FrieslandCampina says infant formula with premium, multi-benefit ingredients and easy-to-consume supplements for children are continued avenues for growth in Asia.
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 association,...
Demand for convenient and enjoyable ways to take supplements are driving the shift towards non-pill formats, says supplier of palm phytonutrients PhytoGaia.
GABA remains prominent the most popular ingredient used within Japan's Foods with Function Claims (FFC) market, rice bran-derived 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propionic acid (HMPA) moving up to second place, exclusive new data reveals.
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.
China’s demand for coenzyme Q10 remains high but gross margin from the business is at the lower end, says Kingdomway, also the owner of health supplement brand Doctor’s Best.
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends, including the rise of femcare products in Japan, how anti-ageing is driving nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) use in Hong Kong, and growing demand for red ginseng in China and Vietnam.
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.
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.
Norwegian supplier GC Rieber is eyeing Japan’s saturated omega-3 market with it fish-derived and vegan options, which it claims offer a more pleasant sensory experience.
Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group) saw its net profit plummeted 49.7 per cent for the first six months of this year – a “challenging period” which it said was primarily due to a downturn and discounting in the infant milk formulas segment.
Longevity medicines researchers are working on a framework to diagnose and prevent age-related ailments, including the classifying of ageing as a disease.
Affordable preventive nutrition is a growing trend in Asia, with the kids' supplement category serving as a strategic entry point to win over entire households, says supplements brand Youvit.
Life-Space’s former CEO and founder Craig Silbery is making a return to the human biotics space as he seeks to make Australia a world-class site for manufacturing probiotics and postbiotics, he told our Nutrachampion podcast.
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.
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.
The recent ban on nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) into China via cross-border e-commerce was due to safety considerations, says a local industry association, which added that several China companies have put forth their products for health foods registration.
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.
A probiotic strain clinically shown to improve muscle health, including increasing muscle mass and recovery, has been approved by the Thai authorities for use in foods.
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...
Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has become one of the hottest health supplement categories in Hong Kong, on the back of strong demand for anti-ageing products, say Catalo, NUNMN, and Homart in this edition of our in-depth VitamINSIGHTS analysis.
A study by Australian researchers finds that older adults who consumed more zinc and iron in their diet had lower risk of incident tinnitus, but further studies are needed to confirm the association.
Researchers found that astaxanthin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation and cell stress in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Japanese adults in their 20s and 30s are most interested in personalised nutrition as compared to the other age groups, a survey conducted by Suntory-backed start-up Rem3dy Health has found.
Experts at the Nestle Health Sciences Institute believe that it is critical to develop personalised health strategies and products targeted to each life stage in order to ensure the best possible healthy ageing outcomes in Asia.
Bifidobacterium adolescentis is found to be positively linked with fasting blood glucose level among Singaporean elderly, says a new study which also uncovered links between gut microbial and other chronic issues, such as cardiometabolic health and inflammation.
China Nutrition and Health Food Association (CNHFA) has drafted a set of industry standards to measure nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) amounts in health supplements.
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.
The founder of Australia-based JSHealth Vitamins, which is expanding across Asia, says beauty-from-within success has to start by targeting the gut, and predicts that microbiome-focused innovations will continue to grow in popularity.
Vitamin D supplementation improved body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and other health markers for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), indicating its potential for managing PCOS-related metabolic dysfunctions, a study finds.
Sleep and mental health have been identified as the top consumer concerns in Asia-Pacific (APAC) amid the cost-of-living crisis, which consequently spell opportunities for innovation and category growth, says a consumer intelligence firm.
China dietary supplement giant BYHEALTH's revenue in the first half of 2024 fell nearly 18 per cent, which it said was mainly due to the changing consumption landscape and stiff market competition.
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is proposing to add liver injury warnings to complementary medicines containing the popular weight management ingredient Garcinia cambogia – also known as Garcinia gummi-gutta.
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.
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is looking to further explore innovation opportunities for protein and phospholipids targeted at addressing mobility concerns, including muscle and joint health, amid “massive” ageing populations in Asia-Pacific.
Indian nutraceutical start-up ReNewtra is adopting front-of-pack labelling, as consumer awareness of product transparency is at an all-time high following recent slews of food safety issues.
Calcium absorption benefits are resonating strongly with China consumers and this has been a key revenue driver for Haleon’s bone health supplement business in the first half of 2024.
There is rising interest in yeast proteins as food and supplement companies look for novel alternatives to soy and pea protein, with companies such as Japan’s iSDG, South Korea’s Orion Corporation, and America’s Swanson making new launches.
Abbott India says it aims to transform its multi-specialty range, including vitamin D and micronutrient supplements designed for thyroid patients into “big brands” by strengthening its product pipeline.
While both microalgal and fish sources of omega-3 are effective at providing consumers with EPA and DHA fatty acids, there are important differences which must be accurately marketed to avoid consumer confusion.
Supplementation of glutamine, an amino acid that plays a key role in protein metabolism and immune function, may improve post-surgery atrophy of the psoas muscle, say Taiwanese researchers.
Morinaga Milk Industry zeroed in on the weight management efficacies of Bifidobacterium breve B-3 (B. breve B-3) probiotic strain, and its potential for preventing age-related metabolic issues, at the Growth Asia Summit 2024.
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.
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