GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in August 2023
From Chinese consumers tightening their purse strings to financial results of major nutraceutical players Haleon and Kirin, here are the most-read stories in August 2023.
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Bouncing back: Lotte to double down on Indian market and healthier innovation to boost financials
The India market and increased innovation in health and functional trends hold the key to improved financial performances, claims Korean heavyweight Lotte.
Dietary deficits: South Korea warns of vitamin A, C, calcium and iron deficiency from poor eating habits
There is a lack of vitamin A, C, calcium, and iron dietary intake among adolescents and adults in South Korea due to poor dietary habits, warns the country’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).
Major opportunity: China set to approve new function claims for health foods, BYHEALTH first to submit application
China’s health foods regulator is set to approve new function claims, after introducing a list of technical guidelines to help companies and individuals make their submissions.
Shoot and score: Retailers starting to recognise functional products as long-term trend – Red Shoots
New Zealand-based FMCG company Red Shoots says consumers are increasingly looking for products with functional benefits in supermarkets, which has sparked partnership opportunities with major retailers.