Development of new probiotic products for asthma and acne concerns is underway for Activated Probiotics, an Australia-based practitioner-only probiotic brand.
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Australia’s recent bill amendment on the country-of-origin labelling will provide “long-term certainty” for supplements that meet the requirements to make the coveted ‘Made in Australia’ claim, said an industry body.
China is planning to revise safety standards governing multiple processed foods and nutritional ingredients in its latest initiative to battle food contamination and adulteration in the country.
The New Zealand Hemp Industry Association (NZHIA) believes that the country “will miss the bus” if it does not start to quickly develop its cannabidiol (CBD) sector, after a new report suggesting it could become an NZD2bn industry was quickly followed...
China’s major nutrition brands and suppliers appear to have recovered from the manufacturing and supply chain impact of COVID-19 after reporting better than expected Q3 financials.
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Chinese dairy giant Yili believes that local dairy consumption is on an upward curve due to a rise in consumer understanding of its health benefits due to COVID-19, as well as the advantages technology is bring in advancing innovation within the sector.
A 12-week study by Yakult on more than 1,000 Vietnamese children has shown that its fermented milk containing the Lactobacillus casei strain (LcS) could reduce the incidence of constipation, diarrhoea, and acute respiratory infections (ARI).
In this round-up of industry developments in China, we will look at beauty and nutrition consumption trends, how the country has become Asia’s probiotic powerhouse, and a new scientific research project linked to COVID-19.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will be conducting investigations on 12 artemisia species permitted for use in the country, following scientific reports on how intake of the botanical may lead to miscarriages.
A Singapore fashion and beauty business is venturing into the wellness space with the launch of its first health food, which has already been stocked by pharmacy retailer Watsons.
Herbalife is expanding the markets selling its one and only beauty-from-within supplement, a collagen powder, with Malaysia the latest country to retail the product.
India’s government and an industry organisation are coming together to help equip nutraceutical start-ups with new, advanced technologies to grow their business both at home and abroad.
Blackmores CEO Alastair Symington has told us the firm decided to sell its traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and oriental botanical supplement arm Global Therapeutics amid a decline in the segments’ main retail channel – health food stores.
China will continue to cement its standing as Asia’s biggest probiotic market, but an expert panel has predicted that India and South East Asia are the emerging hotspots to watch.
Australia’s Arborvitae hopes to deepen its partnership with healthcare practitioners following promising clinical findings of its joint health product.
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New Zealand’s High-Value Nutrition (HVN) National Science Challenge is continuing its partnership with manufacturer Sanford to fund a third research project into the benefits of Greenshell mussels (GSM).
A white paper on beauty and nutrition from Swisse focusing on the demographics in China found that consumers are most concerned with dark facial spots and the key determining factor for buying a product lies in the formula and active ingredients used....
South Korea is promoting the use of a beta-glucan rich barley in functional foods, following promising findings on how the ingredient could suppress obesity and osteoporosis.
A randomised controlled trial in China has shown that consuming a low carbohydrate and almond-rich diet could improve depression and sugar metabolism in Type II diabetic patients.
Phynova Group, the winner of the healthy ageing ingredient of the year award in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia awards, says there are huge opportunities in Asia for glucose controlling products due to heightened consumer awareness.
Amway Philippines has launched the Amway Exclusive Shopper Program on its e-commerce site to allow customers to buy directly from the platform amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan’s supplement company Morishita Jintan is venturing into the China market with its bestselling probiotic brand ‘Bifina’ via a partnership with China firm Sinopharm Xingsha Pharmaceutical.
The importance of healthy ageing – and nutritional intervention across all life stages to promote it – has been underlined by new research showing that healthy life expectancy is failing to keep pace with total life expectancy in Australia and New Zealand,...
South Korea dietary supplement firm AceBiome, the winner of NutraIngredients-Asia Probiotic Product of the Year, is adding new functionality to its portfolio, with a new cognitive health product currently in the works.
A group of Chinese researchers is screening one million functional foods ligands (or molecules) in their search for the ones that could potentially inhibit the main protease of COVID-19.
Experts have weighed in on the importance of educating consumers on the concept of healthy ageing, and upcoming innovations in ingredients and delivery formats to drive the concept in the rapidly ageing Asia-Pacific region.
Kirin Holdings and Kirin Beverage are set to relaunch its existing iMUSE brand as a functional food brand in Japan after six of its products received Food with Function Claims (FFC).
A 16-week human clinical trial has shown that lutein supplementation is able to improve the blue-light blocking ability in the eyes by increasing the macular pigment optical density (MPOD).
Singapore-based brand Nutrixin has relaunched its flagship immunity product, apple peel essence and rolled out two more functional beverages with cognitive and digestive functions.
Japan’s mellow has established its first physical retail presence in Japan after launching its CBD carbonated beverage and supplements online in June this year.
Thailand-based food biotech company JuiceInnov8 and national beverage giant TCP Group – the firm behind the original Red Bull - is set to roll out three reduced sugar and functional fruit juices this month.
South Korea is developing functional food raw material from wheat germ in a bid to aid product development to help alleviate symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
A specialist doctor should also be an active clinical researcher in order to stay on top of the latest innovations and understanding, says the winner of NutraIngredients-Asia awards’ NutraChampion title.
Australian health and wellness company Eve Investments is launching its honey and tea tree oil sold under the brand Meluka Australia into more parts of APAC amid high growth in China on the back of consumer immunity concerns.
Two South Australian firms, functional beverage company Utonic and beauty firm Vani-T, are set to retail what they believe is the world’s first collagen kombucha nationwide in February 2021, following its online soft launch in September.
China’s well thought out regulatory policies for its hemp and CBD industry have been key to establishing a controlled, and growing, open market for downstream consumer products such as food and cosmetics, according to an expert panel.
Yakult Honsha will be releasing its renewed Yakult 400W synbiotic drink with a food with function claim (FFC) in Japan, with plans to sell 485,000 bottles daily from October 2020 to March 2021.
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New Zealand’s Ārepa is aiming to be present in all supermarkets nationwide by the end of this year and looking to expand in the Australia and US markets, on the back of the ‘credibility boost’ of winning a NutraIngredients-Asia Award.
Problems with product labelling and advertising are the most common compliance breaches found in listed complementary medicines in Australia, according to new data from the regulator Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
China-based meal replacement company Ruffood (Chinese name: 若饭) is prioritising product development in its mission to create a new generation of staple yet balanced and nutritional food for Chinese consumers.
Singapore functional beverage and dietary supplement company Asmara is moving into food-based cosmetics, with four new mask and scrub products launching next year.
Indian plant-based nutrition company OZiva has expanded its portfolio with a vegan protein blend (Superfood Plant Protein), touted to improve immunity and energy.