Today we can announce a stellar line-up of keynote speakers for our Growth Asia 2021 Interactive Broadcast Series, which will feature insights from senior industry experts from Mars, Danone, Thai Union, Suntory and CSIRO.
ASX-listed company Jatcorp has developed a line-up of five new immune-supporting powder formula which is due to launch in the second half of this year in China and Australia.
DSM’s new venture Hologram Sciences plans to run a blood sugar management trial in Singapore to study how personalised approaches can help address pre-diabetes concerns, we can exclusively reveal.
The probiotic industry has progressed rapidly in its scientific endeavours around immunity and beyond, but new findings have to be communicated effectively to the consumers and health professionals, said a expert panel.
China’s indefinite suspension of all its activities under its Strategic Economic Dialogue with Australia is unlikely to affect the supplements industry, due to consumers’ preference for Australia-made products and the fact that a number of brands with...
The active nutrition category is increasingly cutting across multiple health needs, including digestive health, weight management, as well as joint and bone health, in addition to the more traditional sports and energy considerations, two experts believe.
India is offering a wealth of opportunities for nutrition brands in Australia and beyond, as consumer demand continues to rise and efforts to remove trade obstacles progress, according to Pharmako Biotechnologies, which has been named SME of the Year...
MGC Pharma is working on introducing its product that has shown to speed up recovery in COVID-19 patients, as a natural health or ayurvedic product in several Asian countries, including India, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Swisse is ramping up new product development for its revamped beauty range as part of its focus into the ‘beauty in and out’ market in Australia and worldwide.
The Growth Asia Interactive Broadcast Series returns for 2021 to build on the huge success of its inaugural edition, where more than 3,200 industry delegates registered to hear expert insights from a raft of big-name brands, leading academics, policy...
The use of a new type of highly porous microparticle and an encapsulation technology simultaneously has shown to increase the loading capacity of capsules for lactoferrin by more than 30 times, a group of researchers has found.
The deadline to enter APAC's premier nutrition awards and be celebrated among the region's pioneering ingredients, finished products, start-ups and researchers has been extended to June 18.
Japan-based Therabiopharma says new findings show its curcumin formulation curcuRouge has displayed impressive bioavailability and is now trialling its efficacy in immunity, cognition and osteoarthritis studies.
The absence of micronutrient deficiency, such as vitamin D, has shown to reduce the incidence of COVID-19, as well as lowering the odds of clinical deterioration in COVID-19 patients, said the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Consumers in Asia-Pacific are increasing looking for new formats beyond traditional tablets, soft gels and capsules as they increasingly tap into botanicals and herbals for their immune health benefits.
In this round-up, we look at new commercial developments in China's health and nutrition industry, including BioGaia's bone health probiotic launch, Herbalife's esports nutrition initiatives and more.
Hong Kong-listed nutrition giant Health and Happiness (H&H) has reported mixed Q1 results, with strong year-on-year sales growth in infant milk formula failing to offset a decline in immunity-related products and probiotics.
The supplementation of both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium during pregnancy could reduce the risk of eczema developing in infants, results from a meta-analysis have shown.
Pre-packaged foods for infants, toddlers, and special medical purposes will now need to follow nutrition labelling standards applicable for all pre-packaged foods in Taiwan, the country’s regulator has ruled.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) company Eu Yan Sang has partnered Singapore Post’s (SingPost) Sample Store in expanding its consumer reach, especially to the younger generation, by allowing consumers to try out the company's TCM product before...
Daily intake of Asahi’s proprietary paraprobiotic, Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305, for six months may reduce premenstrual symptoms (PMS) such as depressed mood and anxiety among young Japanese women.
Nutrition giant H&H has said it will continue to develop more plant-based products for its dietary supplements and infant formula categories across different brands, with the firm believing consumers are increasingly looking for more sustainable solutions.
NutraIngredients' interactive and FREE broadcast series focusing on immunity continues today, with the second APAC edition detailing the thriving botanicals category.
Probiotic lozenges could be used as a functional food for promoting oral health, with a recent four-week human clinical study showing how daily intake of could reduce pathogens, promote good bacteria growth and increase the production of antibodies.
The supplementation of electrolytes could potentially reduce the incidence of muscle cramps due to different factors, including exercise, ageing, and pregnancy, according to the latest guest on our NutraChampion podcast, Professor Ken Nosaka.
Curcumin from the branded curcumin-fenugreek complex, CurQfen, may be delivered to the hippocampus of the brain and improve locomotor activity and spatial memory, says a new pharmacokinetic study with rats.
Chilean astaxanthin producer Atacama Bio Natural Products S.A has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Malaysia-based Nexus Wise to distribute its branded astaxanthin ingredients in Malaysia and Singapore.
The South Korean authorities have released a proposal on how oxidation should be measured in EPA and DHA products, in what is being seen as a move to bridge the gap between locally-made and imported products.
Clinical trial findings are becoming ever more important in today’s world as consumers are looking beyond label claims and are actively reading up on the health benefits and evidence of ingredients used in immunity products, according to an expert panel.
H&H Group is pushing for the use of sustainable packaging, including recyclable, renewable, compostable materials, across its brands, including Swisse, Good Goût, CBII and its infant formula range.
BioGaia is launching its bone health probiotic, Osfortis, into China via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) channel – its first Asian market for the product.
NutraIngredients' interactive and FREE broadcast series focusing on immunity begins today, with the first APAC edition on clinical trials and emerging research coming live from our Singapore regional HQ.
Health foods manufacturers wanting to make anti-fatigue claims in Taiwan can expect to spend a higher cost and a longer period of time registering products, after the local authorities banned animal testing on such items and insisted on human trials.
In this round-up of new regulatory developments, we look at hemp, CBD, and fish oil related regulatory changes in Thailand, as well as how South Korean and Chinese authorities are coping with non-compliant products.
Indian vegan supplement and sports nutrition company Unived has launched a series of new products, from sublingual caffeine strips to beetroot extract, to enhance the training and performance of endurance athletes.
German beauty gummy brand IvyBears has established its Asia headquarters in Singapore to boost business and distribution in Asia-Pacific and North Africa, on the back of its first regional launches in Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines and China last...
From the potential of artificial intelligence and CRISPR to modulate the microbiome to the science around probiotics and prebiotics and immune function and the changing retail landscape, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is not to be...
The use of a patented delivery technology has shown to increase the bioavailability of curcuminoids and boswellic acids by nearly 25 and seven times respectively.
US-based Deerland is expanding its probiotic ingredient business in APAC, with a focus on digestive and immune health, on the back of receiving a regulatory boost in Australia and New Zealand.
Nine out of 19 omega-3 products that were bought through prominent Asian e-commerce sites and marketed as containing a single species, did not contain the ingredients declared on the labels, according to new data.
Blackmores has forecasted a weak domestic supplement market over the next year due to lower sales from Chinese travellers and a milder cold and flu season, but has nevertheless highlighted a number of strategies to mitigate the slowdown.
Malaysia fish oil brand Pristin is embarking on a MYR$1m (US$242,000) campaign in a bid to market and reinforces the toxin-free status of its products.
Consuming Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory’s oral rehydration solution (OS-1) may prevent exercise-associated muscle cramp in young men compared to drinking plain water.
2020 was a year of changing business practices, challenged global supply chains, and skyrocketing sales of dietary supplements and functional foods as consumers took more control of their own health and wellness.
There is no significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on breast cancer risk and mammography density, suggesting that previous evidence may be overestimated, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT).