The industry can expect to see a boom in China's functional gummy market as the regulatory environment relaxes, according to Chinese supplement manufacturer Sirio Pharma.
The first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit will take place from February 20 to 22 in Singapore. If you haven't already joined the scores of global delegates who have registered, here are five reasons you can't afford to miss this inaugural event.
From revamped regulations in New Zealand and India to controversy surrounding infant formula brands in APAC and a supplement firm in China, this month's regulatory review covers the latest news on ingredient, advertising and manufacturing laws in...
Yamamoto Kanpoh Pharmaceutical, the Japanese manufacturer of functional beverage Aojiru, is targeting the Korean and Australian markets as part of its expansion plans.
Singapore-based Avida Health is driving the development of beauty-from-within functional food products via a partnership with Japan firm Pharma Foods International (PFI).
Eighteen employees at Chinese supplement firm Quanjian, including founder Shu Yu Hui, are under criminal detention amid alleged involvement in fake advertising for its multi-level marketing (MLM) activities.
Leading brands Designs For Health, which recently expanded to Australia, and Asian outfit Nature’s Farm, which also boast retail operations, will share exclusive market and consumer insights at the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore next...
The International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) Asia has levelled serious accusations against infant nutrition firms in 11 APAC countries, claiming unethical marketing practices are rampant in the region.
As we enter 2019, we spoke to brands and industry experts, who revealed five key trends expected to shape APAC's supplement and nutraceutical sector in the coming year.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in December, featuring infant nutrition in India, sports nutrition in APAC and the US, the continued popularity of Aussie supplements in China and more.
Industry veterans such as Canada's Jamieson Wellness, Japan's Genesis Healthcare, and Merck India feature alongside a UK functional beverage start-up and an Indian pharmaceutical firm subsidiary in our latest brand news.
Japanese consumers are tapping into the trend for hemp products, while Chinese gainats are seeking to cash in on South East Asia’s dairy boom. Find out more in our Trend Tracker review.
We look back at our 10 most read trend stories this year, including news on the daigou phenomenon, personalised nutrition in APAC, ASEAN's bright future in nutrition, the top supplement categories and ingredients in Indonesia and Australia, and what...
Most of the products that have obtained the Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) registration certificate in China are catered to premature and / or low birth weight infants, and there is a lack of FSMP products for the elderly.
Japanese genetic testing giant Genesis Healthcare is hoping to offer solutions for patients with rare diseases by broadening its business model to include B2B services.
A JD-COFCO joint research centre has published a white paper which sheds light on the eight consumption and innovation trends dominating China's infant nutrition market.
Taiwanese probiotics firm Synbio Tech is aiming for a strong entry into the US sports nutrition market with a probiotic strain capable of building muscle mass.
In this month's brand review, we bring you news on Japan's first FOSHU-certified skincare supplement, the rise of Elixinol's hemp supplements in Japan, Vitagen Malaysia's public health education efforts, Blackmores' progress in...
Industry giants BASF, DSM and Gencor / Pharmako have thrown their weight behind the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit by coming on board as top-level diamond sponsors.
UK beverage brand DRGN (pronounced 'dragon') has set its sights on APAC with its new functional soft drink, which combines ingredients originating from and popular in Asia to target consumers in the region.
Hemp oil supplements are gaining higher acceptance in Japan, with manufacturer Elixinol ramping up its investment in the country on the back of more favourable advertising rules.
In our latest trend round-up, we bring you news on the APAC omega-3 sector, pressing health problems in Asia, daigou's continuous climb in China, up-and-coming innovations in plant-based omega-3, and Herbalife's future plans for the Chinese...
The latest omega-3 research, product innovation spanning combinations of ingredients, and the strengths and weaknesses of consumer understanding across the region are all covered in our latest Nutrition Asia video series, featuring insights form two category...
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in November, featuring innovations in sustainability, agriculture, and gut health, as well as the latest news on some of the hottest topics in China.
A project that used gene technology to create canola oil that yields quantities of long-chain omega-3 previously only available in fish will be showcased at the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore.
The demand for new brands and products shows no signs of slowing amongst daigou traders, with one daigou specialist retailer revealing that these products can lead to a 50% margin for daigou traders.
By Dr. Kristy Appelhans, MS, NMD Senior Director, Global Consumer Safety, Herbalife Nutrition
Herbalife Nutrition, a world leader in dietary supplements, has developed a rigorous methodology for tracking the safety of its products in the many countries in which the company operates.
Cosmetics and skincare manufacturer POLA Orbis Holdings will launch Japan's first skincare nutricosmetics product certified as Food for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) in January next year.
China will not implement a new set of cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) regulations in January next year and will instead continue with existing regulations.
Tighter regulation is needed, in addition to advancements in science and technology, to stamp out adulteration in botanical extracts, says Ryan Gorman, brand director of Network Nutrition, a provider of plant-derived ingredients.
UK firm Sibelius Natural Products is making significant headway in the APAC region with its signature Sibelius : Sage extract and supplements, having recently received approval for sale in Taiwan after entering Australia last year.
Increasing omega‐3 intake during pregnancy, either through supplements or in foods, may reduce the incidence of pre-term births and the likelihood of having a baby with a low birthweight, according to a new Cochrane Review.
The results of a ‘world first study’, showing how the consumption of fish and omega-3 helps alleviate depression will be revealed at the first NutraIngredients-Asia Omeag-3 Summit in Singapore in February.
Probiotics could play a more useful role when it comes to treating patients with more severe symptoms of depression, as compared to those with less severe scores, said a medical professional.
Morinaga Nutritional Foods (APAC) has been named the Most Innovative Health Ingredient for its probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum BB536 at the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards.
Australian brand Uplift Food is seeking to expand its range of products for gut health and cognitive function, basing its formulations on the emerging science of psychobiotics.
US-based sports nutrition brand Ripper Nutrition has chosen Asia as its first overseas market, with a long-term plan to diversify its range of products to cover overall health and wellness for all life stages.
Probiotics have shown significant benefits for three of Asia-Pacific's biggest growing health sectors, namely — infant nutrition, weight management and healthy ageing, according to an expert from DuPont.
Experts gathered to discuss the potential and developments in the probiotics industry, highlighting regulations, trial design and costs as three areas to pay attention to in improving the industry's prospects.
Co-culturing yeast along with probiotics in foods and beverages could help to maintain the potency of the latter during the manufacture and distribution of probiotic products, according to a food science expert.
In our latest review of the major industry developments in Japan, we look at a yoghurt ice pop that claimes to ease hay fever symptoms, and Morishita Jintan's probiotic expansion.
Companies seeking to commercialise a probiotic product across the globe face a 'daunting task', which is why trade association the International Probitics Association (IPA) is vowing not to let up in its efforts to achieve a more consistent...
Internal alignment within a nutrition company is just as important as external collaboration, in order to ensure that the regulatory environment is as favourable and effective as possible.
Recent studies have revealed how polyphenols can alter gut microbes, suggesting they are worthy of further examination alongside probiotics to boost health outcomes.
