In this round up of the latest scientific findings, we look at how different diets could impact cognitive health, the benefits of tocotrienol-rich vitamin E on renal function in diabetic patients, as well as a review on the benefits of natural astaxanthin.
Some of the major brands making new moves in recent weeks were Nestlé Health Science China with its newly launched Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) brands, GNC entering China pharmacy chains with its four 'blue-hat' products, and how...
See January's 10 most read stories, including the trends and predictions that industry experts have made about the health and nutrition market for this year, Dr Reddy's foray into the nutrition business with its new product for diabetic patients...
Goat infant formula was the "most profitable" segment for Bubs Australia in the last quarter, up 118%, with its home market performing well amid a sales decline in China.
The ongoing China Coronavirus outbreak has affected a number of nutrition retailers which rely on Chinese tourists as a key revenue stream, with some putting on hold new plans and adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach.
Aged black garlic for heart health is gaining traction amongst Asian consumers, while probiotics has become the most popular non-vitamin type of supplement for children in Japan, find out more about the market trends in this round up.
Check out the popular stories trending on the social media in the month of January, including the health and nutrition industry trends for year 2020, an anti-obesity honey developed by a Malaysian professor, as well as GNC’s new sports nutrition products...
Spanish biotech company Pharmactive plans to target APAC’s heart health market with its aged black garlic, with launches planned in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Australia and Singapore later this year.
Natural astaxanthin from algae has been “undisputedly demonstrated” to be the most effective form of the ingredient for a variety of health benefits, according to a new review.
Several health and nutrition firms are showing their support for China’s fight against the deadly novel coronavirus in the form of cash, protective outfits, and nutrition products.
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
This round-up looks at the new developments in Japan's health foods and supplements industry, including Kirin's NPD using matured hop bitter acids and Ajinomoto's plans to seize business opportunities ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics,...
There is evidence to show that TCM products may alleviate age-related diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, but researchers are warning in certain cases adverse reactions might take place.
Psychotropic plant medicine has garnered immense attention as more of such products, most notably cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceuticals, and even foods and beverages, enter the mainstream market.
In this round up, we look at some of the new developments that took place in APAC’s health and nutrition regulatory space, including the South Korean authorities’ clampdown on influencers ads that made false health claims.
GNC is looking to expand the product range across its endurance brand GNC Climb in order to tap into rising demand in Australia, Singapore and the Philippines.
Asian women prefer sports nutrition products that claim aesthetic benefits and weight loss more so than female consumers from the other parts of the world, according to exclusive new insights from Lumina Intelligence.
New products and solutions for personalisation and fortification are key priorities for DSM in APAC for 2020, in order to meet the highly diverse needs of consumers across the region.
The first wave of speakers has been announced for this year’s Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, with experts from blockbuster brands Brands Suntory, Blackmores and Herbalife among the confirmed speakers.
Holista CollTech has filed for a global patent for its water-soluble delivery system, which it claims makes fat-soluble molecules such as cannabidiol (CBD) more readily absorbed by the body.
California-based Zeno Functional Foods announced it has plans to enter several Asian markets in late 2020 with its protein bar, Sobar, which claims to reduce alcohol absorption.
In this round-up of scientific studies, we look at how a diet high in saturated fat can adversely affect male fertility, how high chilli intake lowers the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the benefits of honey in tackling body fat.
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutrition and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
In this round-up of new developments happening in China’s health and nutrition supplement industry, we shed light on the upcoming consumption trends for this year, including the up-and-coming A2 milk market.
See December's 10 most read health and nutrition stories, including Nestlé Health Science China's new product innovation centre, FANCL launching its first cold care supplement, and new nutritional labelling requirements from Taiwan FDA.
APAC’s fragmented, and at times volatile, regulatory landscape can be a major headache for supplements and functional foods firms. As we enter 2020, we look at some of the new rules that will commence from January and the developments that are likely...
A diet high in egg whites, and to a lesser extent whey protein, could help boost male fertility...but even ‘healthy’ fats appear to have the opposite effect.
As we head into 2020, we shine the spotlight on three emerging health and nutrition APAC markets that could help sustain the industry’s supplements and functional foods growth in the years ahead.
Researchers from China, Qatar, and USA have reported that a high chilli intake is associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among the adult population in China.
In this round-up, we shine the spotlight on new product launches from big brand names such as Kirin, Ajinomoto and FANCL. We also find out why MLM brand LifeVantage and Australia’s Vitaco are expanding their presence in New Zealand and India respectively.
In this round up, we look at the ongoing trends in APAC nutrition and supplement market. In particular, more brands are harnessing the booming popularity of livestreaming to promote their products to Chinese consumers. We also find out from retailers,...
International ingredient firm Wacker says that the use of natural ingredients, such as curcumin and hydroxytyrosol in functional food is gaining steam in Asia, but there is a need to address issues such as low bioavailability.
The science is still developing, but data does support a role for probiotics for athletes, according to a new position paper by the International Society for Sports Nutrition (ISSN).
We reveal this year’s 10 most read APAC supplement and nutrition brand stories, featuring developments from big brands such as Nestlé, Yakult, Nu Skin, Suntory, Herbalife, and more.
Read the top health and nutrition stories trending on the social media platform, with topics spanning from probiotic use for cognitive health improvement, Australian online health food brand Arbovitae expanding physical retail, how probiotic from pickled...
See our 10 most read China health and nutrition stories for this year, including Nu Skin's investigation into the death of a Chinese consumer, how China's regulator has introduced programs to stem illegal activities and rise the standards of...
China company Ecmoho is looking to work with more supplements and functional foods brands, strengthen its offline distribution and increase repeat purchases after its publicly listing on NASDAQ.
See our top 10 most read food and nutrition research studies for this year, including research looking at chicken essence on memory health, probiotics and diabetes, and mushroom consumption and prostate cancer.
Consuming high dose of EPA improves attention in ADHD children, according to a study jointly conducted by King’s College London and China Medical University in Taiwan.
Our 10 most read regulatory stories concerning APAC's health foods and supplement industry include India permits marijuana cultivation for research and medicine, China’s proposal for stricter infant-formula manufacturing processes and more.
We look back at our 10 most read trend stories this year, including functional food and beverage trends in Japan and Thailand, probiotics and sports nutrition trends in China, and the direct selling industry in India.
This round-up of scientific studies features findings on how probiotics can improve exercise performance in non-athletes, seaweed intake may reduce risk of asthma, and how consumption of yingyangbao can improve the nutritional status of rural children...