Royal DSM has reopened its Jiangshan vitamin C plant after extensive upgrades, and has signed an agreement with local authorities to transition from coal to natural gas power within three years.
Industry experts have welcomed Chinese president Xi Jinping's intention to increase China's foreign investment opportunities, advance cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) development, further slash import tariffs, and simplify customs protocols for...
Network marketing company Nature’s Sunshine has shown strong sales gains in Asia and in Eastern Europe. But that wasn’t enough to make up for sales slides elsewhere.
ChromaDex reported rising sales of its TruNiagen finished product. But increased operating expenses outpaced rising sales resulting in the company reporting even bigger losses than were forecast.
A disturbing new trend in saw palmetto adultertion has spurred the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program to issue a revised bulletin on the botanical.
Supplementation with lactoferrin may help to minimise the incidence of necrotising entereocolitis (NEC) and late-onset sepsis (LOS) in premature infants, with no adverse effects, say researchers in China.
Herbalife’s global sales rose 15% in the third quarter. Record sales in China and the rest of Asia helped drive the result, and the company bucked recent trends in the multi-level marketing sector by posting sales increases in North America as well.
Brands must share the responsibility for shortages of infant formula in some Australian stores, instead of heaping the blame on daigou shoppers, says Australia-China Daigou Association (ACDA) president Dr Mathew McDougall.
Japanese ice cream manufacturer Meisui Ice has teamed up with researchers from Ehime University to produce a yogurt ice pop that relieves hay fever symptoms.
Dietary supplement direct sales company Usana reported a 13.4% rise in sales in its most recent quarter. The increase was driven almost entirely by soaring sales in its Asia-Pacific region.
Online sales of dairy products on China's e-commerce platforms grew at a YoY rate of 45.2% in Q1 2018 — the lowest since Q1 2016, according to analysis carried out by China research company Syntun.
Australian infant formula firm Bellamy's has predicted that its H1 sales will fall by 10% to 15% from a year ago, due mainly to the quickening competition among international competitors for the Chinese milk market.
A diet rich in selenoneine-containing tuna dark muscle extract (STDME) could help protect against colorectal cancer, according to a Japanese mouse study.
Australian firm Clinical Advantage is targeting the China market with its new digestive health brand, Biotik, using a novel delivery system and maximum bioavailability to appeal to consumers.
Omega-3 intake may help lower liver fat, glucose, and insulin resistance in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a review conducted by researchers at China's Fujian Medical University.
A probiotic strain of the species Lactobacillus rhamnosus can improve cholesterol levels and gut health, according to a study by South Korea's Handong Global University and biotechnology firm AtoGen.
Nestlé is launching a A2 beta-casein protein infant formula product in Australia and New Zealand within the next two months, competing directly with first-mover a2 Milk.
Kiwi infant formula firm New Zealand New Milk is keen on increasing its market share in China, with new product development and the use of trusted retail platforms supporting its goal.
China's National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have introduced draft regulations that standardise the manufacturing and labelling of food for the elderly.
More research is required to determine the purported effects of green tea consumption against bladder cancer, and to develop green tea-based treatment and prevention strategies, according to a study by Nagasaki University.
Vitamin D supplementation may have potential in treating and / or even preventing tuberculosis in children, according to a study by Sichuan University in China.
A particular probiotic strain, Lactobacillus paracasei KW3110, might alleviate eye fatigue symptoms caused by exposure to blue light from visual display terminals (VDTs), say researchers in Japan.
There is insufficient evidence as to the efficacy of probiotics on ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, and future studies should test different strains and delivery methods, according to a study led by Japan's Keio University.
Sulfuretin, a chemical compound isolated from certain edible plants and flowers, could be useful in preventing obesity and its related metabolic diseases, say researchers in South Korea.
The probiotic strain Lactobacillus plantarum OLL2712 could help to improve insulin resistance and glucose metabolism in pre-diabetic humans, according to a Meiji study.
The world’s biggest dairy co-operative will review its stake in Chinese formula milk company Beingmate after unveiling the first ever annual loss in its 17-year history.
Boysenberry polyphenol and its anthocyanins may be able to inhibit blood and lymphatic vessel dysfunction and help to maintain vascular stability, according to a study by Japan's Niigata University.
Two specific dietary patterns are positively associated with cognitive function among older adults in developing regions, making them potentially useful to economically disadvantaged individuals.
Bubs Australia’s current CEO Nicholas Simms has announced his resignation from the infant nutrition firm, with founder, MD and former CEO Kristy Carr to take over her previous duties once more.
When it comes to consumer engagement and approval, probiotic products with weight management benefits top the list in China, according new data revealed by Lumina Intelligence.
Blackmores insists its recent supply chain challenges — documented in its half-yearly results six months ago — have now eased, with CEO Richard Henfrey adding that new measures would hopefully help to avoid future shortages.
Infant nutrition firm Bellamy's Organic has announced a 37% year-on-year growth in sales revenue to US$236.1m (A$329m) for the 2018 financial year, up from US$172.3m (A$240m) in 2017.
Whey peptide consumption may help to improve cognitive function in people who experience a high level of subjective fatigue, according to a study by beverage company Kirin.
Blackmores recorded 9% year-on-year revenue growth to A$601.1m for the financial year ending in June, with China and overall Asia sales contributing significantly to this increase.
Australian supplement firms should target Chinese millennials if they want to maximise their growth opportunities in the country, the founder and president of the Australia-China SME Association (ACSME) has argued.
Meta-analyses of nutrition interventions published in Chinese journals are lacking in a number of key areas, according to a cross-sectional study led by Sichuan University.
Utah-based network marketing company LifeVantage has reported year end earnings gains and sales increases in all its markets as it starts to fully enter the biggest market of all—Mainland China.
Popular TCM remedies used by Taiwanese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have the potential to effectively treat the symptoms of the condition, according to a study led by Taiwan's China Medical University.
Infant formula firm Ausnutria Dairy has announced a 51.6% year-on-year growth in revenue to RMB2,582.4m for H1 2018, largely attributed to the continuous increase in the sales of its house-brand formula products.
Maternal health during and after pregnancy must be more closely monitored to avoid lipid-soluble vitamin deficiencies — particularly vitamin D deficiency — in the foetus and newborn infants, say Japanese researchers.
Anthocyanins found in blackberries and blueberries can help to inhibit weight gain and reduce body fat through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory mechanisms, say researchers in China.
ASX-listed retail firm AuMake International has entered into a supply agreement with New Zealand-based Pure Nutrition to develop an exclusive formula milk range made with A1 and A2 beta-casein proteins for China.