Healthy ageing

Ageing advances: Japanese pharma giant Teijin branches out into nutraceuticals for seniors

04-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Japanese pharmaceutical, chemical and IT group Teijin has outlined a long-term goal for expansion in Asia and Europe after establishing its nutraceutical F&B business, NOMON.

Editor's Spotlight

Japan Focus: Food with Function Claims, functional innovations in probiotics and protein, and formula for emergencies

30-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Find out which Japanese firms will feature at this year's Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, which brands have benefited the most from the FFC system, and what new innovations have sprung up in Japan.

Osteoarthritis opportunity: Gencor eyes South East Asia and Taiwan after Levagen study boost

29-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Gencor Pacific is eyeing success in South East Asia and Taiwan with its proprietary ingredient Levagen, following positive results from a clinical trial assessing its effects on osteoarthritis.

Complementing pharmacists' supplements knowledge: Blackmores Institute rolling out more training programmes across APAC

15-May-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Blackmores institute is expanding its supplements and complementary medicines training and educational programmes for pharmacists, with the launch of a more advanced course in Malaysia, and new developments in Pakistan, Thailand, Singapore and Australia.

Editor's Spotlight

Japan Focus: What Kirin and Asahi are planning, what's new in men's health, and what seniors want

02-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read about Kirin's innovation strategy for seniors, Asahi's R&D plans for health food ingredients, new products in the beauty-from-within and men's health spaces, and home-delivered nutrition for the elderly in our latest country round-up.

Life-Space ramps up China activity with NPD, branding boost, and dedicated daigou department

30-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

Aussie exporter eyes China and wider APAC region with new in-house functional food and supplements

30-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Aussie exporter Jatenergy has taken to developing its own brand of functional foods and health supplements, in the hopes of expanding further in China and entering several other APAC markets.

Editor's Spotlight

Trend Tracker: The latest on sports nutrition in Singapore, F&B trends in China, and our upcoming industry events

18-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Tmall reveals China's top seven F&B trends, a Singapore-based sports nutrition retailer tells us about its plans to shake up the industry, and we bring you the latest on our upcoming Healthy Ageing APAC Summit and NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.

Editor's Spotlight

Hot Right Now: Chinese regulations and Kiwi innovations dominate our top trending stories on social media

12-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read about who won big at Natural Health Products New Zealand industry awards, China's crackdown on health foods and probiotics regulations, and the latest research and innovations in the Oceanic region.

Deteriorating diets: Study reveals poorer nutritional intake among Australian women as they age

12-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

A new study has highlighted the deterioration of diets as Australian women age, but one author has questioned the need for protein supplements and functional foods to offset the decline.

Extracts attack: Pure plant matter key to botanical success, insists Aussie manufacturer

05-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Pure plant matter should be prioritised over botanical extracts if herbal supplement makers hope to achieve longevity in the industry, according to one industry player which is seeing its wholly plant-based supplements business soar

Greying population calls for more home-delivered nutrition in Japan

03-Apr-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Japan's ageing population is driving the trend of companies providing home-delivered nutritional products.

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

02-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

Domestic over daigou: Australian Nutrition & Sports prioritises local expansion as IPO looms

02-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

In light of an imminent $8m IPO, manufacturer Australian Nutrition & Sports (ANS) says it will focus on building its brand in its home nation and the China market before going down the daigou route.

Science Shorts: Gut health research in Australia, Japan and NZ, diet's effect on Alzheimer's, and new findings on naturopathy

29-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

Traditional Indian wisdom: Amway raises awareness of herbal supplements as consumer acceptance blooms

26-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

Personalised diet and supplementation needed to lower Alzheimer's risk: Pharmacology expert

20-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

Special Edition: Botanicals

Standardization is tide that can raise all botanical boats, supplier says

19-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

Standardization in herbal products will boost consumer acceptance and market uptake, says Sabinsa president Shaheen Majeed, using the company’s Shagandha ashwaganda ingredient as an example.

