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Interior architecture and design-trained Yashna Garg did not expect herself to work in the science field, but a twist of fate led her into joining Zeon Lifesciences - one of India’s leading contract research and manufacturing organisations and even...
The extract of Garcinia cambogia, a plant commonly used for weight management, can no longer be made into health functional foods with other ingredients that similarly have body fat reduction functions, says South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety...
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Nature’s Farm new product launches for healthy ageing, Indonesia’s household herbal product Tolak Angin takes on sugar-free variant in anticipation of sugar tax and more.
Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2024
From exploring phenolic rich ingredients such as black pepper to bee pollen, an expert panel has pointed out how the food industry should put in more efforts into developing healthier products that could benefit both gut and metabolic health.
Amway is building its first organic farm in Sichuan, China, to support a growing demand for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products.
We look at the latest regulatory announcements happening across Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition sector, including India’s inter-ministerial committee report on nutraceutical regulations, new updates on modern claims product approval in Malaysia and...
Berocca is exploring new consumer needs in the areas of mental and emotional energy with recent successive product launches in Australia.
Ayurvedic herbs, probiotics, CBD, and mushrooms are under scrutiny as the mind health boom means brands must overcome regulatory hurdles, says an industry expert.
A patented blend of tamarind seeds and turmeric root extracts has received approval from Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) in making three types of joint health related claims.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
Supplements for sleep support are moving beyond melatonin or GABA pills designed for the general population, as companies place greater attention on insomnia and menopause, and designing non-pill products, such as meal replacement powders.
Milk thistle, vitamin C and E are the top three most trusted among China’s night owls when it comes to liver care supplements, says a whitepaper recently released by BYHEALTH and the Tmall Innovation Center (TMIC).
Vitafoods Asia 2024
Korean company Seoul Propolis is exploring novel uses of propolis, such as its effects on cognitive health, amid an ongoing trend where natural and functional foods are sought after.
Blackmores is capitalising on white spaces in vitamins and dietary supplements (VDS) for sleep support, as it believes that nutritional interventions need to play a “much bigger role” in the holistic management of this growing problem.
A̅repa is conducting further research on how a novel molecule discovered from New Zealand blackcurrants, which it has also patented, could benefit mood and cognition in healthy populations.
OmniActive Health Technologies has acquired ENovate Biolife, expanding its ingredients portfolio to target key health categories in the dietary supplement space.
Tonik is launching its transdermal patches formulated with homeopathic recipes for sleep and stress relief into more Asian markets, while also preparing to launch four new SKU in the next six months.
Our Microbiome Innovations APAC editorial webinar will take place on Tuesday (November 5), 3pm Singapore time, and registration is FREE.
Taking 1,500mg of curcumin daily for 12 months has been shown to improve insulin, fasting blood glucose levels and body mass, based on a clinical study conducted in Thailand.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
Mibelle is expanding into the skin brightening nutricosmetic sector with the launch of an apple mint leaves extract.
Hong Kong consumers spend an average of HK$781.59 (US$100.53) on health supplements each month, say findings of a new survey commissioned by the Hong Kong Health Food Association (HKHFA).
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024
The winner of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 Start-up of the Year says investing in research is key for start-ups to stand out from competition and it is aiming to do more in this area, with five clinical trials in the pipeline.
Swisse is seeking to pioneer Australia’s nootropics consumption with the launch of three new SKUs designed for focus, memory, and stress management.
Leading industry experts from Life-Space Group, Swisse Wellness, and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) and more will be presenting insights on the latest developments and research findings surrounding the microbiome sector in APAC in our...
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024
There are market opportunities in Asia-Pacific’s sports nutrition sector specifically targeted at middle-aged adults, says the winner of this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards Product of the Year Sports Nutrition.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024
Grape King Bio is conducting further research on the cognitive benefits of its award-winning lion’s mane mushroom ingredient.
