Bone & joint health

GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in Apr 2024

07-May-2024 By Tingmin Koe

From Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice supplement scandal to Unilever's hydration brand Liquid I.V. making its way into more markets, including China and Australia, here are the most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia...

Strong China demand for bone, joint supplement drives Caltrate to double-digit growth in Q1

07-May-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Caltrate, the bone and joint health supplement brand from Haleon, has reported double-digit revenue growth in Q1 largely due to strong demand from China.

Sweet relief: Amorepacific’s Vital Beautie adds new functional jelly product to body fat reduction range

30-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Amorepacific-owned brand Vital Beautie says that its “diet line-up” is now complete with the launch of a new jelly product that helps manage blood sugar levels for people who have difficulty controlling carbohydrate intake.

Probiotics could aid rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, but more research needed to encourage industry growth

30-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

Current studies reveal probiotics could aid, and potentially play a role in preventing, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but further research is needed to determine treatment strategies and encourage industry growth in this area.

Dietary taurine intake may contribute to maintenance of knee extension muscle strength in older adults – Taisho-funded study

17-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

A study has found that dietary taurine intake was significantly and positively associated with maintenance of knee extension muscle strength over an eight-year period among middle-aged and older Japanese individuals.

CJ Olive Young launches in-app feature Health+ to cater to rising consumer interest in wellness and personalisation

09-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Korean health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young is launching Health+, a wellness-focused feature within its mobile app, to strengthen product curation and offer customised recommendations.

Trend tracker: A closer look at nutra markets across Vietnam, India, and South Korea

05-Apr-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including exclusive analysis in Vietnam and India market trends, and how South Korea is seeing a fast growth for its functional probiotics market.

VitamINSIGHTS

Vietnam nutra market: Bone, cognition health trending, with botanicals and traditional formats popular – Exclusive insights

03-Apr-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Bone and cognitive health needs are cited as the trending nutraceutical categories in Vietnam, but companies should keep in mind how the market is still heavily rooted in herbal formulations with a preference for basic dosage formats, despite its rapid...

DyDo DRINCO seeks to meet shifting consumer needs and fill nutrient gaps in Japanese diet with new functional beverages

03-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Japanese firm DyDo DRINCO recently released functional beverages targeted at skin-conscious female consumers, as well as beverages fortified with magnesium and vitamin D, nutrients that the firm says is lacking in the Japanese diet.

Net gains: ASEAN industry body to study how supplement use can cut health care costs

25-Mar-2024 By Tingmin Koe

The ASEAN Alliance of Health Supplement Associations (AAHSA) is planning to run a study that looks at the potential health care cost savings coming from the use of specific dietary supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin D, probiotics, and magnesium.

Morinaga introduces new multifunctional FFCs targeting bone and gut health, fatigue-relief amid growing demand

19-Mar-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Morinaga Milk is slated to roll out several new Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) that target the major health concerns of Japanese consumers and to meet the increasing demand for multifunctional products.

Nutrachampion podcast

LISTEN: South Korea’s functional probiotics market sees faster growth than generic strains – AceBiome CEO

18-Mar-2024 By Tingmin Koe

South Korea’s functional proprietary probiotics market is growing at a faster rate than the generic gut health category, says the CEO of biotech firm AceBiome in our latest Nutrachampion podcast.

Multispecies probiotics may have preventive effect on postmenopausal osteoporosis and fractures – Thai RCT

27-Feb-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

A Thai study has found that multispecies probiotic supplementation is protective against postmenopausal bone loss and that its potential as an adjunct treatment for osteoporosis should be further explored.

Beating the market: a2 milk reports 1.5% growth in China’s shrinking infant formula sector

21-Feb-2024 By Tingmin Koe

The a2 milk Company says its infant formula sales in China had increased by 1.5 per cent in the first half of FY2024, although the market had shrunk almost 14 per cent in sales.

Hyaluronic acid supplementation helps older adults maintain knees in “healthy condition” – Kewpie 12-week RCT

15-Feb-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Oral supplementation of hyaluronic acid in the form of sodium hyaluronate could help older adults maintain their knees in “healthy condition”, says findings from a 12-week RCT funded by Kewpie.

Behind the Big Story

How Haleon will meet innovation goals: Deep human understanding, trusted science, partnerships key – WATCH

31-Jan-2024 By Tingmin Koe

A deep understanding of human biology, tapping on trusted science and key partnerships with researchers, start-ups and suppliers are key in achieving new breakthroughs in nutraceuticals innovation, Haleon’s chief of R&D told NutraIngredients-Asia...

Nutrachampion podcast

Retailer success strategies: Renovatio founder on why nutra start-ups should learn to say no

22-Jan-2024 By Tingmin Koe

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...

Supplement distributor Sainhall Nutrihealth expands into consumer product space

17-Jan-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Sainhall Nutrihealth, a Singapore company distributing functional ingredients and health supplements for nearly 30 years, has expanded into the finished product space.

Growth Asia Summit 2024: Danone, PepsiCo, BYHEALTH, Mondelez among first wave of keynote speakers

16-Jan-2024 By Gary Scattergood

Industry experts from major players Danone, PepsiCo, BYHEALTH and Mondelez are among the first wave of keynote speakers confirmed for our Growth Asia Summit 2024.

Trending this year: Five nutra developments not to be missed for 2024

09-Jan-2024 By Tingmin Koe

As we step into 2024, we dive into the five key trends that health and nutrition brands believe will dominate the sector in Asia-Pacific this year, spanning categories such as metabolic health, immunity, skin health, gut microbiome, and mobility.

