04.06.2010 As published by Stephen Daniells in Food Navigator-USA Kiwifruit pectin show health and wellness potential Pectin extracted from kiwifruit may boost the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut and may also be used to microencapsulate probiotics for the health and wellness segment, suggests new research. According to findings published in the Journal of […]
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New research from Hallym University in Korea, suggests that Enzogenol®, a natural polyphenol extract from New Zealand radiata pine bark, could have significant benefits in prevention of atherosclerosis by reducing associated inflammatory events, and thereby improving blood vessel health.
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Nominations are being invited for the 2010 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, worth a total of $1 Million. There are 5 prizes to be won and the top award, the Prime Minister’s Science Prize, is of $500,000 and recognises a transformational science discovery or achievement…
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Taiwanese trials of a New Zealand sleep enhancing milk product proved there was interest. But joint venture partners New Image Group and Somnaceutics have been stunned by the demand for the milk powder-based drink since it launched six weeks ago…
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taking vitamin D supplements to ensure our bodies receive enough of the ‘sunshine vitamin’ during winter is an important option that all New Zealanders should consider. “During winter there are less opportunities for people to experience natural sunlight, so regularly taking the appropriate amount of a vitamin D supplement can really make a difference to how you feel.
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04.05.2010 Natural Foods Merchandiser Postcard from New Zealand Picture a pair of islands where the water, sky and land have never been polluted and the nearest neighbor is more than 1,000 miles away. Imagine they have rolling green hills nourished by year-round rains, moderate temperatures and abundant sunshine. Sheep outnumber humans 10-to-1, and the humans
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26.04.2010 FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS MAGAZINE FEATURE With a natural products industry considered to be worth more than $534 million ($760 million NZ), New Zealand has a long track record exporting bioactives to Europe. Now, though, the tiny island nation has its sights set on America, its second-largest trading partner. “In the past year, we saw increasing
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NPNZ Media Release 19 April 2010 Study claiming multivitamins link to breast cancer is alarmist Natural Products New Zealand (NPNZ), the industry body representing a significant proportion of New Zealand natural health product manufacturers, says consumers should not be alarmed over media reports of a study claiming a link between multivitamin use and an increased
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25.03.2010 Source: One News Scientists in New Zealand have made a discovery which could bear fruit for asthma sufferers. They have isolated a compound in blackcurrants which has the potential to help the lungs fight inflammation. Check out the full article HERE
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