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Climate change, quality loss, and adulteration: Summit calls for sustainable botanical supply chains

Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.

Behind the Big Story

WATCH: Kirin finds link between frailty and low pDC activity

Kirin Holdings says it has found a relationship between reduced plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) activity and frailty, which it claims is the first time that a link between the two has been established.

Call to action: Cypress Minerals, Cepham rally industry support for safe house

Wings of Hope is a safe haven for women and girls who have been impregnated by family members or gang members and then abandoned. Two ingredient suppliers who are helping support the cause sat down to discuss how Wings of Hope is helping vulnerable young...

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WATCH: Nestle says women’s health a new growth platform

Nestle has identified women’s health as a new growth platform and is assessing the launch of its maternal supplement brand “Materna” into markets such as India.

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Tech advancement, consumer recognition driving rapid growth of biotic functional drinks in APAC - Suntory

Ingredient stability, more science and greater consumer understanding are fuelling the the rapid growth of probiotic, prebiotic and other biotic drinks in APAC, claims beverage giant Suntory.

Healthy and tasty: Chi Forest talks US’s expansion and NPD plans after CostCo deal

China’s Chi Forest is hopeful that a recent sparkling beverage deal with major US retailer CostCo will ultimately lead to greater opportunities for its electrolyte and herbal -based products in the country.

Watsons Singapore to roll out GNC store-within-store in 14 more outlets

Watsons Singapore, which recently launched its first-ever GNC store-within-store concept in its flagship outlet at Ngee Ann City, will be bringing this concept into 14 more of its outlets by the end of this year.

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India’s protein boom: 90% funds poured in last two years, says Rainmatter - WATCH

India’s protein sector, be it protein supplements or protein-rich functional foods, is booming, says venture capital fund Rainmatter.

Agenda reveal: Check out the industry experts confirmed to date for our Growth Asia Summit 2025

Today we have launched the Early Advance Agenda for our Growth Asia Summit 2025, the fourth version of the region’s must-attend food, beverage and nutrition event.

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Central Retail’s Tops Vita reveals vitamins marketing tips and 2025 growth plans

Central Retail Corporation’s vitamins and supplements retail arm Tops Vita has revealed top tips for vitamins and supplements marketing, as well as its growth plans for 2025.

US still the #1 probiotics supplement market, but China is catching up: IPA Chief

The United States remains the number one market for probiotic supplementation, but double-digit growth in China could see the Asian country replace the U.S. in “a year, maybe two,” says the executive director of the International Probiotics Association...

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Smart innovation: Why Swisse is boosting 'melting' tablets range for younger consumers

Swisse Wellness is adding new dosage formats to its vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) range in Australia, with orally disintegrating tablets targeted at the younger demographic its latest endeavour.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024

Invest in science: NutraIngredients-Asia’s Start-up of the Year says research crucial for success

The winner of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 Start-up of the Year says investing in research is key for start-ups to stand out from competition and it is aiming to do more in this area, with five clinical trials in the pipeline.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024

Target population: AceBiome sees market need for sports nutrition designed for middle-aged adults

There are market opportunities in Asia-Pacific’s sports nutrition sector specifically targeted at middle-aged adults, says the winner of this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards Product of the Year Sports Nutrition.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024

Grape King Bio drives research on cognitive benefits of award-winning mushroom ingredient

Grape King Bio is conducting further research on the cognitive benefits of its award-winning lion’s mane mushroom ingredient.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024

Newly crowned Nutrachampion to advance GLP-1 research, active ageing, women’s health

Ramasamy Venkatesh, managing director and founder of Gencor Pacific and the newly crowned Nutrachampion in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia’s Awards, says that his company is developing nutraceutical ingredients for promoting the body’s GLP-1...

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Novel format, celebrity push, and German branding key for Korea success – Orthomol

German food supplement company Orthomol believes its market success in South Korea is largely due to the novelty of its products, recommendation from a famous celebrity, and the good perception of German brands.

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Amway expands Nutrilite range with longevity, health span, gut microbiome solutions - WATCH

Amway is paying more attention to longevity, health span, and gut microbiome as it expands the range of products and solutions for its flagship brand Nutrilite.

