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in its latest half-yearly figures, Australia’s largest supplements manufacturer has reported record revenue from China and strong South-East Asian performance, offsetting for a slump in local sales.
On 15 November 2020, Australia signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), alongside China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and all the ASEAN nations, together comprising the world’s biggest trading bloc.
Widespread community shutdowns and border closures in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the food industries in Australia and New Zealand, with industry’s biggest concerns being export continuity and food safety.
Along with probiotic supplementation, consuming plant foods rich in fibre and polyphenols has been shown by New Zealand-based researchers to help restore microbiota balance in the gut, regulating circadian rhythms and improving sleep quality.