From Herbalife's curcumin immune-support supplement launch to Taiwan's new rules on Eucalyptus globulus leaf and extract use, here are the 10 most-read APAC nutrition industry news in February 2023.
Herbalife has incorporated nanotechnology to develop a new immune-support supplement, Immunoturmeric, which recently debuted in Indonesia and will soon be available in the other Asia-Pacific markets.
A Japanese company said it has managed to develop an olive leaf extract that could be incorporated into health supplements to promote stem cell reproduction.
From January next year, the Eucalyptus globulus leaf and extract can no longer be used as a food raw material, except as a food flavouring, Taiwan authorities said.
South Korea's import of health supplements and functional ingredients was up 20 per cent between 2021 and 2022, signifying the country's persistent demand for health foods.
A 60-day trial in India found that taking nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) at 600mg per day is the optimal dose for boosting the body's nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) level and physical performance.
Japan's Food with Function claims regulation (FFC) has encouraged more SMEs to enter the market, while the major players which have launched products under the scheme are enjoying higher growth, according to new data.
Blackmores has developed a new supplement that both relieves physical pain and enhances mental focus, after citing what it believes are the unfulfilled needs of young adults and working professionals.
China is considering mandating mass nutritional fortification for various staple foods in order to boost public health and combat nutrient deficiencies.
Japanese researchers found that the 'high bread and low rice' dietary pattern leads to higher serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol for both sexes, while the 'high confectioneries and low alcohol' diet did the same only for men.
Food with Function Claims (FFC) aimed at healthy ageing have been singled out for driving Suntory's health foods business growth in Japan last year.
