Asia is the region most ripe for omega-3 growth, providing the sector focuses on credibility, convenience, and delivery system innovation, according to François Scheffler, BASF's Senior Vice President of Global Human Nutrition.
Read about Yakult and Nissin's probiotic launches, Meiji and Ezaki Glico's liquid infant formula approvals, and the latest on research and regulation in this month's Japan news round-up.
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help advance the beneficial use of nutritional dietary supplements and dosage-form animal health products,...
Delegate registration is now open for the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore, with speakers already confirmed from global food giant Nestlé, nutraceutical innovators BioCeuticals, cell-based protein pioneers Shiok Meats, and cannabidiol leader...
The omega-3 category is set for further growth, but brands must overcome several pertinent challenges in order to ensure such products reach those who need it most.
Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) found that 83 'health food' products carried false or exaggerated claims during a quarterly inspection from October to December last year.
Read about China's continuing '100-day operation', closer inspection of infant formula, and the latest business developments in the country's supplement and health food market in our latest look at China.
A nutrition research centre in Singapore is seeing more queries from manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to produce low glycemic index (GI) food and beverage.
A decade after the first convictions were handed down to figures at the center of a tainted infant milk powder scandal that rocked consumer confidence in Chinese domestic dairy products, how have local firms clawed their way back and what have foreign...
India's Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC) is urging companies and academics to join its ranks as it seeks to become an independent voice for the nutrition industry in the country.
Health concerns are overtaking flavour preferences in China — where dishes are traditionally prepared with substantial amounts of seasonings and spices — and food companies are increasingly using this trend to their advantage.
NuSkin, a global network marketing company selling personal care products and dietary supplements, recorded 7% revenue growth, adjusted for currency fluctuations, in its year-end earnings statement.
As APAC's sports nutrition sector continues evolving to cater to a growing number of consumers, we speak to two industry players who tell us what businesses can do to bring sports nutrition further into the mainstream.
Read about our upcoming Omega-3 Summit and Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, as well as what government and industry are doing to combat diabetes in Singapore, and Yakult's no-fat, probiotic debut in Denmark in this month's trend round-up.
What's been trending on social media this past month? A $10m donation from Blackmores, higher obesity risk in Indian vegetarians, anabolic steroids in Aussie and Kiwi sports supplements, and more.
The very first Nutraingredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore is now just one week away, but there is still time to register as a delegate and join scores of industry experts in Singapore.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in January, featuring regulatory updates from China and Australia, Nestlé's moves in the A2 milk market, the top APAC supplement trends to watch this year, and more.
Network marketing company Usana reported $1.19 billion in annual revenue in its fourth quarter earnings statement. The company now derives more than 80% of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region.
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
The Perinatal Society of Singapore has issued a set of nutrition guidelines for mothers in Singapore, spurred by the alarming rate of gestational diabetes and obesity in the country.
Florida-based energy drink player Celsius Holdings has announced a deal that will both expand the company’s footprint in mainland China, as well as enable it to recoup money it has invested thus far in entering the market.
Read about the how omega-3 can benefit eye health, what companies are doing in the nutricosmetics and functional beverage spaces, and how one lingerie brand landed in hot soup for selling a 'date rape drug' in our latest Japan news line-up.
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Singaporean start-up Alchemy Foodtech has moved its proprietary glycaemic index-lowering technology a step further with the opening of a dedicated laboratory, as well as new pilot partnerships with food manufacturers.
FoodNavigator-Asia and NutraIngredients-Asia are delighted to announce that the Healthy Ageing APAC Summit will return to Singapore in July, after a hugely successful first event in 2018.
The three As — accessibility, affordability and accuracy — of omega-3 index testing are key to maximising the category's personalised nutrition potential in APAC, according to BASF, a diamond sponsor at the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit.
The very first Nutraingredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore is now just three weeks away, and we've added two big names to the line-up: leading Asian pharmacy retailer Watsons and Malaysia's number one fish oil brand, PRISTIN.
In our latest China round-up, authorities continue to crack down on Chinese supplement and health food firms, probiotics and e-commerce rule the country's supplement scene, and Nestlé pushes forth into China's A2 milk market.
Taste, price and consumer understanding are the driving forces behind the booming sales of protein powder in China, according to leading industry players.
Partnering with professional athletes is key to enabling sports nutrition brands to gather more consumption data, improve product effectiveness, and build brand visibility, according to Herbalife Nutrition.
As industrialized nations continue to move away from manual labor toward tech- and creative-based economies, it is about time that nootropic products become more mainstream, says the CEO and founder of Koios.
In our latest Nutrition Asia video series, we find out what parents in APAC want, what new infant formula innovations to expect this year, and how industry can better provide for children’s nutritional needs.
An Indian government hospital is considering establishing an exclusive outpatient department (OPD) for children and teenagers to curb the country’s growing problem of childhood obesity.
Australian researchers have discovered a way to differentiate honey according to its geographical origin, hence tracing where it came from to prevent common honey adulteration issues.
Read what industry experts have to say about 2019's top supplement trends and emerging markets in APAC, the latest in China's e-commerce sector, and why you should register for our upcoming Omega-3 Summit.
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Nestlé's progress into China's A2 milk market and continual criticism by breastfeeding advocates in India feature in our top trending stories on social media this month, alongside South Korean cancer research, food fortification in India and...
A new BAPP bulletin disseminates ways to detect the adulteration of ashwagandha products with undeclared material taken from the leaves or the stems of the plant.
The Natural Products Association has objected to a proposal by the US Food and Drug Administration that NPA says will result in an expanded sharing of information on US firms with foreign governments. NPA said the proposal lacks transparency and runs...
Probiotics and e-commerce are two of the most prominent priorities for Chinese consumers when it comes to dietary supplements, according to a Mintel report on 2018's top supplement trends in China.
The first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit will take place from February 20 to 22 in Singapore. If you haven't already joined the scores of global delegates who have registered, here are five reasons you can't afford to miss this inaugural event.
Singapore's supplement and health food firms are banking on a strong reputation for food safety to up their Chinese market share, with a digital commerce service provider and the government to back these efforts.
Yamamoto Kanpoh Pharmaceutical, the Japanese manufacturer of functional beverage Aojiru, is targeting the Korean and Australian markets as part of its expansion plans.
Singapore-based Avida Health is driving the development of beauty-from-within functional food products via a partnership with Japan firm Pharma Foods International (PFI).
Embattled supplement retailer GNC enters 2019 with a new prototype ‘experiential’ store that is part of an ongoing effort to revamp its huge brick and mortar network.
With its booming population and growing middle-income group, APAC is the region to watch for supplement and health food growth. In our exclusive feature on which markets to keep an eye on, we feature sports nutrition in China, probiotics in South East...
Leading brands Designs For Health, which recently expanded to Australia, and Asian outfit Nature’s Farm, which also boast retail operations, will share exclusive market and consumer insights at the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore next...
