Several Japan health foods associations are gearing up for export opportunities for Foods with Function Claims (FFC), such as providing export consultation services and establishing networks with regional dietary supplement associations.
In our monthly nutra regulatory round-up, we take a closer look at Japan’s Foods with Function Claims framework, South Korea’s new public consultation on genetically modified soybean, China’s new function claims system and more.
Danone is launching a new infant formula containing milk droplets that closely mimic the structure found in mothers’ milk in China this year, VP and head of Danone Early Life Nutrition revealed at our Growth Asia Summit 2023.
We have announced the winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, held to recognise the brightest and best products, ingredients and initiatives across the nutrition industry.
Taking 200mg of lactoferrin daily for 12 weeks has been shown to support immune function in healthy adults, a new study funded by Japanese firm Morinaga found.
Singapore’s Sustenir has expanded its business portfolio to include functional food products, such as ready-to-drink smoothies, to support what it believes is a long-term growth opportunity.
Beverage products entering the Middle Eastern market need to be clean label and low in sugar in order to gain a strong local foothold, with both regulatory pressure and consumer demand firmly pushing trends in this direction.
Singapore-headquartered TurtleTree is targeting sports nutrition success with its lactoferrin ingredient, with commercialisation in the US and Singapore expected this year and next year respectively.
There is just one week to go until big name brands, innovative suppliers and leading academics take to the stage at our Growth Asia Summit 2023, but there is still time to register as a delegate.
See the latest developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how Thailand's 3C Group is eyeing growth in the prebiotic sector, TCM firm Eu Yan Sang's strategies for the North American market and more.
The spike in demand for immune-related products has not dwindled after COVID-19, and is in fact showing signs of long-lasting potential, say several industry players.
Singapore-based meal replacements brand Sustyfoods says that convenience and functionality are key purchase drivers, and expects rising demand for savoury options and product formats that are more similar to “real meals”.
Curcumin may be as effective as the drug omeprazole for treating indigestion symptoms, suggests the first study of its kind undertaken by researchers in Thailand.
Blackmores, Nestle, Amway, Suntory, Dole, H&H, Haleon, GNC, Ferrero, Danone, Amazon, Tyson, Abbott, Yili, Melrose, LifeSpace and Sanofi are all among the big name brands to be represented at our Growth Asia Summit and NutraIngredients-Asia Awards...
Singapore-headquartered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) company Eu Yan Sang is actively pursuing growth in North America’s health and wellness market by targeting not just the Chinese diaspora, but also those who are willing to give the category a...
The huge opportunities for innovating across women’s health for all life stages will be discussed by a leading industry expert at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit in Singapore.
Our Growth Asia Summit 2023 is on track to be the biggest yet as industry leaders prepare to meet in Singapore to discuss the hottest prospects for new food, beverage and nutrition sector growth...and there is still time to get your ticket!
In our monthly nutra regulatory round-up, we take a closer look at India’s stance on sugar, sweeteners and weight loss, South Korea’s support for slow-release supplements, and Taiwan FDA’s plans in limiting ashwagandha consumption amounts.
There is a huge opportunity for Australian supplement brands to build on their stellar exports success over recent years by creating even more products tailored specifically for overseas markets, says the new CEO of the nation’s industry trade association.
The paediatric probiotics business has helped to offset a revenue slump in the infant formula business in China for Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group), while its adult nutrition portfolio surged by 55 per cent.
There are just four weeks to go until our flagship Growth Asia Summit takes place in Singapore, featuring a raft of major brands, leading academics, innovative suppliers and market experts.
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including how opportunities in India's nutraceutical sector are seen as 'far bigger' than the pharmaceutical sector, the growing krill oil supplement market in China,...
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) said its infant milk formula business in China grew 8.4 per cent for the financial year ending on June 2023 and that it would focus on growing its cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) and lower tier cities presence.
Singapore-based precision gut microbiome company AMILI is aiming to expand its footprint regionally, on the back of recent funding and positive responses from the local market.
