There is compelling evidence to back supplementation with omega-3, vitamin D and macular carotenoids to improve health outcomes as people age, according to the head of the Blackmores Institute.
The Mead Johnson-Reckitt Benckiser merger has filed two international patents for formulations with dietary butyrate, which it says can improve brain development and reduce metabolic syndrome in infants.
Japanese herbal outfit Tsumura & Co has established a joint venture with Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China in an attempt to strengthen the quality of TCM-based products.
Finless Foods' CSO and co-founder Brian Wyrwas says the firm is making considerable progress in slashing production costs for lab-grown fish, claiming "there is continuous progress every single day to get to price parity with Bluefin tuna".
Swisse is harnessing the power of a little-known plant called Andrographis paniculata to relieve symptoms of the common cold and provide immune support.
Nestlé Japan has announced plans to branch out from the food and beverage business into healthcare, with personalised nutrition and aged care a prominent feature of this shift.
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) have invested 1.7 billion yen in Spirulina manufacturer Tavelmout Corporation.
Asia Pacific’s rapidly ageing population will drive significant opportunities for the region’s food and nutrition industry, according to keynote speakers on day one of the inaugural event in Singapore.
Australian supplement firm Bod Australia will see George Livery — Swisse's former strategy and corporate director — join its ranks as executive chairman in September this year to drive the firm’s growth strategy in supplements and medical cannabis...
Infant formula firm Bubs Australia has entered a binding manufacturing agreement with a CNCA-licensed production facility as part of its efforts to achieve CFDA (China Food and Drug Administration) registration, while also inking a deal with Alibaba to...
Machine-based learning could be as effective as the human ear when it comes to detecting infant crying or fussing, opening up possibilities for potential clinical applications such as detecting colic.
Bubs Australia has signed a supply agreement with New Times Asia, a China-based supply chain and service provider, which will lead to a significant increase in its distribution in the country.
Customer service, environmental consciousness and constant innovation are crucial to longevity in the health and nutrition industry, according to Blackmores managing director Dave Fenlon.
Indian firm Zydus Wellness is seeking to tap to into the country's food fortification drive by launching an egg-free mayonnaise called Nutralite, fortified with vitamins A, D and E.
Morinaga Milk's financial results for the last year saw a slight dip overall, with net sales falling 0.1% (¥530m) year-on-year to ¥592,087m, but the firm is targeting sales success with its higher-value functional products.
Bega Bionutrients, the health and ingredient arm of Australian firm Bega Cheese, has launched a novel form of microencapsulated infant formula ingredient lactoferrin – Inferrin.
A supplement containing a proprietary hop flower extract from New Zealand is entering the US market, positioned for weight management through appetite control.
Indian pharmaceutical firm Sundyota Numandis will open a US$12m probiotic facility to meet demand, following link-ups with major industry players to develop and market a patented formulation.
Swisse Wellness is in the beginning stages of a double-blind RCT on its Ultiboost High Strength Deep Sea Krill Oil, with the first four participants having recently enrolled.
Israeli astaxanthin manufacturer Algatechnologies (Algatech) has partnered with Italian R&D firm Sphera Encapsulation to produce new functional ingredient formats.
Manufacturer Matakana Superfoods is looking to establish a retail presence outside of Australia, Chile and its native New Zealand, after enjoying considerable success in the organic food segment through online sales.
Nestlé has invested US$151.3m in two new factories in China as part of its latest efforts to increase its FSMP (foods for special medical purposes) and skincare offerings.
Usana Health Sciences is planning to use social media platforms to energize its direct selling model in sluggish markets such as North America and Europe.
Daigou shoppers are believed to have accounted for $800m of 'unofficial' supplement exports from Australia to China in the past year, dwarfing the $320m figure for official exports.
Wattle Health Australia recently signed a distribution agreement with International Supplies and Distribution Company (ISDC), a Chinese firm specialising in premium food products.
Australian probiotic start-up PERKii has partnered with retail cold-chain distribution firm Manassen Foods Australia (MFA) and embarked on a trial at a number of Woolworths stores.
Confectionery company Yupi recently launched its Youvit gummy vitamin in Indonesia, and is looking to bring it to other Asian markets, such as Singapore, very soon.
Supplement giant Blackmores recorded profits of $52m for the first nine months — up 19.3% — but conceded that its performance in China during the third quarter was 'below expectations'.
The choice of multivitamin-mineral products is vast: There are options for women, pregnant women, men, seniors, infants, kids, teens, and they come in many forms and with different doses, but is there a need for a baseline definition?
Kerry Group has cemented its long-standing ties with India by contributing €500,000 to fund a new wing at the Noon Hospital and Research Centre in Rajasthan, India, as part of a five-year support programme.
Two Chinese private equity firms, JIC Investments and Tamar Alliance Fund, have bought a majority stake in Australian vitamin manufacturer Nature's Care for a reported A$800m.
Israeli biotechnology firm Algatechnologies (Algatech) is now the major shareholder in Kiwi astaxanthin manufacturer Supreme Health, with both companies sharing the goal of expanding further in China, as well as the wider Asia Pacific market.
Australian infant nutrition firm Wattle Health has reported record sales on the back of an expanding product range and an increasing number of export markets.
Australian Dairy Farms Group recently announced it would be converting all its dairy farms to organic production, as it seeks to expand from the conventional milk market to higher-value segments.
Spanish healthcare firm Bioibérica recently received authorisation to sell Mobilee, a patented natural ingredient, for use in functional foods and as a medical supplement in Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand contract manufacturer GMP Pharmaceuticals has appointed a new general manager, who is targeting product innovation and new delivery systems to drive sales growth.
We are pleased to announce the launch of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements and nutrition industries.
A new study on ChromaDex Corp.’s Niagen ingredient confirms that supplementation with the vitamin B3 form boosts NAD+ levels in human tissue and suggests future avenues of research in blood pressure and arterial stiffness endpoints.
A New Zealand supplement and skincare firm, which manufactures horopito-based anti-candida products, has secured export deals to China, Canada and the UAE in the past year.
Swisse Wellness sales surged by 21.5% on a currency-adjusted basis to A$659.4m in 2017, thanks to clarity over cross-border e-commerce rules in China, rising demand and new product launches.
'In silico' computer modelling has been used to identify the physiological pathways of Anagenix’s gold kiwifruit powder ingredient, Livaux, revealing how it aids gut health.
A Chinese supplement firm is aiming to tackle diabetes in the country with nutritional products, lower prices, and a novel approach to market research.
OEM firm Nanjing Ziquan is investing in new production capabilities for functional drink brand Mizone in China, with the domestic market tipped for double-digit growth.
Danone Nutrition has unveiled its Precision Nutrition D-Lab in Singapore, showcasing some of the technology that will help the company create the next generation of infant nutrition products.