Kerala, India-headquartered Arjuna Natural has developed new technology that it says delivers its proprietary Shoden ashwanghanda extract at a new level of purity and bioactivity.
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AsiaMultinationals jump on natural cosmetics bandwagon, but will consumers will shun them?
Multinationals are keen to launch into the natural and organic space, but they will need to work hard to win the trust of customers who typically search out indie and ethical brands in the category.
AsiaThe Welsh organic dairy making waves in Hong Kong and China
Michael Wale explains how an unusual chain events led a small organic dairy in the south west corner of Wales to to build a valuable export business in the lucrative Asia-Pacific market.
AsiaWHO endorsement boosts China’s positioning of TCM as $50bn global medicine market contender
China’s efforts to position Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a contender to take a significant share of the $50 billion global medicine market are about to see a major payoff, reports the South China Morning Post.
Asia‘Far-reaching, unprecedented changes’ needed to put brake on global warming – IPCC
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in a major new report. With clear benefits to people and natural ecosystems, limiting global warming to 1.5°C compared to 2°C could go hand in hand with ensuring a more sustainable […]
AsiaCommon artificial sweeteners found to be toxic to gut bacteria
Commonly used EU and US-approved artificial sweeteners and sport supplements can damage gut microbes, according to a new paper published in Molecules by researchers at BGU and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
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Multinationals jump on natural cosmetics bandwagon, but will consumers will shun them?
Multinationals are keen to launch into the natural and organic space, but they will need to work hard to win the trust of customers who typically search out indie and ethical brands in the category.
Blackmores reports strong growth in Aus and Asia, with China sales up 30%
Leading Australian supplement brand Blackmores this week reported strong first quarter results, with a 15 per cent increase in revenue to $154 million and a 7% lift in net profit.
The Welsh organic dairy making waves in Hong Kong and China
Michael Wale explains how an unusual chain events led a small organic dairy in the south west corner of Wales to to build a valuable export business in the lucrative Asia-Pacific market.
WHO endorsement boosts China’s positioning of TCM as $50bn global medicine market contender
China’s efforts to position Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a contender to take a significant share of the $50 billion global medicine market are about to see a major payoff, reports the South China Morning Post.
‘Far-reaching, unprecedented changes’ needed to put brake on global warming – IPCC
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in a major new report. With clear benefits to people and natural ecosystems, limiting global warming to 1.5°C compared to 2°C could go hand in hand with ensuring a more sustainable […]
Common artificial sweeteners found to be toxic to gut bacteria
Commonly used EU and US-approved artificial sweeteners and sport supplements can damage gut microbes, according to a new paper published in Molecules by researchers at BGU and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
Arjuna to market best-selling turmeric extract direct to US
Kerala, India-based Arjuna Natural says it has established a direct supply chain in the US for its high-potency turmeric extract, Curcugreen.
Dr Bronner’s announces transition to new distributor in Japan
Leading US-based natural soap brand Dr Bronner’s has announced that it will be working with a new distributor in Japan from March 2019.
The knowing-doing gap in nutrition
Despite enormous advances in nutrition science and a deepening understanding of the role of nutrition as a disease trigger, a global epidemic of lifestyle diseases rages around us. Why do we have this knowing-doing gap in the translation of nutrition science to the control of lifestyle diseases? asks Swaminathan Subramaniam.
Plastics purge: Opportunities and threats for brands and retailers across Asia
Earlier this year India passed one of the world’s toughest anti-plastics laws, committing the country to a total ban on single-use plastics by 2020. Now, research gathered by global analysts Mintel identifies a huge opportunity for green packaging innovation across Asia.
Vitafoods Asia: World’s top nutraceuticals firms expect latest science to transform health offer
As the global nutraceuticals industry prepares to converge on Singapore for the 2018 edition of Vitafoods Asia, leading players say that by harnessing the latest advances in nutritional science the natural sector is transforming ideas about health and wellness.
