The China authorities have proposed a set of regulations to better distinguish so-called ‘solid beverages’ from infant formula and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs).
ASX-listed firm Forbidden Foods has launched a range of walnut/macadamia oil fortified with algal omega-3 in China and Australia based on consumer trends seen on major e-commerce platform Alibaba Tmall.
The South Korean authorities have proposed new precautionary information for eight functional ingredients, including ginseng and milk thistle, as well as adjusting the daily intake level of indigestible maltodextrin and aloe gel.
Japanese food giant Ajinomoto has developed a mobile application dishing out personalised health and diet advice, including suggestions based on user’s amino acid blood test screening results.
A group of ex-Amorepacific nutricosmetics employees has established a new kids supplement brand and hopes to make a name for itself in what it sees as a less competitive market brimming with unmet consumer needs.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), black ginger and indigestible dextrin are the top three most popular ingredients used in products notified under Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) in fiscal 2020.
A higher dietary intake of beta-carotene is linked to a lower risk of type II diabetes (T2D), according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) claimed that three imported probiotics from Canada and Australia had actual probiotic counts that were lower than the indicated amount in its latest inspection exercise.
A record number of 1,067 products were notified under the Foods with Function Claims (FFC) system in Japan from April 2020 to March 2021, exclusive new data shared with NutraIngredients-Asia reveals.
South Korean biotech company Huons has launched a powder stick version of its flagship product Elruby Menolacto, a probiotic said to alleviate menopausal symptoms.
Indian brand Auric has developed a men’s energy drink based on Ayurveda principles, featuring ashwagandha, shedheveli and gokshura to increase stamina and fight fatigue.
The strength of domestic brands in China’s perennially strong weight loss sector means overseas brands are advised to focus their attention on the more ‘premium’ weight and muscle gain categories, according to a market expert.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) recently concluded a lead safety inspection on imported US baby food brands sold in the country and one product by US brand - Plum Organics – was found to contain lead exceeding permitted levels.
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China-based plant-based company YouKuai Group International is drawing inspiration from American electric car maker and clean energy firm Tesla, as it seeks to expand the business and its influence.
Calcium was the most commonly used ingredient in the formulation of dual and triple nutrients health foods approved via the filing route in China last year.
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ASX-listed company Jatcorp has developed a line-up of five new immune-supporting powder formula which is due to launch in the second half of this year in China and Australia.
A decade-long study has shown that there is a rising number of Korean children and adolescents with a larger waist circumference and higher fasting glucose levels, amid an increase in calorie and fat intake during the same period.
Fortification programmes in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan have ample supply of fortified foods and a steady distribution network to reach its target populations amid the COVID-19 crisis, but the lack of quality assurance and control is concerning.
Consumption of sea buckthorn fruit puree for five weeks has been found to decrease fasting plasma glucose levels in people with prediabetes, according to a study conducted in China.
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The supplementation of both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium during pregnancy could reduce the risk of eczema developing in infants, results from a meta-analysis have shown.
The tips of sweet potato are said have anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic potential, according to South Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA).
Pre-packaged foods for infants, toddlers, and special medical purposes will now need to follow nutrition labelling standards applicable for all pre-packaged foods in Taiwan, the country’s regulator has ruled.
Japanese F&B giant Ajinomoto has revealed its nutritional strategy for Asia focused on salt reduction with umami flavour at the heart of its reformulation drive
Daily intake of Asahi’s proprietary paraprobiotic, Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305, for six months may reduce premenstrual symptoms (PMS) such as depressed mood and anxiety among young Japanese women.
Angel Yeast extract is building a new yeast extract production line at its Dehong site in Yunnan Province, China, to meet growing demand for natural and nutritional seasonings in the food industry.
Probiotic lozenges could be used as a functional food for promoting oral health, with a recent four-week human clinical study showing how daily intake of could reduce pathogens, promote good bacteria growth and increase the production of antibodies.
Health foods manufacturers wanting to make anti-fatigue claims in Taiwan can expect to spend a higher cost and a longer period of time registering products, after the local authorities banned animal testing on such items and insisted on human trials.
A light-to-moderate consumption of raw garlic, one to three times per week, appears to provide heart health benefits among Chinese adults, according to a new population study.
Japanese cup noodle pioneer Nissin Food Products has launched a high protein, low carbohydrate range, as well as a solidifying agent for leftover soup in a string of innovations to mark the golden anniversary of its flagship products.
Consuming Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory’s oral rehydration solution (OS-1) may prevent exercise-associated muscle cramp in young men compared to drinking plain water.
Japan’s Morinaga Milk Industry is banking on the confectionery and snacks as emerging formats for its paraprobiotic LAC-Shield (heat-killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei MCC1849) application.
Japanese supplement maker FANCL is expanding into general trade in China following strong interest in its products on cross-border e-commerce – with its age-based range proving particularly popular.
The supplementation of psychobiotic Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 could provide stress, insomnia and gastrointestinal relief among high-stressed workers, in this case IT professionals, according to the findings of an eight-week pilot study.
South Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA) is working with an industry partner, Huons Nature, in commercialising a kimchi-derived probiotic that has shown to be beneficial for immune health.
Kerry says it sees significant potential for the children’s formula industry in China, but has also underlined the vast opportunities for high-value dairy products for the healthy ageing sector.
Chinese college students suffering from inflammatory skin conditions such as hives, eczema and acne are more likely to take vitamin and mineral supplements compared to their peers.
The makers of UK-based healthy snack brand Eat Real is planning to launch into China later this year, its second attempt at cracking the highly lucrative market.
South Korea has finally laid out the governance rules for ‘elderly-friendly foods’ based on main ingredient ratios, with experts believing that this will have a significant impacts on a number of categories.
A combination of probiotic strains could improve glycaemic control when taken by patients with diabetic nephropathy, a 12-week RCT conducted in China has shown.
Infants given formula containing higher levels of sn-2 palmitate could develop better fine motor skills and increased gut Bifidobacteria, a first-of-its-kind study conducted in China suggests.