NutraIngredients-Asia’s top 10 most-read news articles in 2024 revealed
We reveal the top 10 most-read news articles on NutraIngredients-Asia for year 2024, where stories on nutraceuticals’ quality and safety have grabbed the most attention.
Brands & manufacturers
Kirin sets 300bn yen revenue goal for health science business
Kirin has outlined a series of initiatives that will combine its strengths, as well as that of subsidiaries FANCL and Blackmores, in achieving a revenue of 300bn yen (US$1.95bn) for its health science business by 2030.
Arjuna Natural’s ashwagandha shows efficacy in stress, anxiety relief at low dose
India-based Arjuna Natural says that its ashwagandha extract can help reduce stress and anxiety even at low dose.
Supplements in the social media era: Life without TikTok
TikTok’s potential Jan. 19 ban could leave a gap in the social commerce ecosystem, challenging supplement brands to find new ways to connect with health-conscious consumers.
Kewpie on addressing the spread of nutritional “half-truths” on social media
Kewpie is working with nutrition societies and academic professors to address misinformation regarding food and nutrition that is spreading on the social media.
Wellbeing200 debuts phytochemicals-containing premix powder to boost gut health
South Korean start-up Wellbeing200 has launched a powder product that claims to help the gut better absorb phytochemical ingredients when consumed with yoghurt, while enhancing its taste simultaneously.
Brand focus: Top 10 most-read nutra and consumer health brand stories in 2024
Check out the top 10 most-read features on nutraceutical and consumer health brands in year 2024, with Amway Nutrilite, Shiseido INRYU, Elivity, Melrose Health, Nestle, Unilever, and Haleon topping the list.
CW urges less fixation on body image, more holistic approach to weight management
Singapore’s nutra and wellness firm CW is actively expanding its portfolio as it urges a more holistic approach to weight management, amid increasing number of young consumers affected by body image concerns.
Healthspan, personalization and tech: Euromonitor predicts 2025 consumer trends
The data and analytics firm has forecast a notable shift in consumers’ mindsets next year from simply lengthening lifespans to trying to improving the quality of that longer life. What does this mean for the future of health and wellness?
Brand new: JSHealth, Berocca, a2 Milk in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Australian brand JSHealth’s brick-and-mortar retail debut in the Asian market, Berocca’s recent new product development concepts, and how a2 Milk plans to grow in...
JSHealth makes Asia debut in Singapore via Watsons deal
JSHealth, which specialises in beauty-from-within supplements and has grown rapidly across its domestic Australian market, is making its Asia retail debut in Singapore via a deal with retailer Watsons.
Edible sun care: Cell Fusion C hops on trend of K-beauty brands expanding into supplements
South Korean derma skin care brand Cell Fusion C has hopped on the trend of K-beauty brands venturing into the dietary supplements space, particularly the beauty-from-within category, with its recent launch of “edible sun care” products.
Enriched whey protein supplement improves mild cognitive impairment: BYHEALTH Study
Daily supplementation with whey protein powder rich in milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), taurine and B vitamins may improve cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
a2 Milk taps on senior nutrition in a move to maximise China’s market potential
The a2 Milk Company is doubling down on its senior nutrition business in China as it explores different ways to maximise the market’s potential.
Singapore’s noodle maker to debut high protein, postbiotics variant
Singapore noodle maker Hiap Giap Food Manufacture is set to launch a high protein, postbiotics fortified noodle starting from e-commerce channels such as Shopee.
S’pore postbiotic firm adds fermented food, mouthwash to range
A Singapore-based company specialising in pre-, pro-, and postbiotics supplement has added fermented food and mouthwash to its range, as it attempts to provide “complete protection” for the entire gastrointestinal tract.
Synbiotic-fortified toddler milk improves iron absorption – Danone study
The consumption of synbiotic-fortified milk can better promote iron absorption in toddlers, says new findings from a Danone-funded trial.
Coffee with lactoferrin: MAD Foods, TurtleTree to launch new range in mid-2025
MAD Foods, a Singapore-headquartered company specialising in plant-based ready-to-drink beverages, is partnering TurtleTree in developing a new line of functional oat milk coffee containing lactoferrin that will be launched in mid-2025.
