A vitamin C price fixing case that has found its way into the US Supreme Court could have wide ranging effects for the price of other vitamins and ingredients as well, experts say.
Significant investment into Ausnutria by state-owned management fund has put the Chinese government's plans for the country's infant nutrition sector in the spotlight.
Herbalife has opened a new shared services centre (SSC) in Malaysia, with the direct-selling firm stating it will support the growing demand for nutrition products in the region, and help standardise its services.
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.
Daily consumption of milk fermented with a specific probiotic could relieve gastric symptoms in otherwise healthy adults, according to researchers in Japan.
South East Asia has reached a 'golden age' where opportunities for start-ups in the functional food and supplement sectors abound, according to one industry expert.
Australian infant nutrition firm Wattle Health has reported record sales on the back of an expanding product range and an increasing number of export markets.
Velvet antler may be able to help prevent acute lung injury due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects, giving it considerable functional food potential, according to a Taiwanese study.
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.
Entries are open for NutraIngredients-Asia's first ever awards, held in recognition of the best and brightest in health and nutrition throughout the Asia Pacific region. Here are the industry experts who will form part of the judging panel.
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.
