Here is a recap of our 10 most read stories in September, featuring Nestlé China's plans to grow its range of milk powder products for teenage consumers, Thai authorities' approval of hemp and CBD use in herbal products, and the winners of our 2nd NutraIngredients-Asia awards.
Nestlé China has identified milk powder for teenagers as a new growth area and has launched a related series of new products to capture the market.
Hemp and CBD are now allowed for use in herbal products made in Thailand after the authorities relaxed restrictions on their use.
APAC’s brightest and best finished products, ingredients and research projects have been revealed at the second NutraIngredients-Asia awards, held in Singapore.
Herbalife has identified three key opportunities in APAC's dietary supplement market, ranging from obesity to ageing after the firm saw a 23% year-on-year rise in sales in the region.
Yakult’s probiotic strain Shirota (LcS) aids weight loss while also improving lipid metabolism in obese children, according to a new pilot study.
Japanese dairy manufacturer Takanashi Group is launching what it believes is the first yoghurt drink for good skin backed by a Food With Function claim (FFC).
Danone Nutricia has plans to develop a full sheep milk infant formula range next year, following the recent launch of Karicare sheep milk for toddler, a new product made with 100% New Zealand sheep milk.
Nestlé China has developed a smart machine for recycling infant formula container tins, which will be stationed in mother-and-baby stores as part of its latest sustainability drive.
China’s addition of six new Free Trade Zones (FTZs) will strengthen regional trade for supplements and functional foods, but a lack of harmonised regulations means it would not fulfil its potential, according to industry players.
Half of Asia’s paediatric associations had received commercial funding from breast-milk substitutes (BMS) infant formula manufacturers, against recommendation from the World Health Assembly, new research claims.
