Habitual intake of fish oil supplements is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a large prospective cohort study.
The third annual NutraIngredients-Asia Awards returns this September, and entries are currently open for our coveted Ingredient of the Year categories.
China’s import and exports of health foods for this year will remain the same as last year or even see a slight growth despite trade disruptions caused by COVID-19, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMPHIE)...
The COVID-19 outbreak is calling for MLM businesses, which traditionally rely heavily on face-to-face interaction, to transform its business by adopting new sales channels as social interaction needs to be kept to a minimum.
In this round-up, we hear from China nutrition giant H&H on trends in baby nutrition boom, male consumers’ demand for physique and vitality benefits when purchasing health supplements, how vitamin K2 fortification is becoming popular in Vietnam and...
Industry and scientific developments related to COVID-19 were our top-most read stories on the social media over the past month. Some of them include Filippino scientists’ research on antiviral properties of virgin coconut oil and the surge in vitamin...
India’s three-week lockdown has affected the nutrition and health businesses on multiple fronts, most directly on the production, supply chain, and e-commerce delivery, companies including FMCG giant and ayurvedic medicine specialist Dabur have told us.
The men’s health supplement category might not be as high profile as those for children’s and women in the APAC market, but two industry insiders have outlined why the category shouldn’t be underestimated.
Travel restriction put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19 has led to more than 30 overseas GMP inspections postponed, Australian regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has revealed.
The dietary supplement industry bodies in both Australia and New Zealand are seeking clarification that the sector is classed as an ‘essential service’, with both countries imposing movement restriction to curb the spread of COVID-19.
A panel of science researchers has put up a list of key findings on the role of micronutrients in supporting the immune system, which firms can tap on to educate the consumers in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan’s Ise Foods, known for being the first firm to retail eggs with a food with function claim (FFC) has announced intentions to expand its business in Asia.
A meta-analysis of 10 randomised controlled trials has found that supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids for 24 weeks could significantly reduce urine protein excretion (proteinuria) in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Entries are now open for NutraIngredients-Asia's third annual awards, held to recognise the best supplements and functional foods products, ingredients and research across Asia Pacific.
Ali Health has identified four key health products purchase trends, as well as the best-selling products, witnessed across the Chinese New Year period.
This round up provides a glimpse on how direct-selling firms in China are adopting new retail models, how H&H plans to expand its kids nutrition portfolio, the impact of the Covid-19 on businesses, and GNC’s blue-hat products.
A double-blind, randomised clinical trial has shown that the supplementation of probiotics with the laxative magnesium oxide is effective in managing constipation in young children.
South Korea has introduced new regulations for functional health foods, including the need for manufacturers to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
See December's 10 most read health and nutrition stories, including Nestlé Health Science China's new product innovation centre, FANCL launching its first cold care supplement, and new nutritional labelling requirements from Taiwan FDA.
See our top 10 most read food and nutrition research studies for this year, including research looking at chicken essence on memory health, probiotics and diabetes, and mushroom consumption and prostate cancer.
Consuming high dose of EPA improves attention in ADHD children, according to a study jointly conducted by King’s College London and China Medical University in Taiwan.
Our 10 most read regulatory stories concerning APAC's health foods and supplement industry include India permits marijuana cultivation for research and medicine, China’s proposal for stricter infant-formula manufacturing processes and more.
Researchers from New Zealand have found a way of using Raman spectroscopy to quickly analyse omega-3 fatty acid concentration in intact soft gel fish oil capsules without destroying them.
We look back at our 10 most read trend stories this year, including functional food and beverage trends in Japan and Thailand, probiotics and sports nutrition trends in China, and the direct selling industry in India.
Hong Kong-based Jacobson Pharma Group is targeting the China and Taiwan markets for cognitive health growth where it is intending to launch two omega-3 based products - Smartfish Reflect and Smartfish Cream.
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has introduced the 2019 version of its ‘Health Foods Naming Directory’ to standardise the naming of products.
Singapore start-up Paquet has launched a questionnaire-based personalised nutrition service, which it believes is a ‘cost-effective and reliable’ health assessment method.
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.
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.
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.
China’s e-commerce giant JD.com has launched a new social commerce platform for selling low priced products, including health foods, in a bid to capture the market in low tiered city markets.
The work being undertaken by trade body GOED to catalogue 4,000-plus human clinical trials on omega-3 will be showcased at the organisation’s forthcoming GOED Exchange in Barcelona.
DSM says there is a need to adopt creative methods to deliver nutritional solutions that can meet optimal intake levels as cases of deficiency diminish.
Pioneers in personalised nutrition, the start-up sector, research products, innovation plus our 2019 NutraChampion were crowned at the second NutraIngredients-Asia awards.
The 2nd NutraIngredients-Asia awards held last Tuesday (Sep 24) seen more than 40 finalists vying for 12 award categories. Take a look at the recipients of each award category.
Three companies took home the Product of the Year awards at the second NutraIngredients-Asia Awards…and here’s the full details on the products that wowed the judges.
Four companies took home the highly-coveted Ingredient of the Year awards at the second NutraIngredients-Asia Awards…and here’s the full lowdown on the ingredients that took the top spot.
In our monthly round-up of industry developments in China, we feature how Chinese companies such as direct-selling firm Infinitus is expanding into South East Asia, and how a2 Milk is benefiting from growing product premiumisation trend in China.
APAC’s brightest and best finished products, ingredients and research projects have been revealed at the second NutraIngredients-Asia awards, held in Singapore.