When it comes to consumer engagement and approval, probiotic products with weight management benefits top the list in China, according new data revealed by Lumina Intelligence.
Oral probiotic firm Blis Technologies is targeting Australia and South East Asia expansion after securing a distribution agreement with iNova Pharmaceuticals (Singapore) for its branded products, and achieving Therapeutic Goods Administration listing...
In the first of our monthly reviews of some of the most recent research findings, we shine the spotlight on the latest academic work covering omega-3, cognitive health and maternal health.
The debate about what constitutes 'good evidence', always a controversial point, has recently become even more heated, writes complementary medicines consultant Michael Smith.
BY-HEALTH officially announced that it had completed the acquisition of Australian probiotics firm Life-Space Group (LSG) in a US$483.1m (A$670m) deal.
In the first of our monthly reviews of the latest supplement and functional food regulatory and policy news, we reveal the most recent developments in China, India and Japan, while also shining the spotlight on decisions from the UK and US.
The Chinese authorities have approved new e-commerce rules, with lawmakers now calling for a 'complete regulatory system' to also cover cross-border transactions.
Health and Happiness (H&H) achieved a revenue of RMB4573.6m (about US$669m) in the first half of 2018, which is 28.8% higher than the same period last year.
The CEO of Evolution Health – which enjoyed meteoric growth with its Life-Space probiotic brand that was recently acquired by China's By-Health for almost $700m – will deliver a keynote address at our Probiota Asia summit in October.
Whey peptide consumption may help to improve cognitive function in people who experience a high level of subjective fatigue, according to a study by beverage company Kirin.
Kerry believes that clear evidence of growing consumer demand for probiotics, immunity and protein products across APAC will stand the firm in good stead for regional sales success for its functional branded ingredients, not least the patented probiotic...
Nelson-based supplements and cosmetics contract manufacturer Alaron Products has been named the winner of the first Supplier of the Year Award for New Zealand's natural health products industry.
From an infant formula recall disaster for Danone, to the latest developments in personalised nutrition in Japan, here we reveal the top five stories trending across our social media channels right now.
China looks set to implement new cross border e-commerce (CBEC) rules on January 1 next year, according to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). This is likely to lead to additional regulation and taxes for supplement and functional food firms.
A New Zealand start-up manufacturing anti-inflammatory joint health products using green-lipped mussel oil extract is embarking on ambitious expansion plans across Asia, with China topping its list of target markets.
DSM has again made Fortune magazine's Change the World list, an annual recognition of companies that have had a positive social impact through their core business strategy.
Supplementation with a marine oil lipid extract derived from New Zealand green-lipped mussels does not benefit resting pulmonary or muscle function in non-asthmatic elite runners, according to a recent population study.
With India's supplements sector targeting US$10bn sales by 2025, five industry experts have outlined how they believe firms can best tap into rising consumer interest in health and wellness.
Blackmores recorded 9% year-on-year revenue growth to A$601.1m for the financial year ending in June, with China and overall Asia sales contributing significantly to this increase.
A leading expert from Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) will reveal the emerging opportunities to modify gut microbial populations in a keynote address at the second edition of Probiota Asia in Singapore.
China's botanical exports are expected to continue growing at a rate of 20% this year, with the US remaining its largest market despite the ongoing US-China trade war, Hou Yin Jun, the person-in-charge of commerce at Shaanxi Plant Extract Association,...
India's Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysore is working with Hassan deputy commissioner Rohini Sindhuri Dasari to develop a nutritional powder for economically disadvantaged pregnant and lactating women.
Researchers have one more week to submit their work for the Scientific Frontiers poster session at the second edition of Probiota Asia, which will will be held in Singapore in October.
A leading academic says there is more scope for sports nutrition products to be tailored to different levels of athletic ability, and for more rigorous research to support their efficacy.
Australian supplement firms should target Chinese millennials if they want to maximise their growth opportunities in the country, the founder and president of the Australia-China SME Association (ACSME) has argued.
Maternal milk supplementation, combined with breastfeeding support in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period, can have a positive impact on exclusive breastfeeding, according to an Abbott study.
Australian nutraceutical firm Renovatio has outlined plans for APAC expansion with its apple-based antioxidant products, with South Korea, Thailand and Macau in its sights.
Utah-based network marketing company LifeVantage has reported year end earnings gains and sales increases in all its markets as it starts to fully enter the biggest market of all—Mainland China.
The Natural Products Association has released a transcript of the testimony president Daniel Fabricant, PhD will deliver today about President Trump's latest list of tariffs. If implemented as the list stands, the tariffs will eliminate jobs and...
Natreon has announced an organic certification on its PrimaVie shilajit ingredient. As this is not an agricultural commodity, the company views the certification as more of a statement of overall quality rather than primarily a verification of its production...
Having production in China has insulated fast growing energy drink brand Celsius from any potential fallout from President Trump’s trade war. Celsius has more than doubled its store count to China to 25,000. The brand is now sold in 47 cities in the country....
More personalised dietary supplements will hit the market in APAC in the coming years as innovation, health awareness and regulator objectives align, Jude C. Uzonwanne, the principal, strategy and transaction advisory at IQVIA APAC told NutraIngredients-Asia...
The supply of botanical materials for Ayurvedic preparations seems secure despite the growing popularity of the products and a recent report that some rules governing wild harvest are being flaunted.
South Korea is in dire need of fortification and public education programmes to combat its increasingly severe vitamin D deficiency problem, say researchers at Dongguk University.
Swallowable sensors that could revolutionise how scientists and medical professionals monitor the gut and diagnose conditions will be the focus of a keynote presentation at our upcoming Probiota Asia Summit in Singapore.
An observational study that purported to show a link between 'brain fogginess' and probiotics use has so many problems with it that the International Probiotics Association has concluded this is a case where "the peer review process has...
Supplementation with astaxanthin may be able to treat and prevent UV-induced skin deterioration in otherwise healthy individuals, but its mechanisms must be futher examined, according to a Japanese study.
An Australian researcher has expressed concerns about consumers' tendency to 'stack' nootropics — also known as 'smart drugs' — claiming it has unknown effects on health, and urgently requires more research.
Wacker is seeking to boost its nutraceutical business in South East Asia by introducing its antioxidant nutraceutical ingredients, CAVACURMIN and HTEssence, for the first time in Malaysia at an exclusive event in Kuala Lumpur.
Vitamin A consumption may protect against cardiovascular disease via its effects on serum HDL cholesterol levels in obese but metabolically healthy individuals, according to a Lebanese study.
Vitamin D-deficient individuals who suffer from migraines may experience more frequent headaches than their counterparts with sufficient vitamin D levels, say South Korean researchers.
Key ingredients such as echinacea, garlic, vitamin C and elderberry are supported by scientific evidence for reducing the duration and severity of symptoms of a cold, while secondary traditional actives like white willow can assist with the cold symptoms...
Nova Wellness, a Malaysia supplement firm, is increasing its R&D activities to incorporate local herbs and plants, such as oil palm leaves, in the making of health supplements.
Perilla seed oil is safe as an addition to treatment for sufferers of mild to moderate dementia, but its efficacy — particularly as an antioxidant — requires further study.
DSM is pursuing a patent infringement law suit in China against a competitor for alleged misappropriation of intellectual property related to the production of a key ingredient of Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H.
