Bone & joint health

Positive momentum: Probi eyes Thailand’s bone and immune health probiotic market

07-Jun-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Swedish probiotic firm Probi is seeking growth in Thailand’s bone and immune health supplement market after its proprietary probiotic strain was added to the country’s positive list.

New Malaysia data: Health supplements registered on the rise while natural products hit five-year low

07-Jun-2023 By Tingmin Koe

The number of health supplements registered in Malaysia has been on the rise in recent years, but those classed as natural products, which consist of herbal remedies, has hit five-year low, according to a report released by the country’s health ministry.

‘Slow down ageing’: NZ’s SRW on continuous R&D in cellular health and personalised nutrition prospects

07-Jun-2023 By Si Ying Thian

New Zealand biotech firm SRW is capitalising on global partnerships to stretch the R&D and NPD potential in the healthy ageing space, and says growing APAC demand is coming from China and South East Asia.

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South Korea: Nutra sector thriving despite economic slowdown as body fat reduction remains top concern

06-Jun-2023 By Tingmin Koe

The nutraceutical market in South Korea is thriving despite inflationary pressures and an economic slowdown, largely due to the ‘evergreen’ demand for body fat reduction, immune support, as well as rising interest in joint and bone health supplements,...

Joint health in South Korea: Valensa seeks breakthrough from commodity ingredients with proprietary blend

31-May-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Florida-based ingredient firm Valensa International is expanding into South Korea’s joint health supplement market where it sees an opportunity for novel ingredients beyond glucosamine and chondroitin.

‘Second business category’: South Korea’s AceBiome identifies joint health as its next major focus

29-May-2023 By Tingmin Koe

South Korean probiotics firm, AceBiome, popular for its weight management probiotic BNRThin, is adding joint health as one of its core business focuses amid an ageing society.

No store, not MLM: Taiwan supplement brand Jerôsse to expand in Singapore, Malaysia with novel distributor model

10-May-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Jerôsse , a supplement and skincare brand from Taiwan firm Biotech Lab Inc, has embarked on an expansion mission in Singapore and Malaysia which heavily relies on social media platforms operated by individual distributor to retail its products.

Reaching the endgame: Korea Ginseng Corp views success in the US as final step of its globalisation strategy

08-May-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Korea Ginseng Corp has opened a new R&D centre in a major push to establish itself as the world’s biggest herbal health company, while strategies such as diversification of product categories and formats are in motion to fuel its bold ambitions.

Protein for walking speed: Intake with resistance training benefit elderly with knee osteoarthritis, sarcopenia

25-Apr-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Taking protein supplementation with resistance exercise training has shown to shorten the time needed to acquire normal speed walking speed in elderly suffering from knee osteoarthritis and sarcopenia, according to findings from a 12-week study.

Olympic ambition: Aussie practitioner-only brand to drive HASTA-certified supplements at home and abroad

19-Apr-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Australian practitioner-only brand Bioconcepts is seeking to establish itself as a market leader in HASTA-certified (Human and Supplement Testing Australia) supplements at home and abroad, with the ultimate goal of being the official supplier for the...

Science shorts: Latest findings on essence of chicken, medium GI rice, curcumin and more

14-Apr-2023 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research on the benefits of Essence of Chicken and hydrolysed collagen type II on muscle and joint health, how medium GI rice could reduce the need for insulin therapy in women with gestational diabetes,...

From babies to seniors: How Chinese firms are applying concepts from infant formula, sports nutrition into healthy ageing products

13-Apr-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Companies in China are increasingly developing formula milk for the aged population by using natural-origin raw materials, as well as applying nutritional concepts from the infant formula and sports nutrition sectors, according to insights from Glanbia...

Combination of chicken essence and hydrolysed collagen could improve muscle and joint health in seniors – Suntory-funded RCT

13-Apr-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

A new study has found that hydrolysed collagen supplementation reduces knee osteoarthritis-related pain in 14 days, and when taken with chicken essence, could have a protective effect on muscle and joint health.

Bone / muscle health and nutrition: Prof Marlena Kruger on promising deer milk findings and plans for vegan studies

12-Apr-2023 By Tingmin Koe

A leading researcher from New Zealand’s Massey University has detailed how new findings show that deer milk could be promising base for a healthy ageing formula, as well as revealing plans to study the impact of vegan and vegetarian diets on bone health.

Trend tracker: Functional foods in Japan, pea protein market in New Zealand, bundled oral and topical products

31-Mar-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including the preference for functional foods among Japanese consumers, factors driving pea protein market in New Zealand, and the emerging number of nutraceutical firms bundling...