We look at the latest regulatory announcements happening across Asia-Pacific's health and nutrition sector, such as growing interest in acquiring halal-certification among food firms, and new regulatory initiatives by Food Standards Australia New Zealand...
Growth Asia Summit 2024
From hot flashes, memory decline to trouble sleeping, Haleon has identified women’s menopausal symptoms into three broad categories for product innovation.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024
The winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 have been announced in Bangkok, at a ceremony to celebrate the region’s brightest and best ingredients, products, research and initiatives.
Manuka honey maker Comvita says annual revenue for FY24 is down by 12.7 per cent, citing economic slowdown in its largest market, China, as the main reason for the “disappointing” performance.
Growth Asia Summit 2024
The interactions between phytonutrients and the gut microbiome are not to be neglected, as these could produce beneficial metabolites and positive health outcomes, says Amway’s principal scientist during our Growth Asia Summit 2024.
Malaysia’s Medika Natura, which specialises in health supplements made using local botanical extracts, is expecting to sell its products in South Korea next July through an exclusive partnership with NS Home Shopping.
Growth Asia Summit 2024
New research from New Zealand has identified a bioactive from blackcurrants that could boost mood in healthy adults.
Growth Asia Summit 2024
Ayurvedic healthcare brand Himalaya Wellness believes that botanical solutions are crucial to helping women with common health issues faced during pregnancy, menstruation, menopause and more.
South Korea’s health functional food brand Jung Kwan Jang recently launched its flagship ginseng products in major health and beauty stores in Malaysia, which has been identified as one of the firm’s key markets in ASEAN.
South Korea’s domestic demand for red ginseng has slowed down in the past year, but the sector is seeing opportunities overseas, especially in neighbouring East Asian countries and Vietnam.
Vietnam is introducing new limits on contaminants permitted in health supplements from August 1, 2025, but existing products can still be sold in the market until their expiry dates.
Nestle China is expanding its range of products containing white mulberry leaf extract clinically shown to reduce postprandial blood sugar increase, with its latest launch a no-sugar Oolong tea.
Taiwan's Greenyn Biotechnology is working to get regulatory approvals in key Asia markets for Antrodia cinnamomea, after the so-called 'miracle mushroom' was found to improve the liver function of regular drinkers and chronic Hep B patients in trials...
Behind the Big Story
Amway is paying more attention to longevity, health span, and gut microbiome as it expands the range of products and solutions for its flagship brand Nutrilite.
Chinese firm GanoHerb has identified untapped opportunities in the Middle Eastern market, where awareness and availability of ganoderma products are relatively scant.
Amway is focusing its resources on several key categories, including gut health and anti-ageing, based on major trends that it has observed and believes possess immense potential for growth.
Rhodiola rosea and Nelumbo nucifera extracts improved sleep quality of participants without adverse side effects in a study trial.
Curcumin can fight chronic diseases by reducing key inflammatory markers, offering a promising natural intervention for conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
Singapore start-up Flojo has debuted its sparkling drinks formulated with botanical ingredients aimed at supporting cognitive function, strengthening immune system, and improving mood and mental clarity.
Ashwagandha suppliers are being urged to invest in defense as the UK Food Safety Agency (FSA) launches a consultation into the herb and Indian experts refute safety concerns.
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including how fish oil supply is expected to recover from a fruitful first fishing season, innovation across ginseng, krill oil products, and supplements export trends in China.
Kalbe Nutritionals has launched a canned milk version of its flagship adult nutrition brand Entrasol, which it said was designed to cater to busy and active individuals.
Antioxidant supplementation has been found to benefit the treatment of kidney disease caused by aflatoxins, a new study reports.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research on the benefits of soybean paste fermented with kōji mould and probiotic in alleviating menopause symptoms, how supplementation of fibre from resistance starch could support weight loss, the...
New Zealand start-up Daisy has launched gingerol drink for morning sickness and says it has more science-backed products in the pipeline that support mental health for maternal wellness.