New Zealand has long enjoyed a good reputation for high-quality and safe food exports, and the industry is now beefing up its efforts in the functional ingredient and foods space, with Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and China top of mind.
While overall production of several nutrients is sufficient to meet global needs, availability in many countries still fall far below requirements, according to the latest version of the DELTA model, which features new insights into the national and regional...
New Zealand firm Pāmu (also known as Landcorp Farming Ltd) is embarking on a clinical trial to study the potential of Pāmu deer milk in improving muscle strength and nutritional status in adults age 65 and above.
The strength of domestic brands in China’s perennially strong weight loss sector means overseas brands are advised to focus their attention on the more ‘premium’ weight and muscle gain categories, according to a market expert.
New Zealand-based functional beverage brand ‘73 citrus has launched its first product, a sparkling orange juice with liposomal vitamin C to boost immunity.
A New Zealand frozen smoothy drop company is aiming to expand its retail presence into more supermarkets, as well as entering the organic food retail scene, after receiving a funding boost and an award win.
New Zealand nootropic company Ārepa is investing over NZ$2 million (US$1.4m) on a series of brain health and performance clinical trials as it looks to create the world’s smartest drink.
New Zealand’s healthcare professionals have expressed interest in receiving training on herbal medicine and acupuncture, as the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) grows in the country.
A market survey conducted on 266 infant foods in New Zealand found that foods packaged in pouches had higher total sugar levels – but fewer added sugars – as well as lower iron content compared to commercial infant food in other formats.
New Zealand oat firm Harraways has revealed its plans to focus new product development efforts on areas such as fortification and collaborative NPD as the 154-year-old brand moves to keep up with current F&B trends.
High dose of vitamin D supplementation did not prevent the worsening of lung problems, including asthma and COPD, except withing patients already suffering from severe deficiency, according to a RCT conducted in New Zealand.
New Zealand researchers are planning to conduct clinical trials on a kawakawa beverage with immune and metabolic health benefits, before refining the formulation and sell it in the export markets.
A group of researchers from the University of Auckland has developed a method for incorporating lipid-based ingredients, such as fish oil, into jelly gels – which could be used to feed mice during animal testing.
South Korea will start the third phase of its mandatory traceability programme for special purpose foods, while international brands selling co-enzyme Q10, fish oil and melatonin into China for the first time will still need to enter the market via the...
New Zealand-based Vitality Wellness has seen domestic sales of its eye health supplement increase by around 30% in the last year, attributing this demand to the ageing population.
Trade body Natural Health Products New Zealand is urging the government to prioritise the regulatory reforms concerning natural health products, amid fears that dated, 36-year-old current regulations could be extended by another five years.
A study from New Zealand has found that age and gender can play a role in the absorption and metabolism of vitamin B12 and B6, with older males reporting a lower serum levels post-supplementation.
Companies advertising their dietary supplement products in New Zealand should avoid pitfalls such as making therapeutic claims, using imagery that implies therapeutic purposes, or overpromising a health outcome.
New Zealand-based pet nutrition brand Nutreats says China’s growing pet ownership is offering significant new opportunities, including for its new arthritis dietary supplement for cats.
A boysenberry and apple formulation created by Anagenix will be tested on healthy subjects with lungs damage induced by air pollution, in a new clinical trial will be conducted by New Zealand Plant & Food Research.
There is a burgeoning body of evidence on how New Zealand blackcurrants could improve sports performance, muscle recovery, and even metabolise fat, says CurraNZ, the firm which took home the NutraIngredients-Asia Sports Nutrition Product of the Year award.
The New Zealand Hemp Industry Association (NZHIA) believes that the country “will miss the bus” if it does not start to quickly develop its cannabidiol (CBD) sector, after a new report suggesting it could become an NZD2bn industry was quickly followed...
A research paper voluntarily retracted last year by the authors after claiming that 60% of New Zealand’s best-selling fish oil supplements contained less omega-3 fatty acids as advertised, has been republished with new data stating that nine in 10 supplements...
New Zealand’s Ārepa is aiming to be present in all supermarkets nationwide by the end of this year and looking to expand in the Australia and US markets, on the back of the ‘credibility boost’ of winning a NutraIngredients-Asia Award.
New Zealand’s Anagenix, the winner of the prebiotic ingredient of the year award in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia and USA awards, has revealed new scientific findings on its ingredient, including how it could improve stool form and increased bowel...
New Zealand clean label energy drink brand Phoric is resuming its nationwide launch after plans were put on hold during the COVID-19 lockdown earlier in March.
New Zealand supplement firm Adashiko is planning to launch a ready to drink collagen product this October, as it seeks to tap the rising demand for beauty-from-within products.
Immune, digestive, cognitive health concerns have been listed as the key drivers in the development of new infant formula products – according to two industry experts.
Anagenix has seen a higher uptake of its lung health boysenberry ingredient BerriQi, which is now also available in powder form, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Zealand sports nutrition firm 2before Performance Nutrition has launched a blackcurrant powder beverage that enhances exercise performance and recovery by providing a balanced amount of pro and antioxidants.
Grocery store sales have helped support the strong growth of natural health products sales in New Zealand, as footfall to pharmacies declined during the nation’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Eight in 10 optometrists in Australia and New Zealand have recommended omega-3 dietary supplements or foods rich in the fatty acid to their patients suffering from eye conditions.
The New Zealand natural health products industry’s combined revenue last year was NZD$2.3bn (US$1.4bn), up 64% from five years ago, but the potential of even greater growth has been hampered by regulatory restrictions and low working capital.
Consuming a New Zealand blackcurrants supplement increases the level of cyclic glycine-proline (cGP) – a compound linked to brain health – in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a recent study has found.
New Zealand direct-selling company About Health has added a multi-ingredient nicotinamide riboside (NR)-based product to its existing range of healthy ageing dietary supplements.
New Zealand’s Spring Sheep Milk Co will launch its Gentle Sheep Premium Toddler Formula (stage 3) into more APAC markets this year, following its initial debut in Malaysia.
A new blackcurrant anti-pollution 'smart drink' from New Zealand is to be created and assessed for its potential to combat air pollution and improve performance in athletes as part of an industry/academia collaboration.
New Zealand-based Vitality Wellness has expediated the launch of its immune health supplement made from blackcurrants to meet health demands arising from the COVID-19 outbreak.
New Zealand start-up NZ Fulvic is studying the use of fulvic acid, a nutrient from soil extract, in providing sports nutrition, gut, and immune health benefits.
New Zealand kiwifruit giant Zespri and dairy firm The A2 Milk Company have been highlighted as the two homegrown companies generating some of the highest growth for the nation’s F&B industry over the past two years, with both benefitting from strong...
The New Zealand supplement firms will be allowed to continue operations so long as they supply to 'essential' businesses, such as pharmacies and supermarkets.
The dietary supplement industry bodies in both Australia and New Zealand are seeking clarification that the sector is classed as an ‘essential service’, with both countries imposing movement restriction to curb the spread of COVID-19.