Indian pharmaceutical firm Sundyota Numandis will open a US$12m probiotic facility to meet demand, following link-ups with major industry players to develop and market a patented formulation.
Swisse Wellness is in the beginning stages of a double-blind RCT on its Ultiboost High Strength Deep Sea Krill Oil, with the first four participants having recently enrolled.
Aker BioMarine has Australia's expanding sports nutrition sector in its sights, after initial findings from a study on elite athletes suggested krill oil could boost performance.
Israeli astaxanthin manufacturer Algatechnologies (Algatech) has partnered with Italian R&D firm Sphera Encapsulation to produce new functional ingredient formats.
Manufacturer Matakana Superfoods is looking to establish a retail presence outside of Australia, Chile and its native New Zealand, after enjoying considerable success in the organic food segment through online sales.
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) supplementation may not significantly influence intelligence levels in low-birth weight infants (LBWIs), say researchers in China.
China's booming supplement market will be drawn into sharp focus at this year's China International Nutrition and Health Industry Summit, with 12 industry experts taking to the stage.
DSM will close its vitamin C facility in Jiangshan, China, for four months from July — but the firm has moved to ensure it can continue to meet supply.
Nestlé has invested US$151.3m in two new factories in China as part of its latest efforts to increase its FSMP (foods for special medical purposes) and skincare offerings.
Daigou shoppers are believed to have accounted for $800m of 'unofficial' supplement exports from Australia to China in the past year, dwarfing the $320m figure for official exports.
A specific probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolate may boost the nutrient and mineral levels of a traditional rice-based fermented beverage, according to researchers at several Korean and Indian universities.
In China, India and Indonesia, Asia's three most populous countries, average calcium intake stands at 338mg, 429mg and 342mg a day respectively, far below the recommended daily intake of 1,000mg.
Spinach extract reduces the progression of osteoarthritis and leads to "significant improvement in locomotion and balancing activity", according to a research paper published on BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
China's status as a sales powerhouse for major international infant nutrition firms has been underlined, with both Abbott and Danone reporting solid growth in the country.
DSM Japan is to begin working with with DeNA Life Science as it seeks to expand its activity in the personalised nutrition space, and better understand what services consumers want after they receive data based on their DNA.
With APAC in the midst of a diabetes and obesity crisis, there has never been more pressure on industry to create products that can help lower the glycaemic index, and two experts will be showcasing the latest innovations and opportunities in this field...
Wattle Health Australia recently signed a distribution agreement with International Supplies and Distribution Company (ISDC), a Chinese firm specialising in premium food products.
Major food and drink firms are increasingly incorporating influencer marketing into their advertising mix, but the best results are only achieved when brands move beyond seeing it as a simple cash for content or comments transaction.
Australian probiotic start-up PERKii has partnered with retail cold-chain distribution firm Manassen Foods Australia (MFA) and embarked on a trial at a number of Woolworths stores.
The consumption of a particular poly-herbal formulation alleviated gastrointestinal symptoms and improved overall quality of life, according to researchers in India and Australia.
Sabinsa Corporation has prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit against an Indian competitor based on the intellectual property supporting its Curcumin C3 Reduct technology.
Confectionery company Yupi recently launched its Youvit gummy vitamin in Indonesia, and is looking to bring it to other Asian markets, such as Singapore, very soon.
Supplement giant Blackmores recorded profits of $52m for the first nine months — up 19.3% — but conceded that its performance in China during the third quarter was 'below expectations'.
Consuming rice bran-fortified soy milk alongside a carbohydrate-rich meal can be a simple dietary strategy to improve glycaemic control and help in the prevention and management of diabetes, according to researchers in Singapore and Japan.
A vitamin C price fixing case that has found its way into the US Supreme Court could have wide ranging effects for the price of other vitamins and ingredients as well, experts say.
Significant investment into Ausnutria by state-owned management fund has put the Chinese government's plans for the country's infant nutrition sector in the spotlight.
Academics, nutritionists and pharmacist have given their backing to a new an online resource dedicated to increasing awareness of extra virgin olive oil and other olive products, and to combat 'misinformation' about fats and oils.
The development of guidelines and a harmonized framework for probiotics in Codex is necessary to ensure and sustain quality probiotic products on a global scale, says the International Probiotics Association (IPA).
Swisse Wellness' head of government relations Justin Howden will deliver a keynote address at our upcoming Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, assessing how policymakers and industry can best work together to improve the health and well-being of the population.
Two Chinese private equity firms, JIC Investments and Tamar Alliance Fund, have bought a majority stake in Australian vitamin manufacturer Nature's Care for a reported A$800m.
Certain dietary factors may have an impact on rheumatoid arthritis, but extensive research is needed to determine this, according to a recent review article.
Daily consumption of milk fermented with a specific probiotic could relieve gastric symptoms in otherwise healthy adults, according to researchers in Japan.
South East Asia has reached a 'golden age' where opportunities for start-ups in the functional food and supplement sectors abound, according to one industry expert.
Indonesia's young population, buoyed by greater disposable income, are increasingly interested in herbal supplements for their preventative healthcare benefits, according to one industry expert.
Herbal supplements in the Asia Pacific region is "at a crossroads" due to regulatory challenges, with countries such as South Korea and China having implemented stricter laws for products.
Israeli biotechnology firm Algatechnologies (Algatech) is now the major shareholder in Kiwi astaxanthin manufacturer Supreme Health, with both companies sharing the goal of expanding further in China, as well as the wider Asia Pacific market.
An updated comprehensive review is required to detail the mechanisms and clinical efficacy and safety of herbal medicines in treating obesity and metabolic syndrome, say researchers in Iran.
Australian infant nutrition firm Wattle Health has reported record sales on the back of an expanding product range and an increasing number of export markets.
Asians' general openness to dietary supplements made with unconventional ingredients is opening doors in the region for a Japanese firm that specialises in placenta-based products.