A leading biotechnologist, futurist, author, and pharmacologist will deliver a keynote talk at oiur Growth Asia Summit 2023 on harnessing the hallmarks of ageing for healthspan extension.
Kirin’s is targeting Australian acquired Blackmores to achieve a revenue of 100 billion yen (US$687m) and a net operating profit margin of 15 per cent or more by around year 2030, the Japanese-conglomerate said during its latest financial results presentation.
The Nestle Institute of Health Sciences' expert in genetics and nutrigenomics will deliver a keynote talk at our Growth Asia Summit next month assessing the potential of precision nutrition from a product perspective.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research, including the benefits of probiotics supplementation in shortening diarrhoea duration in kids, reducing visceral fat in overweight individuals, and how egg yolk choline could offer cognitive...
Haleon, the company behind vitamin brands Centrum and Caltrate, said VMS revenue was down 0.5 per cent in the first six months of this year, with a decline in the US offset by growth in Asia Pacific and Europe.
A new RCT observes an increased abundance of Bacteriodes and Lactobacillus genus following a four month intake period with L. salivarius (AP-32) and B. animalis (CP-9) probiotics respectively, in infants aged four days to two months old.
Industry leader Danone will will shed light on opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) in early life nutrition with an exclusive keynote talk at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit 2023.
In our monthly nutra regulatory round-up, we take a closer look at the progress in ASEAN harmonisation of technical standards for health supplements, how Japan’s authorities are reviewing the scientific assessment of Food with Function Claims (FFC), and...
Danone has reported ‘solid growth’ in its infant formula brand Aptamil in China for the first six months of 2023, while functional drink brand Mizone has recovered from underperformance after product revamps.
Two industry experts from Haleon (Formerly GSK Consumer Healthcare) are preparing to share their exclusive insights on the women’s health category at our Growth Asia Summit 2023.
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including the rise of new formats, such as energy gels and effervescent tablets in India’s sports nutrition sector, personalised nutrition developments across companies and regulators,...
Japan dairy company Megmilk Snow Brand believes that it can overcome the strong competition in China’s healthy ageing market through product quality and science-backed evidence, although it admits the process “might take some time”.
Here we shine the spotlight on the very latest developments in APAC’s thriving personalised nutrition sector, including updates from India, South Korea, China, and Australia.
Suntory’s Senior General Manager of Future Business Development will deliver a keynote talk at our Growth Asia Summit 2023 addressing the opportunities for personalised nutrition.
Fonterra-owned Nutiani says that nutrition brands could better seize market opportunities by targeting the challenges faced by modern consumers, such as hectic lifestyles and cost-of-living concerns.
See the latest developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including anti-hangover supplement DrinkAid’s debut in pharmacy retail, granola maker Amazin’ Graze using probiotics for new product development, and Amway China’s plans...
Experts have highlighted the need to balance functionality and taste to move healthy beverages into the mainstream in APAC, with some consensus that personalised nutrition, gut health, and mental wellness are set to become emerging growth areas.
The founder of a pioneering China plant-based firm will reveal how the challenges can be overcome to create clean label and additive-free products at our Growth Asia Summit 2023.
Daily supplementation with an extract of Ageratum conyzoides may offer support for men and women with loss, with a new study showing reduced hairline recession and greater hair density, compared to placebo.
The External Innovation & Partnering Director at Swisse owner H&H Group will make the case for supplementation in active nutrition at our Growth Asia Summit 2023.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research, including the potential of omega-3 as an adjunct therapy for depression and obesity, nutritional differences found in plant-based beverages, and the potential of tempeh and a yam-derived...
Omega-3 product innovations from GNC China, South Korea’s Nlize, and UK-based WHC Labs have made it into the finals of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023.
The Head of the Nestle Institute of Health Sciences Singapore Hub will deliver a keynote talk at our Growth Asia Summit 2023 showcasing nutritional inadequacies among toddlers and school children, and crucially some of the solutions to tackle them.
Consumer purchasing behavior is evolving, shifting from categories like immunity protection and foundational health towards products that enhance fitness and active lifestyles, according to the latest Health & Wellness Trends Report from supplement...
