Else Nutrition, which specialises in plant-based but soy-free infant and toddler formulas, has launched in Asia-Pacific with Australia as its first stop.
Australian life science company EZZ is seeing strong growth in China with its nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and bone growth supplements, supported by the use of social commerce platforms Kuaishou and Pinduoduo.
Researchers at Deakin University Australia are planning a fully remote trial to investigate the health beneficial properties of polyphenols in sugarcane extract and their potential to improve gut, heart and mental health.
A study has found multi-nutrient inadequacies within the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) populations, including nutrients associated with diet-related disease, highlighting the need for public policies and food-based recommendations to promote intake.
New research linking ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption with a raft of adverse health outcomes has divided experts in Australia, with some using it to demand immediate policy action against food firms, and others stressing that high quality studies...
Instagram posts on nutrition are lacking in quality and accuracy, especially those that are posted by brands, says a group of researchers who undertook a study on Australian Instagram accounts.
Aussie brand Savvy Beverage has called out what it believes is the prevalence of highly priced functional beverages that contain inadequate beneficial ingredients, imploring greater honesty and transparency among companies to advance the emerging category....
After 25 years playing a pivotal role in the evolution of Australia's thriving supplements sector, Ian Chant was recognised for his long-standing industry support at the Complementary Medicines Australia Awards in December, before reflecting on the...
Nutraceutical start-ups should “learn to say no” to questionable retail strategies and “know where their boundaries are” as they seek to grow the distribution of their products, says Renovatio Bioscience’s founder Dr Vincent Candrawinata in the first...
From China, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, to Japan, we bring you the new nutraceutical-related regulatory policies that will be enforced across various Asia-Pacific markets in 2024.
Australian firm Ora Health has embarked on a series of observational trials for its bestsellers, as part of its efforts to show the efficacy of its formulations.
Swisse and Biostime’s parent firm Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group) is adopting a ‘rotating CEO’ model after its most recent leader stepped down following a 2.5-month stint to pursue ‘other personal and professional interests’.
The three-year transition period for sports nutrition products, such as those that make therapeutic claims and come in a tablet form, to complete their registration as therapeutic goods in Australia is coming to an end.
Swisse is launching its first “assessed listed” complementary medicine – a krill oil product for individuals suffering from mild to moderate osteoarthritis – next year in the Australian market.
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.
Australian infant formula maker Bubs’ nearly two-month long boardroom saga has come to a conclusion, with most shareholders voting against founder Kristy Carr’s attempt to remove the current board.
Australian supplements brand Henry Blooms has launched its vitamin spray range in the US, citing that high consumer knowledge and acceptance enabled ease of entry into the market.
A five-year long trial from Australia has shown that taking large amounts of vitamin D at 60,000 IU each month will not affect the gut microbiota – a result that is in contrary to findings from a number of previous studies.
Danone has launched a dairy and plant milk powder blend designed for infants and toddlers in Australia and New Zealand – the first of its kind that the firm has introduced in Asia Pacific.
When Carl Gibson took at the helm at supplements industry trade body Complementary Medicines Australia in 2013 he was told that the market was saturated and had little prospects for growth. A decade later it has doubled to become a $6bn sector.
In our monthly nutra regulatory round-up, we take a closer look at the health supplement registration trends in Malaysia, warning against excessive vitamin B6 intake in Singapore, South Korea’s plans in setting national guidelines for the personalised...
ASX-listed Fiji Kava says that it is preparing for ‘more firepower’ in the China market as it also explores increasing its product range across the beverage category.
Swisse has opened a product development kitchen in its effort to drive innovations across new functional food formats, ingredients, packaging, and sensorial experience.
Rice bran supplementation does not significantly improve lipid levels, including triglycerides, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein levels, says a new meta-analysis and systematic review.
The Australian nutraceutical market is poised for growth, especially in the areas of mental health and sleep aid products, while consumers are preferring big value-packs and increasing their basket sizes, according to Blackmores, Swisse, and Herbs of...
The usual energy, protein, and collagen functional bars could be reinvented as snacks for supporting sleep, with two firms from Australia and Malaysia seeing the category benefitting from the influence of Korean dramas.
Vita Life Sciences, the company behind supplement brands Herbs of Gold and Vita Health, has announced record revenue in the domestic Australian market as well as overseas in Malaysia.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA), the industry body for the nutraceutical sector in Australia, says it does not support the proposal of paying for the regulator’s new building and digital transformation program.
Hemp Foods Australia hopes to create higher value products in the functional food space, as well as targets expansion in New Zealand, Japan, and the United States.
Australia’s milk powder manufacturer ProviCo says that demand for specialised nutrition across different life stages has been growing and it is hoping to cater to such demand by utilising its expertise in milk protein fractionation.
Australia recently launched a public consultation as a first step towards reviewing its Food and Grocery Code of Conduct following increasing concerns over its effectiveness and ability to resolve disputes between suppliers and retailers.
There is more work to be done to bridge the gap between science and tradition across botanicals and other nutritional products, as well as strengthening international co-operation to further the sector, says the foundation director of Australia’s National...
Nestle has moved one step closer towards its ambitions to reduce plastic packaging in the APAC region with its latest announcement of a paper packaging trial for chocolate in Australia, though its suitability for Asia’s hot and humid climate still remains...
Check out the new nutraceutical related regulations that will kick in this year in various parts of Asia-Pacific, from the use of aloe vera in Taiwan to Hong Kong’s Amendment Regulation regarding harmful substances in food, and Malaysia implementing Quantitative...
Australia has implemented more stringent regulations to govern imported retorted foods and beverages that contain meat, dairy or egg content, requiring an additional manufacturer’s declaration to be displayed prior to entry.
One-third of toddlers in Australia are consuming excess sodium in their daily diets, with experts stating the situation is so bad that simply reducing snack or discretionary foods intakes is insufficient.
Australian trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has identified four health areas, namely immunity, natural beauty, healthy ageing, and pet health as categories for growth opportunities.
Major Australian supermarkets have been urged to refocus their pricing, product and e-commerce strategies to fulfil consumer demands for affordable products and convenient shopping, as inflation rockets.
Blackmores will beef up its local inventory for the 13 markets that it currently operates in, design new pack sizes for markets such as Thailand, and target eye health growth in China over the next year, the company’s CEO told NutraIngredients-Asia.
A 12-month RCT conducted in Australia has found that zinc supplementation did not produce significant benefit in preventing diabetes, a finding which is in contrary to the existing body of scientific literature.
