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Indian conglomerate Essel Group, owner of Zee TV, is actively building its newly established direct-selling business with the launch of its first nutraceutical product designed for blood sugar control.
OmniActive Health Technologies has acquired ENovate Biolife, expanding its ingredients portfolio to target key health categories in the dietary supplement space.
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.
Food manufacturers in India have been mandated to increase the boldness and font size of product nutritional information such as total sugar, salt and saturated fat on product labels.
Dame Health, a nutrition and wellness brand co-founded by an IVF doctor, is partnering fellow practitioners in driving the uptake of prenatal nutrition across India.
There are extensive opportunities for 'holistic product innovation' across three key areas of women’s health: menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause, says Mintel.
Bifidobacterium Longum ES1 can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D), ADM told our Growth Asia Summit, referring to a first human clinical trial for a dual pro- and postbiotic.
The founder of Australia-based JSHealth Vitamins, which is expanding across Asia, says beauty-from-within success has to start by targeting the gut, and predicts that microbiome-focused innovations will continue to grow in popularity.
Indian nutraceutical start-up ReNewtra is adopting front-of-pack labelling, as consumer awareness of product transparency is at an all-time high following recent slews of food safety issues.
Abbott India says it aims to transform its multi-specialty range, including vitamin D and micronutrient supplements designed for thyroid patients into “big brands” by strengthening its product pipeline.
Taiwan's Greenyn Biotechnology is working to get regulatory approvals in key Asia markets for Antrodia cinnamomea, after the so-called 'miracle mushroom' was found to improve the liver function of regular drinkers and chronic Hep B patients in trials...
Sugar substitutes xylitol and sorbitol can help prevent dental caries among children and adolescents, according to a new review of clinical trials.
Bifidobacterium adolescentis (B adolescentis) SBT2786 improved sleep quality and mood of stressed Japanese adults in a randomised controlled trial.
Curcumin can fight chronic diseases by reducing key inflammatory markers, offering a promising natural intervention for conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
Hydrolysed milk formula may prevent certain allergies but increase risk of wheeze as compared to breast milk, according to a new meta-analysis funded by Huhhot Science & Technology Plan and the National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy in China.
Swiss longevity start-up Avea is seeing strong growth in China on the back of a livestreaming event, alongside Singapore and Japan, and is eyeing entry into South Korea with its NMN and collagen products.
There is an ongoing discussion between India’s food and drug regulators, as well as industry, on whether vitamins and minerals above one recommended dietary allowance (RDA) and upper limits should be regulated by the drug regulator instead.
Ashwagandha suppliers are being urged to invest in defense as the UK Food Safety Agency (FSA) launches a consultation into the herb and Indian experts refute safety concerns.
Fast&Up is adding new variations of its electrolytes products, including ready-to-drink and powder stick packs, as it seeks to capture greater market share in the hydration sector.
Antioxidant supplementation has been found to benefit the treatment of kidney disease caused by aflatoxins, a new study reports.
Researchers have found evidence supporting the potential benefits of probiotics in improving hair health, specifically in terms of dandruff control and hair growth.
Swisse has taken the top spot in the Vitamins & Supplements category for Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Australia Awards 2024 for the first time in 10 years. We find out how a change in its strategy proved to be crucial, and how this influences its Asia...
New Zealand start-up Daisy has launched gingerol drink for morning sickness and says it has more science-backed products in the pipeline that support mental health for maternal wellness.
Indian company Parag Milk Foods is focused on addressing “critical needs” of local consumers, who face a high prevalence of protein deficiency and what it believes is high levels of product adulteration, through its whey protein brand Avvatar.
The widespread nature of zinc deficiency among India women has been underlined by a new study that found high rates of maternal hypozincaemia despite daily zinc supplementation.
Singapore headquartered sports nutrition brand Lecka has tweaked its business strategy to focus on the premium, niche market of endurance sports across the region.
The intake of microencapsulated iron tablets has been shown to significantly improve haemoglobin levels in pregnant women who are anaemic, say findings of a 90-day trial.
Daily supplementation of an extracts blend derived from East Indian globe thistle and mango tree bark could optimise muscle adaptive responses to resistance exercise training (RET) in men, according to new research findings.
Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) hopes that recent deflation in milk prices as well as investments to make its nutrition brands such as Horlicks and Boost more accessible will aid its financial performance.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is clamping down on e-commerce websites selling “health drinks”, as there are currently no regulations set in place for such products.
Ayurveda and other related drugs or products are not allowed to claim nutraceutical value, the Indian authorities said.
Nestle India is forming a joint venture with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to boost the reach of its nutraceutical products, such as Nature’s Bounty and Optifast, across India.
Indian plant-based nutra brand OZiva’s has launched a Bioactive Gluta fizzy drink to target common skin concerns in the country and to tap into growing demand for glutathione.
Personalised NMN supplementation could lead to better health functions among middle-aged and older adults, according to results from a new clinical trial
Multi-national health sciences company Sami-Sabinsa announced that Dr. Muhammed Majeed’s children will carry on their father’s legacy at the helm of the business he founded 36 years ago. Dr. Majeed died March 13 at age 75 following complications from...
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered all manufacturing firms of fortified rice to integrate a new national traceability application into their operations in order to prevent adulteration of the final product.
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India’s nutraceutical sector is rapidly expanding with start-ups, local players, and international brands entering the space, but the market is far from overcrowded and there is still growth space, according to insiders.
Indian nutraceutical experts are not in favour of the government’s potential plan to give the country’s drug regulator control over the category, arguing that this would stifle industry development in the thriving sector.
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There is a never-before-seen demand and online searches for creatine among gym and sports enthusiasts, says Kaustuv Paliwal, who founded India-based sports nutrition brand MuscleBlaze about 12 years ago.
Plant-based dairy brands in India are continuing to steer away from using conventional dairy terms on their product labels until regulators issue greater clarity on what is permitted.
India’s Ishaanav Nutraceuticals is seeing opportunities for the use of health supplements to manage conditions that currently do not have a specific pharmaceutical intervention, such as pre-diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) has highlighted a continued focus on its premium strategy in order to sustain continued growth in the country, citing products such as Horlicks Plus as a major example.
Companies aiming to tap into China and India’s ingestible beauty markets, which are seeing rising demand, should target young consumers and utilise proven ingredients to push growth, say industry experts.
India-based Morning Fresh is actively expanding its portfolio across categories and formats to fulfil rising demand for functional products, particularly ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages.
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Indian sports nutrition company MuscleBlaze says its market share in the whey protein powder category had grown by 10 per cent in the past year after launching a test kit that allows consumers and retailers to distinguish between authentic and fake products.
Nestle India has launched a variety of new products focused on millets as a key ingredient this year, in an effort to increase consumer acceptance and awareness via familiar product formats while also aligning with the Indian government’s International...
India’s Dr. Reddy’s has launched a direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce website specialising in selling diabetic-friendly supplements, marking a major foray into the D2C space.
A new cross-sector partnership aims to help millers produce adequately fortified staple foods in eight countries across Asia and Africa to tackle high rates of micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition among these populations.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered the removal of health supplements containing S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) off the shelves.
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India is still taking a “very conservative” approach in its regulations of nutraceuticals since it introduced the first set of policies seven years ago, which can pose problems for brands and suppliers seeking to introduce innovative new products.