Sports nutrition

Tmall forecasts sports nutrition and health-nourishing tonics to take the centre stage in 2020

06-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Tmall has identified six food and beverage consumption trends that will take the centre stage this year, including the rising demand for sports nutrition products and health-nourishing tonics.

Catering for different life stages: What’s next for China’s A2 milk industry in 2020?

06-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

China’s A2 milk sector is likely to see the rise of more products catered to different life stages and specific consumers groups, beyond just infant nutrition, as more domestic companies join in the competition.

Brand New: Kirin’s probiotic drink, Ajinomoto’s calcium-rich rice topping mix and more

03-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

In this round-up, we shine the spotlight on new product launches from big brand names such as Kirin, Ajinomoto and FANCL. We also find out why MLM brand LifeVantage and Australia’s Vitaco are expanding their presence in New Zealand and India respectively.

Trend tracker: Livestreaming in China, rising bird’s nest consumption amongst young Chinese in the spotlight

02-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

In this round up, we look at the ongoing trends in APAC nutrition and supplement market. In particular, more brands are harnessing the booming popularity of livestreaming to promote their products to Chinese consumers. We also find out from retailers,...

The top 10 APAC supplement and nutrition brand stories of 2019 revealed

23-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

We reveal this year’s 10 most read APAC supplement and nutrition brand stories, featuring developments from big brands such as Nestlé, Yakult, Nu Skin, Suntory, Herbalife, and more.

Hot Right Now: Medlab on microbiome modulation and improving cognitive disorders, Arbovitae expands physical retail and more

20-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Read the top health and nutrition stories trending on the social media platform, with topics spanning from probiotic use for cognitive health improvement, Australian online health food brand Arbovitae expanding physical retail, how probiotic from pickled...

The 10 most read China health and nutrition stories in 2019

19-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

See our 10 most read China health and nutrition stories for this year, including Nu Skin's investigation into the death of a Chinese consumer, how China's regulator has introduced programs to stem illegal activities and rise the standards of...

New Year Drink: Kirin to launch iMUSE probiotic water for daily and sports hydration

19-Dec-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Japan’s Kirin Beverage Co will launch its iMUSE Water (Mizu) in January 2020, containing its proprietary probiotic Lactococcus Lactis Strain Plasma.

Trends unveiled: APAC’s 10 most read supplement and nutrition trend stories in 2019

16-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

We look back at our 10 most read trend stories this year, including functional food and beverage trends in Japan and Thailand, probiotics and sports nutrition trends in China, and the direct selling industry in India.

Sporting chance: Vitaco’s Musashi enters India’s sports nutrition market amid favourable regulatory change

12-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Australian firm Vitaco has launched its sports nutrition brand Musashi in India on the back of a favourable regulatory change.

Natural, clean and sustainable: DSM highlights sports nutrition opportunities as demand rockets

12-Dec-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Growing consumer awareness, the rapid pace of urbanisation and rising disposable incomes are fueling the growth of the sports nutrition sector according to DSM’s Oceania nutrition leader.

Probiotic from pickled cabbage improves aerobic endurance in non-athletes: Taiwan study

10-Dec-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

A probiotic isolated from Taiwanese pickled cabbage, Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10 (TWK10), has been demonstrated to improve exercise performance and fatigue-associated features in non-athletes.

Whey protein for the Indian gut: MuscleBlaze’s new sports products aim to improve absorption

04-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

India’s sports nutrition brand MuscleBlaze has launched two new whey protein products that are catered to improve absorption rates in the Indian population.

China Focus: New health foods naming, Nestle launches new A2 milk, and Amway's expansion in the spotlight

29-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

In this round-up, we look at the new directory for health foods naming, Nestle launching A2 milk products for the whole family, and Amway’s US$200m investment in China

Clear challenge: Taste and mouthfeel major hurdles for clear protein beverage success

28-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Taste and mouthfeel challenges are the biggest hurdles to overcome when formulating clear protein beverages for the sports nutrition and functional foods markets, according to Arla Foods Ingredients.

Customised products for China: BY-HEALTH latest supplement firm to sign deal with e-commerce giant JD

26-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

BY-HEALTH has signed a partnership with China e-commerce platform JD, where a customer-to-manufacturer (C2M) strategy will bring customised products to consumers.