New guidance will help Indian supplement firms meet new regulatory requirements
Two new guides have been published in India to help the country’s health supplement industry adapt to recently implemented regulatory requirements.
Chinese authorities deny agreeing animal test-free cosmetics pilot
Chinese authorities have denied reaching any agreement that would alter the country’s strict laws on mandatory animal testing on imported cosmetics products.
India’s 15-year organic experiment pays triple dividend
India’s growing commitment to organic – in particular, its 15-year organic-only experiment in the tiny state of Sikkim – is paying multiple benefits, says the Indian government.
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Fix the World and Make Money the Dr Bronner’s way
Family owned natural soap brand Dr Bronner’s is the subject of an episode in a new documentary series Fix the World and Make Money, titled ‘Soap for World Peace’, which launched today on the filmmakers’ website.
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Natural Products YouTube channel relaunches with Organic Pioneer series
An all new-look Natural Products YouTube channel relaunches this week with a series of ‘Organic Pioneer’ videos filmed earlier this month at the Go! Organic Festival.
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Watch: Natural & Organic Products Europe in pictures
The ‘official’ photos are all in from last weekend’s action-packed and effortlessly upbeat Natural & Organic Products Europe in London. We’ve edited the cream of the crop into a snappy 60-second video. If you couldn’t get along to the show, here’s what you missed!
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Interview: Natural beauty sector needs to tune into what the customer wants
Understanding what the consumer wants, and delivering on that, should be the natural beauty sector’s single biggest priority. That’s the very clear view of Holland & Barrett’s head of beauty, Lucy Pottinger, who talked exclusively with Natural Products Global in a special video interview recently.
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From bongs to baby food – how to navigate the South African market by a man who’s done (and still does) it all
Founder and owner of one of South Africa’s leading natural and organic distributors, and publisher of the country’s top trade magazine for the food and beverage industry, Bruce Cohen is that rare breed, an entrepreneur- influencer – both deal-maker and commentator. Plugged in to the South African natural products scene in a way few others […]
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Prescribing sleep
The neuroscientist and science writer Matthew Walker describes lack of sleep as a “slow form of self-euthanasia”. His best-selling book Why We Sleepis a wake-up call for all of us, writes Jim Manson
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Changing the debate on natural health in New Zealand
A campaign last year by natural health advocacy group the New Zealand Wellness Association (NZWA) played a pivotal role in seeing off divisive new legislation proposed for the regulation of the supplements and natural remedies in the country. Here, NZWA’s co-founder and general manager, Joanne Bisset, talks to NPG about the group’s on-going mission to […]
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Climate change ready: Growing organically in a water stressed world
The time for debating climate change is over, says US organic farming pioneer Bob Quinn – it’s already happening, and we need to adapt fast. That’s why he has turned his attention to developing climate change ready organic crops that will thrive in hot, water stressed conditions, writes Michael Wale.
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As Europe braces itself for winter flu outbreak, protect yourself with Sambucol® and the power of black elderberry
Experts across Europe have warned the EU to brace itself for a bad flu season this winter. A new vaccine has been produced which is effective in fighting H3N2, the flu strain likely to hit the region this year; however, the vaccine is generally available for free to over 65s, pregnant women, those with an […]
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Pomella®, Bacognize® and Longvida®: Benefits for Active People
More than ever, active individuals are looking for natural alternatives that can provide nutritional support to help maximize exercise benefits and reduce recovery time. Natural antioxidants are an excellent alternative, but not all of them are able to prove bioavailability and efficacy. Punicalagins are a group of potent antioxidants unique to the pomegranate fruit which […]
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Mineral-rich New Zealand volcanic mud delivers instant illumination for your skin
It may seem counter-intuitive to apply mud to your skin in order to cleanse it, but the skin-enhancing benefits of mineral-rich mud have been harnessed for beauty treatments all over the world for centuries. Antipodes® uses white volcanic mud sourced from central New Zealand’s dramatic central plateau in its new Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask […]
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