Growth Asia Summit 2025: Early bird delegate rate extended to December 24!
The early bird delegate sale, with a 25% discount, for our Growth Asia Summit has been extended to December 24.
Persona launches white-labeling service to expand access to personalized nutrition
‘It’s not really about competition,’ the CEO said.
Bayer aims volume-driven growth with shorter new product development lead time
Bayer’s CEO has outlined key growth strategies for its consumer health business, such as increasing sales volume by introducing new products to the market quicker.
Yogurt and longevity? Meiji signs 10-year research contract with Bulgarian firm
Japanese dairy and confectionary firm Meiji has signed a 10-year joint research agreement with a Bulgarian firm, with the aim of uncovering the links between the gut, yogurt, and longevity.
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Aussie firm uses coconut, pea, rice for hypoallergenic infant formula
Australia’s Coco2 has developed infant formulas using coconut milk powder, pea, and rice proteins, which it says are alternatives for babies allergic to soy and cow’s milk products.
Blackmores taps into ‘underutilised’ opportunities in VDS for sleep support
Blackmores is capitalising on white spaces in vitamins and dietary supplements (VDS) for sleep support, as it believes that nutritional interventions need to play a “much bigger role” in the holistic management of this growing problem.
Blackmores boost: Strong sales reduce losses for Kirin’s health science business
Blackmores’ strong sales performance in Q3 FY2024 has helped parent company Kirin reduce the operating loss coming from its health science business.
Localisation and education: New venture seeks personalised solutions to address disease-related malnutrition in India
Pristine Pearl Pharma and Dutch Medical Food B.V. have formed a strategic collaboration to bring personalised medical nutrition products to India, targeting the issue of disease-related malnutrition.
Japan’s ALMADO debuts eggshell membrane-containing FFC targeting sleep, skin and muscle mass
Japanese cosmetics manufacturer ALMADO has launched its first Foods with Function Claims (FFC) product that contains eggshell membrane and GABA, targeting consumers with concerns regarding sleep, dry and ageing skin, and muscle loss.
Meiji expands snack range made with bitter-reducing, nutrient-retaining ‘cacao granules’
Meiji is launching a new product under its WELLCACAO range, which is made with the company’s proprietary cacao-based ingredient that claims to be less bitter and better retain nutrients such as polyphenols.
BYHEALTH’s lacklustre performance continues into Q3 as profits slide 106%
China health supplements giant BYHEALTH continues to see weak performance as net profits fell 106.30 per cent in Q3 of 2024, resulting in a net loss of RMB$22.42m (US$3.15m). The company reported a net profit of RMB$355.7m (US$49.5m) during the same time...
Brand new: FromBio, Dong-A Pharmaceutical, Tonik, Swisse, Nordia Vitamins in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how Korean firms FromBio and Dong-A Pharmaceutical hope to pursue growth in South East Asia, as well as new launches from Tonik, Swisse, and Nordia Vitamins.
China sees greater shifts in multivitamin spending from pharmacies to e-commerce – Haleon
China consumers are increasingly spending on multivitamins in e-commerce than in pharmacies, says Haleon in its Q3 2024 financial results.
Japan’s microalgae supplement firm launches urine test that detects calcium, zinc levels
Japan firm Euglena Co Ltd, which specialises in health supplements and cosmetics developed using the microalgae euglena, has launched a urine test kit which it said could detect the levels of 11 items, including calcium and zinc.
The next caffeine? A̅repa drills down into cognitive benefits of novel molecule found in blackcurrants
A̅repa is conducting further research on how a novel molecule discovered from New Zealand blackcurrants, which it has also patented, could benefit mood and cognition in healthy populations.
South Korea’s FromBIO banks on wide-ranging product formats, celebrity branding to expand footprint in SEA
South Korean firm FromBIO aims to venture into more markets in South East Asia (SEA) by capitalising on its ability to produce health functional foods in myriad formats, as well as endorsements by Korean celebrities popular in the region.
