Chinese consumers see health benefits in probiotics, with probiotics in fermented dairy and beverages most popular, but misconceptions about the fast-rising ingredient are also rife, said a newly released consumers report.
The third APAC webinar in NutraIngredients' global online immunity series takes place on Tuesday, June 16, when we will be shining the spotlight on botanicals.
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has approved 2,887 products under the food with function claim (FFC) since its introduction in 2015 – but only 1325 are currently available on the market.
FoodNavigator-Asia will be hosting five webinars as part of a groundbreaking new global series of online events brought to you by the FoodNavigator teams in the Americas, EMEA and Asia.
A Singapore-based online customised supplement firm says the COVID-19 pandemic has helped consumers overcome scepticism to subscription services in the nutra space, after recording 60% year-on-year boost in sales over the last 30 days.
Australia’s complementary medicines sector continues to surge, with the sector officially valued at AUD$5.6bn last year (US$3.9bn), up from AUD$5.2bn (US$3.5bn) in 2018, while exports grew by another 15% to AUD$1.1bn (US$766m).
More companies in APAC are seeking to increase the amount of micronutrient fortification in their food and beverages products on the back of COVID-19, says DSM.
Social media is the go-to for most APAC consumers when it comes to finding information related to nutrition, a survey conducted by Herbalife has found.
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CBD specialist Elixinol Global has managed to hit its capital raising target of AUD$11m (US$7.3m) following a two-stage fund raising exercise, which it believes is a proof of how its CBD supplements have resonated with its investors.
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There are three weeks left to submit entries for the 2020 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards and stand a chance to be crowned among the region's brightest and best, and take your place on the roll of honour alongside our victorious companies from 2019.
Plant extract companies in China are seeing more demand for immune-related raw materials, but most are adopting a cautious stance when it comes to capacity building due to trade uncertainties brought on by COVID-19.
This round-up looks at the latest China infant nutrition brand scandal, how probiotics can improve asthma control, and market developments from big brands, including BY-HEALTH and Nestle.
VitaHealth is tapping into growing demand among Singapore’s myopic population to push sales of its eye health supplements, with screen use increasing as more people work from home and join virtual meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both local Chinese and foreign infant nutrition brands in China are urged to “push hard on safety cues and messages” in light of the recent infant nutrition scandal happening in the country, according to an industry expert.
There are just four weeks left to submit entries for the 2020 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards and stand a chance to be crowned among the region's brightest and best.
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The top three purchase criteria for dietary supplements among Chinese consumers RE product quality (79%), ingredient list (60%) and quality assurance seal (53%), according to data from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
China’s infant formula and supplement retailer, GOVKING Group, is promoting GoldMax – a New Zealand infant formula and supplement brand – through its ‘livestreaming incubator’.
Swiss firm Caviarlieri Limited is expanding further across Asia and Australia with its caviar-containing anti-ageing product, after seeing initial success in the Philippines and Thailand.
Nestle is conducting consumer testing with a view to expanding its customisable 'superfood' drink product, nesQino, to more APAC markets, after an initial launch in China via e-commerce platform Tmall.
Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs), probiotics and infant nutrition are among the fast-rising categories in China’s e-commerce space, according to two sector specialists featured in our latest Nutrition Asia video series.
New Zealand’s Spring Sheep Milk Co will launch its Gentle Sheep Premium Toddler Formula (stage 3) into more APAC markets this year, following its initial debut in Malaysia.
Yangon-based FAME Pharmaceuticals is riding on the probiotics boom, with aggressive plans to expand its product range after introducing its first immunity-enhancement products.
Indonesia’s gummy supplement start-up, YOU, said sales of its adults’ and kids’ multivitamins have nearly tripled amid the COVID-19 outbreak, as more recognise vitamins as a means of preventive healthcare.
FANCL will distribute Kirin’s iMUSE supplements to the Chinese market this May through cross-border e-commerce, as well as seeking to expand online sales in their home markets of Japan.
Tmall Global, the e-commerce platform under Alibaba Group, plans to bring 1,000 new international brands into China over the next 12 months, with food supplements as one of the key categories.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a greater willingness to try out traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in regions outside of China, some of the sector’s major players have told us.
A combination of a focus on lower-tier markets and innovative marketing strategies can substantially grow sales of maternal and infant nutrition products, according to Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com.
Australia’s e-commerce platform BuyNatural is working with local olive leaf specialist Wellgrove Health on a range of immunity-boosting supplements for the domestic and China markets to meet increased demand.
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With social distancing in full effect, families have not only found themselves with a lot more time together, but a lot more time in front of their screens.
Waste broccoli is being transformed into a powder that can be used in high value food and supplements products – with the first commercial plans set to be released in the coming months.
Japanese confectionery company Ezaki Glico has reported strong demand for its Mental Balance Chocolate GABA for Sleep, which carries a food with function claim (FFC).
NutraIngredients’ teams worldwide are to host the first ever co-ordinated series of webinars looking at immunity, with a focus on the microbiome, active nutrition, clinical research and botanicals.
As the two countries engage in an increasingly hostile war of words over the COVID-19 outbreak, could the Australian supplement industry’s huge export success to China now be under threat? Editor-in-Chief Gary Scattergood assesses the risk of collateral...
Singapore dietary supplement firm Avida Health will be launching a chocolate ball functional food targeted at improving kids’ immunity amid the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Supplement firms need to re-evaluate their attitude towards risk to tap into rising demand and offset some of the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Zealand-based Vitality Wellness has expediated the launch of its immune health supplement made from blackcurrants to meet health demands arising from the COVID-19 outbreak.
