News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research findings, including the effects of probiotics, vitamin D, and curcumin supplementation on blood glucose control, and how a South Korean firm is studying the use of propolis on cognitive health.
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Supplements for sleep support are moving beyond melatonin or GABA pills designed for the general population, as companies place greater attention on insomnia and menopause, and designing non-pill products, such as meal replacement powders.
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Korean company Seoul Propolis is exploring novel uses of propolis, such as its effects on cognitive health, amid an ongoing trend where natural and functional foods are sought after.
In recent years, collagen supplements have become a go-to beauty-from-within solution for anti-aging and skin health, yet it seems that consumers under the age of 25 drive the most sales. Here’s why...
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including insights from Lonza on growing joint health interest among younger consumers, Haleon seeing China consumers increasing vitamin spendings in e-commerce, and popular demands...
Switzerland-headquartered Lonza pinpoints opportunities in tailoring joint health products to appeal to younger consumers, who are increasingly looking for supplements to address their active lifestyle needs and concerns about future problems.
Blackmores is capitalising on white spaces in vitamins and dietary supplements (VDS) for sleep support, as it believes that nutritional interventions need to play a “much bigger role” in the holistic management of this growing problem.
Blackmores’ strong sales performance in Q3 FY2024 has helped parent company Kirin reduce the operating loss coming from its health science business.
The supplementation of a Lactobacillus strain could lengthen sleep duration by about an hour in healthy adults under mild stress, say findings of a 28-day clinical trial that took place in China.
High caffeine consumption at 6mg/kg body weight significantly enhances skeletal muscle reactivity at rest, but did not improve anaerobic performance, according to a randomised crossover trial.
Spain-based Eggnovo has set its sights on the beauty-from within and joint health markets in Asia, believing that its collagen upcycled from eggshells can provide consumers with a versatile option that is required in much lower doses than regular collagen.
We look at the latest regulatory announcements across Asia-Pacific's health and nutrition sector, including the New Zealand government's plans in designing a new bill to regulate natural products, China's policy draft for allowing health foods in the...
Tonik is launching its transdermal patches formulated with homeopathic recipes for sleep and stress relief into more Asian markets, while also preparing to launch four new SKU in the next six months.
Our Microbiome Innovations APAC editorial webinar will take place on Tuesday (November 5), 3pm Singapore time, and registration is FREE.
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Dong-A Pharmaceutical is now looking to grow its exports markets, focusing on kids and beauty-from-within supplements in South East Asia, the company told us in Vitafoods Asia held in Bangkok.
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Mibelle is expanding into the skin brightening nutricosmetic sector with the launch of an apple mint leaves extract.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nutraceuticals industry could become a ‘crucial’ component of innovation and regulatory compliance processes, but care must be taken regarding the information that is fed into the technology.
Cargill is building on its decades-long experience in infant nutrition and know-how on flavours to grow its specialised nutrition business, a focus area for the company’s next stage of development.
Tate & Lyle has highlighted that speedy innovation and operational digitalisation are more important to the food and beverage sector in Asia than anywhere else in the world, amidst the unveiling of its new globally-connected research laboratory.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research findings, including how chronic inflammatory skin diseases are linked to iron, zinc levels, how tomato concentrate could benefit blood pressure and more.
A recent study by Chinese researchers has found that iron metabolism is linked to the onset of psoriasis, and that the intake of zinc and selenium could lower the risk of atopic dermatitis.
A recent study by Chinese researchers has found that iron metabolism is linked to the onset of psoriasis, and that the intake of zinc and selenium could lower the risk of atopic dermatitis.
Australia-based Cauldron Ferm has received funding from the Queensland Government to develop a first-of-its-kind precision fermentation facility in Mackay, which is expected to reduce costs and raise production capacity significantly.
The Asia Pacific functional beverage industry is increasingly seeing consumer demands for sugar reduction, label transparency and allergen aversion becoming commonplace.
There is no slow down in the interest around gut health in maintaining wellness across different life stages, especially set against the backdrop of Asia's ageing population.
