Trend tracker: Q-commerce, ‘proteinification’, magnesium in the spotlight
Find out more about India’s quick-commerce boom, ‘proteinification’ in food and drinks, and what’s driving the popularity of magnesium supplements in Australia.
All Asia-Pacific
Brand new: HealthKart, Haleon, NatXtra, GNC in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including HealthKart’s exclusive partnership with bodybuilding Olympian Ronnie Coleman, Haleon’s Bone Up campaign, and NatXtra gummy nutraceuticals launch.
Women’s health webinar to uncover trends, innovation, marketing tips for APAC
Find out more about the latest in women’s health nutraceutical innovation trends, research, and marketing tips for the Asia-Pacific markets in our upcoming webinar.
Sep’s top 10: India’s GST, Meiji collagen NMN, magnesium trends
From India’s GST cuts to Meiji formulating NMN with collagen and magnesium supplement trends in Australia, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in September 2025.
Osteoporosis in APAC: Haleon on scaling up bone health campaign and NPD
Haleon is scaling up its Bone Up campaign in China and is exploring plans to bring the initiative across Asia-Pacific amid high prevalence of osteoporosis.
Up the food chain
Danone’s dairy category head on powering up nutriton
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage
Supplier update: AstaReal, Morinaga Milk, AAK in the spotlight
This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including AstaReal making strides in astaxanthin use for kids eye health, Morinaga Milk’s mood support postbiotic global launch and more.
How Gen Z made Free From the flavor of modern wellness
Forget bland gluten-free loaves and chalky sugar-free chocolate. For Gen Z, Free From is culture, not compromise and it’s rewriting what health and indulgence look like
Clean label: UK university’s spinoff launches novel liposomal tech for APAC
A novel liposomal technology created by LipoActive is seeking to crack the Asian markets, especially since it does not use silicon dioxide and excipients that are under restricted use in Asia.
Red Bull’s former APAC head sets up functional drink start-up with neuroscientist
Arun Hozack, formerly the President of Red Bull Asia-Pacific, has launched a functional drink start-up known as Numin with neuroscientist Dr Shawn Watson.
Science shorts: Whey protein, ashwagandha, PEA in the spotlight
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on whey protein, ashwagandha, and palmitoylethanolamide (PEA).
And the winners are…Find out who won big at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
The winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards have been announced in Bangkok, with 17 trophies handed out spanning ingredients, finished products and initiatives.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients opens functional food application center in Singapore
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is seeking to capture Asia-Pacific’s burgeoning functional foods and beverage market with a new application center in Singapore.
It’s back: Growth Asia Summit to return in 2026 after biggest-ever event this year
The region’s premier food, beverage and nutrition event, The Growth Asia Summit, will return to Singapore in 2026 – and you can snap up a bargain early bird delegate ticket today.
Regulatory review: GST cuts, self-affirmed GRAS, health foods safety rules
India slashing GST for nutraceuticals, US proposing amendments to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), and China’s upcoming health foods safety rules review are some of the new updates in this regulatory news round-up.
Unilever: 4 key focus areas for strategy
The CPG giant is focused on performance, core brands and embracing the new
Singapore’s Gumazing diversifies portfolio to evolve into family-centred brand
Singapore-headquartered Gumazing aims to evolve from a children’s gummy specialist into a holistic family wellness brand with its expansion into women’s health and other development plans in the pipeline.
Aug’s top 10: Biotics for GLP-1, Haleon’s strategy, vitamin D for bone strength
From biotics for GLP-1, Haleon targeting growth in lower income markets, and Australia removing vitamin D products with insufficient evidence for bone strength claims, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in August 2025.
NZ firm uncovers how blackcurrant actives can alleviate diabetic complications
A molecule in blackcurrants could alleviate diabetes-related vascular complications, such as peripheral neuropathy, by rebuilding blood vessels and capillaries, reveals New Zealand-based The cGP Lab Ltd.
dsm-firmenich launches research grant to advance healthy longevity in APAC
dsm-firmenich has launched a nutrition research grant to advance the knowledge of healthy longevity and nutrition supplementation in the context of Asia-Pacific (APAC).
WATCH: Anti-aging, magnesium glycinate launches fuel Swisse’s H1 growth
Swisse has reported strong growth in its key markets of China, Australia and New Zealand for the first half of this year, led by what it says are innovations that have aligned with changing consumer preferences, including beauty, magnesium glycinate...
Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome start-ups
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Dublin.
Brand new: G-NiiB, Nano Singapore, DUOLAC in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including G-NiiB’s new synbiotic launch for MAFLD, Nano Singapore on men’s health, and DUOLAC’s South East Asia expansion.
Science shorts: Anti-hangover probiotics, tocotrienols for joint health and more
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on how probiotics could reduce acetaldehyde levels post alcohol drinking, tocotrienols for joint health and more.
