Tmall reveals China's top seven F&B trends, a Singapore-based sports nutrition retailer tells us about its plans to shake up the industry, and we bring you the latest on our upcoming Healthy Ageing APAC Summit and NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
DuPont Nutrition & Health's XIVIA Xylitol will see its range of applications expand as scientific evidence continues to earn the ingredient approval in a growing number of countries.
Indian functional product firm MO's Superfoods is aiming for growth in India and Australia with its probiotic-enriched kefir products, but is first trying to overcome local cold-chain supply hurdles.
NutraIngredients-Asia's annual awards are open for entries, and here are the final six judges who will assess the submissions from the best and brightest manufacturers, suppliers and researchers in the region.
CBD firm Bod Australia has embarked on a first-of-its-kind clinical trial on medical cannabis for Tourette syndrome patients, while continuing to expand its supplements business in countries with a more conducive regulatory environment than its home market.
Australia supplements giant Blackmores has announced weak Q3 results thanks to slower domestic and China sales, but the firm is confident its new development strategies will get it back on track.
International formula brands can no longer purely trade on their global reputations to guarantee success in China, with more consumers eager to purchase products that closely mimic breastmilk.
New Zealand probiotics firm BLIS Technologies has its eye on new product development and APAC growth, spurred by its recent financial performance and an additional Australian regulatory approval.
China's Sirio Pharma has announced a global collaborative R&D effort involving its 100-plus scientists and industry experts to boost innovation for its customers in APAC, Europe and the US.
The deputy director of Kirin's Business Creation Department is set to showcase how the firm is striving to meet the needs of the ageing population by maximising the immunity benefits of functional foods at the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit.
Asahi-Nutifood — the joint-venture firm consisting of Asahi Group Foods and Vietnam Nutrition Food JSC (Nutifood) — has announced the launch of its new range of infant and maternal formula products for the Vietnamese market.
Australian firm Freedom Foods has started lactoferrin production at its Shepparton plant, with the goal of commencing sales of its lactoferrin in Q4 2019.
A new carbonated beverage with added vitamins, iron and other nutrients, and which claims to improve skin health, has been introduced to the Japanese market.
A report claims that Nestlé failed to act on criticisms of its baby milk formula products and their composition in an investigation that also accuses the food giants of inaction over previous vows.
Read about who won big at Natural Health Products New Zealand industry awards, China's crackdown on health foods and probiotics regulations, and the latest research and innovations in the Oceanic region.
A new study has highlighted the deterioration of diets as Australian women age, but one author has questioned the need for protein supplements and functional foods to offset the decline.
Read about latest the regulatory developments in China, Blackmores' acerbic response to the MBA's "attack" on complementary medicine, and the mystery of India's missing fortified flour in our regulatory review.
The Medical Board of Australia's (MBA) proposal to reassess the regulation of complementary medicines and practitioners who prescribe them has elicited a strongly worded response from Marcus Blackmore.
Israeli supplement firm Anlit has launched a condition-specific probiotic chew for women, the latest development in its wider APAC expansion plan targeting the adult market.
A newly established Singapore-based sports nutrition retailer is seeking to offer niche products at low prices to consumers, something it believes will give it an advantage over other retailers in the country.
Kiwi food technology company Ārepa has plans to become "the world's most iconic brain health brand", with its patented nootropic formula and science-backed claims driving this goal.
Entries are open for NutraIngredients-Asia's second industry awards, and here are the experts on the judging panel who will be assessing the region's best products, ingredients and research.
Japanese brewery giant Asahi Group has established the Asahi Quality and Innovations Co. (AQI) as it seeks to advance its expertise in yeast and lactic acid bacteria, and adopt new digital technologies.
Read about what Sapporo is up to with its new lab, the beverage categories in hot demand, what FANCL is doing for men's health, Meiji's sports nutrition ambitions, and who will be at our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in our latest Japan...
Guangzhou supplier Topwell Coconut is seeking a breakthrough in the sports nutrition market with its 100% coconut plant-based protein beverage and coconut sparkling water.
Australia now accounts for 22.3% of all supplements and health foods imported into China, taking the top spot from the US, which had a 20.4% share of the market in 2018.
Nestlé’s Dr Jörg Hager will deliver a keynote address at the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, where he will assess the changes needed in nutritional recommendations for an ageing population.
Indena is striving for APAC growth with market entry in Japan and China, and launching a more bioavailable formulation of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which the firm believes has potential for success in sports nutrition and beyond.
The recent slew of crackdowns, regulatory reviews and stricter rules for China's health food and supplement industry are 'growing pains' the industry must overcome, as regulators double down on efforts to promote safety and collect taxes.
Israeli firm Matok V'Kal is seeking to expand its sports nutrition business in APAC, on the back of launching a protein-packed, post-workout hot beverage.
Chr. Hansen applies its microbiome expertise in the pharma arena as the firm enters a collaboration with Lonza to produce live biotherapeutic (LBP) products that address a range of gastrointestinal and cardiovascular conditions.
Wastage minimisation, standardisation of herbal extracts, and catering to niche market segments are vital to longevity in APAC's nutraceutical market, according to a long-standing R&D expert.
Pure plant matter should be prioritised over botanical extracts if herbal supplement makers hope to achieve longevity in the industry, according to one industry player which is seeing its wholly plant-based supplements business soar
Get the latest news on 'postbiotics', beverage innovations, Australian firms' continued interest in China, and our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit speaker line-up in our newest China round-up.
Chinese supplement firm Thankcome Biological Science and Technology (Suzhou) has successfully developed and produced spore-forming bacteria for use as probiotics in food.
Thai personal care firm Znya Organics aims to break into the North American, European and East Asian markets with functional products designed to tackle diabetes and high blood pressure.
Quantec, Go Healthy, Anagenix and OneOne Health Group were the big winners at the industry awards event held by Natural Health Products New Zealand at its annual summit.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is calling for public feedback regarding regulations for health food products containing probiotics.
Chinese mothers are buying less infant formula via cross-border e-commerce, while the sales of other nutritional products for infants, such as calcium and vitamins, are increasing.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced the start of a public consultation to review health food claims, leading to widespread industry uncertainty that regulatory experts claim will hit new product development and...
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in March, featuring a Blackmores exclusive, new innovations throughout the APAC region, Alzheimer's research and more.
In light of an imminent $8m IPO, manufacturer Australian Nutrition & Sports (ANS) says it will focus on building its brand in its home nation and the China market before going down the daigou route.
Cognitive health will be the subject of a keynote presentation at our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, with BioCeuticals / Blackmores expert Belinda Reynolds shining the spotlight on the importance of investment, personalisation, and clinical trials.
India's Food and Civil Supplies Department (DFCS) is investigating 90 depot holders for failing to distribute fortified flour to designated beneficiaries.
Kiwi researchers are beginning to shift their focus from male to female athletes in a bid to balance the scales by understanding the nutritional needs of the growing number of women in sports.
Nu Skin China has formed a focus group, led by the firm's country CEO, to look into the death of a 34-year-old Chinese woman who died from organ failure after allegedly refusing medical treatment for flu and fever, and instead insisting on drinking...
Find out what Australian, Japanese and Kiwi researchers have discovered about probiotics and the gut microbiome, how diet can affect Alzheimer's risk, and whether naturopathy is effective against chronic disease in our latest science round-up.