Singapore-based Avida Health is driving the development of beauty-from-within functional food products via a partnership with Japan firm Pharma Foods International (PFI).
Embattled supplement retailer GNC enters 2019 with a new prototype ‘experiential’ store that is part of an ongoing effort to revamp its huge brick and mortar network.
From manufacturing restrictions to infant nutrition and cross-border e-commerce rules, we bring you three regulations and policies that will influence the APAC nutraceutical industry in 2019.
Indian regulator FSSAI has issued a clarification regarding its stance on the 14 ingredients listed in Appendix 1 of its Food Safety and Standards Regulations (Nutraceutical Regulations) 2016.
Eighteen employees at Chinese supplement firm Quanjian, including founder Shu Yu Hui, are under criminal detention amid alleged involvement in fake advertising for its multi-level marketing (MLM) activities.
With its booming population and growing middle-income group, APAC is the region to watch for supplement and health food growth. In our exclusive feature on which markets to keep an eye on, we feature sports nutrition in China, probiotics in South East...
Leading brands Designs For Health, which recently expanded to Australia, and Asian outfit Nature’s Farm, which also boast retail operations, will share exclusive market and consumer insights at the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore next...
As we enter 2019, we spoke to brands and industry experts, who revealed five key trends expected to shape APAC's supplement and nutraceutical sector in the coming year.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in December, featuring infant nutrition in India, sports nutrition in APAC and the US, the continued popularity of Aussie supplements in China and more.
The announcement of New Zealand’s new Therapeutics Products Bill has brought with it hopes that new legislation may finally follow for natural products, with officials noting they are 'considering options' for separate regulations.
Industry veterans such as Canada's Jamieson Wellness, Japan's Genesis Healthcare, and Merck India feature alongside a UK functional beverage start-up and an Indian pharmaceutical firm subsidiary in our latest brand news.
Prophylactic synbiotic therapy could prevent the incidence of enteritis and ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients with sepsis, researchers in Japan have discovered.
Indian nutraceutical brand OneLife is eyeing expansion in South East Asia with a three-pronged approach to its business: focusing on providing condition-specific supplementation, catering to all life stages, and educating consumers.
Japanese consumers are tapping into the trend for hemp products, while Chinese gainats are seeking to cash in on South East Asia’s dairy boom. Find out more in our Trend Tracker review.
Australian supplement and health good manufacturers have expressed concerns over potential sales losses, following changes to Aussie country-of-origin labelling laws.
Indian regulator FSSAI has issued a gazette notification of its amendments to the standards for children's supplements in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011.
Daily prebiotic and probiotic supplementation can decrease inflammation and increase antioxidant capacity in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients, according to an Iranian population study.
More large prospective studies are needed to determine if the dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids have any impact on endocrine-related gynaecological cancer, say researchers in South Korea.
The trade tensions between the US and China have yet to seriously impact the flow or pricing of dietary supplement ingredients, according to experts familiar with the sector. But continued uncertainty has some observers on edge.
Chinese/American company Lyxia has debuted as a new player in the algae omega-3s space with a highly refined EPA ingredient from a photosynthetic strain.
In this month's Japan round-up, we bring you the latest research on microalgae euglena powder for liver health, matcha's stress-reducing effects and the role of prebiotics and probiotics for healthy ageing, as well as news on the latest hemp...
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from seafood — particularly EPA and DPA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosapentaenoic acid) — can support healthy ageing, according to a prospective cohort study.
A certain strain of probiotic Bacillus bacteria can help eliminate the harmful bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, according to a joint population study by US and Thai researchers.
We look back at our 10 most read trend stories this year, including news on the daigou phenomenon, personalised nutrition in APAC, ASEAN's bright future in nutrition, the top supplement categories and ingredients in Indonesia and Australia, and what...
Out top 10 most read stories on regulation in the food and supplement industry feature China and India heavily, with cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) and infant formula rules in China a constant topic of interest, alongside stricter laws surrounding ingredients...
A botanical formulation featuring extracts from two popular Asian herbs may help to increase muscle strength and size, as well as endurance and total lean mass, say researchers in India.
In this month's brand review, we bring you news on Japan's first FOSHU-certified skincare supplement, the rise of Elixinol's hemp supplements in Japan, Vitagen Malaysia's public health education efforts, Blackmores' progress in...
Reflecting on the year that’s been, it is interesting to see how much has changed in the complementary medicines industry in Australia in such a short time, Wites Carl Gibson, CEO of trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA)
A joint study conducted by Kirin and Yahoo showed that consuming Lactococcus Lactis Plasma improves work performance by boosting immunity and preventing influenza symptoms from developing.
UK supplement firm Tom Oliver Nutrition is tapping into several fast-growing categories in Asia to further its expansion in the region, focusing on non-animal sources of protein, sports nutrition, and omega-3.
Vietnam is seeing a surge in the volume of counterfeit dietary supplements being sold and consumed, according to the Vietnam Association of Functional Food (VAFF).
Probiotic supplementation may alleviate certain constipation pain in children, but has no significant impact on the success of the actual treatment, according to a Chinese systematic review.
Canadian vitamin and supplement manufacturer Jamieson Wellness is moving ahead with its expansion plans for Asia, most recently signing a five-year partnership agreement with Indian pharmacy chain MedPlus.
Industry giants BASF, DSM and Gencor / Pharmako have thrown their weight behind the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit by coming on board as top-level diamond sponsors.
Blackmores wants to strengthen trade relations, improve public health literacy and drive NPD in China, banking on its position in the China International Import Expo Enterprise Alliance to help achieve this goal.
Hemp oil supplements are gaining higher acceptance in Japan, with manufacturer Elixinol ramping up its investment in the country on the back of more favourable advertising rules.
The latest omega-3 research, product innovation spanning combinations of ingredients, and the strengths and weaknesses of consumer understanding across the region are all covered in our latest Nutrition Asia video series, featuring insights form two category...
Oral intake of vitamin D may be able to help prevent symptoms of cerebral malaria in vulnerable regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, say researchers in China.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in November, featuring innovations in sustainability, agriculture, and gut health, as well as the latest news on some of the hottest topics in China.
A project that used gene technology to create canola oil that yields quantities of long-chain omega-3 previously only available in fish will be showcased at the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore.
The director general of New Zealand's Ministry of Health has issued yet another public warning about supplements containing Artemisia annua extract, after 11 more reports of liver complications from consuming such products surfaced.
The demand for new brands and products shows no signs of slowing amongst daigou traders, with one daigou specialist retailer revealing that these products can lead to a 50% margin for daigou traders.
Read about Swisse's stellar performance at this year's Singles' Day sales, China's cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) regulations, Biostime's entry into Australia's infant formula market, and Aland's precision nutrition...
Probiotics may have a role in fighting necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in pre-term infants, but more research is needed to set an optimal standard for their application, say researchers in China.
Gut dysbiosis is a common feature of the afflictions that come with aging, according a recent Japanese review. The finding opens wider the door for probiotics and prebiotics in a healthy aging positioning.
In our latest review of Japan's supplement and functional food sectors, we feature DSM's efforts to support healthy ageing, probiotic-rich convenience snacks, the country's first FOSHU-certified nutricosmetics product, and enzyme supplements...
Omega-3 fatty acids may have therapeutic effects against Alzheimer's disease, according to an in vitro study conducted by researchers at China's Tianjin Medical University and Nankai University.