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Regulatory review: Sports nutrition in Australia, mandatory fortification in India and more

02-Oct-2020 By Tingmin Koe

In this round-up, we look at the new regulatory developments across APAC, including the new sports nutrition regulation in Australia, mandatory fortification for edible oil and milk in India, and more.

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GALLERY: Meet the winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Special Awards 2020

30-Sep-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

The third NutraIngredients-Asia Awards held last Tuesday (September 22) saw 39 finalists vying for 13 award categories. Take a look at the winners of the Special Award category.

Over-regulation? Australian trade body slams new sports nutrition rule as a costly hurdle

30-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Australia’s supplements industry body has described the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) decision to class certain sports nutrition products as listed products as an over-regulation, adding that this will result in higher production costs which...

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GALLERY: Meet winners of NutraIngredients-Asia Product of the Year award 2020

29-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The third NutraIngredients-Asia Awards held last Tuesday (Sep 22) saw 39 finalists vying for 13 award categories. Take a look at what the judges have to say about the winners of the Product of the Year award.

Retail revival: Alibaba and Swisse unite for link up for new online-to-offline shopping experience

28-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

China e-commerce giant Alibaba has teamed up with nutraceutical brands, including Swisse, to provide a new online-to-offline shopping experience targeted at Generation Z consumers.

Astaxanthin-tocotrienol intake improves composite and verbal memory: BGG Japan-funded 12-week study

23-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of astaxanthin and tocotrienol has been shown to improve composite and verbal memory in individuals who have exhibited mild forgetfulness, according to an RCT sponsored by BGG Japan.

Superfood shot appetizer: Thai university backed ‘Happetite’ solution helps cancer patients eat more

23-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Happetite, a superfood shot brand from Thailand, is aiming to resolve the problem of low appetite and low nutrition intake in cancer patients.

One-year policy: South Korea requires all krill oil imports to be ‘proven safe’

16-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The South Korean authorities has introduced a one-year long policy which requires all imported Antarctic krill products, including supplements, to be proven safe before they can be successfully imported into the country.

Japan’s functional food insights part 1: Products with multiple health claims on the rise – exclusive data

16-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Products with multiple health claims are on the rise in Japan’s Food with Function (FFC) market with numbers expected to surpass 300 this year, according to exclusive data revealed in the first of our spotlights on the market.

Trebles all round? Amado Thailand on course for sales boom despite domestic economic challenges

15-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Supplement and functional food firm Amado Thailand is consolidating the benefits of both online and offline as it remains on course to hit its annual sales target of THB$2500m (US$79m), despite the economic challenges brought by COVID-19.

Lung and gum health in focus: South Korea draws guidelines for claims evaluation

14-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The South Korean authorities have published a guide to evaluate the functionality of health foods that make respiratory and gum health claims, amid rising consumer and industry interest in such products.

Mid-year import report: China demand up by a third with big hikes in seal oil, bird's nest

09-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

China imported dietary supplements worth US$2bn, up 32.1%, with a new report highlighting edible bird’s nest and seal oil as categories with big growth.

‘Target the site’: Novel tech speeds up turmeric-frankincense acute pain relief effect

09-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A novel delivery technology developed by Arjuna Natural is able to speed up the pain relief effect of a combination of turmeric and frankincense.

‘Time is running out’: Four-pronged approach for firms to meet Australian TGA’s new health claim rules

08-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Nutra firms preparing to meet Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) new health claim rules should follow a four-pronged approach to ensure they meet the looming deadline.

How COVID-19 legitimised the importance of health supplements in four ASEAN countries: AAHSA

08-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The outbreak of COVID-19 has led a number of ASEAN countries in “fully recognising the importance of health supplements” in optimising or maintaining the public health, according to a regional trade association.

Brand new: Amway's tech for health goals, H&H's and Blackmores' financials

04-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up looks at Amway's social commerce, big data ambitions for its health and nutrition business in APAC, H&H's and Blackmores' latest financial updates and more.

Half-year report: ASEAN is China’s biggest dietary supplements export destination, with good growth in Middle East

02-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was China’s biggest export destination for dietary supplement ingredients and products in the first half of this year, while the Middle East is likely to offer further growth potential, says a report...

Eye and BMI: Lutein, zeaxanthin’s benefits more effective in individuals with healthy weight – 16-week trial

01-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of lutein and zeaxanthin for preserving eye health is more effective in individuals with healthy BMI (lower than 25kg/m2), a 16-week human clinical trial conducted in Japan has shown.

WATCH: Tech for health – Amway on its big tech, social commerce, big data ambitions

31-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Amway has identified digital transformation, social commerce, and big data analytics as key in its development of new nutrition products and services.

Japan focus: Three-part functional food insights, Kirin-Dentsu JV, Eminet's liquid collagen sachet

28-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up includes a three-part feature on Japan's Foods with Function Claims (FFC) market, Kirin-Dentsu JV launching a hop extract supplement for cognitive health, Eminet entering the Thai beauty market with a liquid collagen sachet product...

Supplements for Indians: Nutrova to drive clinical trials for existing and upcoming new products

27-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Mumbai-based nutraceutical brand Nutrova is planning to conduct more clinical trials on the Indian population, as it seeks to build its reputation as a scientifically backed industry player.

US brands top list of problematic supplements in South Korea’s online market inspection

25-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

An inspection and review conducted by South Korea’s authorities found that most of the supplements of questionable quality being sold only were from US brands.

