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DSM said a focus of its early life nutrition research would be in South East Asia countries such as Indonesia. © Getty Images

Bioavailability and stability: DSM chief underlines firm’s early life priorities to tackle malnutrition

DSM is pledging to focus on providing highly stable and bioavailable nutrition products to tackle the most prevalent malnutrition problems seen in South East Asian countries.

CBD potential in APAC: Regulations and history have laid strong foundation for market growth - Elixinol

The regulatory framework and the history of using medicinal cannabis in the APAC market have laid a strong foundation for the expansion of CBD supplements in the region, according to manufacturer Elixinol.

Middle East probiotic push: Importer Truebell seeks to expand product offering across region

UAE-based importer Truebell is planning to increase the number of probiotic products in the next 12 months to tap on MEA’s growing US$15 billion probiotic market.

China struggles see Blackmores’ profit drop 24% but sales surge in Vietnam and Indonesia

Australia’s biggest supplement firm Blackmores saw profits drop 24% over the last year, with struggling performance in China cited as the key factor.

Hot Right Now: Essence of chicken's benefits for working memory and NutraIngredients-Asia awards finalist revealed

Read the top stories trending on social media right now, including a meta-analysis which shows the benefits of essence of chicken on working memory, the firms shortlisted for NutraIngredients-Asia awards and more.

Identifying key consumers and product positioning crucial for market survival – marketing expert

Identifying key consumers and crafting a message that resonate with them is crucial for new health and nutrition products to survive in the increasingly competitive marketplace.

The new whey protein? Vitafoods Asia speaker reveals why fenugreek seed is a promising sports nutrition ingredient

Fenugreek seed’s androgenic effect, which increases testosterone levels in males, makes it a promising nutritional ingredient for fitness supplement, according to a speaker at the forthcoming Vitafoods Asia exhibition in Singapore.

Drink for hydration: Brewed roselle promising for skin hydration - Vitafoods Asia speaker

Daily consumption of brewed roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) could improve skin hydration and reduce wrinkles, according to a study from Taiwan.

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Fulfilling the nutritional needs of children is one of the main goals of the newly expanded Danone Nutricia Research – Sarihusada Research & Innovation Centre in Indonesia. ©Getty Images

Danone in Yogyakarta: Revamped research centre to focus on stunting and anaemia in Indonesia

Daily consumption of essence of chicken strengthens working memory: Suntory-funded meta-analysis

Watch: The sarcopenia challenge in APAC and its untapped functional beverage potential

Watch: The sarcopenia challenge in APAC and its untapped functional beverage potential

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Chronological vs biological’: Chromadex aims to use personalised nutrition as means to revolutionise ageing

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