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IPAB upheld Kibow Biotech’s patent for kidney dietary supplement

IPAB upheld Kibow Biotech’s patent for kidney dietary supplement

Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB), India’s top IP body, in its decision has upheld patent granted to an US-based biotech company Kibow Biotech’s key probiotic dietary supplement product. The company was granted patent No: 224100

Dietary Supplements
US–China Health Products Association submit recommendations to Chinese FDA

US–China Health Products Association submit recommendations to Chinese FDA

The US–China Health Products Association (USCHPA), an US-based non-profit association for welfare of natural health products industry, has submitted comments to China’s Legislative Office of the State Council in response to China’s Food and Drug

Dietary Supplements
Nestlé divesting entire stake in Givaudan

Nestlé divesting entire stake in Givaudan

Nestlé has sold its entire stake in world’s top fragrance and flavour maker Givaudan. Nestle owns 10% stake worth $ 1.20 billion approximately in the Swiss fragrance and flavour maker. Nestlé acquired the shares when

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Component of grape seed extract may fight prostate cancer cells

Component of grape seed extract may fight prostate cancer cells

A study published in Nutrition and Cancer shows that the most active component of grape seed extract B2G2 may induce the cell death known as apoptosis in prostate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.“We’ve

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Study reveals 36% of diners read calorie information at restaurants

Study reveals 36% of diners read calorie information at restaurants

A study published in the American Journal of Public Health shows that 36.4% of consumers read calorie information at restaurants, but that those who do read it use the information.The researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis

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Vitamin D deficiency dangerous for brain

Vitamin D deficiency dangerous for brain

Recent study led researchers at University of Kentucky suggests that low amounts of vitamin D in body may be dangerous for brain.The study shows that in addition to being essential for maintaining bone health, vitamin

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Hershey launches Iconic Jolly Rancher Brand in India

Hershey launches Iconic Jolly Rancher Brand in India

The Hershey Company, renowned chocolate-maker, has launched its iconic Jolly Rancher confectionery brand in India. This is the brand’s first expansion outside the North America in its 65-year-old history.Launched by Hershey India, the American company’s

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Nestlé joins recycling network to combat waste

Nestlé joins recycling network to combat waste

Nestlé is helping to reduce waste and boost responsible disposal in Chile by supporting a new recycling network.The company has backed the ‘Collective Recycling Project’, which aims to recycle about 1,200 tonnes of waste per

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Sugar-sweetened beverages may increase endometrial cancer risk

Sugar-sweetened beverages may increase endometrial cancer risk

A study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention shows that postmenopausal women who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages may be more likely to develop the most common type of endometrial cancer compared with women who did

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Think consumer-friendly name for irradiated food – Zagade

Think consumer-friendly name for irradiated food – Zagade

Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTI) Mumbai Chapter had organised a seminar on food irradiation technology in Mumbai. The seminar was inaugurated by Mahesh Zagade, Food Safety Commissioner, Maharashtra.Chief guest Zagade urged the