Indian start-up Kefir Culture is aiming to improve public health and targeting local expansion with its own twist on kefir, a traditional fermented beverage known for its gut health benefits.
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Cannabis-based nutraceuticals and their APAC applications, probiotic innovations for mental and metabolic health, and the changing bone and joint health supplement sector make up our five most read stories on social media over the past month.
Taiwan's Bened Biomedical is expanding its psychobiotic business from APAC to Europe, with a new proprietary probiotic strain, as well as recent research on its established PS128 product, driving the firm's continued growth.
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Italian probiotics firm Centro Sperimentale del Latte (CSL) is looking to drive further APAC growth and reinforce its presence in the region, having recently opened an office in Singapore.
Probiotics may not be as effective as non-probiotic methods of intestinal microbiota regulation when it comes to relieving anxiety symptoms, according to a Chinese systematic review.
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The time is now for industry to voluntarily improve the transparency of probiotic product quality, even in the absence of regulatory requirements, says a recent review.
UK firm OptiBiotix is continuing its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region with the latest deal for its weight management product, SlimBiome — an exclusive three-year agreement with Thai national distributor Primo.
The New Zealand Blackcurrant Cooperative (NZBC) is targeting functional food and beverage growth in Japan, with the outfit hoping to gain momentum for the Rugby World Cup being held in the nation this year.
US-based microbiome firm Evolve BioSystems have entered the APAC market with its flagship consumer probiotic for newborns, Evivo, which has launched in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Biosciences firm Probiotics Australia has opened the country's first cGMP- and TGA-certified facility dedicated to probiotic API manufacturing, with an eye on expanding the use of probiotics in food for Chinese consumers.
A supply agreement with Fonterra will see Bubs Australia venture into the cow's milk infant formula space, though the firm has stressed that it will continue to innovate across its core range of goat's milk products.
The use of multiple probiotic strains can help to accelerate the eradication of the bacterial species Helicobacter pylori and minimise side effects in the human body, according to a Chinese review.
Herbalife is growing fast in India, contributing to the company's positive Asia-Pacific performance in the first quarter of 2019, buoyed by new product launches and improved distribution.
DuPont is manufacturing a new probiotic strain for use in an upcoming large-scale clinical study in Bangladesh, which will test the effects of probiotics on gut microbiome of infants with sepsis.
UK supplement firm Tom Oliver Nutrition has released a specialised range of vitamins to fill what it views as a knowledge and nutrition gap around dosage and format in the APAC market.
India's Kapiva Ayurveda is seeking to improve its sourcing of raw materials through a partnerships with local farmers and a possible investment in agricultural land, as it strives to secure sales of $US43m
Australian firm Life-Space Probiotics is ramping up its China activity from multiple angles, with plans in place to grow its presence on the daigou platform, drive NPD, and raise consumer awareness.
US-based direct-selling health and wellness firm Plexus Worldwide recently launched in Australia, signifying its first step into the Asia-Pacific region.
Indian entrepreneur incubation hub Biovalley Incubation Council has announced the five start-up products it will fund in the nutrition and biotechnology sectors, among them a high-protein chilli and a novel probiotic technology that speeds up fermentation.
Australian social influencer-backed health and wellness company Keep It Cleaner is banking on minimalist ingredients and multi-faceted expansion to break into the Asian market.
The second phase of New Zealand's High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge will see a significant portion of its work focused on China, alongside New Zealand and Singapore.
UK firm OptiBiotix is looking to increase its APAC presence, with Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) approval the latest development in its expansion plans withits weight management product, SlimBiome.
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Indian functional product firm MO's Superfoods is aiming for growth in India and Australia with its probiotic-enriched kefir products, but is first trying to overcome local cold-chain supply hurdles.
A report claims that Nestlé failed to act on criticisms of its baby milk formula products and their composition in an investigation that also accuses the food giants of inaction over previous vows.
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Israeli supplement firm Anlit has launched a condition-specific probiotic chew for women, the latest development in its wider APAC expansion plan targeting the adult market.
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Chinese supplement firm Thankcome Biological Science and Technology (Suzhou) has successfully developed and produced spore-forming bacteria for use as probiotics in food.
Quantec, Go Healthy, Anagenix and OneOne Health Group were the big winners at the industry awards event held by Natural Health Products New Zealand at its annual summit.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is calling for public feedback regarding regulations for health food products containing probiotics.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in March, featuring a Blackmores exclusive, new innovations throughout the APAC region, Alzheimer's research and more.
Find out what Australian, Japanese and Kiwi researchers have discovered about probiotics and the gut microbiome, how diet can affect Alzheimer's risk, and whether naturopathy is effective against chronic disease in our latest science round-up.
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.
Read about diet's influence on cancer and Alzheimer's risk, China's '100-day operation', and new innovations and research in the gut health space in this round-up of our top five trending stories on social media.
Amway India is striving to promote the health benefits of traditional Indian herbs to consumers in the market, having recently conducted a series of seminars showcasing its Nutrilite Traditional Herbs range of supplements.
A highly personalised supplementation and diet programme is vital to lowering risk and managing symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, according to an expert in neurodegenerative diseases.
Kiwi and Dutch researchers have reported a direct link between gut health and the circadian rhythm, which could be the key to getting sufficient sleep and protecting the body from pathogens.
News on vitamin C's anti-cancer effects, hemp's omega-3 benefits, vegan probiotic yoghurt from Israel and nutricosmetics from Switzerland were among the top five trending stories on social media this past month.
New mapping of the Indian microbiome by academics from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) have revealed promising opportunities for metabolic health advances in the country.
Kibow Biotech Inc. has won a product patent victory in India for its flagship prebiotic and probiotic supplement Renadyl, a ruling the firm hopes will boost its global expansion plans.