The Singapore government made no mention of a sugar tax in its 2018 budget, despite food and beverage industry concerns that it could have been set to follow several other nations in introducing the levy.
Probiotics have been found to have a significant impact on the management of eczema in infants under the age of three, according to what is believed to be the first meta-analysis on the topic.
Better cold chain infrastructure is boosting consumer preferences for frozen processed halal meat and poultry, cold drinks and flavoured milks across the Middle East — a region that is being tipped to drive industry growth to 2030.
Omega-3's cardiovascular health benefits have recently been called into question, but a leading industry expert believes two new clinical trials could strengthen its credentials.
Data shows that vitamins, minerals and supplement sales in Australia recorded almost 70% growth since 2013, while multivitamins excluding minerals grew by 34% in 2017 alone. Complementary Medicines Australia’s health economist Aiden Essery explains why.
In its preliminary fiscal year end report, ChromaDex says its increased transaction revenue is ample compensation for heavy marketing expenditures and sharply higher losses.
One-third of pregnant women in Western Australia are not following iodine supplement recommendations, while only one in four do so before conceiving, new data reveals.
Major food and beverage firms are more likely to advertise healthier products online in high-income countries, compared to those which are less developed, a study has revealed.
Usana Health Sciences passed the $1 billion mark in annual sales with a strong year-end earnings report that included strong growth in key markets in Asia.
Dispatches from IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018
A new low-cost microbiome testing service — priced at between €9 and €19 per month — will make monthly microbiome insights possible for the mass market consumer, said Carbiotix CEO Kristofer Cook as he announced the service as part of his talk at the...
Regularly consuming food and drink (be they sweet or savoury) that are less energy-dense could help to lower overall energy intake and postprandial blood glucose concentration, say researchers in Singapore.
Relatively small doses of prebiotics may be able to increase the body's production of health-boosting short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) by activating the metabolism of human colonic microbiota, according to researchers in Japan.
Public health strategies for increasing vitamin D intake among young people are urgently needed in Hong Kong, claim researchers, after a new study found widespread deficiency and an association with cardiometabolic disease risk factors.
Supplement firm GNC looks set for considerable expansion in China, with Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co (Hayao) investing $300m to become the firm's largest single shareholder.
Nestlé Malaysia has responded to a viral online video, which claims its Milo drink contains 40% sugar, by stating: ‘The facts in this video are clearly misleading’.
Exporters of dietary supplements into China need to be familiar with that country's dominant WeChat social media platform if they want to thrive, an industry association executive said.
There is very limited scientific evidence that oral nutritional supplements that often promise 'youthful', 'firm' or 'glowing' skin can provide any benefits above a normal diet, say experts from the British Nutrition Foundation...
Yakult Danone India, a 50:50 joint venture between Yakult Honsha and Danone, has released the latest variant on its signature probiotic drink, called Yakult Light.
Researchers in Tasmania say they have found evidence of a biological link between diet and depression, via a study that analysed associations between diet, BMI, inflammatory markers, and mental health in adolescents.
Korean adults are falling far short of recommended daily intakes of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a new study based on the sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) has revealed.
Consumption of kiwifruit may enhance the bone health benefits of isoflavone supplementation by improving vitamin K status, according to a study by researchers from Japan and New Zealand.
In his final address to the omega-3 sector as a whole, outgoing GOED executive director Adam Ismail said the industry has unlimited potential, which it can reach only if it bands together to control its message and support the ingredients’ health benefits...
Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines is laying off 600 employees, blaming the move on the "regulatory environment" just weeks after the country introduced its sugar tax.
The Indian government should provide nutrition rations to tuberculosis patients if it is serious about improving their nutrition and tackling the high prevalence of the disease in the country, according to the founder of an NGO that works closely with...
The relationship between the intake of specific foods and the abundance of particular bacteria in the guts of young Japanese women has been revealed for the first time in a new study.
Billion-dollar US start-up JUST will open its first manufacturing site in Asia this year, with CEO Josh Tetrick telling us in an exclusive interview that Asia holds huge promise for the egg-free and 'clean meat' firm.
A product warning on supplements containing high doses of zinc and vitamin B6 was issued this week by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety GmbH (AGES).
An increasing number of Chinese consumers are developing a taste for TCM ingredients and products imported from overseas, with New Zealand firms in particular enjoying an exports boom.
Florida-based Valensa International and parent company EID Parry have announced a new joint venture to develop new ingredients and non-GMO certifications on existing algae products.
Breastfeeding’s benefits appear to extend beyond those for the infant as research indicates their mothers are less likely to suffer from hypertension after they reach menopause.
A new Chinese medicine intestine formula (CIF), combined with classical mesalazine, has been found to benefit ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, according to a Chinese study.
A New Zealand firm is exploring new delivery systems and applications for deer velvet, a popular TCM ingredient that is becoming increasingly sought-after as a supplement.
China's first packaged-good insect-based snack food, which is yet to formerly launched on the market, has already scooped a leading innovation accolade.
A probiotic strain marketed by Lallemand Health Solutions has been granted new health claims related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by Canadian health authority Health Canada.
Lifelong intake of sunflower oil induced structural changes in the livers of rats, increasing their risk of liver disease in later life, according to a recent study in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.
China and India's growing sports nutrition sectors have been identified as two key targets for UK-based supplement and functional food firm Tom Oliver Nutrition.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories from January, featuring the latest on China's infant formula rules, personalised nutrition in Asia, the rise of hemp-based supplements, and more.
Getting buy-in from freight-forwarders, ports and shipping firms is crucial to maximise the food industry potential for blockchain to fight counterfeit goods, according to one start-up, which has formed a consortium to boost use of the technology.
Multi-level marketing wellness firm LifeVantage Corporation announced that starting this month, its products will be available in mainland China through e-commerce.
Daily supplementation with high DHA fish oil concentrate may support a healthy immune response in middle-aged obese adults, according to data from a new pilot study on humans.
The origins, purity and the relatively low risk of contamination in plant melatonin have opened the door to its use as a nutraceutical compound, Spanish scientists suggest.
A mixture of amino acids may be able to prevent obesity and impaired glycaemic control caused by a diet rich in fat and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), say researchers in Taiwan.
Higher intake of red and processed meats has been linked to higher colorectal cancer risk, while intake of whole grains, fruit, vegetables and dairy is associated with a reduced risk.
