News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
HealthKart has sealed a deal with eighth-time bodybuilding Olympian Ronnie Coleman, where they would be the exclusive manufacturer and distributer of his sports nutrition products in the Indian market.
The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.
Fi Asia 2025
AI is driving food innovation and marketing strategies – here are four major ways experts at Fi Asia 2025 say it is shaping production and improving relevance
New research links high UPF consumption to a 41% increase in lung cancer risk, independent of smoking
Products derived from nonfat milk solids, essential ingredients across multiple dietary supplement categories, are vulnerable to shifts in government regulations, trade agreements and export controls.
Healthplex Expo 2025
More Italian nutraceutical firms are seeing China as a potential export destination, with a group of companies forming the Italian pavilion for the first time at the Healthplex Expo 2025 (HNC Expo) held in China.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the retail landscape by meeting growing consumer demands for convenience and personalisation, say experts
Find out more about trends in Asia-Pacific’s energy drinks sector, premiumization in Vietnam’s infant formula market, and rise of next-gen probiotics Akkermansia muciniphila in China.
Dietary supplement company TSI Group now has its initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange main board.
Nestle Health Science has opened a retail store in South Korea, where customized health supplements services, alongside its flagship brands such as Vital Proteins, are available.
Growth Asia Summit 2025
Livestreaming has been a popular channel for China consumers purchasing health foods in the recent years, and product advertisements in mini dramas could become the next big thing, said an industry expert who highlighted five other health foods trends at...
The ongoing US-China trade war has given the Australia nutraceutical manufacturing sector a boost, as companies look to shift their operations to regions with safe and quality production capabilities, alongside stable trade policies.
There is only one week left to register your attendance for Growth Asia Summit 2025 which takes place in Singapore from July 15 to 17.
The drinks are finding favor with consumers thanks to convenience, portability and meeting health and wellness needs
Healthplex Expo 2025, Natural & Nutraceutical Products China 2025 (HNC 2025)
From next generation probiotics to short video app Douyin snapping up health supplements sales, NutraIngredients-Asia brings you four major trends seen at last week’s Healthplex Expo 2025 in China.
In our first ‘People on the move’ round-up, NutraIngredients-Asia updates on new C-suite appointments and more across Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition industry.
Another Ayurveda products giant has ventured into the nutraceuticals space, with Dabur India focusing on three key wellness categories for its first launch.
Functional ingredient purveyor IFF recently released a report that paints the current GLP-1 consumer landscape. The rise of GLP-1 medications has significantly impacted consumption, and if brands don’t get on board and capture the market share, they risk...
MTick, a certification program for women menopause-friendly products, is slated for an Australian launch by next year having establishing itself in its UK home market.
Exclusive insights from senior leaders in Asia’s nutra, food and beverage sectors will feature strongly in our Growth Asia Summit 2025, coming your way next month.
The report urged stakeholders in the nutrition and dietary supplement industry to consider strategies that support meeting consumer needs and capitalize on generational spending shifts.
This year’s health and wellness trends reflect a consumer evolution away from influencer-driven fads toward science-backed, lifestyle-focused wellness, signaling a deeper convergence of innovation and shifting priorities, according to The Vitamin Shoppe.
South Korea’s health functional foods production is increasingly fuelled by overseas demand for vitamins and minerals, according to new government data.
There is just one month left to submit your entries for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025.
Tickets to our Growth Asia Summit 2025 will have a 15 per cent Mother’s Day discount starting from next Monday (May 12).
Ready-to-eat meals, bakery and granolas are some of the categories where opportunities abound for fibre and prebiotic fortification in the Japanese market.
Blackmores Group has obtained B Corporation (B Corp) certification for all its brands, which it says is “of value” to meet consumer expectations for sustainability and disclosure requirements, and to ensure resilient supply chains.
Women in Nutraceuticals (WIN) will take centre stage at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit, as the organisation seeks to gain momentum in the region.
Latvia-headquartered Sole Pharma is seizing new opportunities in the Philippines’ nutrition and supplements market, while actively expanding its footprint in South East Asia (SEA).
China’s Chi Forest is hopeful that a recent sparkling beverage deal with major US retailer CostCo will ultimately lead to greater opportunities for its electrolyte and herbal -based products in the country.
The General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) is revising food import regulations, a move that could ease market access. However, experts warn that businesses must remain vigilant and adaptable as the details unfold.
Find out more on opportunities for new product development in the metabolic health supplements space, including key scientific findings, functional ingredients and trending consumer demand from market-leading companies Amway and regional players...
The merger between Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse is completed and the merged group will start trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on February 13.
Behind the Big Story
India’s protein sector, be it protein supplements or protein-rich functional foods, is booming, says venture capital fund Rainmatter.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA), which represents the local dietary supplement industry, is urging for more government funding to support local manufacturing and exports.
Australia goat milk maker Nuchev’s revenue in the first half of 2025 was up 65 per cent, with its complementary medicine business acquired last year a major contributor.
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including the how Korean brands are rapidly growing their presence across the globe and the consumer trends set to drive the industry forward in 2025.
Australia’s The Calmer Co is launching ready-to-drink (RTD) kava shots into the United States this year, after having seen success with consumers in its home market.
Following the buyout of two ingredients and flavour businesses in the last two years, ADM remains vigilant for new M&A opportunities.
Korean health functional foods are actively seeking success overseas – an endeavour backed by the government as well as a means to pursue new growth opportunities in an increasingly saturated domestic market.
China’s recently-announced adjustment to its import tariffs will see many dairy products benefit – but various sugary solutions are expected to take a major hit.
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed plans to draft new legislations governing the import, export, and transit of health products, including health supplements.
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.
Interest in South East Asia as an emerging nutraceutical market is not waning down among health supplements companies big and small. Here, we dive into companies actively expanding across the region, key consumer health needs, as well as consumers’...
Brands are urged to adopt strategies such as localisation and customer targeting to address the needs of consumers who are currently holding a “very cautious outlook” towards their near-future spend, says an expert.
We look at five key consumer health trends that companies active in Asia-Pacific are focusing on for this year, and their reasons for doing so.
In the first round-up of year 2025, we bring you the latest research happening across Asia-Pacific, including new studies funded by dsm-firmenich that look at the use of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for immunity and ageing.
Kirin has outlined a series of initiatives that will combine its strengths, as well as that of subsidiaries FANCL and Blackmores, in achieving a revenue of 300bn yen (US$1.95bn) for its health science business by 2030.
South Korea’s Rael, which made a name for itself with organic sanitary pad products, is seeing growth opportunities in the area of holistic menstrual cycle care, including supplements.
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.