Consumption of Yakult’s synbiotic drink MPR03 daily for three weeks could improve bowel movement and alter the intestinal microbial composition in elderly Korean women.
Malaysia-based Berjaya Pharmacy Distribution is hoping to enter the pharmacy, grocery and food service channels nationwide with its anti-hangover candy, Sober Up.
The active nutrition market in APAC is growing fast, with industry experts from Herbalife, aland, USDEC, Glanbia and Beneo citing higher consumer demand for natural ingredients, more varied dosage formats, and more occasions where they could consume the...
There is no strong evidence from existing human clinical trials to support the supplementation of vitamin C to reduce cataract risk in populations with adequate baseline figures, although it may be beneficial in those with lower than optimal levels.
Japan’s dairy giant Morinaga will be more than doubling its lactoferrin production, in order to keep up with the demand for 30 of its branded products and its B2B ingredient supplier portfolio.
A DuPont review has reinforced the link between the gut microbiome and sporting performance as the firm’s researchers identify probiotics’ role in training support, performance, and post-exercise recovery.
Tackling allergies, improving digestion and aiding immunity are the key pillars for infant nutrition product innovation, says a group of expert panellists from major brand names such as Biostime, Morinaga, and Nuchev.
The consumers in APAC are increasingly selecting immune-supporting nutraceuticals and health foods based on the types of ingredients used, with a heightened awareness of lactoferrin.
South Korea has established CBD content limits for hemp foods in the country, as well as established meal kits as an individual new food category under regulatory governance after consumer demand for these soared during COVID-19.
Kids Smart, the children nutrition portfolio under Australian supplement brand Nature’s Way, has highlighted three areas for product innovation, namely new dosage formats, new ingredient combinations, and new flavours to meet rising demand at home and...
Shanghai-based Bright Dairy has carved out plans for expansion of its probiotic portfolio, with a focus on developing new products providing functional benefits from weight management to cognition.
Join us live tomorrow for the penultimate edition of our free-to-access interactive broadcast series – Growth Asia 2020 – as we focus on the topic of active nutrition with a raft of big name brands and international experts.
A series of COVID-19 related lockdowns and travel restrictions has weakened the daigou retail channel for several health and nutrition brands in Australia, with brands such as Swisse, Bubs, and Nuchev, reporting sales slumps from the once lucrative channel.
India’s The Plant Fix has launched its first apple cider vinegar (ACV) supplement and unlike the more commonly seen liquid format, it has launched the product in the form of an effervescent tablet.
In this round-up, we look at new developments in Japan's health foods and nutraceutical market, including the partnership between Nestle and FANCL in launching sachet veggie smoothies and Kirin's relaunch of its iMUSE brand.
Malaysian personalised nutrition start-up Nourished is seeing a boom in demand for tailored skin health and weight management products, especially among consumers between 16 and 45.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a list of nutrient function claims for edible vegetable oils – a move which a leading expert believes will create more growth opportunities for the nutra industry.
China consumers are placing more trust in traditional Chinese medicines (TCM), with a declining interest in overseas supplement brands and functional foods with health claims, said a consumer survey funded by the High-Value Nutrition National Science...
Development of new probiotic products for asthma and acne concerns is underway for Activated Probiotics, an Australia-based practitioner-only probiotic brand.
There is a burgeoning body of evidence on how New Zealand blackcurrants could improve sports performance, muscle recovery, and even metabolise fat, says CurraNZ, the firm which took home the NutraIngredients-Asia Sports Nutrition Product of the Year award.
Bayer has launched a campaign to better educate parents on nutrition’s role in baby development as a recent survey finds 60% did not know nutrition impacts baby growth and development during pregnancy.
See October's 10 most read stories, including Nestle's new bone health product and FSMP launches, the expansion of Swisse's practitioner-only brand, and functional beverages from JuiceInnov8 and TCP.
Australia’s recent bill amendment on the country-of-origin labelling will provide “long-term certainty” for supplements that meet the requirements to make the coveted ‘Made in Australia’ claim, said an industry body.
China is planning to revise safety standards governing multiple processed foods and nutritional ingredients in its latest initiative to battle food contamination and adulteration in the country.
The New Zealand Hemp Industry Association (NZHIA) believes that the country “will miss the bus” if it does not start to quickly develop its cannabidiol (CBD) sector, after a new report suggesting it could become an NZD2bn industry was quickly followed...
China’s major nutrition brands and suppliers appear to have recovered from the manufacturing and supply chain impact of COVID-19 after reporting better than expected Q3 financials.
Join us live today for the fourth edition of our free-to-access interactive broadcast series – Growth Asia 2020 – as we focus on the topic of infant nutrition with a host of major brands and international experts.
Chinese dairy giant Yili believes that local dairy consumption is on an upward curve due to a rise in consumer understanding of its health benefits due to COVID-19, as well as the advantages technology is bring in advancing innovation within the sector.
The high frequency of vitamin C deficiency in people with respiratory infections has led researchers to call for levels to be tested on Covid-19 patients, followed by either intravenous or oral supplementation.
A 12-week study by Yakult on more than 1,000 Vietnamese children has shown that its fermented milk containing the Lactobacillus casei strain (LcS) could reduce the incidence of constipation, diarrhoea, and acute respiratory infections (ARI).
