1.Molecular mechanism of resveratrol in anti-aging process

Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol with antioxidant properties, and its potential benefits in anti-aging and anti-photoaging have attracted scientific research attention. Anti-aging effects of resveratrol: Promote AMPK phosphorylation, activate cell autophagy, and help cells remove damaged components. Reduce ROS production, reduce oxidative stress, and protect cells from damage. Inhibit cell apoptosis and maintain normal physiological functions of cells. Restore normal cell cycle and prevent abnormal cell proliferation.

Effects of resveratrol on skin photoaging: Improve skin roughness, erythema and wrinkles caused by UVA, and reduce the external manifestations of skin aging. Relieve epidermal hyperkeratosis and pigmentation, and improve skin texture and color. Reduce inflammatory response and reduce further damage to the skin caused by inflammation. Inhibit collagen fiber degradation and maintain skin elasticity and structural integrity.

(Source: New Nutrition)

2.Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): The Shining Star in Sports Nutrition

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) - composed of three amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine, have attracted much attention in the field of sports nutrition for their excellent efficacy. They can not only promote protein synthesis and reduce protein decomposition, but also effectively relieve exercise fatigue and help athletes quickly recover, thereby significantly improving sports performance.

The role of branched-chain amino acids in power-explosion events: resisting muscle breakdown, promoting muscle protein synthesis, Delay physical exertion, reduce post-exercise fatigue, improve concentration and reaction speed, and accelerate post-game recovery.

(Source: Food Research Association FTA)

3.BASF announces vitamin distribution plan

BASF notified customers of the vitamin allocation on August 16. Most customers received 0 allocations, and some customers received much lower allocations than expected. According to feedback from some customers in China, the amount of vitamin A they received was extremely low, even less than 1 ton. The 10 tons of vitamin E they received was already a large amount, and some customers received only a few tons.

There are two other pieces of information for your reference: 1. Some customers are dissatisfied with the allocations and say they do not approve of BASF's force majeure announcement; 2. According to market news, BASF may not be able to sign new orders in the next six months.

(Source: Hangzhou Weigao)

4.New food raw materials added! Its market value is as high as 28.9 million US dollars

On August 5, the National Health Commission officially issued the "Announcement on 8 "Three New Foods" Including Arabinoxylan" and its interpretation, approving arabinoxylan, Bifidobacterium longum infantis subspecies M-63, and N-acetylglucosamine as new food raw materials.

Arabinoxylan is made from sugarcane bagasse through cleaning, pressing, sodium hydroxide extraction, precipitation, purification, drying and other processes. This raw material is mainly used as one of the sources of dietary fiber. Structurally, arabinoxylan is a high-molecular polysaccharide composed of 1,4-β-xylose as the main chain and arabinose as the main side chain. Using the acid hydrolysis method, the hydrolyzate is mainly xylose and arabinose. Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has used arabinoxylan as a dietary fiber, and countries and regions such as the European Union and Canada have allowed the substance to be added to food or dietary supplements.

(Source: FoodTalks)

5.Arla Infant Formula and Sodiaal Launch New Strategic Cooperation!

In order to fully explore the potential of the infant formula market, Danish dairy giant Arla has found a new "teammate".

On August 20, 2024, the company announced a strategic cooperation with French dairy group Sodiaal, which will accelerate the global infant formula of both parties to continue to expand their business. In the future, Sodiaal will be responsible for the global production of Arla infant formula. This means that Arla's infant formula business, including the Chinese market, falls within the scope of the above strategic cooperation. According to the data, Sodiaal has rich experience in the production of infant formula and is also an important global company for the core raw materials of infant formula.

Cheng Yue, vice president of Arla and head of China, said in a separate communication with Xiaoshidai that China is currently the largest market for Arla infant formula and the most potential market. After the new cooperation, Arla plans to increase the new outlet of the HMO track in China.

(Source: FoodTalks)

6.Shipping company announced: increase in GRI

Recently, Hapag-Lloyd, a world-renowned shipping company, recently issued two announcements on increasing shipping service charges.

Hapag-Lloyd recently officially announced on its official website that from August 28, 2024, a General Rate Increase Surcharge (GRI) will be implemented for sea freight shipped from Asia to the west coast of South America, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The adjustment will remain effective until further notice. The GRI rate adjustment applies to all 20-foot and 40-foot standard dry containers (including high containers) and 40-foot non-operating refrigerated containers, with a unified increase of US$2,000 per box.

(Source: Foreign Shipping)

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