Good goat: Nuchev expands formula range to meet rising consumer demand

14-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Australian firm Nuchev has introduced two additions to its Oli6 brand of goat milk products to meet increasing demand in both the child nutrition and senior health markets.

Going beyond Formula: Wattle eyes senior market and China expansion on back of blending and canning deal

13-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Wattle Health Australia is aiming to develop products outside its infant nutrition base and expand to the highly lucrative China market, following the acquisition of a controlling stake in Blend & Pack.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS OMEGA-3 SUMMIT

Measuring omega-3 product quality: How reliable testing methods can preserve industry's reputation

07-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Using the correct methods and engaging laboratories with the right expertise are needed when measuring omega-3 product quality, in order to help safeguard the sector's reputation.

Review paper makes strong case for unique activities of Vitamin K2

05-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new paper published in an international journal definitively makes the case that Vitamin K2 has different functions in the body beyond that of Vitamin K1, and that the two should not be grouped under the same heading for dietary purposes.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS OMEGA-3 SUMMIT

Absorption enhancement: Australian human clinical trials show effectiveness of novel delivery method

28-Feb-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The body's absorption of omega-3 increased by six times after taking a supplement that used the self micro-emulsifying delivery system (SMED) from Pharmako Biotechnologies, a series of human clinical trials conducted in Australia has found.

Compound from Vietnamese herb shows promise in fight against sarcopenia

12-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

A compound isolated from Gynostemma longipes, a plant from a group of climbing vines in the gourd and melon family, has been shown to stimulate muscle growth in a mouse cell model.

FDA enforcement action on Alzheimer's claims ensnares 17 companies

11-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration took action against 17 companies making illegal Alzheimer’s disease treatment claims. Twelve companies were slapped with warning letters while five received online advisories.

Usana posts another sales increase as China’s direct selling clampdown looms

07-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company Usana reported $1.19 billion in annual revenue in its fourth quarter earnings statement. The company now derives more than 80% of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region.

That's the spirit: Aussie brand growing business with unconventional omega-3 source — emu fat

07-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

An Australian supplement firm is gaining traction in Asia with its health supplements made using oil from an unconventional source: emu fat.

Aged garlic for healthy ageing: Australian study reveals heart health benefits of supplement

05-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

A recent Australian RCT has reported the positive effects of aged garlic extract on hypertension and other cardiovascular health markers and age-related conditions.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: Industry-leading event returns to Singapore after hugely successful year one

30-Jan-2019 By Gary Scattergood

FoodNavigator-Asia and NutraIngredients-Asia are delighted to announce that the Healthy Ageing APAC Summit will return to Singapore in July, after a hugely successful first event in 2018.

Prostate potential: Korean biotech firm develops botanical complex with prostate health benefits

23-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

South Korean biotechnology firm ViroMed has developed a HX109, a botanical complex said to be effective against benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Trend Tracker: APAC trends and emerging markets, e-commerce in China, and why you should attend NutraIngredients' first Omega-3 Summit

18-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read what industry experts have to say about 2019's top supplement trends and emerging markets in APAC, the latest in China's e-commerce sector, and why you should register for our upcoming Omega-3 Summit.

BAPP ashwagandha bulletin to help industry tell when roots have been adulterated with leaves

16-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new BAPP bulletin disseminates ways to detect the adulteration of ashwagandha products with undeclared material taken from the leaves or the stems of the plant.

Overcoming the Chinese challenge: How a Singapore e-commerce platform is benefiting local supplement firms

11-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Singapore's supplement and health food firms are banking on a strong reputation for food safety to up their Chinese market share, with a digital commerce service provider and the government to back these efforts.

American River Nutrition sues BGG, alleging patent infringement on Vitamin E product

10-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin E ingredient developer American River Nutrition has filed a patent infringement suit against BGG over its tocotrienol product.

