Indian regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has urged the government to again extend its 11-year-old ban on Chinese milk products until labs at Indian ports have been upgraded for melamine testing.
India's SupplyCo has received a government contract to produce and provide fortified rice in Kerala, after figures revealed that 19.7% of children below the age of five are stunted and 15.7% are underweight.
There are just two months to go until the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore, organised by FoodNavigator-Asia and NutraIngredients-Asia and featuring a stellar line-up of major brands and leading academics.
Australian supplement firm Nature's Care remains confident of its prospects in China even as its domestic rivals feel the pinch from cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) rule changes and a downturn in diagou trade.
The use of multiple probiotic strains can help to accelerate the eradication of the bacterial species Helicobacter pylori and minimise side effects in the human body, according to a Chinese review.
Herbalife is growing fast in India, contributing to the company's positive Asia-Pacific performance in the first quarter of 2019, buoyed by new product launches and improved distribution.
DuPont is manufacturing a new probiotic strain for use in an upcoming large-scale clinical study in Bangladesh, which will test the effects of probiotics on gut microbiome of infants with sepsis.
From novel lactoferrin encapsulation technology in Singapore and plant-derived omega-3 in India to clinical research on cordyceps, glucosamine and ginger, get the latest scientific stories in our news round-up.
Dietary consumption of ginger could have long-term positive effects on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, according to a systematic review conducted by Chinese researchers.
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Japan start up Bugmo is offering an alternative protein source — in the form of cricket protein bars to boost general wellness and confer muscle benefits.
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.
Regular consumption of glucosamine is needed for endurance athletes, such as football and rugby players, to reduce the rate of cartilage metabolism and maintain collagen synthesis — two factors that determine joint health.
UK supplement firm Tom Oliver Nutrition has released a specialised range of vitamins to fill what it views as a knowledge and nutrition gap around dosage and format in the APAC market.
Scientists at India's Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) have discovered an oil crop that could potentially be on par with fish oil in terms of omega-3 content.
Local authorities may soon address possible 'gaps' in Singapore’s legislation regarding and healthy food products, with regulator Singapore Food Agency (SFA) commissioning a study to assess its rules regime.
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
The potential of cell-based protein to sustainably and nutritiously feed Asia's growing and ageing population will be assessed by the CEO of Shiok Meats at our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore.
Australian firm Life-Space Probiotics is ramping up its China activity from multiple angles, with plans in place to grow its presence on the daigou platform, drive NPD, and raise consumer awareness.
Aussie exporter Jatenergy has taken to developing its own brand of functional foods and health supplements, in the hopes of expanding further in China and entering several other APAC markets.
Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore have developed a new encapsulation technology that boosts the bioavailability of lactoferrin, a naturally occurring protein in human breast milk.
Allegedly 'illegal' keto diet pills being sold online in India has seen regulator FSSAI's authority and competence called into question, with concerns that it is not doing enough to protect consumers.
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.
French company Robertet is bringing its health and beauty businesses into China, after it first established its flavours and fragrances business in the country 10 years ago.
Glanbia Nutritionals is seeking to propel its growth in China via general lifestyle nutrition, in addition to its sports nutrition stronghold, with a key focus on creating new concepts in tandem with its customers.
Toddlers who consumer fortified cow's milk have higher dietary nutritional adequacy than those who drink regular cow's milk, according to the findings of a new RCT from New Zealand.
US-based direct-selling health and wellness firm Plexus Worldwide recently launched in Australia, signifying its first step into the Asia-Pacific region.
Indian entrepreneur incubation hub Biovalley Incubation Council has announced the five start-up products it will fund in the nutrition and biotechnology sectors, among them a high-protein chilli and a novel probiotic technology that speeds up fermentation.
Australian social influencer-backed health and wellness company Keep It Cleaner is banking on minimalist ingredients and multi-faceted expansion to break into the Asian market.
Singapore-based sports nutrition start-up Lion Labs Nutrition is gunning for South East Asian growth with its locally made whey concentrate products, which the company claims can maintain quality levels while slashing costs.
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.
The second phase of New Zealand's High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge will see a significant portion of its work focused on China, alongside New Zealand and Singapore.
Shanghai parents prefer bricks-and-mortar retail, such as mother-and-baby stores or supermarkets, over online and daigou channels when purchasing infant formula, according to a new study.
UK firm OptiBiotix is looking to increase its APAC presence, with Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) approval the latest development in its expansion plans withits weight management product, SlimBiome.
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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.