Australia-based Jatcorp will focus on building its nutrition brands and potentially acquire at least one new brand in the upcoming year, as it moves away from product distribution and OEM.
Japanese firm Fordays aims to build on the success of its nucleic acid-based supplements, which it claims to be particularly beneficial for immunity, infant growth and ageing woes, and extend its reach to more markets in Asia and globally.
The winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 have been announced in Bangkok, at a ceremony to celebrate the region’s brightest and best ingredients, products, research and initiatives.
With new product launches in multiple countries and a newly published review of the science to date, Digexin—a proprietary blend of standardized ashwagandha and okra extracts—is aiming to shake up the digestive health space, says the company behind the...
Japan’s beverage giant Kirin has completed the acquisition of FANCL and is now aiming to “become one of the largest health science companies in Asia-Pacific.”
There is 'inadequate' intake of calcium in Asia, especially in South Asia and East Asia, based on a new study published in The Lancet that looks at global nutrient intake estimates.
Targeted supplementation of vitamins E, B6 and niacin could play a key role in maintaining eye health and mitigating the risk of cataract formation, findings from a Chinese study suggest.
This round-up looks at how Asia-Pacific's health and nutrition companies have fared in their latest financial performance, featuring insights from Comvita, Bubs Australia, Feihe, EZZ Life Sciences, and H&H Group.
China energy drink heavyweight EastRoc is moving to a multi-beverage portfolio, hoping to establish itself as a leader in the wider beverage industry and not just the energy category.
The use of probiotics to improve the gut microbiota of infants that have been exposed to antibiotics has strong potential to boost the extent of immune protection conveyed by vaccination, according to recent research data.
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends, including the rise of femcare products in Japan, how anti-ageing is driving nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) use in Hong Kong, and growing demand for red ginseng in China and Vietnam.
Manuka honey maker Comvita says annual revenue for FY24 is down by 12.7 per cent, citing economic slowdown in its largest market, China, as the main reason for the “disappointing” performance.
Bubs Australia, known for its goat milk formula, says its annual revenue has returned to growth on the back of efforts to diversify its business outside of China.
There are extensive opportunities for 'holistic product innovation' across three key areas of women’s health: menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause, says Mintel.
The interactions between phytonutrients and the gut microbiome are not to be neglected, as these could produce beneficial metabolites and positive health outcomes, says Amway’s principal scientist during our Growth Asia Summit 2024.
Australian firm EZZ Life Science Holdings Limited says net profit for FY24 is up 91 per cent, led by strong e-commerce demand for two of its products in China – nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and a bone health supplement.
Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group) saw its net profit plummeted 49.7 per cent for the first six months of this year – a “challenging period” which it said was primarily due to a downturn and discounting in the infant milk formulas segment.
Affordable preventive nutrition is a growing trend in Asia, with the kids' supplement category serving as a strategic entry point to win over entire households, says supplements brand Youvit.
Morinaga Milk Industry has launched a series of functional foods across yogurt, sachet powder, milk formula, and fermented drinks to support the nutritional needs of Japan’s rapidly ageing population.
Life-Space’s former CEO and founder Craig Silbery is making a return to the human biotics space as he seeks to make Australia a world-class site for manufacturing probiotics and postbiotics, he told our Nutrachampion podcast.
Ayurvedic healthcare brand Himalaya Wellness believes that botanical solutions are crucial to helping women with common health issues faced during pregnancy, menstruation, menopause and more.
Bifidobacterium Longum ES1 can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D), ADM told our Growth Asia Summit, referring to a first human clinical trial for a dual pro- and postbiotic.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research findings, including the role of astaxanthin in reducing inflammation in women suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), the link between iron and zinc intake and tinnitus risk, and...
America’s obesity epidemic is raging on, and many are finding success in GLP-1 medications. While the meds solve one problem, users are finding that it is creating another.
Experts at the Nestle Health Sciences Institute believe that it is critical to develop personalised health strategies and products targeted to each life stage in order to ensure the best possible healthy ageing outcomes in Asia.
China Nutrition and Health Food Association (CNHFA) has drafted a set of industry standards to measure nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) amounts in health supplements.
The founder of Australia-based JSHealth Vitamins, which is expanding across Asia, says beauty-from-within success has to start by targeting the gut, and predicts that microbiome-focused innovations will continue to grow in popularity.
Vitamin D supplementation improved body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and other health markers for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), indicating its potential for managing PCOS-related metabolic dysfunctions, a study finds.
Thai-based natural energy drink brand En-Theories has highlighted the paradox between a rising demand for better-for-you beverage options and consumer aversion towards the term ‘energy drinks’ as a major challenge for healthier, more natural alternatives...
High temperatures pose micronutrient deficiency risks at the historic 2024 Olympics—the first games with an equal gender split—according to a nutrition advisor working with athletes as they enter the fourth and final week in Paris.
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is looking to further explore innovation opportunities for protein and phospholipids targeted at addressing mobility concerns, including muscle and joint health, amid “massive” ageing populations in Asia-Pacific.
Calcium absorption benefits are resonating strongly with China consumers and this has been a key revenue driver for Haleon’s bone health supplement business in the first half of 2024.
There is rising interest in yeast proteins as food and supplement companies look for novel alternatives to soy and pea protein, with companies such as Japan’s iSDG, South Korea’s Orion Corporation, and America’s Swanson making new launches.
The combination of prebiotics and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is gaining traction in Asia for infants, alongside prebiotics and protein for the ageing population, says Friesland Campina.
Danone is doubling down on its specialised nutrition offerings, including infant formula and Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) for China, a market which it said has delivered “stellar performance” for the first half of 2024.
While both microalgal and fish sources of omega-3 are effective at providing consumers with EPA and DHA fatty acids, there are important differences which must be accurately marketed to avoid consumer confusion.
Morinaga Milk Industry zeroed in on the weight management efficacies of Bifidobacterium breve B-3 (B. breve B-3) probiotic strain, and its potential for preventing age-related metabolic issues, at the Growth Asia Summit 2024.
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends, including how mental wellbeing is set to become one of the key trends in driving the kids supplement industry, as well as how companies are riding on market opportunities brought by the flurry of...
Consumers do not necessarily actively look for science-backed research when purchasing nutritional products, but they tend to trust that brands would do their due diligence and are the gatekeepers of the science and quality of their products.
Mental wellbeing is one of the key trends driving the kids supplement industry as consumers move towards targeted formulations for children’s needs, says child-focused brand I’m Nutrients.
Mead Johnson Nutrition parent Reckitt Benckiser saw its shares slip to their lowest level in a decade after news of a bruising Abbott Laboratories verdict rolled in.
A study suggests that individuals who are carriers of a specific genetic variant may reap better exercise performance from caffeine supplementation, underscoring a potential approach for developing personalised sports nutrition products.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how Amway is focusing more on longevity and gut health solutions, NYO3’s krill oil innovation strategy for China, reishi specialist GanoHerb’s expansion plans and more.