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Two-way approach: Nutraceutical firms adopt oral and topical solutions to address joint, skin issues

29-Mar-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Nutraceutical companies are looking for new ways to enhance their product offerings, such as developing both oral and topical solutions to tackle concerns across joint pain and skin health in key Asia-Pacific markets.

Brand new: Wellous, Sprout Organic, Junlebao in the spotlight

24-Mar-2023 By Tingmin Koe

See the latest developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Wellous' and Sprout Organic's market expansion plans, as well as Junlebao Dairy's launch of Nutrition Science Strategy to beef up the science behind...

Haleon’s first full year results: VMS revenue climbs 20% in SEA, Taiwan, India

06-Mar-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Haleon, the maker of vitamin and mineral supplement brands Centrum and Caltrate, said revenue growth haw gone up by over 20 per cent for its VMS portfolio in South East Asia, Taiwan, and India.

TCM-infused supplements gaining popularity amid rising demand for plant-based products – Singapore brand

02-Mar-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

The widespread adoption of veganism has propelled growth of the plant-based supplements market, which has in turn inspired NPD to satiate consumer appetite, says Singapore firm QN Wellness.

Brain, joint, maternal health…EZZ launches new products to fulfill market market gap

01-Mar-2023 By Tingmin Koe

EZZ has launched five new products ranging from brain to joint and maternal health based on consumer demand coming from major markets such as China.

Healthy ageing FFCs bringing strong revenue growth for Suntory’s health foods business in Japan

20-Feb-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Food with Function Claims (FFC) aimed at healthy ageing have been singled out for driving Suntory’s health foods business growth in Japan last year.

Fortified future? China set for mass fortification of staple foods to combat deficiencies – consultation open

13-Feb-2023 By Pearly Neo

China is considering mandating mass nutritional fortification for various staple foods in order to boost public health and combat nutrient deficiencies.

Exclusive Japan FFC data: Weight management, stress relief, cognitive health products trending

11-Jan-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) that claim to support weight management, fatigue and stress relief, and cognitive function are trending in Japan, according to exclusive new data we can reveal today.

2023 outlook: The must know nutraceutical regulations on the horizon in APAC this year

09-Jan-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Check out the new nutraceutical related regulations that will kick in this year in various parts of Asia-Pacific, from the use of aloe vera in Taiwan to Hong Kong’s Amendment Regulation regarding harmful substances in food, and Malaysia implementing Quantitative...

GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in December 2022

05-Jan-2023 By Tingmin Koe

From a study comparing curcumin and coenzyme Q10 in lowering cholesterol levels, to the opening of Kirin's first human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) production plant and DSM's temporary reduction of vitamin C production in China, here are the...

New collagen source: New Zealand seafood firm launches ingredient from swim bladder of Ling fish

21-Dec-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A seafood supplier based in Christchurch, New Zealand, has launched a collagen ingredient derived from Ling maw – the swim bladder of Ling.

Tremendous opportunities: India beauty conglomerate Lotus Herbals enters nutraceutical space

20-Dec-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Lotus Herbals, which specialises in make-up and personal care products, has entered the nutraceutical space via an investment in local health supplement start-up Yogic Secrets.

Brand new: Latest developments from Melrose, Amorepacific, DKSH

16-Dec-2022 By Tingmin Koe

See the latest developments from nutraceutical brands across Asia-Pacific, including Australian firm Melrose's strategies for the China market, Amorepacific's new product development pipeline for healthy ageing, and probiotics launched by DKSH...

China focus: Our 10 most-read China stories of 2022 revealed

12-Dec-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group)’s new product development priorities, Nestle launching infant formulas containing a novel nutrient blend and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), and Danone’s healthy ageing products are some of the most popular...

Probi, DKSH collaboration: Probiotics for bone health and iron absorption land in Singapore

12-Dec-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Probiotic ingredient supplier Probi AB has partnered with DKSH Business Unit Healthcare in launching two new probiotic supplements for the Singapore market.

‘Great step forward’: Haleon to beef up Centrum’s digital marketing and e-commerce sales in Thailand

06-Dec-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Haleon, formerly GSK Consumer Health, has entered into a partnership with CREA – an e-commerce enabler to increase the presence brands such as Centrum across Thailand’s e-commerce and social media platforms.

Calcium innovation: Junlebao’s new adult powder aims to improve bio-accessibility and bioavailability

05-Dec-2022 By Tingmin Koe

China dairy firm Junlebao has launched a new milk powder targeted at supporting calcium absorption in middle and old-aged consumers, and hopes to rejuvenate the well-established category by improving bio-accessibility and bioavailability.

Life stage focus: Norwegian herring caviar omega-3 brand’s strategy to further fuel China business

28-Nov-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Norwegian herring caviar omega-3 brand Romega says sales volume in China has quadrupled in the past year, and the firm will be looking at fulfilling the demand for life stage needs to further fuel its growth in the country.