Nestle is reintegrating the Greater China region with the rest of Asia, as new CEO Laurent Freixe unveiled a significant U-turn from its 2021 geographical ‘sharpening’ strategy.
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Thomas Sibel, co-founder of effervescent tablet vitamin brand VOOST sold to P&G in 2021, has set out to transform the supplements sector through his new venture Nordia Vitamins – a clean label vitamin brand focusing on powders.
The Milky Way Program, which aims to modernise Nepal’s dairy sector by improving dairy herd genetics, farming practices, and milk quality, could provide a blueprint for other low and middle-income countries.
Dubai-based healthy snack brand Linafsi is adopting several strategies to overcome stiff competition, including flavour innovation and localisation, exploring new product formats, and expanding sales channels.
Leading industry experts from Life-Space Group, Swisse Wellness, and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) and more will be presenting insights on the latest developments and research findings surrounding the microbiome sector in APAC in our...
Keraplast, the company which supplies functional keratin to well-known hair supplement brand Nutrafol, is aiming to expand its market presence in Asia, where it has seen growing interest especially from Malaysia and Indonesia.
Australian supplements exports to China are forecast to exceed US$1bn for the first time this year, with the key Asian market set to continue to account for a staggering three-quarters of all products shipped overseas.
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends, including how probiotics are increasingly viewed as a valuable healthcare tool in South East Asia, strong demand for hair nutrition products among young women post-COVID, a look into China's liver...
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There are market opportunities in Asia-Pacific’s sports nutrition sector specifically targeted at middle-aged adults, says the winner of this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards Product of the Year Sports Nutrition.
Our Growth Asia Summit will return to Singapore in July 2025, for the fourth version of the region’s must-attend food, beverage and nutrition event.
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New Zealand’s BLIS Technologies Limited is expanding the use of oral and gum health probiotics for specific groups, including pregnant women and patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
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Microbial alternative proteins such as those made from yeast need to expand into trending product formats in order to secure the awareness and acceptance of a larger consumer group.
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South Korea’s Natural Good Things (NGT) is eyeing an expansion across Asia with its Active Enzyme sticks after successfully making a name for itself in the domestic women’s beauty and wellness market.
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Grape King Bio is conducting further research on the cognitive benefits of its award-winning lion’s mane mushroom ingredient.
The palm oil and other agrifood sectors may have breathed a collective sigh of relief at the European Commission (EC) announcement that EUDR enforcement will be delayed – but experts are warning that the root problems are yet to be resolved.
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Psychobiotics pioneer Bened Biomedical is aiming to expand its presence in South East Asia through partnerships with health care practitioners.
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Ramasamy Venkatesh, managing director and founder of Gencor Pacific and the newly crowned Nutrachampion in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia’s Awards, says that his company is developing nutraceutical ingredients for promoting the body’s GLP-1...
We look at the latest regulatory announcements happening across Asia-Pacific's health and nutrition sector, such as growing interest in acquiring halal-certification among food firms, and new regulatory initiatives by Food Standards Australia New Zealand...
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From hot flashes, memory decline to trouble sleeping, Haleon has identified women’s menopausal symptoms into three broad categories for product innovation.
There is an unexpectedly strong demand for dietary supplements that are said to address hair thinning among young women post-COVID-19, according to the brand Haircarebear.
Long-living people consistently have higher abundance of bacterial species linked to reduced risk of conditions like gout, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, says a new study from China.
Key influencers of consumer behaviour among Asia’s ageing population include affordability and familiar flavours, with electrolyte and prebiotic products proving popular, says market intelligence firm GlobalData.
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Australia-based Jatcorp will focus on building its nutrition brands and potentially acquire at least one new brand in the upcoming year, as it moves away from product distribution and OEM.
Japanese firm Fordays aims to build on the success of its nucleic acid-based supplements, which it claims to be particularly beneficial for immunity, infant growth and ageing woes, and extend its reach to more markets in Asia and globally.