GMG’s frozen foods brand Farm Fresh diversifies into healthy snacking category to capture Zillennials
Farm Fresh debuted its latest sub-brand called Shnax, which comprises chicken chips in various flavours, at Gulfood in February. Claimed to be made out of 100% chicken, the chips are aimed at “reshaping the snacking landscape, offering consumers a healthier, protein-rich snacking option, and showcasing the company’s growth”. “In the last couple of months, we
Sarcopenic patients have low levels of NAD+ precursor trigonelline – Nestle-funded study
The research, published in Nature Metabolism, also found that trigonelline is a precursor of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and nicotinamide riboside (NR) are some of the other well-known precursors of NAD+ and are increasingly consumed as supplements to increase NAD+ levels. In the same vein, the researchers see nutritional supplementation of trigonelline
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Entries rolling in…don’t miss your chance to shine!
Entries for the awards opened earlier this month across 16 categories, and winners will be announced in September. The closing date for awards entries is June 14, 2024. Entries are judged by an independent panel of industry experts, with the exception of the NutraChampion and Editor’s Award, which are judged by the NutraIngredients-Asia editorial team. You can see
Japan’s Aiya eyes growth opportunities in Middle East’s nascent matcha market
In operations for over 130 years, Aiya is a leading matcha producer with offices around the world, including China, Thailand, England, Germany, France and Austria. The firm made its entry into Middle East five years ago, at a time where matcha was relatively unknown in the region. “We are working on this market on a
Lack of communication on chronic disease patients’ herbal supplement use concerning: Saudi study
In many cultures, including Saudi Arabia, the use of herbal supplements is deeply rooted in traditional medicine practices. Patients with chronic diseases often resort to herbal supplements either as complementary or alternative therapies alongside conventional treatments. Reasons for this may include perceived effectiveness, cultural beliefs, accessibility and sometimes, dissatisfaction with mainstream medical treatments. A concerning
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