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H&H Group's FY19 revenue has increased 7.8% to reach RMB10,925 million (USD 1,566 million), mostly led by its strong performance in baby nutrition and care segment ©H&HGroup

H&H CEO interview: Baby nutrition boom, Swisse’s expansion surge and COVID-19 contingency planning revealed

The CEO of Health and Happiness (H&H) Group has revealed how its baby nutrition products are booming in China and further afield, underlined Swisse’s ambitious international expansion plans, but acknowledged there were some supply chain risks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 lockdown: NZ supplement firms allowed operation if supplying to 'essential' businesses

The New Zealand supplement firms will be allowed to continue operations so long as they supply to 'essential' businesses, such as pharmacies and supermarkets.

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Echipower – The natural way to support immunity

With consumers increasingly proactive about boosting their immune health, there is growing interest in proven, natural ingredients such as IFF Health’s Echipower.

Sweet dreams are made of this: Saffron supplementation linked with better sleep quality

The world’s most expensive spice, saffron, has shown potential in improving sleep quality and insomnia in a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study based on Pharmactive’s saffron extract (affron).

Regulatory round-up: S'pore COVID-19 health claims clampdown, South Korea's new rules for functional ingredients and more

In this round-up, we shine the spotlight on Singapore's clampdown on products that claim to have COVID-19 health claims, South Korea's new rules for functional ingredients use, and how the Indian state of Odisha is the first to exercise nutrition...

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Immune balance: The compelling link between HRB probiotics and the immune system

Morinaga Milk’s HRB are clinically proven human probiotic strains that help people achieve optimal health by driving a fine-tuned homeostatic immune balance.

Australia’s Trajan Nutrition to market dried blood test for personalised nutrition industry

Adelaide-based nutrition research company Trajan Nutrition is planning to commercialise a new dry blood spot (DBS) test for personalised nutrition companies.

Eating right: COVID-19 pumps up sales for India’s protein bread maker

An Indian start-up specialising in making protein bread and cookies saw online sales go up by 15% in mid March, with the firm believing consumers are increasingly making more healthy food choices as COVID-19 continues to spread.

New Zealand pine bark extract can reduce glucose levels in healthy population: RCT

New Zealand pine bark extract is being studied for the first time for its glucose-lowering potential in healthy participants.

COVID-19 and APAC's nutra industry: All our coronavirus news...in one place

Here's your constantly updated snapshot of NutraIngredients-Asia's comprehensive COVID-19 coverage.

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Most of the new vitamin k2 fortified dairy products launched in APAC over the last five years took place in Vietnam. ©Getty Images

Milk innovation in Vietnam: Vitamin K2 fortification gains steam, but calcium and vitamin D still most popular

According to HSA, among some of the products claiming to fight the coronavirus include Ayurveda herbs, Vitamin C antioxidants, botanicals, and immunity vitamins ©HSA.gov.sg

Singapore clamps down on 1000+ e-commerce listings for false COVID-19 health claims

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has postponed overseas GMP inspections due to travel restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. ©Getty Images

Over 30 overseas GMP inspections postponed due to COVID-19 travel restrictions: TGA

The summit will now take place in November

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: New date announced for region's premier food and nutrition event

The winners will be announced in September.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2020: Eight weeks left to go to submit your entries

Eleutheroccocus senticosus also commonly known as Siberian ginseng. Despite its name, it is completely different from American and Asian ginseng and has different active chemical components ©HealthBenefitsTimes

Leaves of Siberian ginseng and drynariae rhizome stems may enhance cognitive functions, Japan RCT

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