Auckland-based meat substitute producer Sunfed Meats, which has consistently sold out its Chicken Free Chicken in New Zealand, is in the midst of a series A capital raise to significantly expand production to meet growing local and overseas demand, and...
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Swedish start-up Carbiotix says its focus on personalised feedback and dosing at a competitive price point will help consumers to fill the 'fibre gap' in a meaningful and easy way. And with long-term plans to allocate profits to food fortification...
Research done on finished formulations and a commitment to a positioning as a dietary supplement are the cornerstones of his brand's success, says the head of fast-growing fitness beverage manufacturer Celsius.
The CEO of Holland & Barrett International says its enrolment of ex-Sainsbury's director Steve Carson as MD and former P&G CMO Roisin Donnelly signals its intent to become one of the world's leading health and wellness brands.
Wisconsin-based Beehive Botanicals has adopted propolis, a plant-derived bee product that has been used medicinally by humans for centuries, through ABC's Adopt-An-Herb Program.
BioCeuticals, the Blackmores-owned practitioner-only supplement firm, has launched a full suite of immunity-boosting medicinal mushroom supplements, produced using a novel growing system and backed by a DNA-testing process.
A division of China's state-run investment fund is believed to be among the front runners to snap up Australian vitamin maker Nature's Care, as it embarks on its second sale attempt with a price tag of around $1bn.
Hemp mānuka honey will be on the shelves in Australia by the middle of the year, with the two companies behind the project then aiming for sales to China, the wider Asia region, and potentially North America and Europe.
A unique inhaler designed to be less cumbersome than the standard 200-dose puffers could be used to deliver nutrition through the lungs — with distinct uses in Asia.
Herbalife has chosen South Korea for the launch of its new personalised nutrition programme, Gene Start, as it seeks to capitalise on growing APAC demand for customised health solutions.
Australian infant nutrition firm Wattle Health hopes to get its goat milk infant formula on the shelves in China by the second half of the year, after securing a 'brand slot' with a licensed manufacturer.
Danone has announced its intention to bow out of its dairy business in India, where it will then concentrate on enhancing its nutrition portfolio instead.
Mānuka honey brand Comvita has expanded its retail availability in the US and Canada, after securing a deal with Costco and launching a new store on Amazon.
Healthy ingredients biotech firm Biosearch SA has signed a licence agreement with Nestlé for the use of its Lactobacillus fermentum LC40 strain in food supplements aimed at breastfeeding women.
Singapore personalised nutrition firm Imagene Labs has sealed a deal with an Australian e-commerce venture, as it makes its first move into the country.
Australia's biggest hemp foods firm, which also has a cannabinoid (CBD) nutraceuticals and medical cannabis offering, launched today on the Australian Stock Exchange following a successful $20m IPO.
Herbalife Nutrition has announced the latest appointment to its Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB), Thailand-based sports medicine expert Dr Korakod Panich.
Australia’s biggest kombucha manufacturer has launched a new, native flavour, reflecting the lightning-fast growth of the fizzy fermented beverage in the country – but so far the globals don’t seem to getting in on the act.
Kolkata-based healthcare start-up Kapiva Ayurveda is looking to expand across Asia and North America, with Hong Kong and Canada next on its list after its success in Singapore and the US.
Australian firms topped the list of our most read manufacturer stories for 2017, underlining the dominance of brands such as Blackmores and Swisse across Asia-Pacific.
Nine out of ten pharmacists surveyed in Thailand said they want to learn more about supplements, with more than half conceding that they rarely or never ask patients taking prescribed medication if they are already taking'natural products.
Australian dairy manufacturer Burra Foods has announced an A$24.5m investment in a new infant formula blending and canning factory in Korumburra, South Gippsland, Victoria.
Australian nutraceutical cannabinoid manufacturer Creso Pharma has signed a deal to market its flagship hemp-based product in Switzerland and Lichtenstein, shortly after announcing its market entry into China.
Victoria-based manufacturer ViPlus Dairy claims to be the first Australian producer of locally made infant formula to be approved by the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA).
Australian contract manufacturer Vitex Pharmaceuticals has opened a new A$100m facility in Eastern Creek, Sydney, to better meet ever-growing global demand for Australian-made vitamins and supplements.
Practitioner channel specialist Thorne Research is expanding its manufacturing capabilities and has concluded an investment partnership that will expand its business in Japan.
Herbalife's direct-selling model is aiding its contribution towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by enabling action to be taken at the grassroots level, according to one of its senior APAC leaders.
Swisse Wellness' parent company, H&H (Health & Happiness) Group — formerly Biostime — has bought back the vitamin firm's distribution rights from PGT Healthcare for $131m, including those for the key China market.
Australian supplement firm Blackmores has entered Singapore's increasingly competitive infant formula market, albeit with a more cautious approach in light of recently enforced government regulations.
Australian probiotic manufacturer Evolution Health has recorded its highest ever China Singles' Day sales, cementing its position as the bestselling probiotic brand on the Tmall platform.
The Nestlé Board of Directors says it will change the organisation of its infant nutrition to enhance the company's ability to 'win' in the category. The company also announced changes to its executive board.
Continuous innovation, new product launches, and comprehensive education services have seen BioCeuticals — the Blackmores-owned practitioner-only supplement firm — double its sales over the past four years, says its MD.
The need to verify one of its primary ingredients—aloe—has pushed Herbalife to become one of the industry’s leaders on identification and quality, an executive asserts.
The demand for goat milk infant formula in soaring in Asia, according to Nuchev CEO Ben Dingle, who is targeting South East Asia market entry on the back of his company's success in China.
BioCeuticals, the practitioner-only supplement firm owned by Blackmores, is about to launch a range of personalised testing products to tap into "the future of nutrition".
Chr. Hansen’s new probiotic children’s drinking yoghurt taps into a trio of trends identified by the dairy producer combining functional dairy for gut health that appeals to young taste buds and health conscious parents.
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is buying into an American whey protein concentrate and lactose manufacturer for an undisclosed amount in order to secure its US-sourcing network.