Patching in: Tonik launches transdermal vitamin, botanical patches across Asia, with new SKUs underway
Tonik is launching its transdermal patches formulated with homeopathic recipes for sleep and stress relief into more Asian markets, while also preparing to launch four new SKU in the next six months.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
South Korea’s Dong-A Pharma targets SEA markets with kids, beauty supplement range
Dong-A Pharmaceutical is now looking to grow its exports markets, focusing on kids and beauty-from-within supplements in South East Asia, the company told us in Vitafoods Asia held in Bangkok.
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Smart innovation: Why Swisse is boosting 'melting' tablets range for younger consumers
Swisse Wellness is adding new dosage formats to its vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) range in Australia, with orally disintegrating tablets targeted at the younger demographic its latest endeavour.
U-turn ahead: Nestle reunites Greater China management with rest of Asia as new CEO pledges ‘core’ growth focus
Nestle is reintegrating the Greater China region with the rest of Asia, as new CEO Laurent Freixe unveiled a significant U-turn from its 2021 geographical ‘sharpening’ strategy.
Guava goodness: Taiwan’s Han-Sient taps patented extraction tech for guava leaves to target ASEAN diabetic and weight loss markets
Taiwan-based Han-Sient believes it has struck gold with its patented technology to produce guava leaf extract for blood sugar control and fat-burning, eyeing the diabetic and weight loss markets in South East Asia as its next major expansion step.
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“A to Z clean vitamins”: VOOST former boss’ new venture aims to transform powder supplements
Thomas Sibel, co-founder of effervescent tablet vitamin brand VOOST sold to P&G in 2021, has set out to transform the supplements sector through his new venture Nordia Vitamins – a clean label vitamin brand focusing on powders.
LG H&H’s Vital Garden launches edible retinol supplement to address increasing interest, keep up with beauty-from-within trends
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s Vital Garden has released an edible retinol supplement to keep up with global beauty-from-within trends and boost the competitiveness of its health food business.
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Drink your biotics: Bright colours and visual appeal crucial to deliver healthier beverages to children – Tummy Buddies
Australia’s Tummy Buddies believes that healthier product innovation for children needs to focus on bright colours and visual appeal in order to secure that crucial first purchase.
Dubai-based Linafsi prioritises flavour innovation, sales channel expansion to stand out in competitive healthy snacking market
Dubai-based healthy snack brand Linafsi is adopting several strategies to overcome stiff competition, including flavour innovation and localisation, exploring new product formats, and expanding sales channels.
'Emerging interest': Swisse seeks to pioneer Australia’s nootropics consumption with new energy range
Swisse is seeking to pioneer Australia’s nootropics consumption with the launch of three new SKUs designed for focus, memory, and stress management.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024
Target population: AceBiome sees market need for sports nutrition designed for middle-aged adults
There are market opportunities in Asia-Pacific’s sports nutrition sector specifically targeted at middle-aged adults, says the winner of this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards Product of the Year Sports Nutrition.
Researchers tap curcumin for protection against smoking and air pollution in India and beyond
Studies from India have showed that curcumin supplementation could reduce carbon monoxide (CO) levels and researchers are now planning for large scale adoption of curcumin supplementation across India to lower CO levels caused by smoking and air pollution.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
Powder power: South Korean women’s wellness and beauty specialist NGT eyes Asian expansion with Active Enzyme sticks
South Korea’s Natural Good Things (NGT) is eyeing an expansion across Asia with its Active Enzyme sticks after successfully making a name for itself in the domestic women’s beauty and wellness market.
Chong Kun Dang launches dual-format product to capture bigger share of South Korea’s thriving hangover cure market
Seoul-headquartered Chong Kun Dang has released a dual-format hangover relief comprising liquid and tablets, which the firm says is the first of its kind to be available at convenience stores.
Japanese health care firm Daiichi Sankyo acquires sports nutrition brand DNS
Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co Ltd has acquired sports nutrition brand DNS as it continues to grow its portfolio from pharmaceuticals to functional foods, oral and skin care.