
Archives for September 28, 2015
Far East digest
New policy will wipe out 80% of infant formula produced in China
China’s tough new “one brand, one formulation” policy for its infant formula market will eliminate over 80% of domestic products currently on sale, according to government calculations.
South Asia radius
India bracing for heart disease ‘epidemic’
India’s vice-president has acknowledged that heart disease is “achieving epidemic proportions” in the country, and urged health authorities to join the private sector to take a robust approach in tackling it.
Yili and Cornell University partner to develop cheese product for China
Yili has signed a research agreement with Cornell University that will see the development of a cheese product for the Chinese market.
Meta-analyses question calcium's efficacy for boosting bone health & reducing fractures
Two meta-analyses have questioned the efficacy of calcium supplements to boost bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce the risk of fractures, but the data selection for the analyses has been questioned by a leading trade association.
Peptan collagen shows skin health benefits from within
Oral supplementation with collagen peptides may boost skin hydration by almost 30%, according to data from two double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trials on Asian and Caucasian women with different skin types.