Vitafoods to launch pan-Asia expo in Hong Kong
The organisers of the Vitafoods trade show, which opened its doors in Geneva this morning, have announced that the first ever Vitafoods Asia show, to take place in Hong Kong in September 2010.
Archives for May 17, 2010
New plant science center to boost functional foods
A new biotechnology hub dedicated to researching and developing new functional foods, nutraceuticals and plant biotechnology products is planned to open in Mexico, Missouri within the next three to four years.
US study claims vitamin E intake could cut risk of lung disease
Long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 per cent in both smokers and non-smokers, according to a US study.
CoQ10 supplements soar, drinks lag behind, Mintel US data
The US supplement market has seen a surge of new Co-enzyme Q10 products launched this year, amounting to over three times the number of products launched in the antioxidant’s mother market of Japan.