Recent studies have revealed how polyphenols can alter gut microbes, suggesting they are worthy of further examination alongside probiotics to boost health outcomes.
Israeli nutraceutical supplier Lycored is bringing its two decade-long research into 'beauty from within' to fruition with its ingestible skincare solutions, with which it intends to target the booming APAC market.
Herbalife’s global sales rose 15% in the third quarter. Record sales in China and the rest of Asia helped drive the result, and the company bucked recent trends in the multi-level marketing sector by posting sales increases in North America as well.
ChromaDex has been expanding steadily in Asia-Pacific, first launching its signature nicotinamide riboside (NR) supplement, TRU NIAGEN, in Hong Kong and Macau last year, followed by Singapore early this year and most recently, New Zealand.
Our latest monthly round-up of the need-to-know news from China focuses on Sirio Pharma's expansion plans, the state of the nation's online milk sales, and regulations for products for the elderly.
Ninety consignments of fake therapeutic goods and illegal medicines have been seized in mail facilities across Australia as part of Operation Pangea, a global initiative that was conducted in the country by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Therapeutic...
Out of 11,018 studies conducted on neurological diseases, only 23 examined the effects of probiotics on the diseases. This was less than 1% of all studies done, a review of clinical studies has found.
Gencor's ActivAMP ingredient, a finalist in the Ingredient of the Year: Healthy Ageing category at the inaugural NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, has been described as 'exercise in a supplement' for its ability to maintain and increase metabolism...
Brands must share the responsibility for shortages of infant formula in some Australian stores, instead of heaping the blame on daigou shoppers, says Australia-China Daigou Association (ACDA) president Dr Mathew McDougall.
Our monthly look at the latest consumer and market trends affecting the supplement and functional food space looks at gut health understanding, the potential for machine-based learning to aid NPD, and how education is fuelling business growth in India.
A randomised, cross-over study that investigated the impact of Actazin green and Livaux gold kiwifruit supplements on faecal microbial composition and metabolites in healthy and functionally constipated (FC) participants was the top-rated poster at our...
Japanese ice cream manufacturer Meisui Ice has teamed up with researchers from Ehime University to produce a yogurt ice pop that relieves hay fever symptoms.
Dietary supplement direct sales company Usana reported a 13.4% rise in sales in its most recent quarter. The increase was driven almost entirely by soaring sales in its Asia-Pacific region.
Online sales of dairy products on China's e-commerce platforms grew at a YoY rate of 45.2% in Q1 2018 — the lowest since Q1 2016, according to analysis carried out by China research company Syntun.
Australian infant formula firm Bellamy's has predicted that its H1 sales will fall by 10% to 15% from a year ago, due mainly to the quickening competition among international competitors for the Chinese milk market.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has urged the industry to support its efforts to bring consistency to the global regulatory landscape, so that the rules can keep pace with technology and scientific advancement.
Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA), along with INTERPOL, seized approximately 4,500 units of prohibited health supplements as part of an enforcement operation last week.
A diet rich in selenoneine-containing tuna dark muscle extract (STDME) could help protect against colorectal cancer, according to a Japanese mouse study.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has announced the minimum levels of iron and zinc that growers of national varieties of pearl millet should include in their produce.
Australian firm Clinical Advantage is targeting the China market with its new digestive health brand, Biotik, using a novel delivery system and maximum bioavailability to appeal to consumers.
'Health-washing' products with a sprinkling of probiotics risks drawing the sector into disrepute, and could threaten the concerted growth the industry is currently enjoying, claims Blackmores' director of product innovation.
Insights from probiotic pioneers Life-Space and MLM giants Herbalife, and the latest developments from Nestlé and Capilano feature in our monthly round-up of the latest brand news.
Omega-3 intake may help lower liver fat, glucose, and insulin resistance in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a review conducted by researchers at China's Fujian Medical University.
Australia's innovation culture and stringent regulatory system are among the reasons Australian companies are thriving in Asia, according to the boss of Life-Space, China's leading probiotic brand.
Indian supplement firm Nutrimed Healthcare is using its team of nutritional educators and focus on online marketing to not only tap into India's growing infant and sports nutrition sectors, but to support its ambitious global expansion plans.
The importance of digital technology and machine learning as a means to provide precise, tailored nutrition took centre-stage at Probiota Asia 2018, as Danone revealed some of the pioneering research it is undertaking in Singapore.
APAC consumer understanding is growing with regards to probiotics' wide array of benefits beyond gut health, and across all life stages, our Probiota Asia summit in Singapore has heard.
The importance of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and probiotic interventions for microbiota throughout all stages of life were emphasised at Probiota Asia 2018.
A probiotic strain of the species Lactobacillus rhamnosus can improve cholesterol levels and gut health, according to a study by South Korea's Handong Global University and biotechnology firm AtoGen.
Indian entrepreneur Rishabh Chokhani is planning further Asia-Pacific expansion for his firm Naturevibe Botanicals, first eyeing Australia, then New Zealand and China.
Nestlé is launching a A2 beta-casein protein infant formula product in Australia and New Zealand within the next two months, competing directly with first-mover a2 Milk.
The mechanisms behind the gut-brain axis in infants should be further explored and better understood, so possible nutritional interventions can be explored to support healthy brain development, according to a Danone-led study.
The appointment of a senior Blackmores exec to the chairmanship of the CMA, a raft of innovation releases from AstaReal, and a Singapore firm's personalised nutrition deal with a Premier League football club are among our most popular stories on...
Industry can play a major role in improving nutritional problems in APAC, but when it comes to collaboration with governments and agencies, there needs to be a focus on a smaller number of projects that have a bigger overall impact.
Kiwi infant formula firm New Zealand New Milk is keen on increasing its market share in China, with new product development and the use of trusted retail platforms supporting its goal.
US-headquartered practitioner-only brand Designs for Health is gearing up for its official launch in Australia, with former Blackmores, Vitaco and Mr Vitamins exec Peter Barraket at the helm.
In our latest monthly Trend Tracker round-up, we assess the latest consumer and market developments for the region's omega-3, functional food and nutricosmetics sectors.
NUS (National University of Singapore) scientists have developed a patented fermentation process to turn a waste by-product of tofu and soy milk production into a probiotic-rich functional beverage.
Danone’s research on the gut-brain axis in infants, BASF’s latest grant awards, and new studies on TCM and fish oil feature in our latest science round-up.
China's National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have introduced draft regulations that standardise the manufacturing and labelling of food for the elderly.