Get the latest news on 'postbiotics', beverage innovations, Australian firms' continued interest in China, and our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit speaker line-up in our newest China round-up.
Chinese supplement firm Thankcome Biological Science and Technology (Suzhou) has successfully developed and produced spore-forming bacteria for use as probiotics in food.
Quantec, Go Healthy, Anagenix and OneOne Health Group were the big winners at the industry awards event held by Natural Health Products New Zealand at its annual summit.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is calling for public feedback regarding regulations for health food products containing probiotics.
Chinese mothers are buying less infant formula via cross-border e-commerce, while the sales of other nutritional products for infants, such as calcium and vitamins, are increasing.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced the start of a public consultation to review health food claims, leading to widespread industry uncertainty that regulatory experts claim will hit new product development and...
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In light of an imminent $8m IPO, manufacturer Australian Nutrition & Sports (ANS) says it will focus on building its brand in its home nation and the China market before going down the daigou route.
Cognitive health will be the subject of a keynote presentation at our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, with BioCeuticals / Blackmores expert Belinda Reynolds shining the spotlight on the importance of investment, personalisation, and clinical trials.
Nu Skin China has formed a focus group, led by the firm's country CEO, to look into the death of a 34-year-old Chinese woman who died from organ failure after allegedly refusing medical treatment for flu and fever, and instead insisting on drinking...
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Sapporo Holdings is devoting more resources to its health food business, with the opening of a wellness lab firm and further studies on its proprietary heat-treated lactic acid bacterial strain SBL 88.
Read about diet's influence on cancer and Alzheimer's risk, China's '100-day operation', and new innovations and research in the gut health space in this round-up of our top five trending stories on social media.
Nutraceutical retailer ONI Global recently announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Singapore-based personalised nutrition firm Imagene Labs to deliver products to GNC consumers.
Entries open today for NutraIngredients-Asia's second annual awards, held to recognise the best supplements and functional foods products, ingredients and research across Asia Pacific.
Major Japanese supplement brand FANCL will be sharing its expertise on the ageing society in Japan at the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, which will take place in Singapore in July.
Amway India is striving to promote the health benefits of traditional Indian herbs to consumers in the market, having recently conducted a series of seminars showcasing its Nutrilite Traditional Herbs range of supplements.
Swisse owner Health and Happiness (H&H) Group has released its 2018 annual results, announcing a 9.5% year-on-year increase in adjusted net profit to US$197.5m (RMB1.32m).
Blackmores boss Marcus Blackmore — who has been named interim CEO in the wake of Richard Henfrey's departure — has emphasised the need to 'streamline' the Australian supplement giant's business and boost its China presence, claiming...
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Mumbai-based dietary supplement start-up TruHealthy is embarking on an aggressive plan to expand its product offerings that address lifestyle diseases.
Indian trade organisation the Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC) will run a one-year post-graduate diploma course in food technology and nutraceuticals with tertiary institutions in India, to bridge the gap between industrial needs and academic...
Marcus Blackmore will take over as interim CEO at Australian vitamin giant Blackmores from April 1, following Richard Henfrey's surprise decision to step down.
A highly personalised supplementation and diet programme is vital to lowering risk and managing symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, according to an expert in neurodegenerative diseases.
Standardization in herbal products will boost consumer acceptance and market uptake, says Sabinsa president Shaheen Majeed, using the company’s Shagandha ashwaganda ingredient as an example.
Australian brand VÖOST is planning 'aggressive growth' in its home market, as well further expansion into the APAC region, with its new range of effervescent tablets for sports nutrition.
Australian firms Entity Health and Pharmako Biotechnologies have identified the key factors supplement firms should consider when investing in delivery system innovation in APAC.
Singapore health supplement start-up Innoso is pursuing further success in China as it ramps up the production of its anti-hangover powder sachet, which sold out after just six weeks.
News on vitamin C's anti-cancer effects, hemp's omega-3 benefits, vegan probiotic yoghurt from Israel and nutricosmetics from Switzerland were among the top five trending stories on social media this past month.
Continuing research into a genetically engineered canola source of omega-3 has promised plant-derived EPA and DHA on par with fatty acids from fish and algae.
Researchers at the University of Tasmania have discovered the anti-cancer effects of fucoidan, a unique, naturally occurring bioactive compound in brown macroalgae.
Medical marijuana may soon make some progress in India, but any hope of more relaxed regulations on CBD or hemp for nutraceuticals has gone up in smoke, according to one industry expert.
Australian researchers are looking into the effects omega-3 intake on aggressive behaviour in male prison inmates, with a multi-centre trial in six correctional centres commencing this year.
Kibow Biotech Inc. has won a product patent victory in India for its flagship prebiotic and probiotic supplement Renadyl, a ruling the firm hopes will boost its global expansion plans.
Italian ingredient supplier Indena has published a monograph detailing the broader applications of Centella asiatica, a South East Asian plant said to have skin, brain and heart health benefits.
Sweden and China are leading the way in terms of availability and engagement with probiotic products specifically tailored to women's health, says Ewa Hudson of Lumina Intelligence.
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Brand owners need to carefully consider the potential pitfalls, as well as benefits, when engaging social media influencers to strengthen the cause of the omega-3 category.
Using the correct methods and engaging laboratories with the right expertise are needed when measuring omega-3 product quality, in order to help safeguard the sector's reputation.
Customisation of fish and krill oil via delivery system technology is key to maximising the absorption qualities of omega-3, with three recent trials underlining its significance.
Building brand authenticity with the traceability potential of new technology is vital to help omega-3 firms stand out from the crowd, according to a supplier, brand, and solutions provider that have teamed up to offer consumers peace of mind.
Australian company Cann Global says it will be able to bring forward its production schedule and cut costs after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bio Health Pharmaceuticals.
Global MNC PepsiCo, Japanese beverage giant Kirin, personalised nutrition pioneers TCI Gene and New Zealand's government-funded High Value Nutrition Challenge will all be sending speakers to the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, taking place in...
A new paper published in an international journal definitively makes the case that Vitamin K2 has different functions in the body beyond that of Vitamin K1, and that the two should not be grouped under the same heading for dietary purposes.