Skincare and beauty brands such as South Korea’s Amorepacific and India’s VLCC are branching out into the nutricosmetics segment, instead of merely focusing on products for external application.
Kewpie will expand the Japanese sales of its three functional salad dressings, which seek to offer blood pressure and fat absorption benefits, from Tokyo to Hokkaido, Tohoku, Niigata, and Nagano.
The founder of Indian trade association the Expert Nutraceutical Advisory Council Sandeep Gupta has joined the Tirupati Group as Global President and Chief Strategic Officer, just weeks after the company secured $50m of funding from private equity firm...
Guangzhou-based probiotic yoghurt producer Honest Dairy and light protection technology company Noluma have developed what is claimed to be China’s first functional yogurt product contained in a light-protected packaging.
Daily intake of Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 - Asahi’s proprietary paraprobiotic - is able to relieve fatigue and stress-related symptoms in long-distance male runners.
Taiwan-based Formosa HMT Biotech has developed a technology for producing metallotionein (MT) protein in yeast, and plans to sell the ingredient for use in nutraceuticals by the end of this year.
The early detection and prevention of diseases are crucial benefits that genetic testing and personalised nutrition can provide, especially when it comes to ageing healthily, according to personalised health firm TCI Gene.
Early-bird delegate registration for this year’s Probiotia Asia summit, which features a stellar line-up of industry and academic speakers covering the latest developments in probiotics, prebiotics and the microbiome, will close on August 30.
Blackmores has reiterated its commitment to China in the wake of weak full year results in the country, with its CFO telling us in an exclusive interview that it is determined to strengthen its presence in in-country retail, such as pharmacies, alongside...
UAE-based importer Truebell is planning to increase the number of probiotic products in the next 12 months to tap on MEA’s growing US$15 billion probiotic market.
The regulatory framework and the history of using medicinal cannabis in the APAC market have laid a strong foundation for the expansion of CBD supplements in the region, according to manufacturer Elixinol.
DSM is pledging to focus on providing highly stable and bioavailable nutrition products to tackle the most prevalent malnutrition problems seen in South East Asian countries.
Find out more about the ongoing market trends in the nutraceutical industry, ranging from the market challenges in China and growth opportunities seen by Australian supplement giant Blackmores in the South East Asian markets to sports nutrition insights...
Identifying key consumers and crafting a message that resonate with them is crucial for new health and nutrition products to survive in the increasingly competitive marketplace.
Read the top stories trending on social media right now, including a meta-analysis which shows the benefits of essence of chicken on working memory, the firms shortlisted for NutraIngredients-Asia awards and more.
Fenugreek seed’s androgenic effect, which increases testosterone levels in males, makes it a promising nutritional ingredient for fitness supplement, according to a speaker at the forthcoming Vitafoods Asia exhibition in Singapore.
Singapore-based dietary supplement manufacturer, Incontech, has launched a tri-peptide collagen supplement in the form of jelly packs, aiming to win consumers with convenience and efficiency.
New Zealand’s High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge is collaborating with research institutions to use science to reinforce the nutritional value of local foods – kiwi, wagyu beef and mussels - in a bid to drive export value.
AstaReal is seeking to tap into demand for products that protect against sarcopenia, with the astaxanthin firm hopeful that it will lead to significant opportunities in the functional beverage space.
Danone has officially inaugurated its newly expanded Danone Nutricia Research – Sarihusada Research & Innovation Centre in Yogyakarta, Indonesia – to pump up research and innovation efforts on specialised nutrition needs in the country.
Australian supplements firm Entity Health is seeking to tackle diabetes, a key health concern in Singapore, with its newly launched blood glucose regulating supplement.
The role that probiotics can play to tackle the regional and worldwide challenge of obesity will be assessed by microbiome brand TargEDys at the forthcoming Probiota Asia summit in Singapore.
Personalised nutrition and other specific therapeutic functions with a focus on changing the concept of ageing are the way forward for ChromaDex’s flagship nicotinamide riboside (NR) supplement, said the firm.
APAC countries have some of the most expensive protein powders per serving, while Chinese consumers have the most positive perception of such products, according to new findings from Lumina Intelligence.
Indonesia’s first microalgae firm PT Evergen Resources is on a mission to meet the country’s astaxanthin demands across the nutra, pharma and cosmetics sectors.
Read about China’s proposal to tighten its infant formula registration process, how sports supplements sold in India are to adhere to the country’s Food, Safety, and Standards Regulations, and the debate surrounding sugar taxes.
In this scientific round-up, we shine the spotlight on cognitive health, with studies showing how A2 milk could benefit gut and cognitive health in pre-schoolers, the potential of tea and mushrooms in reducing cognitive decline, and how high chilli intake...
A new study has found that replacing conventional milk with A2 milk greatly reduced gastrointestinal symptoms associated with lactose intolerance in Chinese preschool children, and saw improvements in their cognitive performance.
Trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has reassured the safety of Australian made supplements but cautioned against the online purchase of overseas products, amid ongoing doping saga involving national swimmer Shayna Jack.
Danone will invest NZ$40m (US$26m) to drive environmental efficiencies in its New Zealand spray drying plant – a facility where the base of infant formula powder is made.
A recent study linked low levels of vitamin D and depression in older people, writes the CEO of trade body Complementary Medicines Australia Carl Gibson.
Keeping people pain-free and boosting recovery time after exercise, especially in middle age, is a crucial battle in the fight to promote healthy ageing among Asia Pacific’s rapidly ageing population.
Chinese dietary supplement giant BY-HEALTH’s revenue for the first half of 2019 increased by 36.8% year-on-year, despite a slowing e-commerce business and stricter regulatory environment.
Japanese company Health Business Info is on a mission to expand the use of sika deer in dietary supplements, using it as a key ingredient to aid sleep based on a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) concept.
The Chinese authorities have proposed five changes to the country’s infant formula milk powder registration process, in a bid to boost the level of quality, scientific evidence, and safe consumption of the products.
Australians are consuming inadequate amounts of protein, as well as the wrong sources of it, according to Dr Natalie Luscombe-Marsh, senior research scientist at the Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia.
Positive and targeted messaging is key for health food and supplement firms looking to market their products to elderly consumers, according to a communications expert.
Indian regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) has announced that all dietary supplements for sports use will be categorised as Foods for Special Dietary Uses (FSDU), which means that manufacturers will need to operate according to...
Bod Australia has stated that the absence of a clear pathway to market for its CBD products explains why APAC is “not yet on the radar” for its recently announced distribution deal with NewH2.
Read about Morinaga’s new product development on probiotic applications in infant formula, BioGaia and Ausnutria explaining the use of probiotics for mother and baby health and more.
Read about the latest health foods business and scientific news involving the Japanese firms and consumer markets, including Kirin’s and Suntory’s external markets expansion plans in our country round-up.
Japanese dairy giant Morinaga Milk Industry, a probiotic strains supplier, has plans in the upcoming year around to expand the application of its functional proprietary probiotic strain into infant formula, to aid with gut health and immune protection.