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Brand new: Morinaga on probiotic infant formula NPD, BioGaia and Ausnutria on maternal and infant health, and Singapore’s start-up SOD rich beauty food

02-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Read about Morinaga’s new product development on probiotic applications in infant formula, BioGaia and Ausnutria explaining the use of probiotics for mother and baby health and more.

Aeon’s Welcia-BHG embarks on five-year expansion mission in Singapore on the back of double digit growth

01-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Welcia-BHG, the drugstore owned by Japanese conglomerate Aeon Group, is expanding its footprint in Singapore with plans to open 29 outlets in five years.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

The generation game: Supplements brand FANCL reveals the latest healthy ageing trends in Japan

24-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Japan’s rapidly ageing population and regulatory framework has boosted the market demand for supplements addressing specific symptoms, but firms are also seeing potential in younger consumers who are keen to prepare for a healthier old age.

Trend tracker: Strategies for India's nutrition industry, consumer insights from Redmart, and factors driving China's health food market

19-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Read about the strategies to succeed in India's nutrition industry, consumers insights from major South East Asian e-commerce site, and health issues driving China's health food market.

THAIFEX 2019

New nutrient claims: Thailand’s new function regulations set to drive market growth

11-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Thailand is introducing a new health claim framework where the number of nutrient function claims will be expanded.

East Asia the target for Canadian CBD firm's range of sleep aid products

10-Jul-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Canadian company Harvest One is eyeing entry into key East Asian markets with its sleep aid supplement, Dream Water, and hopes to eventually reach the rest of the APAC region as well with a range of CBD products.

Women's health driving South East Asian ambitions for Indian functional beverage firm &Me

07-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Indian nutrition brand &Me is eyeing South East Asia with its functional beverages for women, with plans to update its packaging, introduce more product formats, and conduct clinical trials within the next six months.

Smooth operators: Thai brand eyes US, Europe and East Asia with functional smoothie range

03-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Thai personal care firm Znya Organics aims to break into the North American, European and East Asian markets with functional products designed to tackle diabetes and high blood pressure.

Sapporo's health focus: Japan firm opens wellness lab firm and reveals study on proprietary bacteria strain

28-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Sapporo Holdings is devoting more resources to its health food business, with the opening of a wellness lab firm and further studies on its proprietary heat-treated lactic acid bacterial strain SBL 88.

Bone, joint and women's health, and diabetes: Indian supplement start-up TruHealthy seeks to address 'lifestyle diseases'

21-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Mumbai-based dietary supplement start-up TruHealthy is embarking on an aggressive plan to expand its product offerings that address lifestyle diseases.

Singapore start-up seeks further China success with anti-hangover powder sachet

15-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Singapore health supplement start-up Innoso is pursuing further success in China as it ramps up the production of its anti-hangover powder sachet, which sold out after just six weeks.

China Focus: Stricter regulations, sports nutrition, and hemp sales growth among our latest China stories

22-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read about China's continuing '100-day operation', closer inspection of infant formula, and the latest business developments in the country's supplement and health food market in our latest look at China.

China today, the world tomorrow: Korean brand plans global presence for signature red ginseng product

06-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

South Korean organic produce distributor Ewha Company is planning to go international with its food brand Nature Food's signature red ginseng product, having China firmly in its sights.

Celsius inks $6.9 million China distribution deal with Qifeng

01-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Florida-based energy drink player Celsius Holdings has announced a deal that will both expand the company’s footprint in mainland China, as well as enable it to recoup money it has invested thus far in entering the market.

Brand New: The latest on sports nutrition in China, hemp supplements in Australia, and probiotics in Japan

01-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read the latest news on aland's sports nutrition plans, Bod Australia's booming CBD and hemp business, Nissin's shift from cup noodles to nutricosmetics, and more in this month's brand round-up.

Japanese sexual enhancement supplement no longer on sale amid 'date rape drug' criticism

24-Jan-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Japanese lingerie maker Peach John has stopped selling its sexual enhancement supplement, Love Potion, after the product was criticised as a potential date rape drug.