Korea, India, Japan launched greatest number of new omega-3 products in Asia – GOED report

22-Nov-2022 By Tingmin Koe

South Korea, India, and Japan were the three markets with the greatest number of new omega-3 product launches in Asia, according to a new report published by The Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).

Paw-some: Swisse and pet nutrition brands Solid Gold, Zesty Paws driving growth at H&H Group

21-Nov-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group) says supplement brand Swisse and pet nutrition brands Solid Gold, Zesty Paws were the key contributors of its revenue growth in the first nine months of this year.

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Beyond pre- and probiotics: Combination products and personalisation driving innovation – Exclusive Growth Asia Summit insights

08-Nov-2022 By Pearly Neo

Combination products and customisation look set to be key drivers for product innovation in the microbiome health space, moving the sector far beyond the conventional prebiotics and probiotics products of today.

End of daigou era? Social media e-commerce strengthens its status for supplement sales in China

07-Nov-2022 By Pearly Neo

Social media e-commerce marketing is emerging as a crucial marketing platform for health products such as supplements to appeal to consumers in China in the post-COVID-19 era, while the role of daigou in Chinese cross-border e-commerce has drastically...

GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in October

02-Nov-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The most-read stories last month include proposed changes to the scheduling of melatonin and green tea extract in Australia, Nestle's novel infant formula launch in China, and product trends in anti-hyperpigmentation across Asia.

Higher magnesium, potassium intake linked with milder knee OA symptoms – Two-year observational study

06-Oct-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A higher dietary intake of magnesium and potassium is linked with milder knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, according to a two-year observational study that took place in Australia.

Grave concern: Severe malnutrition rising in Afghan kids and mums – Kabul researchers

22-Sep-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Afghanistan continues to battle extreme stunting and maternal malnutrition, with a combination of economic, political and social factors creating a perfect storm that shows no signs of abating.

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Seize the spray: Why oral spray vitamins are gaining traction across APAC – WATCH

19-Sep-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Oral spray vitamins and mineral supplements are gaining interest across Asia-Pacific markets beyond the novelty factor, due to the ease of convenience and efficacy that they can provide, according to two pioneering firms in the category.

Fonterra eyes booming wellbeing and medical nutrition markets in China, SEA with new portfolio

12-Sep-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The wellbeing and medical nutrition sectors are booming in China and South East Asia (SEA), says New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra, which has introduced a new portfolio aimed at tackling these needs.

Botanical oil extract supplementation shows gradual improvement in knee osteoarthritis – 8-week RCT

12-Sep-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of a botanical oil extract for eight weeks has shown gradual improvement in knee osteoarthritis and pain, according to an eight-week RCT conducted in India.

Winners revealed: Find out who took the top prizes at this year’s NutraIngredients Asia Awards!

06-Sep-2022 By Gary Scattergood

We have announced the winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards for 2022.

GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in August

31-Aug-2022 By Tingmin Koe

China dairy firm Junlebao's latest infant formula launch, findings of Swisse's krill oil RCT on knee osteoarthritis, as well as Vinamilk's and H&H's insights on Vietnam's infant formula market are some of the most popular...

Shucks: Fermented oyster supplement unlikely to improve muscle function in adults – Korean RCT

22-Aug-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

A recent South Korean RCT found that oral supplementation with fermented oysters did not improve muscle function in adults with relatively low muscle mass, conflicting with three previous studies.

BYHEALTH half-year net profit down 23 per cent, highlights supply chain risk and retail slump amid COVID-19

10-Aug-2022 By Tingmin Koe

China health foods giant BYHEALTH reported a 23 per cent slump in its net profit in the first six months of this year, as its brick-and-mortar retail took a hit from renewed lockdowns across the country.

Singapore firm MD Pharmaceuticals and DSM develop ‘faster-acting’ vitamin D supplement to boost immunity

09-Aug-2022 By Tingmin Koe

MD Pharmaceuticals, a Singapore-based healthcare distributor and marketer, has developed a new vitamin D supplement with DSM, which is said to be faster acting for immune health.

Science shorts: Swisse’s krill oil, Amway's personalised nutrition RCT findings, India’s CBD research

05-Aug-2022 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up will feature scientific findings from big brand names, including Swisse and its study of krill oil supplementation on knee osteoarthritis, Amway’s personalised nutrition, and India’s national research agency’s plans for studying cannabidiol...

New Zealand blackcurrant specialist sets sights on China’s healthy ageing market

03-Aug-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The cGP Lab Ltd, a New Zealand firm specialising in developing dietary supplements containing cyclic glycine-proline (cGP) – a molecule extracted from New Zealand grown blackcurrants – is eyeing China’s healthy ageing market with its products.