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29 Nov 2023

Wellness is the new benchmark in workplace design excellence

By Staff Writer

Office design that embraces wellness can entice employees back to the office and at the same time keep them productive and as happy as possible.

31 Aug 2023

Nurture body and mind with simple self-care rituals

By Staff Writer

Clere skincare’s Su-Marie Annandale talks on the therapeutic practice of skin care, which allows you to show love and care to your body. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, neglecting the most important aspect of our well-being: self-care. “Taking time to nurture our bodies and minds is...

02 Dec 2021

Balchem issues call for participants in Innovation Summit focusing on key wellness areas

By Staff Writer

Balchem Human Nutrition & Health is hosting a 2022 TrenDish Innovation Summit. Balchem is launching this inaugural event to further its commitment to innovation by seeking ingredients with purpose. Collaboration between peers Balchem is seeking innovative technologies, ingredients, and products that can be used with, or incorporated into, its strategic product line offering. Jim Hyde,...

25 Nov 2019

What is inulin and why should you know about it?

By Staff Writer

The prebiotic fibre inulin is having its moment in the sun thanks to strong consumer desire for less sugar, for more protein and for products that support digestive wellness. The confluence of the protein, low sugar and digestive wellness trends is causing inulin to power ahead. Inulin has become a success as a natural sugar...

22 Nov 2019

The megatrend demands of healthy ageing and sugar reduction

By Staff Writer

Wellness is an ongoing megatrend in food. Consumers in all age groups are looking for better-for-you food products that support their personal dietary needs and choices. Senior citizens want to age healthily, and chocolate lovers want to eat their chocolate with a better conscience. Valio has the value-adding ingredients and expertise to help food manufacturers...

15 Nov 2019

Lumenato harnesses the power of tomatoes for beauty

By Staff Writer

Lycored, an international wellness company at the forefront of the ingestible skincare market, has launched a new wellness extract specially created to support aging beautifully.

21 Oct 2019

Dietary supplement usage reaches all time high in the US

By Staff Writer

77 percent of Americans consume dietary supplements daily – the highest overall dietary supplement usage to date, this according to the 20th CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. The survey reports the majority of both males and females, aged 18+, take dietary supplements, which is in line with previous surveys’ findings. Among all the age...

17 Apr 2019

Fragrance and technology at Beautyworld Middle East

By Staff Writer

From today, 15 April, Beautyworld Middle East – the region’s largest trade show for beauty, hair, fragrance and wellness – takes place in Dubai for three days. For the first time, Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA exhibits with its own stand in the Fragrance Zone where the fragrance house will show its latest fragrance creations...

07 Feb 2019

Corporate wellness remains a strong contributor to productivity levels

By Janice Roberts

Bestmed Medical Scheme hosted its inaugural Workplace Wellness Conference today, which aims to provide fresh perspectives on employee well-being in the workplace. The conference focuses on the current health conditions of the South African workforce and how employers can address these conditions through the design and implementation of programmes that support a healthy culture.

15 Oct 2018

Lycopene’s antioxidative powers on show at HI Japan

By Staff Writer

Lycored showcased the oxidative stress-busting powers of lycopene at Health Ingredients Japan (3-5 October in Tokyo).

01 Dec 2017

Novartis supports urban wellness

By Staff Writer

Rapid urbanisation in low- and middle-income countries like South Africa is having a significant impact on health and wellbeing. By 2050, it is estimated that 70 percent of the world’s population will be living in towns and cities. One effect of rapid urbanisation is the growth of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Healthcare services in growing cities are struggling, and are already swamped with ongoing challenges like infectious diseases, leaving limited time or resources to tackle NCDs like high blood pressure.

29 May 2017

Lycored skin health study named Best University Research of the Year

By Staff Writer

Lycored, an international wellness company at the forefront of ingredient and nutrition supplements, won the NutraIngredients Award for Best University Research for its skin health study. The award recognises true innovation and cutting-edge research in health foods, supplements and nutrition.