Energised potential: Indian start-up intent on shaking up country's energy supplement sector

22-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Functional beverage start-up Triquetrus Essentials is looking to fill India's energy supplement space, which its founder Rahul Manek says is "a wide space, with nobody currently occupying it".

Botanical boost: Traditional herbs and sports potential to fuel Indian beverage firm's global expansion plan

14-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Indian functional beverage firm Sipwise is hoping to drive its global ambitions with heavy investment in R&D and a variety of innovative functional drinks in the pipeline.

Brand New: Merck India, Genesis Healthcare and Jamieson Wellness covered in our latest round of brand stories

04-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Industry veterans such as Canada's Jamieson Wellness, Japan's Genesis Healthcare, and Merck India feature alongside a UK functional beverage start-up and an Indian pharmaceutical firm subsidiary in our latest brand news.

Composition a vital factor in matcha's stress-reducing effect: Japanese animal study and clinical trial

06-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Matcha consumption can aid in stress reduction in humans, but this effect may differ depending on the composition of the matcha consumed, according to a study by Japanese researchers.

aland invests in Chinese precision nutrition start-up amid rising consumer demand

29-Nov-2018 By Tingmin Koe

China-based supplements firm aland has invested in home-grown start-up Omicsfit to advance its portfolio of personalised nutrition products.

Functional beverage surge for VitHit in Australia with bumper Coles deal

01-Oct-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Irish brand VitHit expects its upcoming APAC debut to open doors for further expansion within the region for its sole product: a range of six functional bottled beverages developed as a healthy alternative to sugar-sweetened drinks.

ChromaDex continues APAC expansion with launch of nicotinamide riboside product in third country

12-Sep-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Nutraceutical firm ChromaDex will launch its TRU NIAGEN supplement in New Zealand next month via its exclusive distributor, local supplement brand Matakana Superfoods.

Celsius insulated from trade war by having production within China

16-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Having production in China has insulated fast growing energy drink brand Celsius from any potential fallout from President Trump’s trade war. Celsius has more than doubled its store count to China to 25,000. The brand is now sold in 47 cities in the country....

Despite market growth, supply of Ayurvedic raw materials seems secure, experts say

14-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

The supply of botanical materials for Ayurvedic preparations seems secure despite the growing popularity of the products and a recent report that some rules governing wild harvest are being flaunted.

Sublingual supplements: Australian nutraceutical brand using patented technology to expand product range in APAC

05-Aug-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Australian nutraceutical brand Entity Health is harnessing its patented sublingual wafer technology to develop health supplements that it claims has therapeutic effects.

BY-Health's first energy drink F6 exceeds sales target

30-Jul-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Yan Xiao Feng, CEO of BY-Health subsidiary Supershot Beverage, told NutraIngredients-Asia that sales and re-orders of its newly launched energy drink F6 had exceeded targets.

USANA tops $300 million in sales for quarter

26-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

USANA Health Sciences has reported record revenue in its second quarter, driven largely by results in mainland China.

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China in Focus — Sports Nutrition: Sector is soaring…but how much is going under the radar?

18-Jul-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Speak to any industry insider in China and one of the hottest topics is sports nutrition — everyone agrees that the sector is soaring, even if nobody is sure by exactly how much.

Diet, not drugs: Professor espouses nutrition changes to treat MS

10-Jul-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The effect of the Wahls Protocol Diet on multiple sclerosis (MS) – a nutritional intervention devised by Dr Terry Wahls, who has MS – is to be assessed on patients who have suffered a relapse.

Demand for black raspberry seed oil drives company’s expansion

02-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Increasing demand for one of its signature products has led low-profile company Botanic Innovations to more than double the size of its Wisconsin facility.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2018

Generation gains: Which health concerns are driving supplement purchases across age groups?

13-Jun-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The latest insights into the health concerns driving supplement and functional food purchases across different age groups have been revealed at our first Healthy Ageing APAC Summit.

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WATCH: Is personalised nutrition now ready to go mainstream in APAC?

16-May-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Personalised nutrition has the potential to go mainstream in APAC, but the pace of progress will depend on how quickly and effectively MNCs, start-ups and governments can collaborate.

