Weekly Trade Information-130
Lycopene
Lycopene is a very important type of carotenoid. Its oxidation rate constant for scavenging singlet oxygen (1O2) is 100 times that of vitamin E and twice that of β-carotene. Lycopene can effectively prevent the occurrence of prostate cancer, digestive tract cancer, cervical cancer, skin cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and its inhibitory effect on uterine cancer and lung cancer cells is significantly higher than that of β-carotene and α-carotene. Moreover, lycopene is also a micronutrient related to aging diseases in serum and can inhibit degenerative diseases related to aging. Lycopene is very powerful in protecting lymphocytes from cell membrane damage or cell death caused by NO2 free radicals, and its ability to scavenge free radicals is also stronger than that of other carotenoids.
(Source: New Nutrition Business)
A New Perspective on Eye Health —— Gut Microbiota
The gut microbiota, an ecosystem that has long been regarded as the "second genome" of the human body, is gradually demonstrating its important role in regulating the health of the host. Microorganisms produce a series of small molecular substances through their metabolic activities, such as short-chain fatty acids, secondary bile acids, and tryptophan derivatives, which are not only involved in nutrient absorption and immune regulation but also profoundly affect multiple systems of the body.
The team led by Professors Zhu Xiangjia and Lu Yi from the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University published a study titled "Gut microbiota-derived indole-3-acetic acid suppresses high myopia progression by promoting type I collagen synthesis" in Cell Discovery. Through a series of experiments and analyses, they revealed the connection between the gut microbiota and high myopia and also put forward for the first time a new idea of intervening in the progression of myopia by regulating the gut microbial metabolite —— indole-3-acetic acid (3-IAA).
(Source: New Nutrition Business)
Both Nongfu Spring and Freshippo are making strategic layouts —— Fruit and Vegetable Juices are becoming popular again.
Recently, in the beverage market, a kind of beverage combining "fruits + vegetables" is quietly emerging. From kale to common vegetables used in daily cooking like carrots, bitter gourds, coriander, and spinach, these vegetables are becoming important ingredients in beverages, and the popularity of relevant brands is gradually rising. Fruit and vegetable juices have been constantly trending on various platforms. On RED note, there are over 11.83 million notes tagged with "Fruit And Vegetable Juice", and on TikTok, the play count of "Fruit And Vegetable Juice" has reached 4.87 billion times.
Fruit and vegetable juices are rapidly becoming popular in the consumer market and may become a new growth track for ready-to-drink brands.
(Source: The Food Industry)
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL): Launches a New Shipping Route! Calling at Multiple Chinese Ports!
Recently, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced that it will launch a brand-new China India Express 2 (CIX2) shipping route on December 23, 2024, to further strengthen the connection between China and the Indian subcontinent.
CIX2 will directly call at multiple ports in both China and the Indian subcontinent, providing customers with competitive and reliable freight options.
The port calling sequence of CIX2 is as follows: Shanghai - Ningbo - Shekou - Singapore - Port Klang - Nhava Sheva - Mundra - Karachi - Port Klang - Singapore - Shanghai.
(Source: Sofreight)
The "Veteran" of Danone in China Has Announced His Retirement
Li Jian, senior vice president of Danone Medical Nutrition Greater China, has announced that he will retire at the end of 2024, ending his 15-year career. Li Jian is the founder of Danone's medical nutrition business in China and has driven the rapid growth of this business. Especially under the leadership of the Nutricia brand, it has covered more than half of the hospitalized patients in China. He emphasized that multinational enterprises should have an in-depth understanding of the local market and promote the localization and digital transformation of the supply chain.
Danone expects that the medical nutrition market will witness huge growth potential, especially with the increase in the global aging population and non-communicable diseases.
(Source: Waitusi)
How did ManXiaoBao Make Its New Products a Big Hit by Launching Two Blockbuster Products with Monthly Sales of over Ten Million Yuan in a Year?
With precise market positioning, ManXiaoBao launched two blockbuster products with monthly sales exceeding ten million yuan within just half a year. It adopted a "one superstar + multiple hits" blockbuster product matrix strategy. Firstly, it relied on the classic "Fatty Sauce Rice Noodles" to gain market share, and then quickly attracted the support of consumers and distributors by launching innovative products such as "Yunnan Pickled Cabbage Hot Pot Rice Noodles" and "Guizhou Sour Soup Rice Noodles".
By focusing on the market for single diners and having an insight into consumers' dual needs for convenience and deliciousness, ManXiaoBao has been constantly innovating in product research and development, breaking through market competition with high-quality soup bases and unique tastes.
(Source: Foodaily)
Weekly Trade Information-131
Weekly Trade Information-129
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