News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Vitafoods Asia 2025
Weight management was one of the key themes at the recent Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok. NutraIngredients spoke with ingredient companies specializing in protein to probiotics and botanical extracts on their strategies in addressing the need, and...
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including HealthKart’s exclusive partnership with bodybuilding Olympian Ronnie Coleman, Haleon’s Bone Up campaign, and NatXtra gummy nutraceuticals launch.
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.
A review of research into the performance benefits of a range of sports supplements concludes that there is a significant underrepresentation of women.
Combining probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids and ultra-short race-pace training may enhance explosive upper-body strength for elite sprint swimmers, compared to training alone, says a new study.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is seeking to capture Asia-Pacific’s burgeoning functional foods and beverage market with a new application center in Singapore.
Primal Power Nutrition (PPN), a start-up by former athletes and professional sports coaches, is debuting its products early next month in Hong Kong - a market where it sees potential for growth.
The combination of whey protein supplementation and physical exercise improves muscle protein synthesis (MPS) in a time- and dose-dependent manner, according to a new review in China.
UK-headquartered THG is partnering with CJ Group to build on Myprotein’s presence in South Korea through an efficient, capital-light approach, with growth strategies targeting multiple channels and localization.
With so many sports nutrition products on the market, building the right regimen can be challenging. To better understand which products offer the greatest athletic benefit, researchers set out to identify the most effective supplementation for athletes...
New York-based Levelle Nutrition launched its Cycle Syncing Protein, the first protein powder intentionally developed to support the shifting nutritional needs of menstruating women throughout their cycle.
With a projected CAGR of 25.2%, creatine is a breakout ingredient in functional food and beverage
Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC)-owned Jung Kwan Jang is addressing various men’s health concerns, including prostate issues and andropause, through different lines of red ginseng-based products.
Electrolytes take on protein as essential aid to sporting success
Healthplex Expo 2025, Natural & Nutraceutical Products China 2025 (HNC 2025)
China dairy giant Mengniu Dairy is exploring bone and joint health, as well as anti-oxidation as it expands its sports nutrition range.
Vitafoods Europe 2025
The lines between sports and energy drinks are blurring, and functional ingredient supplier Nektium has developed new beverage concepts that allow the two functions to be delivered.
NutraIngredients Awards 2025
China’s Wecare Probiotics is advancing its market presence in the US and Europe with the firm bagging a recent win for Ingredient of the Year: Sports Nutrition at the recent NutraIngredients Awards 2025.
There are significant opportunities for gummy nutraceuticals in Asia-Pacific (APAC), including products for children in Indonesia and sports nutrition in Australia and Singapore.
The best of both worlds? An Australian firm said it has developed a plant-based protein that mimics the advantages of whey, while bypassing concerns around dairy allergies and intolerance.
Functional beverage brand Shake Your Plants (SYP) aims to address dehydration and nutrient deficiency issues among the UAE population, while actively seeking global expansion.
What’s catching the attention of today’s health-savvy consumers?
India’s Steadfast Nutrition has launched a new multifunctional product formulated with science-backed compounds and traditional herbs, amid a growing preference for Ayurvedic supplements among local consumers.
Bold masculine cues and bright garish colors just won’t work for most women...
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including expansion plans of Singapore probiotic beer brand Oh My Guts! (OMG!), Kirin and subsidiary Blackmores’ first collaborative product launch and more.
Switching from bio-based packaging material to mono-material polypropylene (PP) could improve recyclability and reduce wastage, says sports nutrition brand Lecka.
Behind the Big Story
India’s protein sector, be it protein supplements or protein-rich functional foods, is booming, says venture capital fund Rainmatter.
In line with the company’s wider strategy to focus its innovation pipeline on products that meet nutrition and dietary preferences, PepsiCo will continue to elevate its focus on positive choices in the beverage category.
Short-term supplementation of collagen hydrolysate or dairy protein does not enhance recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage, revealed an RCT.
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has published a position stand on β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB), updating its previous 2013 paper.
Creatine and sodium bicarbonate supplementation is one of the most effective ways in boosting peak and mean power among combat sports athletes, according to a new meta-analysis and systematic review.
Switzerland-headquartered Lonza pinpoints opportunities in tailoring joint health products to appeal to younger consumers, who are increasingly looking for supplements to address their active lifestyle needs and concerns about future problems.
High caffeine consumption at 6mg/kg body weight significantly enhances skeletal muscle reactivity at rest, but did not improve anaerobic performance, according to a randomised crossover trial.
Cargill is building on its decades-long experience in infant nutrition and know-how on flavours to grow its specialised nutrition business, a focus area for the company’s next stage of development.
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.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
New Zealand’s BLIS Technologies Limited is expanding the use of oral and gum health probiotics for specific groups, including pregnant women and patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co Ltd has acquired sports nutrition brand DNS as it continues to grow its portfolio from pharmaceuticals to functional foods, oral and skin care.
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.
VitamINSIGHTS
The Philippines’ nutraceutical industry is expected to continue growing at mid-single digits, with consumers paying more attention to weight, liver, and cognitive health post-COVID, according to latest insights from the local health supplement...
ADM is hoping to see probiotic growth in Australia and China after receiving regulatory approvals for its Bacillus subtilis DE111™, with the firm targeting a wide range of food and beverage products due to its stability and shelf life benefits.
Beta-Alanine (BA) supplementation has been shown to enhance bio-motor abilities and consistent improvement for physiological performance among volleyball players in a Korean RCT.
A combination of calcium casein, whey protein and pea protein isolate may significantly boost your golf swing, including driver distance and driver ball speed, says a new study from South Korea.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research findings, including the role of astaxanthin in reducing inflammation in women suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), the link between iron and zinc intake and tinnitus risk, and...
Behind the Big Story
German food supplement company Orthomol believes its market success in South Korea is largely due to the novelty of its products, recommendation from a famous celebrity, and the good perception of German brands.
High temperatures pose micronutrient deficiency risks at the historic 2024 Olympics—the first games with an equal gender split—according to a nutrition advisor working with athletes as they enter the fourth and final week in Paris.
Growth Asia Summit 2024
The combination of prebiotics and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is gaining traction in Asia for infants, alongside prebiotics and protein for the ageing population, says Friesland Campina.
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends, including how mental wellbeing is set to become one of the key trends in driving the kids supplement industry, as well as how companies are riding on market opportunities brought by the flurry of...
A study suggests that individuals who are carriers of a specific genetic variant may reap better exercise performance from caffeine supplementation, underscoring a potential approach for developing personalised sports nutrition products.
HNC / HEALTHPLEX EXPO 2024
Multinational firm MEBO Group is looking to set up US supermarket chain Safeway’s first China store in Shanghai next year, paving the way for more US nutrition, food and beverage brands to enter China.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Chong Kun Dang Healthcare’s launch of a probiotic formula that is said to work in the GLP-1 pathway, how effervescent tablet specialist Fast&Up is cracking India’s...
New Zealand-headquartered biotech firm Nutrition From Water (NXW) is scaling up production of its microalgae-based whey for multi-market launch within the next 12 months, with first targets set on Japan, Europe, and the US.