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There is reportedly growing interest in children’s nutrition products across Asia-Pacific. ©FrieslandCampina

Premium infant formula, palatable children supplements are continued avenues for growth in Asia – FrieslandCampina

FrieslandCampina says infant formula with premium, multi-benefit ingredients and easy-to-consume supplements for children are continued avenues for growth in Asia.

Philippines’ nutra market sees rise of weight, liver health post-COVID

Philippines’ nutra market growth 'robust' with weight, liver health gaining interest - In-depth analysis

The Philippines’ nutraceutical industry is expected to continue growing at mid-single digits, with consumers paying more attention to weight, liver, and cognitive health post-COVID, according to latest insights from the local health supplement association,...

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Probiotic strain in postbiotic state demonstrates efficacy for muscle health support

Advances in probiotic strain selection is driving innovation in both probiotic and postbiotic functionality. How is Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TWK10 and the technology behind shaping the biotics landscape?

Infant formula that mimics lipid structure of breast milk enhances calcium absorption and modulates gut microbiota, said researchers of an ongoing trial. © Getty Images

Gold standard: Infant formula that mimics mother’s milk promotes bone and digestive health – Junlebao

Infant formula that mimics lipid structure of breast milk enhances calcium absorption and modulates gut microbiota, and in the process, strengthens the overall immunity, say preliminary findings of an ongoing trial.

Orthomol vital m is an example of the Orthomol combining liquid vial and capsules in a product. © Orthomol Facebook

'Asia is a very big opportunity': Orthomol aims to replicate South Korea success in Vietnam and beyond

German food supplement company Orthomol is aiming to replicate its South Korea success in other markets, especially in Asia and the Middle East.

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Muscle health gains traction as the next global healthy ageing trend

Muscle health is rising to the forefront of healthy ageing discussions. How is this creating opportunities for premium ingredients with proven muscle preservation benefits?

Beauty consumers are most likely to prioritise devices and treatments as solution over supplements. [Getty Images]

External-first solutions: Beauty consumers likely to explore devices, treatments before supplements

Beauty consumers are most likely to prioritise devices and treatments as skin solutions over supplements amid growing demand for immediate and visible outcomes.

Crunch Cutlery co-founder Anna Lam (right), with the fully automated compact machine that produces edible cutlery © Crunch Cutlery

Edible cutlery: Singapore start-up seeks to reduce plastic waste in Asia with nutrition-packed products

Singapore start-up Crunch Cutlery is seeking to tackle plastic waste with its edible cutlery made from chia, buckwheat and jowar.

GABA, which is commonly used in supplements for stress relief, sleep aid, and blood pressure reduction, remains the most popular ingredient across the different types of FFCs. © Getty Images

Hot ingredients in Japan’s FFCs: GABA remains in top spot, HMPA is fast-rising

GABA remains prominent the most popular ingredient used within Japan's Foods with Function Claims (FFC) market, rice bran-derived 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propionic acid (HMPA) moving up to second place, exclusive new data reveals.

The use of probiotics to improve the gut microbiota of antibiotic-exposed infants has strong potential to boost their immune protection.

Countering antibiotics: How gut microbiota improvement could boost immune protection in exposed infants - Growth Asia Summit 2024

The use of probiotics to improve the gut microbiota of infants that have been exposed to antibiotics has strong potential to boost the extent of immune protection conveyed by vaccination, according to recent research data.

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The supplementation of green banana powder has been shown to raise the levels of beneficial bacteria, including Bifidobacterium bifidum. © Getty Images

Green banana and pineapple fibre shown to raise beneficial bacteria – Dole-funded trial

Non-pill supplements in the market include powder in sachet sticks, which can be dissolved in liquids. © Getty Images

No pills, please: Novel formats for cardiovascular supplements gaining favour – PhytoGaia

EastRoc has made a gradual shift away from its one-drink specialisation model to a multi-beverage portfolio. ©EastRoc Beverages

Broader horizons: China’s EastRoc on shift from energy drink specialisation to multi-beverage portfolio

Some of the bestsellers from Doctor's Best are high absorption coQ10, glucosamine chondroitin, high absorption magnesium lysinate glycinate 100% chelated. © Doctor's Best Vitamins Facebook

CoQ10 demand in China persists but gross margin is low – Doctor's Best owner Kingdomway

Danone has launched Aptamil KID C-SynB in Malaysia. © Danone Malaysia

Danone launches growing up milk designed for kids born via C-section in Malaysia

ADM is expanding its gut health probiotic business in Australia and China, with a focus on preventive wellness, after receiving regulatory approval from TGA and NHC. © ADM

Functional foods potential: ADM expanding probiotic opportunities in Australia and China

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Premium infant formula, palatable children supplements are continued avenues for growth in Asia – FrieslandCampina

Philippines’ nutra market growth 'robust' with weight, liver health gaining interest - In-depth analysis

Probiotic strain in postbiotic state demonstrates efficacy for muscle health support

Gold standard: Infant formula that mimics mother’s milk promotes bone and digestive health – Junlebao

'Asia is a very big opportunity': Orthomol aims to replicate South Korea success in Vietnam and beyond

Muscle health gains traction as the next global healthy ageing trend

External-first solutions: Beauty consumers likely to explore devices, treatments before supplements

Edible cutlery: Singapore start-up seeks to reduce plastic waste in Asia with nutrition-packed products

Hot ingredients in Japan’s FFCs: GABA remains in top spot, HMPA is fast-rising

Countering antibiotics: How gut microbiota improvement could boost immune protection in exposed infants - Growth Asia Summit 2024

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Increasing omega-3 intakes linked to delayed aging: Study

Start-up tackles cellular aging with weekday supplement routine

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Green banana and pineapple fibre shown to raise beneficial bacteria – Dole-funded trial

No pills, please: Novel formats for cardiovascular supplements gaining favour – PhytoGaia

Broader horizons: China’s EastRoc on shift from energy drink specialisation to multi-beverage portfolio

Danone launches growing up milk designed for kids born via C-section in Malaysia

Functional foods potential: ADM expanding probiotic opportunities in Australia and China

CoQ10 demand in China persists but gross margin is low – Doctor's Best owner Kingdomway

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