New Zealand start-up Daisy has launched gingerol drink for morning sickness and says it has more science-backed products in the pipeline that support mental health for maternal wellness.
We look at the latest regulatory announcements happening across APAC, including what's next for New Zealand's natural health products regulatory landscape, Japan requiring all Food with Function Claims (FFC) in tablets, capsules forms to comply...
Different combinations of antioxidants can have distinct benefits for eye health, signalling the possibility for a more tailored and informed approach in eye supplementation.
From Nestle India and Dr. Reddy's joint venture, to how pill-and-shot supplement format is trending in South Korea, and the podcast with Malaysia's biopharma firm Medika Natura, here are the most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in May...
The South Korean government has set up a regulatory committee to implement an ‘instant sales’ direct-to-consumer food commercialisation industry project, hoping to help small businesses and reduce national food waste.
A Malaysia homegrown postbiotics company has set the ambitious goal of reducing the country's reliance on imports of overseas “biotics” raw materials, managing director of the firm told NutraIngredients-Asia in the latest episode of our Nutrachampion...
Sinopharm Foreign Trade and Probi AB have developed a new sports nutrition product for supporting bone and joint health, targeting especially seniors who would like to maintain an active lifestyle.
Drinking cultured milk containing two probiotic strains could improve serotonin levels in individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and subthreshold depression, according to findings from a 12-week study conducted in Malaysia.
Major South Korean supplement firm CJ Wellcare is adding to its blood sugar management portfolio, with two successive health functional foods launched this month, as it hopes to tap on a market that had expanded 18 per cent year-on-year.
Indian company Parag Milk Foods is focused on addressing “critical needs” of local consumers, who face a high prevalence of protein deficiency and what it believes is high levels of product adulteration, through its whey protein brand Avvatar.
The widespread nature of zinc deficiency among India women has been underlined by a new study that found high rates of maternal hypozincaemia despite daily zinc supplementation.
Nestle, Swisse, Mondelez, Blackmores, GNC, Danone, PepsiCo, Amway, BYHEALTH, Haleon are among the MNCs who will be sharing their expert insights at the 2024 Growth Asia Summit in Singapore next month.
Chinese coconut yoghurt brand Yeyo has set its sights on consumers in markets beyond its Tier 1 strongholds with a new nationwide launch in Ole, the largest premium supermarket chain in the country.
High caffeine intake has been associated with an elevated risk of anxiety in healthy individuals and could interfere with treatments for patients with medical or psychological conditions, according to a new meta-analysis.
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has made it mandatory for companies making Food with Function Claims (FFC) in the supplement format, such as tablets and capsules, to follow the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). They are also required to report...
Singapore-based Gold Kili has launched a new product format for its coffee range and expanded into the thriving healthier beverage category, as part of the firm’s growth strategy.
New Zealand’s associate health minister has attempted to assure industry players that they will have a modern regulatory regime that will boost exports while cutting red tape, but refused to commit to exact timelines for both quick wins or longer-term...
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including exclusive analysis of Taiwan's nutraceutical market trends, where eye health is one of most popular categories. The high demand for eye health supplements is also...
Singapore headquartered sports nutrition brand Lecka has tweaked its business strategy to focus on the premium, niche market of endurance sports across the region.
The intake of microencapsulated iron tablets has been shown to significantly improve haemoglobin levels in pregnant women who are anaemic, say findings of a 90-day trial.
Health functional foods imported into South Korea can now go through automatic document screening which takes up to only five minutes – an initiative that is also expected to help importers lower logistics costs when crossing the customs.
Daily supplementation of an extracts blend derived from East Indian globe thistle and mango tree bark could optimise muscle adaptive responses to resistance exercise training (RET) in men, according to new research findings.
Vitaco has launched a new sports nutrition brand ATHENA that is dedicated to helping women achieve their sporting and fitness goals, with products specifically formulated to meet the unique needs of female athletes.
Protein specialist Tyson is confident that Asia Pacific consumers will continue to show strong demand for both animal and plant protein-based products, with health and affordability emerging as more important drivers than ever.
Japan-based active nutrition brand VALX has launched its protein products and EAA9 supplements in the Hong Kong e-commerce market, boosted by positive responses from local consumers during a pop-up event earlier this year.
Bioglan is hoping to foster a deeper understanding of muscle health and its relation to ageing, with plans to expand its current efforts from the domestic Australian market to other APAC countries, including New Zealand and China.
Botanical lozenges are effective in treating chronic pharyngitis, making it a good alternative to antibiotic treatment, which can cause side effects such as vomiting, diarrhoea, hypertension and weight gain, according to a new trial.
Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) hopes that recent deflation in milk prices as well as investments to make its nutrition brands such as Horlicks and Boost more accessible will aid its financial performance.
Selenium supplementation for 12 weeks had beneficial effects on several oxidative stress biomarkers and migraine symptoms, suggesting its potential as a complementary therapy, according to a new trial.
A proposal by Feihe Dairy’s chairman to add a new functional foods category to China’s regulatory system could offer financial and innovation benefits to brands, but there are concerns around its practicality and industry compliance.
Researchers have found low rate of kidney injury, muscle symptoms and liver dysfunction attributed to red yeast rice consumption, following a meta-analyses spanning a decade.
Taiwanese probiotic manufacturer Synbio Tech is joining hands with South Korean contract manufacturer Cosmax NBT Inc. in exploring the use of probiotics for metabolic health.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including China herbal tea brand Wanglaoji’s South East Asia expansion plans, New Zealand collagen brand Dose & Co bought over by UK's Vector Consumer, Nestle India and...
Morinaga Nutritional Foods Vietnam is increasing its line-up targeting children’s and the elderly’s nutritional needs, describing the high demand for these products as being “unique” to the country.
There are three weeks left to enter the 2024 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.
The decline of bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women could be averted by adding appropriate amounts of eggshell powder and vitamin D to the daily diet, say Korean researchers.
Australia’s goat infant formula specialist Nuchev is branching into the complementary medicines sector with the acquisition of bWellness – a distributor of European supplement brands and its own branded products.
Swisse’s parent company Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group) is seeing strong demand for its adult nutrition products in China, where the company has reported 12.3 per cent year-on-year (yoy) growth in Q1.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported an “extraordinary loss” of nearly US$25m (JPY$3.86bn) in its Q1 results due to the recall of its contaminated red yeast rice products, raw materials, and compensation of medical expenses.
Dutch brand Nightwatch is aiming to ride the plant-based wave in Asia by launching an all-natural, and caffeine-free energy drink for ethically-minded consumers.
Co-enzyme Q10 was one of the best-performing supplement categories for Xiamen Kingdomway, breaking new sales record last year, said the parent company of Doctor’s Best in its FY23 financial results.
Anlene Indonesia has launched a new adult milk powder infused with habbatussauda, a black seed claiming to have multiple health benefits, which has long been revered by the Muslim community.
Vitamin D intake of 10 mg per day is appropriate for children under four years of age to maintain serum 25OHD concentrations, twice what was previously recommended.
This round of Japan Focus features Japanese overseas expansion via M&A, oleamide intake for improving memory, food aid for the elderly, dietary taurine for knees, and functional foods review.