Hot Right Now: ASEAN food science and nutrition network launched, Thai collagen brand making waves and more

21-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The launch of ASEAN Nutrition and Food Science Network, Thai collagen brand Amado seeing good growth in joint health category, and Medlab’s findings on how microbiome modulation can improve cognitive disorders are some of the stories trending on the social...

Deer velvet antler for sports: NZ’s Mountain Red obtains third party ‘sports grade’ status

20-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand firm Mountain Red has obtained a US ‘sports grade’ certification for its deer velvet antler supplement, after passing assessment by a third party laboratory.

‘China First’: Amway to open global digital and Asia product innovation centres in China

19-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Amway plans to invest US$200m in China over the next five years to set up its digital infrastructure, with a global digital innovation centre and a big data centre in the pipeline.

Aussie sports nutrition regulations: Industry urges regulator to assess impact and stem illegal imports

19-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Australia’s trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has urged national regulator Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to conduct a proper impact assessment amid the latter’s proposal to classify certain sports nutrition as therapeutic goods.

Double 11 sales bonanza: Swisse retains best-selling supplement spot on Tmall

18-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Swisse retained the top spot for the most purchased health and dietary supplement brand in this year’s Tmall double 11 shopping event.

Regulatory review: What's new in the Oceania, points to note when entering China's probiotics market and more

15-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

In this regulatory review, we shine the spotlight on the Oceania, China, and Japan. One of the latest developments featured is Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration's (TGA) proposal to change the regulatory framework for sports supplements....

Aussie TGA proposes to classify non-food appropriate sports supplements as ‘medicines’

11-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Australia’s national regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), is proposing to classify non-food appropriate sports supplements as therapeutic goods.

Sports exclusive: Coca-Cola China banks on e-commerce to market BodyArmor exclusively on Tmall

05-Nov-2019 By Pearly Neo

Coca-Cola China is banking on the popularity of digital e-commerce in the country to introduce its second local sports drink BodyArmor to consumers via its Tmall store, along with other products only found in other global markets thus far.

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WATCH: Why the power of probiotics is far greater than just gut health

25-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The landscape of the probiotics industry has changed drastically in recent years, with more firms creating products that seek to improve a wide variety of health conditions, aside from gut health.

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Probiotic research booming in Asia with China and Iran leading the charge

23-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

A growing number of clinical studies focusing on probiotics is seen in Asia, with China and Iran seeing exponential increase in recent years, according to an International Probiotics Association-backed review.

FI-Asia 2019

AI ingredient: BASF studies anti-inflammatory effects of new peptides amongst Malaysian university athletes

23-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

BASF is conducting a clinical trial amongst Malaysia’s university athletes with its peptide ingredient that was developed via artificial intelligence (AI).

Hot Right Now: See the health and nutrition stories trending on the social media

18-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

In this round-up, read about the popular health and nutrition stories trending on our social media right now, including the features on our NutraIngredients-Asia award winners and Amway's plans to internationalise the use of TCM.

Herbalife to open first product innovation centre in ‘China’s silicon valley’ next year

14-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Herbalife Nutrition is expected to open its first product innovation centre in China by the third quarter of next year.

Brand New: Latest industry developments from big brand names

10-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Read about the new projects that Amway and Bayer have embarked on in the space of TCM, personalised nutrition, and sports nutrition. This round up also features R&D and market strategies from South Korean firms CKD Bio, Nutrione, and Singaporean firm...

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WATCH – NutraIngredients-Asia awards winner Enovate Biolife wants to move beyond sports nutrition

08-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Enovate Biolife is tapping on its galalnga-based ingredient, EnXtra, which has been backed by three clinical studies, to branch into several applications beyond sports nutrition, including weight loss and cognitive care.

Bayer opens first R&D center in China to tap on growing personalised and sports nutrition trends

08-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Bayer Consumer Health has opened its first APAC R&D Center in Qidong, Jiangsu Province in China to cater its products and solutions for Chinese consumers.

Japan Focus: Keto supplement firm under fire, Nippon Flour Mills’ new eye and brain supplement for seniors and more

04-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

In this country round-up, we bring you the latest industry developments happening in Japan, including the Consumer Affairs Agency’s warning issued to a firm that was found to have made keto supplements that cause adverse health effects and Nippon Flour...

NutraIngredients-Asia awards 2019

NutraIngredients-Asia awards 2019: The full details on our special award winners

02-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Pioneers in personalised nutrition, the start-up sector, research products, innovation plus our 2019 NutraChampion were crowned at the second NutraIngredients-Asia awards.

