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Food Additive: Sanxan Gum
In recent years, microbial gums have received increasing attention due to their advantages such as easy availability, high applicability, and excellent performance, and have become a hot topic among edible gums.
Sanxan gum is the first sphingan gum variety independently developed in China and industrially produced. It is fermented and produced by a new species of the genus Sphingomonas, Sphingomonas sanxanigenens sp. nov. (S. s. sp. nov.).
Characteristics of Sanxan Gum
1. Gelation characteristics.
2. Rheological characteristics.
3. Emulsifying and stabilizing properties.
(Source: FIEU)
Curcumin is Opening Up the Anti - hair Loss Market
In recent years, the health benefits related to curcumin have been continuously explored. During the exploration, it has been found that curcumin, a natural plant ingredient, can also meet the health needs of anti - hair loss.
A research paper titled "691 Topical curcumin promotes induction of the murine hair cycle" was published in the journal Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
This study found that topical application of curcumin can initiate hair growth during the telogen phase in C57BL/6 mice, with effects similar to small - molecule JAK inhibitors such as tofacitinib and ruxolitinib. Curcumin affects the growth cycle of hair follicle cells by inhibiting the JAK - STAT signaling pathway, especially JAK3. In addition, curcumin also has additional effects on the PI3K/Akt and MAPK/ERK pathways, further promoting hair growth.
(Source: New Nutrition)
Weigao Daily Report - The Hidden Mysteries of Amino Acids
Methionine: Currently, some domestic manufacturers of solid methionine have announced mid-year planned maintenance, and their quoted prices have been raised to 22.0 yuan per kilogram. The quoted prices in the trading market remain stable for now. There are not many inquiries, and manufacturers are mainly focused on delivering goods. Most downstream users are adopting a wait-and-see attitude, and the market transaction atmosphere is mediocre. We will pay attention to the market purchase and sales situation after the price increase by manufacturers. It is expected that the price of methionine may fluctuate and rise slightly, but the expected increase range is limited.
(Source: Weigao Daily)
A New Dark Horse Emerges in the Sugar-Free Tea Market: Reaching 300,000 End-Term Sales Points in Two Years and Earning Over 200 Million Yuan Annually
Cha Xiaokai has become a new dark horse in the sugar-free tea market.
In 2023, the sugar-free pure tea series of Cha Xiaokai made its debut for the first time. Subsequently, Cha Xiaokai has been making rapid progress in the sugar-free tea market. According to the data from Mashangying, as of November 2024, the market share of Cha Xiaokai has risen to the 6th place. It has become another emerging brand in the sugar-free tea field after Guozishule. Not limited to sugar-free tea, Cha Xiaokai has also successively launched health-boosting water, electrolyte water, and fruit and vegetable tea series products.
In the highly competitive beverage market surrounded by giants, Cha Xiaokai is attempting to find a new way out: entering from the segmented categories of beverages, adopting a product differentiation strategy to bypass the giants and quickly cultivate the consumer awareness of products in the segmented market; seizing the opportunities, entering multiple high-growth segmented categories, and infinitely expanding the scope of "healthy beverage" products; heavily investing in offline channels and distributors, and continuously increasing the channel penetration.
(Source:FBIF)
Lazada: The Second Largest E-commerce Platform in Southeast Asia
Established in 2012, Lazada Group is an international e-commerce company and the second largest e-commerce operator in Southeast Asia (second only to Shopee in ranking). Its business covers six countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. In 2016, Lazada became the regional flagship platform of Alibaba Group.
Through its advanced technology, logistics, and payment capabilities, Lazada is driving the development of the e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia. Currently, the platform hosts the most diverse range of brands and merchants, offering consumers a rich selection of products. Lazada plans to serve 300 million users by 2030, further consolidating its market position in Southeast Asia.
(Source: FoodTalks）
Strike! The Port of Hamburg in Germany is Paralyzed!
Following the strike turmoil at French ports, recently, German ports have also witnessed a wave of strikes.
Recently, Kuehne + Nagel, the world's largest ocean freight forwarder, issued an urgent notice: The warning strike held by Ver.di, the largest service industry union in Germany, has led to the paralysis of container shipping traffic at the Port of Hamburg.
According to local German media reports, a spokesperson for the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) said that all ships requiring pilots are currently unable to enter or leave the port.
In addition, the strike not only affected the pilotage service but also spread to other key facilities within the Port of Hamburg, including gates, locks, and movable bridges.
The shutdown of these facilities has further exacerbated the chaotic situation at the port.
(Sourced: Soo56.com)
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