News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
Find out more about the latest in women’s health nutraceutical innovation trends, research, and marketing tips for the Asia-Pacific markets in our upcoming webinar.
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.
New research has uncovered metabolic alterations linked to vitamin D deficiency and suggests potential mechanisms driving its impact on maternal lipid metabolism.
Haleon is scaling up its Bone Up campaign in China and is exploring plans to bring the initiative across Asia-Pacific amid high prevalence of osteoporosis.
Synthite Industries Ptd Ltd, one of India’s largest spice and herb ingredient suppliers, is debuting a range of gummy nutraceuticals under its nutraceutical brand NatXtra, including anti-aging gummies.
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.
GNC Holdings has expanded its partnership with health and beauty retail chain Watsons and has clarified that the GNC brand is entirely different from LAC - a health supplement brand and retail chain now run by people behind its former Singapore franchisee.
India slashing GST for nutraceuticals, US proposing amendments to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), and China’s upcoming health foods safety rules review are some of the new updates in this regulatory news round-up.
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.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has published a statement addressing misconceptions and inaccurate information made by a local media regarding nutraceuticals.
The Indian government last week announced a steep reduction in GST rates for nutraceuticals from 18% to 5%, and the minister of commerce has urged companies to pass on the savings to consumers.
JSHealth Vitamins has launched its first supplement targeted at men - Hair + Energy For Men - based on strong feedback for hair growth support products.
New Zealand companies exporting dietary supplements and food are exempted from certain domestic labeling and composition rules from September 25, but these are not enough to boost supplements exports.
The Australian supplement market is seeing an increase in products for energy, sleep, and muscle relaxation, with ingredients like magnesium at the center of the action.
Singapore-headquartered Gumazing aims to evolve from a children’s gummy specialist into a holistic family wellness brand with its expansion into women’s health and other development plans in the pipeline.
China’s State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) said it would be tightening control on health products marketing, especially health foods marketed to seniors.
The Chinese regulator is introducing new health foods regulations, including requiring more stability and safety reports on non-purified fermented raw materials.
Supplementation with a cocoa extract may reduce incident hypertension by 24% in participants with normal systolic blood pressure, according to a new analysis of data from the COSMOS study.
Regulations should protect consumers by matching actual risks, but misplaced focus may hinder innovation and fair competition, experts caution
Swisse has reported strong growth in its key markets of China, Australia and New Zealand for the first half of this year, led by what it says are innovations that have aligned with changing consumer preferences, including beauty, magnesium glycinate...
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.
Nano Singapore says that innovation opportunities for eye supplements are not only about the ingredients, but also how they are delivered and combined with synergistic bioactives for maximum benefit.
While lutein and zeaxanthin are common ingredients used in eye health supplements, there is emerging research on ingredients such as red ginseng, citicoline, and cordyceps.
Japanese firm YURU Co Ltd has introduced a new eye supplement containing liposomal lutein and coupled it with a proprietary habit support app catering to “supplement refugees”.
Nano Singapore believes that dietary supplements are just one part of men’s health and wellness journeys, as male consumers increasingly seek personalized solutions integrating technology and natural products.
Calcium and protein are the most used health supplements among China centenarians, according to a new study involving over 2,800 centenarians.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical has released a seven-in-one supplement in response to concerns raised by consumers and the rising demand for convenient multi-nutrient products.
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Pre, probiotics could be used as companion products for GLP-1 drugs users to tackle side effects of the drug’s use, or used as an alternative to help with weight management.
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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.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is considering the approval of hydrolyzed milk protein as an ingredient for improving sleep quality.
This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including dsm-firmenich and PhytoGaia’s research on cellular health, TSI’s premiere on Shanghai Stock Exchange and more.
With a projected CAGR of 25.2%, creatine is a breakout ingredient in functional food and beverage
dsm-firmenich has launched a three-step solution to tackle cellular senescence, as part of its research and innovation in targeting the hallmarks of aging.
South Korean firm Cell Biotech looks to enter Thailand and The Philippines within the second half of 2025, on the back of continued performance as one of the top K-probiotic exporters.
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) received 239 adverse event reports for complementary medicines containing vitamin B6 between January 1 and June 30 this year.
Four years after Nestlé acquired the Bountiful Company for $5.75 billion, the Swiss conglomerate may be willing to divest itself of its vitamins, minerals and supplements brands.
The law firm behind a potential class action against Blackmores in relation to a product containing Vitamin B6 is also considering investigations into other brands.
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.
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.
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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.
Over 100 vitamin B6 supplements could become “pharmacist-only” medicines in Australia by February 2027, the local regulator announced.
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GNC China says the use of Douyin - China’s version of TikTok - has helped to drive consumer awareness and success of its daily nutrition pack range.
New Zealand biotech firm BLIS Technologies aims to expand sales of its patented probiotic ingredients for oral health in China, a category that it says remains under-tapped.
The drinks are finding favor with consumers thanks to convenience, portability and meeting health and wellness needs
Magnesium and riboflavin are the most used supplements for migraine prevention, says a new survey conducted in New Zealand.
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.
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.