Functional coffee market surges to $4.5bn
Functional coffee market growing fast as clean label and consumer wellness trends drive demand
Regulatory review: Hydrolyzed milk protein for sleep, 7-OH ban and more
South Korean regulator Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s plans in recognizing sleep support claims for hydrolyzed milk protein and its import ban on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) supplements are some of the new updates in this round-up.
Jul’s top 10: Vitamin B6, Amway HEM partnership, Nestle’s South Korea store
From Australia’s vitamin B6 saga, Amway and HEM’s deeper partnership, and Nestle Health Science’s retail store opening in South Korea, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in July 2025.
Haleon eyes growth opportunities in lower income markets
Haleon is banking on growth opportunities in lower income consumer segments such as India, and the Philippines, amid ongoing headwinds in the US market.
Supplier update: dsm-firmenich, PhytoGaia, TSI in the spotlight
This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including dsm-firmenich and PhytoGaia’s research on cellular health, TSI’s premiere on Shanghai Stock Exchange and more.
GROWTH ASIA SUMMIT 2025
Probiotics from human milk boost physical and mental health in mothers
Breast milk is known to be good for infants, but research shows probiotics in this can benefit mothers too, opening avenues for maternal-infant products
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025: The finalists are revealed
Today we can reveal the pioneering companies, organisations and researchers that have been named as finalists for the 2025 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
Nestlé considers selling supplement assets
Four years after Nestlé acquired the Bountiful Company for $5.75 billion, the Swiss conglomerate may be willing to divest itself of its vitamins, minerals and supplements brands.
Trends tracker: Energy drinks, Vietnam’s infant formula, AKK in China and more
Find out more about trends in Asia-Pacific’s energy drinks sector, premiumization in Vietnam’s infant formula market, and rise of next-gen probiotics Akkermansia muciniphila in China.
GROWTH ASIA SUMMIT 2025
Why affordable health is the ‘sweet spot’ for APAC food and nutrition growth
Asia consumers are increasingly looking for healthier foods and nutra solutions, but they are also highly price sensitive, according to data presented at our Growth Asia Summit.
What international brands need to know about APAC’s booming beauty-from-within market
Long at the forefront of beauty innovation, APAC markets like Japan, China and South Korea are now driving growth in holistic beauty and personal care. Here, we examine the emerging trends and patterns defining the space.
Amway deepens partnership with Korean microbiome firm HEM
Amway is developing new probiotic products and bringing microbiome testing and research to new markets as part of its expanded partnership with HEM Pharma.
Palm oil tocotrienol drink reduces oxidative stress in aging population: RCT
Taking palm oil tocotrienol-enriched drinks for six months may reduce oxidative stress and improve the quality of life in aging populations, says a RCT conducted in Malaysia.
HECH looks to longevity, high potency formulas to grow China’s beauty market
Beauty-from-within brand HECH is planning to use anti-aging and high potency ingredients to capture a wider group of consumers in China.
Australia manufacturing gets a boost from US-China trade uncertainty
The ongoing US-China trade war has given the Australia nutraceutical manufacturing sector a boost, as companies look to shift their operations to regions with safe and quality production capabilities, alongside stable trade policies.
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...
Growth Asia Summit 2025: Join Danone, Shiseido, TikTok - last week to register
There is only one week left to register your attendance for Growth Asia Summit 2025 which takes place in Singapore from July 15 to 17.
Regulatory updates: NZ export, 3-FL use in infant formula and more
New Zealand natural health industry’s export push, FSANZ’s public consultation on 3-FL use in infant formula are some of the new updates in this round-up.
Powdered hydration sticks make big push into mainstream market
The drinks are finding favor with consumers thanks to convenience, portability and meeting health and wellness needs
Jun’s top 10: Asahi’s health business, Gencor’s GLP-1 study and more
From beer maker Asahi expanding its health business to Gencor’s GLP-1 research, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in June 2025.
Supplier update: Biotropics, BGG, Wecare, Thai Union, Gencor in the spotlight
This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including Biotropics’ research on Tongkat Ali for women’s health, BGG expanding astaxanthin facility in China and more.
Adulteration rate in weight-loss products lower in early 2020s than years prior
The cases of adulterants found in natural weight-loss products are lower in the early 2020s as compared to the years prior, says a new systematic review.
People on the move: New roles at Comvita, Wellbeing Nutrition, Sabinsa Australia
In our first ‘People on the move’ round-up, NutraIngredients-Asia updates on new C-suite appointments and more across Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition industry.
Final call: NutraIngredients-Asia Awards entry submission ends in a week’s time
There is only one week left to submit your entries for NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025. Entries close on next Monday, June 30.
Trend tracker: Pill-and-shot, probiotic drinks, Coupang e-commerce data and more
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including how Japanese firm Rohto has added the pill-and-shot supplement format to its range, probiotic drink trends in Singapore, Coupang e-commerce data and more.
Brand new: Asahi, Nestle, Kinohimitsu in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including beer maker Asahi’s health and wellness business ambitions, Nestle to grow its women’s health business and more.