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Herbalife Nutrition is expected to open its first product innovation centre in China next year. ©Getty Images

Herbalife to open first product innovation centre in ‘China’s silicon valley’ next year

Herbalife Nutrition is expected to open its first product innovation centre in China by the third quarter of next year.

WATCH: Morishita Jintan provides country breakdown of probiotic markets in Asia

China is the fastest growing Asia market for probiotics, but South East Asia is fast gaining traction, according to Morishita Jintan.

Excessive intakes of saw palmetto extract still safe for consumption: BGG Japan-backed study

The consumption of saw palmetto fruit extract has been determined safe for use in healthy adults, even at excessive levels.

‘Hugely disproportionate’?: Singapore to ban SSB ads alongside colour-coded nutrition label plan

Singapore is set to introduce mandatory colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition label and ban advertising for pre-packaged sugar sweetened beverages (SSB), a move that has caused the industry to voice doubts, while health policy experts have welcomed the...

Collagen claim: Eminet details skin benefits of its first clinical trial on liquid fish collagen

Japanese manufacturer Eminet Co Ltd, has reported new evidence supporting the skin hydration effect of its liquid fish collagen product.

Brand New: Latest industry developments from big brand names

Read about the new projects that Amway and Bayer have embarked on in the space of TCM, personalised nutrition, and sports nutrition. This round up also features R&D and market strategies from South Korean firms CKD Bio, Nutrione, and Singaporean firm...

WATCH: ExcelVite builds on two decades of tocotrienol’s brain benefits with new research on diabetes complications

Malaysian palm tocotrienol supplier ExcelVite is finding out how its flagship ingredient could provide new health benefits.

Probiotics for pharma: South Korean giant CKD Bio eyeing novel medicines with probiotic formulation

South Korean pharma giant CKD Holdings Corp is researching the different health benefits of probiotics and sees this as a starting point into producing new pharma solutions.

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How to Gain Probiotic Market Share in North America

North American consumers love all-things probiotic. And yes, they want your innovative probiotic foods, beverages and supplements: the Asia-Pacific region is a global leader in the dietary supplement market, responsible for over 30% of worldwide supplement...

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Boysenberry and apple: Potent fruit anthocyanins to support lung immunity and aid in airway tissue repair

BerriQi® (proprietary blend of boysenberry and apple) has been formulated as a convenient daily dose of natural fruit bioactives that have been shown to support lung health. It is a delicious liquid supplement made from New Zealand boysenberries and apples,...