Botanicals & Herbals

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Hot Right Now: Nootropic innovation, Asian demand for probiotics and lactoferrin, and the effects of China's daigou clampdown

10-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Nootropics in New Zealand, cordyceps in South Korea, and the impact of China's daigou clampdown on companies like Swisse owner H&H all feature among our five most read stories on social media this month.

Boosting ayurvedic availability and bioavailability: Pure Nutrition reveals consumer strategy and retail expansion plan

02-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Indian firm Pure Nutrition is bringing what it claims is higher bioavailability in ayurvedic nutraceuticals to adults aged 32 to 60, while also planning to open up to 100 retail outlets in the country.

Kapiva Ayurveda reveals new sourcing strategy as it seeks sales of over US$40m

01-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

India's Kapiva Ayurveda is seeking to improve its sourcing of raw materials through a partnerships with local farmers and a possible investment in agricultural land, as it strives to secure sales of $US43m

Consumption of cordyceps extract can improve immune health through cell mediation: South Korean RCT

30-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

An extract from the traditional Chinese herb cordyceps may have protective effects on the human immune system, according to South Korean researchers.

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WATCH: Building on tradition to breathe new life into the bone and joint health sector

25-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Asia-Pacific's growing ageing population has led to increased innovation in the bone and joint health supplement space, but products targeting more life stages and categories are also finding success in the sector.

Turning waste into use: Japan firm uses unwanted sika deer for supplements to boost male vitality

25-Apr-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Japanese firm Health Business Info Co. is using sika deer, which is overabundant in the country, to make supplements for improving male vitality.

Pharmako gunning for 'calendar of studies' to support efficacy of HydroCurc

23-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Pharmako Biotechnologies is aiming to build a 'calendar of studies' that will fully explore the health benefits and variety of applications of its proprietary curcumin ingredient, HydroCurc.

Editor's Spotlight

Brand New: New innovations and business developments from major brands and start-ups in Australia, India and China

19-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read about Blackmores' strategy overhaul in the wake of weak Q3 results, Bod Australia's continuing CBD innovations, Sirio Pharma's global R&D plans, and probiotics news from BLIS Technologies and Indian start-up MO's Superfoods.

Pharma at home, supplements abroad: Bod Australia's twin strategy for CBD success underlined by new Tourette's trial

17-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

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Hot Right Now: Chinese regulations and Kiwi innovations dominate our top trending stories on social media

12-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

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Regulatory Review: Reassessment of supplement and health food rules in the spotlight in China and Australia

11-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

'Draconian and prejudiced': Proposal to tighten complementary medicine laws draws Blackmores' ire

11-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

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Japan Focus: The newest research and innovations from Sapporo, FANCL and Meiji feature in our latest country round-up

09-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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...

Industry expert warns of dwindling natural resources and importance of clinically validated by-products for NPD

05-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

Extracts attack: Pure plant matter key to botanical success, insists Aussie manufacturer

05-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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

GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in March

02-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

Nu Skin investigating death of Chinese woman who relied on supplements and refused medical treatment

01-Apr-2019 By Tingmin Koe

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...

Science Shorts: Gut health research in Australia, Japan and NZ, diet's effect on Alzheimer's, and new findings on naturopathy

29-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.

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Functional beverages, fruity beers and speciality coffee quenching Japan's thirst for innovation

28-Mar-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Japan is witnessing sustained growth in sales of healthy beverages on the back of the ongoing wellness trend, innovative beers in the wake of regulatory changes, and speciality coffees as overseas influences drive preferences.

Ayurvedic standards in India: Regulator considers separate classification within food supplements regime

27-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

The Food Safety and Standards Association of India (FSSAI) has announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush on possible standards for ayurvedic ahaar, or traditional ayurvedic foods, as a separate category.

First-of-its-kind Aussie study supports use of naturopathy in chronic disease treatment

26-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

The world's first systemic scoping study, conducted by researchers at Australia's Southern Cross University, has reported the clinical benefits of naturopathic medicine for a variety of chronic conditions.

Traditional Indian wisdom: Amway raises awareness of herbal supplements as consumer acceptance blooms

26-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Amway India is striving to promote the health benefits of traditional Indian herbs to consumers in the market, having recently conducted a series of seminars showcasing its Nutrilite Traditional Herbs range of supplements.

Bone, joint and women's health, and diabetes: Indian supplement start-up TruHealthy seeks to address 'lifestyle diseases'

21-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Mumbai-based dietary supplement start-up TruHealthy is embarking on an aggressive plan to expand its product offerings that address lifestyle diseases.

Bridging the knowledge gap: Indian association ENAC sets up post-graduate nutraceutical course with tertiary institutions

21-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Indian trade organisation the Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC) will run a one-year post-graduate diploma course in food technology and nutraceuticals with tertiary institutions in India, to bridge the gap between industrial needs and academic...

Personalised diet and supplementation needed to lower Alzheimer's risk: Pharmacology expert

20-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

A highly personalised supplementation and diet programme is vital to lowering risk and managing symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, according to an expert in neurodegenerative diseases.

Special Edition: Botanicals

Standardization is tide that can raise all botanical boats, supplier says

19-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

Standardization in herbal products will boost consumer acceptance and market uptake, says Sabinsa president Shaheen Majeed, using the company’s Shagandha ashwaganda ingredient as an example.

Singapore start-up seeks further China success with anti-hangover powder sachet

15-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Singapore health supplement start-up Innoso is pursuing further success in China as it ramps up the production of its anti-hangover powder sachet, which sold out after just six weeks.

Hot Right Now: News on hemp, omega-3, probiotics and nutricosmetics come out tops on social media

14-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

News on vitamin C's anti-cancer effects, hemp's omega-3 benefits, vegan probiotic yoghurt from Israel and nutricosmetics from Switzerland were among the top five trending stories on social media this past month.

Scientists reveal anti-cancer mechanism of Marinova's proprietary fucoidan extracts

13-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Researchers at the University of Tasmania have discovered the anti-cancer effects of fucoidan, a unique, naturally occurring bioactive compound in brown macroalgae.

Marijuana cultivation in India permitted for research and medicine, but nutraceuticals remain left out

13-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Medical marijuana may soon make some progress in India, but any hope of more relaxed regulations on CBD or hemp for nutraceuticals has gone up in smoke, according to one industry expert.

Monograph on South East Asian plant explores potential skin, heart and brain health applications

11-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Italian ingredient supplier Indena has published a monograph detailing the broader applications of Centella asiatica, a South East Asian plant said to have skin, brain and heart health benefits.

Ageing in Japan: FANCL launches supplements to regulate uric acid levels in middle-aged men

11-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Japanese skincare firm Fancl has launched a supplement to reduce uric acid levels in men, and claims it is the first supplement to do so in Japan.

Regulatory Review: Australia's CBD frustration, India's vitamin C reclassification and NZ government prosecution among our latest regulation news

08-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Get our most recent news on nutraceuticals and vitamin C in India, CBD legislation in Australia, India and the Philippines, and Promisia's continued fight against government prosecution regarding its controversial arthritis supplement.

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