The development of guidelines and a harmonized framework for probiotics in Codex is necessary to ensure and sustain quality probiotic products on a global scale, says the International Probiotics Association (IPA).
Swisse Wellness' head of government relations Justin Howden will deliver a keynote address at our upcoming Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, assessing how policymakers and industry can best work together to improve the health and well-being of the population.
The outlook for APAC's supplement and functional food industries is overwhelmingly positive, with exports, production and new product development all booming, according to an exclusive industry survey conducted by NutraIngredients-Asia.
Herbal supplements in the Asia Pacific region is "at a crossroads" due to regulatory challenges, with countries such as South Korea and China having implemented stricter laws for products.
Asians' general openness to dietary supplements made with unconventional ingredients is opening doors in the region for a Japanese firm that specialises in placenta-based products.
The industry needs to do more to bust three common myths around supplements, namely that products lack evidence of efficacy, that a healthy diet removes the need for supplementation and that products can lead to health risks.
The 'Kiwi can-do' attitude was underlined by several of the big winners at this year's Natural Health Products New Zealand awards, with many of the firms overcoming significant hurdles to achieve success.
BASF is seeking entries for its sixth Newtrition Asia Research Grant, which aims to fund and support academics in the region to study nutritional topics.
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.
Japan has long been at the forefront of product development and research around healthy ageing, and two experts from the country will be sharing their insights at our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in June.
Australia's new 'ground-breaking' supplement regulations will stand the sector in good stead for the next 30 years, according to the CEO of national trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA).
Exporters to China have been told to 'watch this space' over cross-border e-commerce rules, which provide the easiest access to the nation's soaring supplement market, but are due to end this year.
Entrepreneurs in Asia tend to have a more positive view of their business environment compared to their peers in other regions, according to Amway's Global Entrepreneurship Report 2018.
The support that the recent Therapeutic Goods Amendment Bill received from both policy-makers and from industry is a timely reminder that natural medicine is firmly ingrained in the healthcare landscape, writes Blackmores executive director Marcus Blackmore.
New Zealand supplement firms, which have enjoyed soaring sales in China in recent years, will continue to have a bright export future — although there are some concerns over the longer-term outlook for the world's second-largest economy.
Entries open today for NutraIngredients-Asia's first ever awards, held in recognition of the best and brightest in health and nutrition throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Qatar University researchers are conducting an RCT to assess the effectiveness of protein supplementation in lowering the risk of protein malnutrition and muscle wasting in post-bariatric surgery patients.
Cannabidiol (CBD) may help to reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures, especially among youngsters and those with the most serious form of the condition.
New data on how the probiotic lactobacilli can help honey bees live longer and healthier lives, as well as how beneficial bacteria may lower the risk of humans being contaminated by environmental chemicals, is to be unveiled in Singapore.
Nestlé will assess how the food and nutrition industry can best meet the needs of China's rapidly ageing population at our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore in June.
A Thai firm best known for its palm oil products is extending its functional beverage range with coconut water products containing beauty-boosting collagen and fatigue-fighting cordyceps.
Australian cannabinoid firm Creso Pharma expect the revenues from the launch of its nutraceutical product cannaQIX in Switzerland to act as "the gateway for its global commercialisation".
Multinational infant formula firms "recognise the importance of responsible marketing practices", insists Asia Pacific's trade body amid fresh allegations of unethical practices.
Double-digit sales growth across Asia has boosted Australian manufacturer Blackmores' financial performance for the half-year ended 31 December 2017, though supply issues are presenting a challenge, the firm has revealed.
Delegate registration is now open for NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia's Healthy Ageing APAC summit, which is bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to debate how the industry can meet the food and nutritional...
The market for functional foods containing omega-3 is ripe for innovation in Asia and the Middle East, with one start-up claiming it can provide 250mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in 30g of chocolate.
Probiotics have been found to have a significant impact on the management of eczema in infants under the age of three, according to what is believed to be the first meta-analysis on the topic.
Supplement firm GNC looks set for considerable expansion in China, with Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co (Hayao) investing $300m to become the firm's largest single shareholder.
Researchers in Tasmania say they have found evidence of a biological link between diet and depression, via a study that analysed associations between diet, BMI, inflammatory markers, and mental health in adolescents.
Focusing too much on the innovation behind a new product and not grounding it in the benefits for the consumer is one of the main reasons why a high proportion of new supplement and functional food products fail to achieve sales success, according to...
"This wasn't a hostile takeover, there will be no dilution of what we do…in fact, most people won't be able to tell the difference," was how Life-Space boss Ben McHarg coolly summed up the second biggest ever Chinese acquisition of...
Chinese investment into Australian health firms, including supplement manufacturers, will continue to grow as the country's healthcare system matures and the population ages, analysts from KPMG are forecasting.
NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia are bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to debate how industry can meet the food and nutritional challenges brought about by Asia-Pacific's rapidly ageing population.
A Japanese population study suggests that lower levels of serum eicosapentaenoic acid to arachidonic acid (EPA:AA) is associated with an increased risk of cancer death.
Omega-3 supplementation significantly decreased self-reported aggressiveness among members of the general population at the end of a six-week trial, researchers have revealed.
Hemp mānuka honey will be on the shelves in Australia by the middle of the year, with the two companies behind the project then aiming for sales to China, the wider Asia region, and potentially North America and Europe.
A unique inhaler designed to be less cumbersome than the standard 200-dose puffers could be used to deliver nutrition through the lungs — with distinct uses in Asia.
Women who have gestational diabetes are at a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease later in life, according to a new cohort study penned by a New Zealand academic.
Researchers in Singapore have discovered that a polyphenol-rich curry could aid the fight against type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases by improving postprandial glucose homeostasis and increasing glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
Asia-Pacific's functional food market for heart health products is being tipped to reach US$655.7m by the end of 2026, with sales increasing by 6.8% over the forecast period.
An engineered probiotic combined with broccoli extract killed more than 95% of colorectal cancer cells in an in vitro study, and reduced the number of tumours by 75% in mice, researchers in Singapore have revealed.
Singapore personalised nutrition firm Imagene Labs has sealed a deal with an Australian e-commerce venture, as it makes its first move into the country.
Australia's biggest hemp foods firm, which also has a cannabinoid (CBD) nutraceuticals and medical cannabis offering, launched today on the Australian Stock Exchange following a successful $20m IPO.
