Australian supplement regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is working to gradually withdraw a prescription potassium chloride supplement that has been found to contain lead in amounts exceeding the legal limit for human consumption.
In Australia, regulation of complementary medicines by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) sets an exceptional quality and safety standard, but it also means that over-regulation remains one of the biggest challenges for this category of low-risk...
Pan-Asian retailer Dairy Farm International – the owner of stores such as Cold Storage, Giant and 7-Eleven – has closed a series of outlets in Southeast Asia "after a disappointing year" for its food businesses.
The vast potential for supplements, functional foods and high-value nutritional products in Southeast Asia has been underlined by a new report, which highlights them as "sunrise industries" — namely, ones that are tipped to achieve considerable...
Botanicals are often thought of as powdered ingredients that go into tea-like preparations or find their way into capsules as powders or extracts. But botanical feedstocks can also give rise to other categories of ingredients, such as Prenexus Health’s...
There is insufficient evidence as to omega-3 fatty acids' ability to enhance the effectiveness of drugs that suppress abnormal rhythms of the heart, according to researchers in Singapore.
Entries open today for NutraIngredients-Asia's first ever awards, held in recognition of the best and brightest in health and nutrition throughout the Asia Pacific region.
The use of a carbohydrate mouth rinse (CMR) failed to improve the performance of cyclists in a four kilometre (km) cycling time trial, reveals a new study in Nutrients.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories from February, featuring the latest on probiotics, Australian supplement laws and business news, Asia's ageing populations, and more.
Taiyo is betting on the growing popularity of the gut-brain axis with a new combination ingredient pairing a proven cognitive health ingredient with a well researched prebiotic product.
Certain probiotic strains could be a perfect fit for Greek feta cheese, say researchers who suggest 'functional feta' could meet growing demand for healthy foods.
Adolescents in rural India, especially boys, are more likely to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency and therefore face a higher obesity risk, according to a recent study.
Two major food companies in India are attempting to address the country's issue of protein deficiency with new biscuit launches, with one market expert predicting other firms will soon follow suit.
Nature's Sunshine has emerged from the cloud cast by a software implementation debacle and a delayed entry to the Chinese market to post a moderately positive year-end earnings report.
Aker BioMarine has continued to invest in sustainability, including paying to send chief scientist Nils Hoem, PhD, on a three week trip to Antarctica to boost the onboard research capabilities of its vessels.
Supplement brands that have long relied on cross-border e-commerce must look to establish a domestic presence and keep a close eye on lower-tier cities if they want to have any hope of long-term success in China.
Faced with a shortage of international takeover targets and a shrinking domestic market, Japan's second-biggest beer maker plans to adopt a strategy of expansion into health foods and functional beverages.
Qatar University researchers are conducting an RCT to assess the effectiveness of protein supplementation in lowering the risk of protein malnutrition and muscle wasting in post-bariatric surgery patients.
An extract from a fermentation product of Monascus purpureus, a species of fungi, could be useful in regulating blood lipids and treating coronary artery diseases, according to researchers in Taiwan.
Study methods must improve significantly in order to provide a clearer picture of the sugar intake among different demographics in Thailand, say researchers.
Fast-growing energy drink brand Celsius Holdings recorded nearly 60% growth in revenue year over year, even as investments in its China launch mean it is still reporting losses overall.
New Zealand Mānuka Group is continuing to drive new beverage product innovation, with a tea range set to follow the recent launches of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
More evidence is needed to determine if supplementation with calcium and / or cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) can increase skeletal muscle strength and serum testosterone in young adult men, say researchers in India.
An investment fund comprised of key execs formerly behind Swisse Wellness is pumping cash into Elle McPherson's WelleCo brand, with a focus on providing operational leadership, growth in the US and China, and help to boost supply chain and sourcing...
The head of Norwegian company Pharma Marine said that creating new customers is the name of the game in the omega-3s business. Creating a new culinary oil enhanced with omega-3s will do this better than building a better soft gel product, he said.
Specific profiles of microbes in the gut could have a strong influence on the severity and risk of recurrence for parasitic worm infections in developing countries, say researchers who back the use of fermented foods and probiotics to help manage health.
People have to take ownership of their lifestyle and find new ways to change their behaviour, as the debate over how best to tackle non-communicable diseases roars on in Malaysia.
Selenium may have a purpose in the dietary management of chronic metabolic diseases and as such, more studies on its potential benefits are needed, according to researchers in Hong Kong.
This time last year, Bugsolutely founder Massimo Reverberi provided us with a comprehensive assessment of the legal status of edible insects. Revising the topic 12 months on, he has found some significant changes.
The re-emergence of iodine deficiency in some industrialised countries has raised concerns over the public health implications and the need for fortification or supplementation programs.
Lower levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and total omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in plasma are associated with IBS symptoms in Asian females, a new study has shown.
Using nutritional labelling on restaurant menus and in coffee shops and cafeterias may be a way of lowering consumers' intake of calories, researchers have said.
With millions of dollars from multiple healthcare- and digital space-focused venture capital firms, Bay Area-based Zipongo is poised to help more Americans eat healthier.
Controlling carbohydrate intake alone is unlikely to influence sports performance in elite athletes, according to a study led by Australia's Deakin University.
A Chinese firm is tapping into China’s fast-growing sports nutrition market by educating consumers on healthy habits that should continue outside the gym.
In conversation with Jas Krdzalic, CEO of BodyBuilding.com
NutraIngredients-USA traveled to Boise, Idaho, to the HQ of BodyBuilding to catch up with its (relatively new) CEO Jas Krdzalic to talk about a wide variety of topics. In Part 1, we cover compliance, the new Signature range, and BodyBuilding.com's...
Regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on proposals to make allergen labelling more clear, claiming the existing rules "lack clarity".
Dietary supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA had no impact on reading, working memory or behaviour of under-performing UK schoolchildren, suggests new research that contradicts previous findings.
More evidence is needed to determine the efficacy of whey protein consumption in aiding recovery after resistance training, according to a recent meta-analysis.
The Middle East is ripe for mass-market protein products that boost the health and wellness of active consumers, but is not yet at the stage where there is huge demand for high-end sports nutrition products specifically tailored for gym-goers.
Cannabidiol (CBD) may help to reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures, especially among youngsters and those with the most serious form of the condition.
Is going on a diet synonymous with healthy eating? An analysis of three top-reviewed weight-loss diet books on Amazon reveals that micronutrient deficits are prevalent in commercial weight-loss diet plans.