Yakult’s Dr Emily Prpa on menopause: “Something new product development could absolutely go to town on”

The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on the shelves. However, the recent IPAWC + Probiota Americas highlighted how more brands are using gut health to tap into a range of needs–from fertility to PMS to menopause.

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How Aussie brand Bioglan hopes to pave way for muscle health understanding in relation to ageing across APAC

Bioglan is hoping to foster a deeper understanding of muscle health and its relation to ageing, with plans to expand its current efforts from the domestic Australian market to other APAC countries, including New Zealand and China.

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WATCH: NMN, bone growth chews, social commerce fuelling EZZ’s growth in China

Australian life science company EZZ is seeing strong growth in China with its nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and bone growth supplements, supported by the use of social commerce platforms Kuaishou and Pinduoduo.

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WATCH: Japanese firms pursuing overseas expansion via M&A – the case of Rohto and Eu Yan Sang

Japanese companies are actively seeking overseas expansion through mergers and acquisitions, as seen in Rohto’s and Mitsui’s acquisition of Eu Yan Sang recently.

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Beyond ageing in Japan: Bayer on why market opportunities abound for maternal and infant nutrition - WATCH

Japan may be an ageing society with a shrinking population, but with preconception care on the rise and a record number of babies born via in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) in recent years, companies such as Bayer Consumer Health are seeing growth...

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How Haleon will meet innovation goals: Deep human understanding, trusted science, partnerships key – WATCH

A deep understanding of human biology, tapping on trusted science and key partnerships with researchers, start-ups and suppliers are key in achieving new breakthroughs in nutraceuticals innovation, Haleon’s chief of R&D told NutraIngredients-Asia in an...

Shiseido to launch beauty-from-within ampoule drinks in Japan, China from April 2024

Shiseido will be launching a new set of beauty-from-within supplements that comes in the form of ampoule drinks in Japan and China in 2024, senior vice president of the company’s China Business Innovations and Investments told us.

Nutrition Asia Video Series

From mass customisation to individualisation: How automation, supply chain management, 3D printing can drive personalised nutrition forward

Personalised nutrition could progress from mass customisation to full personalisation as companies leverage on factory automation, supply chain management, and 3D printing to increase the efficiency of providing customised products.

Growth Asia Summit 2023

Caffeine’s role in sports: Timing of intake subject to significant debate - researcher

There is currently significant debate taking place over the timing for athletes to consume caffeine and reap the most benefits, a leading sports science researcher has pointed out.

IPA chief on broader scope: ‘We want to bring clarity to a complex world’

The IPA’s decision to expand beyond probiotics and cover prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics, but despite the broader scope and a new logo, the association will not be changing its name.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023

Aiming high: GNC China sees huge growth potential in demand for high purity fish oil as consumer education matures

GNC China says there is huge growth potential in the demand for high purity fish oil omega-3 products as consumers become more aware of its benefits, especially in regulating blood lipids level and supporting cardiovascular health.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023

Not just for the elderly: Cognitive support probiotic strain sold as food for general population in Japan – WATCH

While supplements for cognitive support are commonly designed for the middle-aged and older adults, Japan is seeing companies selling such products in the form of functional foods for the general population.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023

Body composition and ageing: How SRW Laboratories’ award-winning sports nutrition product targets market gaps – WATCH

SRW Laboratories, which took home the Product of the Year (Sports Nutrition) in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia awards, said the award-winning product was designed to support body composition and muscle building as one aged – an area which the firm...

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Asia’s huge women’s health opportunity: Think holistic and cover all life stages to secure market gains - WATCH

The health and nutrition industry has a vast opportunity to meet women’s health needs beyond fertility and menopausal concerns, with experts believing there is still a huge gap in the range of products targeted at women’s wellbeing holistically.

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Growth agenda: India’s nutraceutical market opportunities ‘far bigger’ than the pharma sector

Growth opportunities in India’s nutraceutical industry are far greater than the pharmaceutical sector, according to industry experts, who also describe its trajectory as ‘a phenomenon’.