Japan’s functional food insights part 3: Why do so many products not stand the test of time? – Exclusive data

18-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

End-of-sale, product reformulation, and the lack of a positive sales outlook are the top three reasons for the withdrawal of Foods with Functional Claims (FFCs) from the market, according to exclusive data revealed in our third spotlight on the Japan...

Knowledge gap: Consumer awareness of Japan’s health and functional food categories remains low – new data

18-Aug-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Recently published survey findings from Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) have revealed that a high percentage of consumers were not actively taking health or functional foods, with a local expert attributing this to a lack of knowledge, unmet health...

Japan’s functional food insights part 2: GABA, indigestible dextrin, omega-3 most popular ingredients - exclusive data

18-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), indigestible dextrin, and omega-3 are three of the most commonly used ingredients in Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) in Japan, according to exclusive data revealed in the second of our spotlights on the market.

E-commerce struggle: Brands with strong pharmacy presence reluctant to make digital shift in Malaysia

18-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Dietary supplement brands which sell through pharmacies are reluctant or finding it difficult to establish their own e-commerce operations, despite the importance of a digital presence in the COVID-19 era, according to the country’s health supplement...

Shanghai inspections: New health foods and infant formula rules won’t increase red tape - expert

11-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The Shanghai authorities have introduced new rules for health foods and infant formula production, with an industry expert assuring this won’t lead to extra red tape or cost for the manufacturers.

Thailand CBD innovation: Research project explores local botanical twists for anti-inflammatory supplements

10-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Researchers from Thailand’s Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) Khon Kaen Campus are planning to develop herbal supplements that combine CBD with local botanicals.

China focus: Danone, BY-HEALTH, newly-listed Beijing Scitop Biotech in spotlight

07-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

In this round-up, we look at how Danone is banking on new HMO, A2 toddler formulas for success in China, financial performance from BY-HEALTH in the first six months of 2020, and the expansion plans of probiotics firm Scitop Bio-tech.

High bioavailability curcumin speeds up exercise recovery, increases exercise threshold –RCT

06-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Drinking a high bioavailability curcumin formulation before and after exercise could speed up recovery, allowing athletes to resume training quicker and exercise at higher thresholds, says a new study funded by Gencor Pacific.

GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in July

05-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

See July's 10 most read stories, including new findings on the types of health supplements that could reduce COVID-19 severity, products that consumers in China have been taking during the COVID-19 lockdown, as well as brand stories.

Practitioner-brands alert: Australian regulator stresses ads for professionals should not be viewed by consumers

05-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Australian regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has doubled-down on its stance that online supplements and nutritional adverts intended for health professionals should not be accessible by the public and tools such as username and password...

China Post opens first in-house pharmacy, but experts doubt major benefits for supplement firms

05-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

China Post has opened its first in-house pharmacy in Beijing, but industry experts have argued that several developments are required if it is to lead to significant new opportunities for supplement firms.

Personalised nutrition retail stores: Herbalife, Amway, Pulmuone among groundbreaking South Korea pilot project

04-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

South Korea will see the opening of 150 brick-and-mortar stores specialising in selling personalised nutrition products in the next two year as part of a pilot project, said the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).

Longevity hope: Doctor’s Best new NMN product hits US$1m mark in China

04-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplement made by US supplement firm Doctor’s Best had hit the US$1m sales in the first 10 days of its launch in China.

Trend tracker: Popular nutra brands in China, India leading APAC in immune health foods launch

31-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

In this round-up, we highlight the ongoing trends in the health and nutrition industry, including the best-selling vitamin, calcium, Q10 brands in China, how India is leading APAC in terms of new immune health foods launch and more.

Data bank: China’s most imported vitamins, calcium, probiotics, Q10, glucosamine revealed

27-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Australia’s Blackmores, Swisse, and GNC from the US were China’s most imported health foods brands across a range of top-selling product categories, according to a new report.

Regulatory review: FSSAI's PABA ban, China's first livestreaming regulations, and more

24-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up features regulatory updates across India, China, Australia, and South Korea's dietary supplement market.

Astaxanthin for heart health? Pilot study says carotenoid suppresses oxidative stress

23-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A pilot study from Japan found that astaxanthin supplementation for three months can suppress oxidative stress and improve cardiac function and exercise tolerance in patients suffering from heart failure.

India’s immune health surge: Nation leads APAC in number of new product launches – new data

21-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

India is leading the APAC market with the highest number of new food, drinks and supplements that bear immune system-boosting claims launched in the last five months. Australia and Indonesia ranked second and third.

Nano’s big ambitions: Singapore supplement start-up sets sights on booming ASEAN market

21-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Singapore supplement start-up Nano Singapore Wellness Innovation has outlined plans to expand across the rest of the ASEAN region, with the firm keen to court the younger demographic via its social media strategy.

K-health food: South Korea strengthens public-private partnership to promote exports

20-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

South Korean authorities are driving the globalisation of the country’s functional health foods by enhancing public-private partnership and supporting firms throughout the entire product lifecycle.

3D-printed supplements: Nourished taps vitamin deficiency in Middle East to expand personalised nutrition business

16-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

UK-based personalised nutrition company Nourished is eyeing the high vitamin deficiency levels in the Middle East region as an opportunity to expand its operations across the region.

GALLERY: Immunity Innovation

15-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

There has been several new immune health products and ingredients entering the market or are undergoing clinical trials since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. The following gallery shows the new products that have been launched and the list will be updated...

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