Wearable technologies and digital platforms have rapidly changed the way we think about monitoring our health and has transformed the hunt for biomarkers and the way we perform clinical research … but upgrades to the humble loo could provide the biggest...
In this regulatory review, we shine the spotlight on the Oceania, China, and Japan. One of the latest developments featured is Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration's (TGA) proposal to change the regulatory framework for sports supplements....
This round-up of scientific studies features findings on how a healthy diet could lower depressive symptoms in women, and how different probiotics strains could bring about a broad spectrum of benefits, including mother-and-baby, brain, and liver health.
An antioxidant, astaxanthin has been linked to healthier skin, heart health, joint pain, and now, research suggests it may also reduce depression and stress in healthy subjects as well as improve memory in subjects with mild cognitive decline.
A new survey has found that less than 15% of the Beijing elderly intend to buy health products, including health foods and supplements, in the next year.
Several human and animal studies highlighted have shown that probiotics supplementation in pregnant mothers can improve new-born immunity and reduce the risk of pre-term birth.
A healthy dietary pattern with frequent intake of fruits, vegetable and fish was associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms in older Australian women, but the association was not significant in men.
Researchers from India have discovered that a diet high in flavonoids may contribute to the low prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the Indian population.
Australian hemp snacks company Soul Seed has launched its first convenience-based snack into local supermarkets, which it claims to hit multiple major trends driving the healthy snack industry in the country today.
Australia’s national regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), is proposing to classify non-food appropriate sports supplements as therapeutic goods.
For the first edition of our Nutra Champion Podcast series, we speak with one of the region’s research pioneers, who has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers, secured more than $100m in industry funding and has played a critical role in putting Singapore’s...
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved an application by Nestle Australia and Nestle New Zealand to reduce the minimum protein requirement for milk-based follow-on formula.
Infants who consumed formula containing milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and lactoferrin (LF) scored higher in cognitive, language and motor tests by their first birthdays, compared to those who consumed formula without the two compounds.
This round up of finished-product brands looks at the plans that Chinese health foods giant BY-HEALTH has for its new research centre, Blackmores' ambitions in India, probiotic firm TargEDys' appetite-controlling product and more.
Personalized nutrition is closing in on actionable endpoints that will help companies cost effectively help consumers take control of their personal health, an expert says.
A burgeoning active lifestyle market, as well as the regulatory framework, has helped drive market interest for Lonza’s joint health ingredient in Thailand.
Clinical trials involving local population is “one of the most important currencies” for carving out a reputation amongst APAC’s healthcare practitioners, says Swedish probiotic firm BioGaia.
French probiotic firm TargEDys is conducting an ongoing clinical trial to study the benefits of its probiotic strain on weight reduction in overweight subjects, as part of its ambition to help tackle the global obesity issue.
BY-HEALTH and Shanghai Institute for Biological Sciences will jointly set up a research centre that studies nutrition and anti-ageing across the whole of China.
The growing body evidence supporting the benefits of probiotics for prenatal health are opening up “exciting and unique” opportunities for new product development, according to an industry expert from DuPont.
Coca-Cola China is banking on the popularity of digital e-commerce in the country to introduce its second local sports drink BodyArmor to consumers via its Tmall store, along with other products only found in other global markets thus far.
Firms offering personalised nutrition solutions are increasingly focusing on the microbiome, but there are still a number of limitations that needs to be overcome.
California headquartered firm Puredia is eyeing Asia expansion in the beauty and women’s nutrition markets with its flagship sea buckthorn-based health food ingredients.
New Blackmores CEO Alastair Symington has told us the Australian supplement giant is weighing-up the option of market entry in India, while also preparing to unveil a new multi-channel strategy for China
Brands are releasing new products that appeal to life stage nutritional needs, Euromonitor International reveals in its latest evolving trends in food and nutrition report.
In this round up of developments related to the Japanese health foods market, we look at how some firms, such as Kirin and Ezaki Glico have launched beer and coffee that produce fat-reducing and stress relieving functions respectively.
In this round-up of developments involving China's health foods market, we shine the spotlight on the new collaboration between BY-HEALTH and Fonterra, as well as the upcoming CIIE expo in China.
The consumption of plant foods rich in fibre and polyphenols, as well as probiotic supplementation, has been identified as beneficial to restore microbiota balance in the gut and improve sleep, according to researchers.
The growth of probiotics brands online in Asia is heavily and positively impacted by higher star ratings and the number of product reviews, meaning brands need to pay significant attention to such consumer feedback for regional success.
A self-emulsifying delivery system has shown to increase the blood plasma absorption of CoQ10 by three times more than that of a standard CoQ10 supplement.
Slovenian private label firm PharmaLinea is expecting to see a 150% growth coming from its operations in APAC, with products that boost immunity and alleviate anaemia expected to be a cornerstone of growth for the firm in the region.
AstaReal is working with end product manufacturers to deliver astaxanthin in functional food and beverage in Thailand, aiming to be the “first mover” in this space.
Firms which are planning to enter China’s probiotic market should take note of six key challenges surrounding the types of ingredients available for use, consumers’ understanding, and approved health claims.
Australia’s supplements sector has more than doubled its exports sales to $900m over the past two years, and now it is on a mission to achieve that feat again by 2021.
The landscape of the probiotics industry has changed drastically in recent years, with more firms creating products that seek to improve a wide variety of health conditions, aside from gut health.