Nutrition Asia

Sports nutrition in India: Rise of local brands, new formats as consumer knowledge increases

India’s sports nutrition sector is seeing the rise of local brands, new product formats, and consumption beyond protein powder as consumer knowledge of the category increases, according to Fast&Up and Steadfast Nutrition.

Nutrition Asia

Nutrition for hair health: NPD opportunities abound for hair loss and growth products

Hair, skin, and nail supplements is a staple for women’s nutraceuticals but companies are seeing opportunities to target specifically on hair loss concerns with more specialised products entering into the market.

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Relax and rest: Sleep aid R&D opportunities abound in bars, smaller pack sizes - WATCH

The usual energy, protein, and collagen functional bars could be reinvented as snacks for supporting sleep, with two firms from Australia and Malaysia seeing the category benefitting from the influence of Korean dramas.

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

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.

Oxford ICSB: ‘You always learn something from this meeting’

From authentication and identification of botanicals to approached to establishing safety and efficacy, the 21st International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) provides stakeholders in the botanicals space a unique opportunity to learn and...

Nutrition Asia

Opportunity in the Middle East: How Manuka honey and Lingzhi firms are tapping on strong immune, plant-based demands in the Gulf

APAC companies are starting to tap into growing demands for health foods and dietary supplements in the Middle East after the COVID-19 pandemic stirred consumer interest in preventive health.

Nutrition Asia

Everyday essentials: From noodles to coffee creamer, the firms taking functional foods mainstream

From postbiotic noodles to collagen coffee creamer, here we shine the spotlight on some of the most innovative functional food innovations in APAC.

Foreign policy and the US political landscape: Where does the natural products industry fit in?

Dietary supplement use among Americans is an all-time high, with the US being the leading worldwide importer of vitamin products last year. With an estimated 90% of ingredients coming from China, US policymakers are zeroed in on foreign policy.

Doctors ‘the best advocates’: Our Probiotic Product of the Year winner to replicate medical strategy in new markets

Hong Kong-based probiotic specialist G-NiiB Geniebiome, winner of this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Award Probiotic Product of the Year, said that its commercial success in its home base could be attributed to endorsement from the medical doctors, and it...

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2022

The next Manuka honey? NZ winner of NutraIngredients-Asia Start-up Award ready to go overseas with yacon product

The winner of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2022 Start-Up prize believes its flagship product – a prebiotic fructo-oligosaccharides juice extracted from yacon – could follow in the footsteps of Manuka Honey and become New Zealand’s next big exports success.

Fonterra enters cognitive performance supplement market with new brand – WATCH

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is diversifying its business with the launch of BioKodeLab – a supplement brand aimed at improving cognitive performance.

Nutrition Asia

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

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.

Nutrition Asia Video Series

WATCH: Vinamilk and H&H on the hottest ingredients in Vietnam’s infant formula market

Human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) is one of the hottest and most commonly seen ingredients in Vietnam’s infant formula products these days, according to Vietnam homegrown firm Vinamilk and Hong Kong-headquarted Health & Happiness Group (H&H Group), which...

Indian nutra industry association’s chief outlines three-pronged approach for growth – Watch

The chief of an Indian nutraceutical industry body has outlined three key initiatives that it is driving to elevate India’s competitiveness in the global stage.

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Iron it out: Nestle and Wellnex Life on how new tech is propelling iron nutrition innovation

Nestle and Australia’s Wellnex Life are hoping to create awe in the iron category with new products that tap new innovations to boost bioavailability.

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Plant-based innovation: How supplement brands are rivalling the food sector for new product development

Plant-based alternative is not only booming in the food and beverage industry, with APAC dietary supplement companies seeing vast opportunities across the omega-3, and vitamins and minerals categories, as consumer demand soars.

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Maternal health innovation: Probiotics and algal oil DHA help move market on from multivits - WATCH

The maternal health dietary supplements category is diversifying with the introduction of products containing probiotics and algal oil DHA – although multivitamins and folic acid remain the mainstays.