Savoury and female-friendly: Sports nutrition expert’s tips for new protein supplement product innovation

02-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Protein supplement manufacturers should explore the current gap in the market for more savoury and female-friendly options when developing new products, according to a leading nutrition consultant.

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Gallery: Meet the NutraIngredients-Asia awards winners and their innovations

30-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The 2nd NutraIngredients-Asia awards held last Tuesday (Sep 24) seen more than 40 finalists vying for 12 award categories. Take a look at the recipients of each award category.

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NutraIngredients-Asia awards 2019: Meet the four winners of our ingredient awards

27-Sep-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Four companies took home the highly-coveted Ingredient of the Year awards at the second NutraIngredients-Asia Awards…and here’s the full lowdown on the ingredients that took the top spot.

Probiotics newcomer: Australia’s Activated Nutrients seeks to build reputation for precision products on back of bumper pharmacy deal

25-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Australia’s Activated Nutrients is working with international probiotic giants to satisfy what it sees as the current market gap in precision probiotics.

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Winners revealed! Find out who took home the top prizes at the NutraIngredients-Asia awards 2019

24-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

APAC’s brightest and best finished products, ingredients and research projects have been revealed at the second NutraIngredients-Asia awards, held in Singapore.

FI Asia 2019

Clear protein beverage: Friesland Campina targets sports and active lifestyle nutrition with new launch

24-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Friesland Campina has entered the clear protein beverage market with a new ingredient launch.

Brand New: Herbalife’s nutrition opportunities in APAC, Nestlé China’s tin recycling machine, Pure Nutrition’s airport retail presence

18-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up will feature our coverage on different brands, including the nutrition opportunities that Herbalife sees in APAC, Nestlé China’s environment-protection efforts with its tin recycling machine, Indian dietary supplement brand Pure Nutrition’s...

Spicing up the protein bar: Can mango, kopi and longan help entice South East Asian consumers?

18-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

A range of new sports supplement prototypes, which are specifically catered to the South East Asian markets in terms of flavours, ingredients, and texture preferences, has been developed by the US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and Singapore’s Food Innovation...

Offline still king: Indian online supplement brand Pure Nutrition expands airport retail presence

11-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Indian online nutraceutical brand Pure Nutrition has opened new retail stores at Delhi International Airport to capture the offline consumer market, in what the firm’s CEO told us was “the next logical step”.

Science Shorts: Bod Australia’s discovery of new proteins, Malaysian firm Davos exploring tocotrienols for IBS and more

05-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

In this round up, we present scientific findings from both the academia and the industry, including Bod Australia’s discovery of protein carrier for CBD skin care, Malaysian firm Davos Life Science exploring the potential of tocotrienols for IBS, ginseng’s...

Better quality: China adds new requirements to product labelling and health food raw materials filling

04-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Health foods firms selling to China will need to adhere to more product labelling requirements in January next year and new guidelines for raw material filling process will kick in from next month.

Japan Focus: BRAND’s Suntory strategies for chicken essence business, Kewpie’s plans to expand functional salad dressings and more in the spotlight

29-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

In this country round-up, we bring you the latest business developments happening in Japanese health food manufacturers and retailers, featuring brands such as BRAND’s Suntory, Kewpie, Morinaga, and Welcia-BHG.

Not all proteins are equal: Leucine triggers muscle protein synthesis more effectively than others – study

27-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Protein supplements containing high amounts of leucine are more effective than others in triggering muscle building synthesis, a kinesiology professor has argued, citing a number of scientific studies.

The new whey protein? Vitafoods Asia speaker reveals why fenugreek seed is a promising sports nutrition ingredient

15-Aug-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Fenugreek seed’s androgenic effect, which increases testosterone levels in males, makes it a promising nutritional ingredient for fitness supplement, according to a speaker at the forthcoming Vitafoods Asia exhibition in Singapore.

WATCH: Sports nutrition - three exclusive insights on APAC's protein powder market

12-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

APAC countries have some of the most expensive protein powders per serving, while Chinese consumers have the most positive perception of such products, according to new findings from Lumina Intelligence.

Regulatory review: China infant formula registration, sports supplements in India and sugar tax debate

09-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Read about China’s proposal to tighten its infant formula registration process, how sports supplements sold in India are to adhere to the country’s Food, Safety, and Standards Regulations, and the debate surrounding sugar taxes.