Jaksch says move into chairman role part of ChromaDex's pivot toward finished goods

14-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

A strategic pivot toward finished products underpins his impending move toward an advisory role, said ChromaDex CEO Frank Jaksch.

WATCH: Aker BioMarine targets $900m Aussie sports nutrition sector on back of Norseman study

14-May-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Aker BioMarine has Australia's expanding sports nutrition sector in its sights, after initial findings from a study on elite athletes suggested krill oil could boost performance.

Kiwi superfood and supplement firm eyes APAC expansion after e-commerce success

10-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Manufacturer Matakana Superfoods is looking to establish a retail presence outside of Australia, Chile and its native New Zealand, after enjoying considerable success in the organic food segment through online sales.

Nestlé targets 20 new foods for special medical purposes in China after opening new factory

08-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Nestlé has invested US$151.3m in two new factories in China as part of its latest efforts to increase its FSMP (foods for special medical purposes) and skincare offerings.

Combined astaxanthin and sesamin supplementation could enhance mental fatigue recovery: Japan RCT

18-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Dietary supplementation with both astaxanthin and sesamin may promote recovery from fatigue, according to a Japanese RCT.

Astaxanthin in APAC: Israeli biotech firm invests in Kiwi manufacturer to boost regional sales

11-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Israeli biotechnology firm Algatechnologies (Algatech) is now the major shareholder in Kiwi astaxanthin manufacturer Supreme Health, with both companies sharing the goal of expanding further in China, as well as the wider Asia Pacific market.

HI SOUTH EAST ASIA 2018

A place for placenta? Japanese firm targets South East Asia with specialty supplements

10-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Asians' general openness to dietary supplements made with unconventional ingredients is opening doors in the region for a Japanese firm that specialises in placenta-based products.

Open for entries: BASF launches Sixth Newtrition Asia Research Grant

04-Apr-2018 By Gary Scattergood

BASF is seeking entries for its sixth Newtrition Asia Research Grant, which aims to fund and support academics in the region to study nutritional topics.

L-Carnitine supplementation a possible solution to cancer-related fatigue: Japan study

15-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

L-Carnitine (LC) supplementation may reduce overall fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, say researchers in Japan.

Gulfood 2018

Thai palm oil company continues diversification drive with new functional coconut water drinks

05-Mar-2018 By Lester Wan

A Thai firm best known for its palm oil products is extending its functional beverage range with coconut water products containing beauty-boosting collagen and fatigue-fighting cordyceps.

Finished product sales push ChromaDex's revenue higher, but losses rise steeply, too

15-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

In its preliminary fiscal year end report, ChromaDex says its increased transaction revenue is ample compensation for heavy marketing expenditures and sharply higher losses.

Deer velvet: How one New Zealand firm is tapping into modern-day demand for a traditional product

08-Feb-2018 By Cheryl Tay

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.

Hangover-battling curcumin beverage gaining traction in Singapore

31-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

A new functional beverage said to prevent hangovers is attracting growing interest in Singapore.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: The biggest food and nutrition opportunities to be revealed at Singapore event

30-Jan-2018 By Gary Scattergood

NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia are bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to debate how industry can meet the food and nutritional challenges brought about by Asia-Pacific's rapidly ageing population.

News in brief

AstaReal bolsters quality positioning with USP seal

26-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Supplier AstaReal has taken another step in trying to differentiate itself within the astaxanthin category by announcing it has achieved USP Ingredient Verification on its ingredient.

Research on finished goods buoys fitness drink Celsius, leading to broad-based distribution in China

24-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Research done on finished formulations and a commitment to a positioning as a dietary supplement are the cornerstones of his brand's success, says the head of fast-growing fitness beverage manufacturer Celsius.

BioCeuticals backs immunity magic of medicinal mushrooms with new supplement range

23-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

BioCeuticals, the Blackmores-owned practitioner-only supplement firm, has launched a full suite of immunity-boosting medicinal mushroom supplements, produced using a novel growing system and backed by a DNA-testing process.