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.
Read about who won big at Natural Health Products New Zealand industry awards, China's crackdown on health foods and probiotics regulations, and the latest research and innovations in the Oceanic region.
A new study has highlighted the deterioration of diets as Australian women age, but one author has questioned the need for protein supplements and functional foods to offset the decline.
Read about latest the regulatory developments in China, Blackmores' acerbic response to the MBA's "attack" on complementary medicine, and the mystery of India's missing fortified flour in our regulatory review.
The Medical Board of Australia's (MBA) proposal to reassess the regulation of complementary medicines and practitioners who prescribe them has elicited a strongly worded response from Marcus Blackmore.
Pure plant matter should be prioritised over botanical extracts if herbal supplement makers hope to achieve longevity in the industry, according to one industry player which is seeing its wholly plant-based supplements business soar
A dietitian from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has claimed that many superfoods' health claims are "unlikely" to work, "ridiculous" and "similar to food fraud".
In light of an imminent $8m IPO, manufacturer Australian Nutrition & Sports (ANS) says it will focus on building its brand in its home nation and the China market before going down the daigou route.
The world's first systemic scoping study, conducted by researchers at Australia's Southern Cross University, has reported the clinical benefits of naturopathic medicine for a variety of chronic conditions.
Australian functional beverage brand Swirlit is eyeing overseas expansion with a product marketed as a nutritious alternative to sugary drinks that also boasts oral health benefits.
Australian brand VÖOST is planning 'aggressive growth' in its home market, as well further expansion into the APAC region, with its new range of effervescent tablets for sports nutrition.
Australian firms Entity Health and Pharmako Biotechnologies have identified the key factors supplement firms should consider when investing in delivery system innovation in APAC.
Australian firm Nuchev has introduced two additions to its Oli6 brand of goat milk products to meet increasing demand in both the child nutrition and senior health markets.
Researchers at the University of Tasmania have discovered the anti-cancer effects of fucoidan, a unique, naturally occurring bioactive compound in brown macroalgae.
Wattle Health Australia is aiming to develop products outside its infant nutrition base and expand to the highly lucrative China market, following the acquisition of a controlling stake in Blend & Pack.
Australian researchers are looking into the effects omega-3 intake on aggressive behaviour in male prison inmates, with a multi-centre trial in six correctional centres commencing this year.
B-group vitamin supplementation may have a dose-dependent effect on cognitive health and disease prevention, according to an Australian RCT funded by Blackmores.
A gluten-free version of symbolic Australian spread Vegemite has just been launched by brand owner Bega, after it received what it says was "thousands" of requests.
Pharmaceutical firms are making strides in the Australia's medical cannabis space, but supplement and nutraceutical firms will have to wait a long time before they can do the same, says an industry expert.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in January, featuring regulatory updates from China and Australia, Nestlé's moves in the A2 milk market, the top APAC supplement trends to watch this year, and more.
Australian medical R&D facility Medlab Clinical will see its nutraceutical product range sold at Priceline Pharmacy, one of the country's largest pharmacy groups, thanks to a deal with Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API).
Read the latest news on aland's sports nutrition plans, Bod Australia's booming CBD and hemp business, Nissin's shift from cup noodles to nutricosmetics, and more in this month's brand round-up.
Marinova has commenced a clinical trial to investigate the gut health benefits of its bioactive seaweed extract, Maritech fucoidan, on elite athletes, with the broader goal of entering the sports nutrition market.
GOED (the Global Organization for EPA and DHA) is disputing the results of an Australian study that claims that excessive oxidation is compromising the health benefits of fish oil supplements sold in Australasia.
Australian firm Bod Australia reported a record US$872,240 (A$1.22m) revenue for Q4 2018, due largely to portfolio expansion and new distribution agreements.
Australian researchers have discovered a way to differentiate honey according to its geographical origin, hence tracing where it came from to prevent common honey adulteration issues.
Leading Aussie herbalist Gerald Quigley says he is not surprised that an estimated 95% of Australians do not eat the recommended portions of fruits and vegetables each day, but has argued that superfood fads are not the solution.
Almost 60% of complementary healthcare practitioners in Australia think recent reforms by the Therapeutic Good Administration (TGA) have had an adverse impact on the industry, according to the regulator's own stakeholder survey.
Southern Cross University (SCU) has provided NutraIngredients-Asia with more details on how the $10m donation made by Blackmores boss Marcus Blackmore and his wife Caroline will be used to fund a new centre, courses and research.
Probiotic supplementation may protect pre-term infants from necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) by increasing the abundance of Bifidobacterium in their gut microbiota, say researchers in Australia.
Australian regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is advising "extreme caution" when purchasing health supplements online, after discovering cancer-causing contaminants in a Chinese herbal cough product.
As governments across the world grapple with the problem of expanding waistlines, a tax on drinks containing sugar continues to be thrust into public discourse and promoted as a key strategy to tackle the complex and costly problem of obesity, writes...
Read about Swisse's stellar performance at this year's Singles' Day sales, China's cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) regulations, Biostime's entry into Australia's infant formula market, and Aland's precision nutrition...
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has 'concluded' its investigation into Capilano over purportedly adulterated honey being sold in Australia, due to 'testing uncertainty'.
The Kakadu plum — also known as gubinge — is getting increasingly more attention for its nutritional value in Australia and New Zealand, with researchers exploring its potential use in supplements and functional foods.
China's Health & Happiness (H&H) Group has announced its entry into the Australian infant formula market with Biostime, which has already secured distribution agreements with major pharmacy chains like Chemist Warehouse.
Blackmores' practitioner-only firm BioCeuticals is investing heavily in medicinal cannabis research, recently announcing its $500,000-plus funding of the world's first clinical trial to investigate its effects on brain tumours and the symptoms...
Singles' Day, the world's largest annual shopping event, once again turned out to be a roaring success for Australian supplement firms selling to China.
In our latest overview of market trends in APAC, China's online dairy sales have declined, while Australia's daigou sales for infant formula are soaring — much to the chagrin of local parents. Elsewhere, we look at new products in the beauty-from-within...
Industry experts have welcomed Chinese president Xi Jinping's intention to increase China's foreign investment opportunities, advance cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) development, further slash import tariffs, and simplify customs protocols for...
Australian brand Uplift Food is seeking to expand its range of products for gut health and cognitive function, basing its formulations on the emerging science of psychobiotics.
Designs for Health's Australia launch, new research on infants' gut-brain axis, and the latest probiotic innovations are among our most read stories on social media in the last month.
In our latest review of the major brand developments in the supplement and health food space, we look at Swisse's financials, Australia's infant formula shortage, and more.
Brands must share the responsibility for shortages of infant formula in some Australian stores, instead of heaping the blame on daigou shoppers, says Australia-China Daigou Association (ACDA) president Dr Mathew McDougall.
Coca-Cola Australia has emphasised that its latest release, the coffee-cola combination Batch Blends, is designed for the 'adult palate', and is fully in line with its sugar reduction health targets.
Australian infant formula firm Bellamy's has predicted that its H1 sales will fall by 10% to 15% from a year ago, due mainly to the quickening competition among international competitors for the Chinese milk market.