Australian ‘health and wellness’ products including functional foods, supplements and personalised nutrition, along with more sustainable products such as alternative protein, will become a AU$25bn billion market by 2030, according to new data.
Read the latest regulatory developments in the health supplement scene, including the Thai authorities’ recent approval of hemp and CBD use in herbal products, Chinese authorities adding new requirements to health supplements product labelling and more....
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...
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.
Australian supplements firm Entity Health is seeking to tackle diabetes, a key health concern in Singapore, with its newly launched blood glucose regulating supplement.
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.
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.
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.
An Australian trial has found that curcumin extract with high bioavailability is able to improve neurocognitive function and mood in healthy aged subjects.
A mother’s gut bacteria and diet are crucial in promoting a healthy pregnancy, with reduced levels of the short-chain fatty acid acetate – produced by fermentation in the gut – being linked to an increase risk of preeclampsia.
Maintaining and improving cognitive health among APAC’s rapidly ageing population requires a holistic approach, considering the gut-brain axis, nutrition intake, and the need for a personalised plan.
A consultation process over Australia’s Country of Origin labelling rules is underway – the guidelines which came under scrutiny after a leading brand was refused permission to use ‘Made in Australia’ claims for products using imported fish oil.
Read about regulatory developments across APAC’s health foods market, including the pending expansion of new nutrient function claims in Thailand and Chinese market regulator call for evidence of efficacy.
From the appointment of the new Blackmores CEO, to Taiwanese health food leader Grape King Bio’s probiotics market strategy, and Korean Ginseng Corp’s focus in China, we bring you the latest commercial updates from well-known supplement brands in APAC.
The authors of a recent study, which looked at how glucosamine - a supplement that is normally taken to help joint pain - could lower the risk of heart disease, should also reveal the association of other supplements with cardiovascular events or death.
Australia's first trial to test the effects of CBD (cannabidiol) oil on individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will feature Bod Australia's proprietary CBD oil, MediCabilis.
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology will soon embark on a trial to investigate if prebiotic supplementation can reduce anxiety levels in autistic children by acting on their gut microbiome.
Read about the TGA's ongoing crackdown on unlicensed supplements, dangerous consumer trends around 'natural' product use, China's action plans for food safety, and infant formula proposals in India, Australia and New Zealand.
Aussie CBD firm MGC Pharmaceuticals and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) have recently completed the first stage of development of the digital interface for their database on medicinal cannabis.
The content marketer behind campaigns for Australian organic baby food company Bellamy’s Organic has revealed his top tips on forming an effective content marketing strategy for food and beverage firms.
Australian formula milk firm ViPlus Dairy is confident its business in China will continue to grow, even as the Chinese government aims for 60% of all infant formula consumed in the country to be domestically produced.
Australian Food and Pharmaceutical Industries (AFPI) has launched a science-based chewing gum that aims to not only cleanse the mouth and eliminate bad breath, but also help heal the gut.
Swisse and Biolsland took the top spots for imported brands in China last year, with Australia named the number one exporter to China, according to statistics gathered by the China Chamber of Commerce of Medicines and Health Products Importers and Exporters...
Australian supplement firm Arborvitae Health and Wellbeing is seeing accelerated growth for its premium multi-purpose proprietary liquid tonic, which is now available in 500 domestic pharmacies, with demand now also rising in South East Asia, China and...
The growing popularity of nootropics and sports nutrition supplements is leading to a boom in unlicensed products being sold online, with Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently seizing a raft of items.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in May, featuring nutraceutical advancements in India, probiotic innovations across APAC, and the latest regulatory, infant nutrition, and nutricosmetics news in China.
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration's (TGA) recent seizure of unlicensed bloodroot and black salve supplements has highlighted a dangerous emerging trend for unlicensed ‘natural’ products that claim to help fight cancers.
Australian goat milk infant formula firm Nuchev has signed a deal with domestic supermarket chain Coles, whereby it will launch its Oli6 range of formula products in 300 Coles outlets and on the Coles website in June.
Australian health and wellness firm Keep It Cleaner has launched another 12 products under its Bambini range of baby food and snacks, all of which feature DHA-enriched formulations.
Nestlé has applied to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to reduce the minimum protein requirement for milk-based follow-on formula in the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code.
Gencor Pacific is eyeing success in South East Asia and Taiwan with its proprietary ingredient Levagen, following positive results from a clinical trial assessing its effects on osteoarthritis.
Excessive consumption of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may reduce lifespan, negatively impact mood and lead to weight gain, according to new Australian research on mice.
Biosciences firm Probiotics Australia has opened the country's first cGMP- and TGA-certified facility dedicated to probiotic API manufacturing, with an eye on expanding the use of probiotics in food for Chinese consumers.
Australian nutraceutical firm Nutrafruit is fine-tuning its plum-derived formulations as it eyes expansion in East Asia, with continued scientific research lending credibility to its health claims.
Australian bio-pharmaceutical firm MGC Pharmaceuticals is eyeing expansion in East and South East Asia with its cannabis-based nutraceutical products, after having recently launched in China.
A supply agreement with Fonterra will see Bubs Australia venture into the cow's milk infant formula space, though the firm has stressed that it will continue to innovate across its core range of goat's milk products.
The consumption of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has strong antiviral potential against influenza infection, especially in the later stages of the virus, researchers in Australia have found.
Australian firm Life-Space Probiotics is ramping up its China activity from multiple angles, with plans in place to grow its presence on the daigou platform, drive NPD, and raise consumer awareness.
Aussie exporter Jatenergy has taken to developing its own brand of functional foods and health supplements, in the hopes of expanding further in China and entering several other APAC markets.
Swisse owner Health & Happiness (H&H) International saw a dip of 25.2% in its Australia and New Zealand adult nutrition sales in the first quarter of 2019, despite a slight overall revenue increase.
US-based direct-selling health and wellness firm Plexus Worldwide recently launched in Australia, signifying its first step into the Asia-Pacific region.
CBD firm Bod Australia has embarked on a first-of-its-kind clinical trial on medical cannabis for Tourette syndrome patients, while continuing to expand its supplements business in countries with a more conducive regulatory environment than its home market.
Australia supplements giant Blackmores has announced weak Q3 results thanks to slower domestic and China sales, but the firm is confident its new development strategies will get it back on track.
New Zealand probiotics firm BLIS Technologies has its eye on new product development and APAC growth, spurred by its recent financial performance and an additional Australian regulatory approval.
Australian firm Freedom Foods has started lactoferrin production at its Shepparton plant, with the goal of commencing sales of its lactoferrin in Q4 2019.
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