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Kirin has outlined a series of initiatives that will combine its strengths, as well as that of subsidiaries FANCL and Blackmores, in achieving a revenue of 300bn yen (US$1.95bn) for its health science business by 2030.
India-based Arjuna Natural says that its ashwagandha extract can help reduce stress and anxiety even at low dose.
TikTok’s potential Jan. 19 ban could leave a gap in the social commerce ecosystem, challenging supplement brands to find new ways to connect with health-conscious consumers.
Kewpie is working with nutrition societies and academic professors to address misinformation regarding food and nutrition that is spreading on the social media.
South Korean start-up Wellbeing200 has launched a powder product that claims to help the gut better absorb phytochemical ingredients when consumed with yoghurt, while enhancing its taste simultaneously.
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Singapore’s nutra and wellness firm CW is actively expanding its portfolio as it urges a more holistic approach to weight management, amid increasing number of young consumers affected by body image concerns.
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See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Australian brand JSHealth’s brick-and-mortar retail debut in the Asian market, Berocca’s recent new product development concepts, and how a2 Milk plans to grow in...
JSHealth, which specialises in beauty-from-within supplements and has grown rapidly across its domestic Australian market, is making its Asia retail debut in Singapore via a deal with retailer Watsons.
South Korean derma skin care brand Cell Fusion C has hopped on the trend of K-beauty brands venturing into the dietary supplements space, particularly the beauty-from-within category, with its recent launch of “edible sun care” products.
Daily supplementation with whey protein powder rich in milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), taurine and B vitamins may improve cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
The a2 Milk Company is doubling down on its senior nutrition business in China as it explores different ways to maximise the market’s potential.
Singapore noodle maker Hiap Giap Food Manufacture is set to launch a high protein, postbiotics fortified noodle starting from e-commerce channels such as Shopee.
A Singapore-based company specialising in pre-, pro-, and postbiotics supplement has added fermented food and mouthwash to its range, as it attempts to provide “complete protection” for the entire gastrointestinal tract.
The consumption of synbiotic-fortified milk can better promote iron absorption in toddlers, says new findings from a Danone-funded trial.
MAD Foods, a Singapore-headquartered company specialising in plant-based ready-to-drink beverages, is partnering TurtleTree in developing a new line of functional oat milk coffee containing lactoferrin that will be launched in mid-2025.
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‘It’s not really about competition,’ the CEO said.
Bayer’s CEO has outlined key growth strategies for its consumer health business, such as increasing sales volume by introducing new products to the market quicker.
Japanese dairy and confectionary firm Meiji has signed a 10-year joint research agreement with a Bulgarian firm, with the aim of uncovering the links between the gut, yogurt, and longevity.
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Australia’s Coco2 has developed infant formulas using coconut milk powder, pea, and rice proteins, which it says are alternatives for babies allergic to soy and cow’s milk products.
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.
Pristine Pearl Pharma and Dutch Medical Food B.V. have formed a strategic collaboration to bring personalised medical nutrition products to India, targeting the issue of disease-related malnutrition.
Japanese cosmetics manufacturer ALMADO has launched its first Foods with Function Claims (FFC) product that contains eggshell membrane and GABA, targeting consumers with concerns regarding sleep, dry and ageing skin, and muscle loss.
Meiji is launching a new product under its WELLCACAO range, which is made with the company’s proprietary cacao-based ingredient that claims to be less bitter and better retain nutrients such as polyphenols.
China health supplements giant BYHEALTH continues to see weak performance as net profits fell 106.30 per cent in Q3 of 2024, resulting in a net loss of RMB$22.42m (US$3.15m). The company reported a net profit of RMB$355.7m (US$49.5m) during the same time...
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how Korean firms FromBio and Dong-A Pharmaceutical hope to pursue growth in South East Asia, as well as new launches from Tonik, Swisse, and Nordia Vitamins.
China consumers are increasingly spending on multivitamins in e-commerce than in pharmacies, says Haleon in its Q3 2024 financial results.
Japan firm Euglena Co Ltd, which specialises in health supplements and cosmetics developed using the microalgae euglena, has launched a urine test kit which it said could detect the levels of 11 items, including calcium and zinc.
A̅repa is conducting further research on how a novel molecule discovered from New Zealand blackcurrants, which it has also patented, could benefit mood and cognition in healthy populations.
South Korean firm FromBIO aims to venture into more markets in South East Asia (SEA) by capitalising on its ability to produce health functional foods in myriad formats, as well as endorsements by Korean celebrities popular in the region.
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.
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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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Swisse Wellness is adding new dosage formats to its vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) range in Australia, with orally disintegrating tablets targeted at the younger demographic its latest endeavour.
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.
Taiwan-based Han-Sient believes it has struck gold with its patented technology to produce guava leaf extract for blood sugar control and fat-burning, eyeing the diabetic and weight loss markets in South East Asia as its next major expansion step.
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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.
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s Vital Garden has released an edible retinol supplement to keep up with global beauty-from-within trends and boost the competitiveness of its health food business.
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Australia’s Tummy Buddies believes that healthier product innovation for children needs to focus on bright colours and visual appeal in order to secure that crucial first purchase.
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.
Swisse is seeking to pioneer Australia’s nootropics consumption with the launch of three new SKUs designed for focus, memory, and stress management.
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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.
Studies from India have showed that curcumin supplementation could reduce carbon monoxide (CO) levels and researchers are now planning for large scale adoption of curcumin supplementation across India to lower CO levels caused by smoking and air pollution.
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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.
Seoul-headquartered Chong Kun Dang has released a dual-format hangover relief comprising liquid and tablets, which the firm says is the first of its kind to be available at convenience stores.
Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co Ltd has acquired sports nutrition brand DNS as it continues to grow its portfolio from pharmaceuticals to functional foods, oral and skin care.
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Psychobiotics pioneer Bened Biomedical is aiming to expand its presence in South East Asia through partnerships with health care practitioners.