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Nestle inaugurates first Gerber cereal snacks plant in China ©Nestle

Rice up to the occasion: Nestle’s opens first Gerber factory in China and tackles toxicity report

Nestle in China has emphasised the safety and quality of its Gerber Nutripuff snacks for babies on the back of opening its first factory in China.

New HMOs: Roquette Ventures invests in Korean firm AP Technologies

Roquette Ventures has invested in South Korea firm Advanced Protein Technologies (AP Technologies) to develop new human breast milk components.

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Regional sports nutrition trends

A growing trend in sports nutrition is regional diversification of the customer base.

Brand New: Arborvitae’s Australia expansion, latest product launches by MuscleBlaze, FANCL and more

In this feature, we bring you some of the latest brands developments in the APAC region, ranging from Australia’s Arborvitae expanding brick-and-mortar stores, to India’s MuscleBlaze launching two new sports nutrition products, and Japan’s FANCL releasing...

New Zealand flower extract helps curb hunger during intermittent fasting: Study

Intermittent fasting has gained traction in the United States as a way to lose weight. Amarasate, a weight-management extract, is being touted as an effective anorexigenic agent for such a diet.

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How to Create Joint Supplements that Sell

Asia Pacific consumers are more active and mobile than ever – and they need joint health supplements that provide efficacy, convenience and that do no harm to the planet.

Billion-dollar market: Soft drinks, dairy and snacks are most purchased products in Chinese convenience stores

Soft drinks, dairy products and snacks are still the top product purchased from convenience stores in China, according to a report conducted by Mintel.

Formula for success? Mengniu steps up Australian expansion with recent Bellamy’s acquisition

China’s Mengniu’s controversial bid to buy Australian infant formula and baby food brand Bellamy’s Organic has received the backing of shareholders.

Japan Focus: Growing FFC market, Kirin’s first overseas foray, fish consumption on dementia risk and more

Read about the latest health foods business and scientific news involving the Japanese firms and consumer markets, including the growing FFC market, fish consumption on dementia risk, and Kirin’s first overseas foray in our country round-up.

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Jacobson Pharma to launch Smartfish cognition supplements for adults and children in China and Taiwan ©Smartfish

Jacobson Pharma to launch Smartfish cognition supplements for adults and children in China and Taiwan

Watch – AB Biotics on why probiotics for cognitive health have huge potential in APAC

Watch – AB Biotics on why probiotics for cognitive health have huge potential in APAC

FANCL launching Japan’s first FFC cold supplement backed by clinical trial ©FANCL

Winter care: FANCL launching Japan’s first FFC supplement backed by a clinical trial

MuscleBlaze’s new sports products aim to improve absorption ©MuscleBlaze

Whey protein for the Indian gut: MuscleBlaze’s new sports products aim to improve absorption

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DSM announces CEO succession plan with Feike Sijbesma to step down next year

Online health food brand Arborvitae expands brick-and-mortar presence in Australia

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