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Brand new: JSHealth, Berocca, a2 Milk in the spotlight

06-Dec-2024

By Tingmin Koe

JSHealth makes Asia debut in Singapore via Watsons deal

JSHealth makes Asia debut in Singapore via Watsons deal

04-Dec-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Edible sun care: Cell Fusion C hops on trend of K-beauty brands expanding into supplements

Edible sun care: Cell Fusion C hops on trend of K-beauty brands expanding into supplements

04-Dec-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Enriched whey protein supplement improves mild cognitive impairment: BYHEALTH Study

Enriched whey protein supplement improves mild cognitive impairment: BYHEALTH Study

02-Dec-2024

By Louisa Richards

Promotional features

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Studies show B. breve B-3 can support weight management and healthy ageing

Studies show B. breve B-3 can support weight management and healthy ageing

Paid for and in partnership with Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

Proteoglycans with E-unit structures: Structure, function and health benefits

Proteoglycans with E-unit structures: Structure, function and health benefits

Paid for and content provided by Medience Corporation

Healthy ageing with ubiquinol: Revitalising life and boosting longevity

Healthy ageing with ubiquinol: Revitalising life and boosting longevity

Paid for and content provided by Kaneka Corporation

Probiotic strain in postbiotic state demonstrates efficacy for muscle health support

Probiotic strain in postbiotic state demonstrates efficacy for muscle health support

Paid for and in partnership with SYNBIO TECH INC.

Suppliers

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Life stages and dosage formats fuelling sleep support innovation

Life stages and dosage formats fuelling sleep support innovation

19-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

More younger consumers in APAC seeking out joint supplements to meet active lifestyle needs, prevent future woes – Lonza

More younger consumers in APAC seeking out joint supplements to meet active lifestyle needs, prevent future woes – Lonza

14-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Strategic shift: Direct-to-consumer sales yields higher profits than B2B, says Indonesian ingredients firm Nekaboga

Strategic shift: Direct-to-consumer sales yields higher profits than B2B, says Indonesian ingredients firm Nekaboga

05-Nov-2024

By Audrey Yow

OmniActive acquires ENovate Biolife

OmniActive acquires ENovate Biolife

04-Nov-2024

By Asia Sherman

Research

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Glutamine supplementation in ‘larger doses’ within a ‘short time’ improves gut health, say researchers.

Glutamine supplementation in ‘larger doses’ within a ‘short time’ improves gut health, say researchers.

05-Dec-2024

By Audrey Yow

Probiotic, vitamin D reduce migraine, but no significant effect on mental health

Probiotic, vitamin D reduce migraine, but no significant effect on mental health

04-Dec-2024

By Audrey Yow

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201 improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation – RCT

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201 improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation – RCT

03-Dec-2024

By Audrey Yow

Markets & trends

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a2 Milk taps on senior nutrition in a move to maximise China’s market potential

a2 Milk taps on senior nutrition in a move to maximise China’s market potential

29-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

‘Owning the zone’: Berocca explores mental, emotional energy NPD in Australia

‘Owning the zone’: Berocca explores mental, emotional energy NPD in Australia

29-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

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

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

27-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Growth Asia Summit 2025: Early bird delegate rate extended to December 24!

Growth Asia Summit 2025: Early bird delegate rate extended to December 24!

27-Nov-2024

By Gary Scattergood

Regulation & policy

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Regulatory review: India’s inter-ministerial report, Malaysia’s modern claims and more

Regulatory review: India’s inter-ministerial report, Malaysia’s modern claims and more

29-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

India’s nutra regulations: Inter-ministerial committee report receives mixed industry response

India’s nutra regulations: Inter-ministerial committee report receives mixed industry response

26-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Trump’s tariff threat: China botanical extracts suppliers look to SEA to mitigate economic impact

Trump’s tariff threat: China botanical extracts suppliers look to SEA to mitigate economic impact

