Malaysian firm Davos Life Science is interested to find out the efficacy of tocotrienols in alleviating the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in humans, following a recent successful mice study.
China Food Industry Association (CNFIA) has formed a professional working committee to oversee the growth of the country’s bird’s nest, collagen, and protein-based beauty food industry.
Danone Nutricia has plans to develop a full sheep milk infant formula range next year, following the recent launch of Karicare sheep milk for toddler, a new product made with 100% New Zealand sheep milk.
In this feature, we bring you some of the latest brands developments in the APAC region, ranging from the bestselling kids supplements brands in Tmall, to H&H’s financial updates, and Fonterra’s move to capture China’s premium consumers’ market.
In this country round-up, we bring you the latest business developments happening in Japanese health food manufacturers and retailers, featuring brands such as BRAND’s Suntory, Kewpie, Morinaga, and Welcia-BHG.
Researchers have highlighted the need to design different nutrition interventions based on gender, following an examination of poor growth among children living in Mumbai’s urban slums.
Despite the ongoing tensions between the United States and China, there are still multiple opportunities for Chinese food and beverage and nutrition firms, particularly those in the health sector, to secure business success, according to an industry expert.
The potential for probiotics to offer considerable benefits for prenatal health will be the topic of a keynote presnentation at our forthcoming Probiota Asia Summit in Singapore.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a formal order mandating compulsory third party food safety auditing for all food companies that deal in ‘high-risk’ product categories in hopes of reducing the need for frequent government...
Protein supplements containing high amounts of leucine are more effective than others in triggering muscle building synthesis, a kinesiology professor has argued, citing a number of scientific studies.
Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Ltd has reported 11% revenue growth in the first half of 2019, from its two core business – baby nutrition and care (BNC) and adult nutrition and care (ANC).
BRAND’s Suntory will focus on conducting new clinical studies and applying for health claims labelling as key strategies to strengthen its essence of chicken business.
Skincare and beauty brands such as South Korea’s Amorepacific and India’s VLCC are branching out into the nutricosmetics segment, instead of merely focusing on products for external application.
Kewpie will expand the Japanese sales of its three functional salad dressings, which seek to offer blood pressure and fat absorption benefits, from Tokyo to Hokkaido, Tohoku, Niigata, and Nagano.
The founder of Indian trade association the Expert Nutraceutical Advisory Council Sandeep Gupta has joined the Tirupati Group as Global President and Chief Strategic Officer, just weeks after the company secured $50m of funding from private equity firm...
Guangzhou-based probiotic yoghurt producer Honest Dairy and light protection technology company Noluma have developed what is claimed to be China’s first functional yogurt product contained in a light-protected packaging.
Daily intake of Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 - Asahi’s proprietary paraprobiotic - is able to relieve fatigue and stress-related symptoms in long-distance male runners.
Taiwan-based Formosa HMT Biotech has developed a technology for producing metallotionein (MT) protein in yeast, and plans to sell the ingredient for use in nutraceuticals by the end of this year.
The early detection and prevention of diseases are crucial benefits that genetic testing and personalised nutrition can provide, especially when it comes to ageing healthily, according to personalised health firm TCI Gene.
Early-bird delegate registration for this year’s Probiotia Asia summit, which features a stellar line-up of industry and academic speakers covering the latest developments in probiotics, prebiotics and the microbiome, will close on August 30.
Kirin and FANCL plan to work together to develop cosmetic products that focus on internal as well as external beauty, such as probiotic beauty products.
Blackmores has reiterated its commitment to China in the wake of weak full year results in the country, with its CFO telling us in an exclusive interview that it is determined to strengthen its presence in in-country retail, such as pharmacies, alongside...
UAE-based importer Truebell is planning to increase the number of probiotic products in the next 12 months to tap on MEA’s growing US$15 billion probiotic market.
The regulatory framework and the history of using medicinal cannabis in the APAC market have laid a strong foundation for the expansion of CBD supplements in the region, according to manufacturer Elixinol.
DSM is pledging to focus on providing highly stable and bioavailable nutrition products to tackle the most prevalent malnutrition problems seen in South East Asian countries.
Find out more about the ongoing market trends in the nutraceutical industry, ranging from the market challenges in China and growth opportunities seen by Australian supplement giant Blackmores in the South East Asian markets to sports nutrition insights...
Identifying key consumers and crafting a message that resonate with them is crucial for new health and nutrition products to survive in the increasingly competitive marketplace.
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Fenugreek seed’s androgenic effect, which increases testosterone levels in males, makes it a promising nutritional ingredient for fitness supplement, according to a speaker at the forthcoming Vitafoods Asia exhibition in Singapore.
Singapore-based dietary supplement manufacturer, Incontech, has launched a tri-peptide collagen supplement in the form of jelly packs, aiming to win consumers with convenience and efficiency.
New Zealand’s High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge is collaborating with research institutions to use science to reinforce the nutritional value of local foods – kiwi, wagyu beef and mussels - in a bid to drive export value.
AstaReal is seeking to tap into demand for products that protect against sarcopenia, with the astaxanthin firm hopeful that it will lead to significant opportunities in the functional beverage space.
Danone has officially inaugurated its newly expanded Danone Nutricia Research – Sarihusada Research & Innovation Centre in Yogyakarta, Indonesia – to pump up research and innovation efforts on specialised nutrition needs in the country.
Australian supplements firm Entity Health is seeking to tackle diabetes, a key health concern in Singapore, with its newly launched blood glucose regulating supplement.
The role that probiotics can play to tackle the regional and worldwide challenge of obesity will be assessed by microbiome brand TargEDys at the forthcoming Probiota Asia summit in Singapore.
Personalised nutrition and other specific therapeutic functions with a focus on changing the concept of ageing are the way forward for ChromaDex’s flagship nicotinamide riboside (NR) supplement, said the firm.
APAC countries have some of the most expensive protein powders per serving, while Chinese consumers have the most positive perception of such products, according to new findings from Lumina Intelligence.
Indonesia’s first microalgae firm PT Evergen Resources is on a mission to meet the country’s astaxanthin demands across the nutra, pharma and cosmetics sectors.
While Singapore public health officials are taking strides to persuade adults and school-age children to steer away from sugar, their awareness campaigns appear to be missing a crucial segment of society—babies and infants.
Read about China’s proposal to tighten its infant formula registration process, how sports supplements sold in India are to adhere to the country’s Food, Safety, and Standards Regulations, and the debate surrounding sugar taxes.