Science Shorts: Synbiotics' multiple health benefits and nuts' healthy ageing effects among the latest scientific findings on nutrition

10-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

In our newest science review, we explore the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiseptic properties of synbiotics, how endurance exercise can improve vitamins' impact on metabolic syndrome, and why seniors should embrace nuts for healthy ageing.

GNC bets on ‘experiential’ prototype store as Hayao investment starts to take hold

09-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Embattled supplement retailer GNC enters 2019 with a new prototype ‘experiential’ store that is part of an ongoing effort to revamp its huge brick and mortar network.

To be or nut to be: How to maximise the health benefits of nuts for under-nourished seniors

09-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Nuts may be able to help prevent and even reverse under-nutrition in older adults, but clinical studies are needed to test their efficacy, according to a joint Australian and New Zealand study.

Five trends that will shape APAC's nutraceutical and supplements industry in 2019

07-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay ,Tingmin Koe

As we enter 2019, we spoke to brands and industry experts, who revealed five key trends expected to shape APAC's supplement and nutraceutical sector in the coming year.

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.

New algae player debuts with highly refined EPA ingredient

19-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

Chinese/American company Lyxia has debuted as a new player in the algae omega-3s space with a highly refined EPA ingredient from a photosynthetic strain.

Japan Focus: Liver health, stress reduction, gut health in old age, and hemp innovations feature in this month's country review

19-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

In this month's Japan round-up, we bring you the latest research on microalgae euglena powder for liver health, matcha's stress-reducing effects and the role of prebiotics and probiotics for healthy ageing, as well as news on the latest hemp...

Further study needed on seafood-derived omega-3's healthy ageing potential: Cohort study

19-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from seafood — particularly EPA and DPA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosapentaenoic acid) — can support healthy ageing, according to a prospective cohort study.

The top 10 APAC supplement and nutrition brand stories of 2018 revealed

19-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

We reveal 2018's 10 most read APAC supplement and nutrition brand stories, featuring Herbalife, Nestlé, Blackmores, Swisse and more.

APAC's most read supplement and nutrition trend stories of 2018 unveiled

18-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

We look back at our 10 most read trend stories this year, including news on the daigou phenomenon, personalised nutrition in APAC, ASEAN's bright future in nutrition, the top supplement categories and ingredients in Indonesia and Australia, and what...

Nutrition Asia Video Series

WATCH: BASF and Nature's Farm on the potential of the APAC omega-3 sector

05-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The latest omega-3 research, product innovation spanning combinations of ingredients, and the strengths and weaknesses of consumer understanding across the region are all covered in our latest Nutrition Asia video series, featuring insights form two category...

Personalised nutrition in Taiwan: Technology, affordability, and celebrity-backing driving consumer interest

29-Nov-2018 By Tingmin Koe

The understanding and demand for gene testing and personalised nutrition are growing in Taiwan, according to TCI Gene, a Taiwanese firm.

Data supports increased role for probiotics, prebiotics in healthy aging, study finds

28-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Gut dysbiosis is a common feature of the afflictions that come with aging, according a recent Japanese review. The finding opens wider the door for probiotics and prebiotics in a healthy aging positioning.

Japan Focus: Innovations for seniors, gut health on the go and FOSHU-certified skincare supplements in our latest country round-up

28-Nov-2018 By Cheryl Tay

In our latest review of Japan's supplement and functional food sectors, we feature DSM's efforts to support healthy ageing, probiotic-rich convenience snacks, the country's first FOSHU-certified nutricosmetics product, and enzyme supplements...

DSM collaborates with Japanese hospital group to provide nutritional rehabilitation for elderly patients

28-Nov-2018 By Cheryl Tay

DSM has embarked on a collaboration to develop nutritional rehabilitation services for patients warded at Japan's Harajuku Rehabilitation Hospital.

Turn the sage: Sibelius increasing APAC presence with flagship product

20-Nov-2018 By Cheryl Tay

UK firm Sibelius Natural Products is making significant headway in the APAC region with its signature Sibelius : Sage extract and supplements, having recently received approval for sale in Taiwan after entering Australia last year.