12-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Opinion

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Tick tock: Meal timing and chronobiotics supplementation could play crucial role in combatting obesity and cardiometabolic diseases

Tick tock: Meal timing and chronobiotics supplementation could play crucial role in combatting obesity and cardiometabolic diseases

01-Nov-2023

By Hui Ling Dang

Inner beauty beyond whitening and brightening: Soaring opportunities for hair growth, weight management products in APAC - LISTEN

Inner beauty beyond whitening and brightening: Soaring opportunities for hair growth, weight management products in APAC - LISTEN

11-Oct-2023

By Amanda Lim

‘More of a marketing stunt’: Japanese expert questions credibility of FFC system and urges revisions to ‘old and complex’ regulations

‘More of a marketing stunt’: Japanese expert questions credibility of FFC system and urges revisions to ‘old and complex’ regulations

02-Aug-2023

By Hui Ling Dang

Seeing kava in a new light: NZ study to explore therapeutic potential of traditional kava use in trauma

Seeing kava in a new light: NZ study to explore therapeutic potential of traditional kava use in trauma

26-Jul-2023

By Si Ying Thian

All Asia-Pacific

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Brand new: JSHealth, Berocca, a2 Milk in the spotlight

06-Dec-2024

By Tingmin Koe

A sharper Asian focus: Five studies to explore HMOs, postbiotics in APAC populations

A sharper Asian focus: Five studies to explore HMOs, postbiotics in APAC populations

04-Dec-2024

By Audrey Yow

‘Curious and health conscious’: Desire for novelty and wellness drive interest in Japanese products – JETRO Singapore

‘Curious and health conscious’: Desire for novelty and wellness drive interest in Japanese products – JETRO Singapore

03-Dec-2024

By Audrey Yow

East Asia

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a2 Milk taps on senior nutrition in a move to maximise China’s market potential

a2 Milk taps on senior nutrition in a move to maximise China’s market potential

29-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

China sees persistent decline in infant formula, offline pharmacy sales - H&H

China sees persistent decline in infant formula, offline pharmacy sales - H&H

25-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Patented botanical blend gets Japan’s approval for triple joint health claims

Patented botanical blend gets Japan’s approval for triple joint health claims

22-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Milk thistle, vitamin C, E most trusted for liver care in China

Milk thistle, vitamin C, E most trusted for liver care in China

19-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

South Asia

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India’s nutra regulations: Inter-ministerial committee report receives mixed industry response

India’s nutra regulations: Inter-ministerial committee report receives mixed industry response

26-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

India’s Essel Group adds blood sugar control nutraceutical to newly established direct-selling business

India’s Essel Group adds blood sugar control nutraceutical to newly established direct-selling business

20-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

OmniActive acquires ENovate Biolife

OmniActive acquires ENovate Biolife

04-Nov-2024

By Asia Sherman

South East Asia

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S’pore postbiotic firm adds fermented food, mouthwash to range

S’pore postbiotic firm adds fermented food, mouthwash to range

29-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

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

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

27-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Plant-sterol fortified palm oil reduces total cholesterol, LDL – BASF-funded study

Plant-sterol fortified palm oil reduces total cholesterol, LDL – BASF-funded study

25-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

‘Emerging markets are where the opportunities are’: Singapore, Australia nutra brands on Cambodia’s appeal

‘Emerging markets are where the opportunities are’: Singapore, Australia nutra brands on Cambodia’s appeal

18-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Oceania

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JSHealth makes Asia debut in Singapore via Watsons deal

JSHealth makes Asia debut in Singapore via Watsons deal

04-Dec-2024

By Tingmin Koe

‘Owning the zone’: Berocca explores mental, emotional energy NPD in Australia

‘Owning the zone’: Berocca explores mental, emotional energy NPD in Australia

29-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Blackmores taps into ‘underutilised’ opportunities in VDS for sleep support

Blackmores taps into ‘underutilised’ opportunities in VDS for sleep support

14-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang