India’s three-week lockdown has affected the nutrition and health businesses on multiple fronts, most directly on the production, supply chain, and e-commerce delivery, companies including FMCG giant and ayurvedic medicine specialist Dabur have told us.
The CEO of Health and Happiness (H&H) Group has revealed how its baby nutrition products are booming in China and further afield, underlined Swisse’s ambitious international expansion plans, but acknowledged there were some supply chain risks amid...
In this round-up, we shine the spotlight on Singapore's clampdown on products that claim to have COVID-19 health claims, South Korea's new rules for functional ingredients use, and how the Indian state of Odisha is the first to exercise nutrition...
Travel restriction put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19 has led to more than 30 overseas GMP inspections postponed, Australian regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has revealed.
The dietary supplement industry bodies in both Australia and New Zealand are seeking clarification that the sector is classed as an ‘essential service’, with both countries imposing movement restriction to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Milk companies in Vietnam are increasingly turning to functional milk product development as the market competition intensifies, with vitamin k2 fortification becoming more common than before, data from Mintel has shown.
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2020 are open for entries, and today we reveal the expert judges that will help crown the region’s brightest and best products, ingredients and products.
Australia’s health foods brands Caruso Natural Health and Juice Plus were recently fined for false claims and advertising breaches respectively, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced in a statement.
Sirio Pharma has obtained the ‘blue-hat’ approval for three of its probiotic formulations. The company now has ‘blue-hat’ certificates for four of its probiotic formulations in total.
In this round-up, we shine the spotlight on major brands, including Unilever with its launch of gummy vitamin brand ‘OLLY’ in Singapore, Megmilk Snow Brand’s launch of its first functional yogurt drink and more.
In this round up of industry trends, we look at how Danone has incorporated its infant formula products with a dual-QR code for traceability purpose, how COVID-19 spread has led to a spike in demand for vitamins in Singapore, as well as the trends and...
Australia's goat milk specialist Nuchev says that the increasing number of goat milk brands competing in China - one of its key markets post-IPO - will benefit instead of posing a threat to its business.
See February's 10 most read stories, including the impact of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 on nutrition businesses, Singapore's lab-grown breast milk innovation and more. Click through the gallery to see them all.
Danone is launching a new traceability service for its infant formula in China, followed by other Asia-Pacific markets as well as Australia and New Zealand throughout the year.
The a2 Milk Company said revenue from China was “above expectations” in Jan and Feb, but the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak had brought uncertainty to consumer demand and supply chain.
Probiotics for managing constipation in children, a Singapore company’s innovation in lab-grown breast milk, and Nestle Health Science China’s two new FSMPs products are some of the most read stories on the social media.
Evolve BioSystems, the US-based microbiome firm supported by big name investors Bill Gates and Li Ka Shing, will soon embark on local research in the APAC region, namely Singapore and Hong Kong.
Entries are now open for NutraIngredients-Asia's third annual awards, held to recognise the best supplements and functional foods products, ingredients and research across Asia Pacific.
In this round-up, we look at the plans that Meiji has to grow its sports nutrition business as the Tokyo Olympics draws near, the new personalised nutrition service from FANCL, and how consuming chilli pepper could reduce fat.
The Chinese authorities are conducting a public consultation for the new food safety standards that it has drafted for a number of food items, including liquid infant formula, infant formula powder, and infant food.
A study in the Philippines showed that children consuming milk catered to their age, such as toddler and infant formula, have higher intake of micronutrients including iron, zinc, vitamin B6, C, D, and E, as compared to those drinking other types of...
Kappa Bioscience is venturing into the vitamin K2 milk category in China, on top of its existing vitamin K2 nutraceutical business, after its synthetic-origin vitamin K2 MK-7 (menaquinone-7) was approved by China authorities for use in mother and children...
The nutrition discipline in South East Asia started relatively late, but one Malaysian expert has been active from the outset, clocking up almost 50 years of research experience and invaluable insights.
A double-blind, randomised clinical trial has shown that the supplementation of probiotics with the laxative magnesium oxide is effective in managing constipation in young children.
Some of the major brands making new moves in recent weeks were Nestlé Health Science China with its newly launched Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) brands, GNC entering China pharmacy chains with its four 'blue-hat' products, and how...
Two of Nestlé Health Science China’s infant nutrition products for youngsters with cow’s milk allergies have obtained Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) status in the country.
Goat infant formula was the "most profitable" segment for Bubs Australia in the last quarter, up 118%, with its home market performing well amid a sales decline in China.
A Singapore start-up is aiming to launch lab-grown breast milk by 2021, and is seeking to work with major formula brands to deliver the “closest thing to real mothers’ breast milk”.
The ongoing China Coronavirus outbreak has affected a number of nutrition retailers which rely on Chinese tourists as a key revenue stream, with some putting on hold new plans and adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach.
Aged black garlic for heart health is gaining traction amongst Asian consumers, while probiotics has become the most popular non-vitamin type of supplement for children in Japan, find out more about the market trends in this round up.
The Chinese authorities allowed the use of six traditional Chinese medicinal herbs as food spices, but manufacturers will not be allowed to attach any health claim under this process.
AuMake - the Australian daigou specialist which operates a chain of retail stores and also produces its brand of health and nutrition products - saw its gross profit hit a new high as Asian tourists’ appetite for Australia’s health foods continues to...
South Korea has introduced new regulations for functional health foods, including the need for manufacturers to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Over 99.7% of the infant formula sold in China have passed sampling inspection as of December last year. But surprisingly, some of those made in Australia and New Zealand were among those which failed to meet the cut.
The first wave of speakers has been announced for this year’s Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, with experts from blockbuster brands Brands Suntory, Blackmores and Herbalife among the confirmed speakers.
In this round-up of new developments happening in China’s health and nutrition supplement industry, we shed light on the upcoming consumption trends for this year, including the up-and-coming A2 milk market.
See December's 10 most read health and nutrition stories, including Nestlé Health Science China's new product innovation centre, FANCL launching its first cold care supplement, and new nutritional labelling requirements from Taiwan FDA.
A diet high in egg whites, and to a lesser extent whey protein, could help boost male fertility...but even ‘healthy’ fats appear to have the opposite effect.
Tmall has identified six food and beverage consumption trends that will take the centre stage this year, including the rising demand for sports nutrition products and health-nourishing tonics.
China’s A2 milk sector is likely to see the rise of more products catered to different life stages and specific consumers groups, beyond just infant nutrition, as more domestic companies join in the competition.
In this round up, we look at the ongoing trends in APAC nutrition and supplement market. In particular, more brands are harnessing the booming popularity of livestreaming to promote their products to Chinese consumers. We also find out from retailers,...