Power combo: MCT supplementation and walking shown to improve mental health, lower limb strength in older Japanese – RCT

07-Dec-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

The combination of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) supplementation and walking exercise have shown significant improvements in both physical and mental subjective health of older Japanese individuals, according to new findings.

Self-care solutions: Haleon to focus on personalised healthy ageing and gut microbiome products

28-Nov-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Haleon is aiming to develop personalised self-care solutions, including health supplements and digital wearables, for supporting areas such as healthy ageing, cognitive health, women’s health, gut microbiome, and general wellbeing.

Nutrition Asia Video Series

From mass customisation to individualisation: How automation, supply chain management, 3D printing can drive personalised nutrition forward

22-Nov-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Personalised nutrition could progress from mass customisation to full personalisation as companies leverage on factory automation, supply chain management, and 3D printing to increase the efficiency of providing customised products.

Paradigm shift in perception of men’s fitness sparks new opportunities for bone and joint category

16-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Consumers are recognising that health and fitness goes beyond having a muscular physique, and are increasingly seeking products that help improve joint mobility, body functionality and overall health, says an industry expert.

Demand for high-protein products on the rise amid booming active nutrition and healthy ageing categories in Middle East

15-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Consumers in the Middle East are increasingly looking for protein-rich products to fulfil various needs, with claims ranging from sports performance to age-related muscle support.

Functional flex: TSI Group eyes untapped ‘tremendous potential’ in South Korea’s active ageing and sports nutrition sectors

15-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Shanghai-headquartered TSI Group says that the approval of its muscle-support ingredient in South Korea will allow it to satisfy the needs of the local ageing population, and seize emerging opportunities in the sports nutrition category.

Haleon Q3 results: Centrum’s double-digit revenue growth offsets decline in Emergen-C

08-Nov-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Haleon’s vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) sales in Q3 was led by Centrum’s double-digit growth in China, the US, and Middle East, which has offset the decline seen in Emergen-C, its other power brand.

Vitafoods Asia 2023

Going beyond looks: Science-backed ingredients, formulations, formats most crucial for supplements success – TSI CEO

06-Nov-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Supplement firms should not fall into the trap of thinking that novelty and attractive packaging will lead to instant success in China, with clinically proven ingredients, formulations, and delivery formats still the top three priorities, says TSI Group...

Trend tracker: Singapore nutra market, fish oil in China, beauty-from-within in the spotlight

03-Nov-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, featuring the top health and wellness concerns in Singapore and consumer behaviour, how the demand for high purity fish oil in China is set to grow, and emerging beauty-from-within...

VitamINSIGHTS

No compromise: Singapore nutra market leans towards premium, science-backed products – exclusive insights from Swisse, QN Wellness

01-Nov-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Singapore’s nutraceutical market is showing a preference for premium, science-backed products, with consumers refusing to compromise on quality and efficacy, even under the pressure of inflation.

Brand new: Swisse, Bayer, Heliocare in the spotlight

27-Oct-2023 By Tingmin Koe

See the latest developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Swisse’s launching its first ‘assessed listed’ complementary medicine in Australia next year, Bayer Consumer Health Division’s approach to infant nutrition innovation,...

Addressing Vitamin D deficiency in premenopausal Saudi women crucial for reducing prevalence of osteoporosis – study

26-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Greater attention should be paid to diet and nutrient intake, especially vitamin D, to improve bone mineral density among premenopausal women, say Saudi Arabian researchers.

‘Wrong decision?’ Indian regulator orders removal of health supplements containing SAMe

25-Oct-2023 By Tingmin Koe

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered the removal of health supplements containing S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) off the shelves.

Meta-analysis supports heart health safety of calcium supplements

24-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

There is “no significant association” between calcium supplementation and increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, says a new meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Holistic approach: New Singapore e-pharmacy aims to break the mould with strong supplement focus

24-Oct-2023 By Tingmin Koe

A newly launched e-pharmacy, Glovida-Rx, is on a mission to provide holistic healthcare in Singapore, with pharmacists advising consumers on the use of both health supplements and pharmacy medications.

‘Quality science’: Swisse to launch its first ‘assessed listed’ complementary medicine in Australia next year

23-Oct-2023 By Tingmin Koe

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.

Growth Asia Summit 2023

Healthy ageing in Asia: Metabolic health, cognition, mobility rank top for consumer need – expert panel

23-Oct-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Nutrition products designed for healthy ageing in Asia-Pacific would need to address the most pressing concerns surrounding metabolic health, cognition, and mobility, said an expert panel staged during our recent Growth Asia Summit.

More action needed: Micronutrient deficiencies continue to cause concern among children in Indonesia

19-Oct-2023 By Shali S

A new cross-sectional study from Indonesia has revealed stunting, thinness and micronutrient deficiencies remain problematic among 5-12 year old children, despite the success of some government interventions.

Is personalised nutrition truly the future? Suntory on the challenging journey to ‘full personalisation’

16-Oct-2023 By Pearly Neo

Global megabrand Suntory has highlighted consumer confusion and production time as some of the key challenges standing in the way of achieving ‘full personalisation’ in the nutrition and food manufacturing spaces.

‘Definite demand’ for menopause category, but accelerating market growth depends on consumer perception – Growth Asia Summit

09-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

South Korea-based nutra firm Yuhan Care says that while there are large untapped opportunities in Asia’s menopause market, the rate of growth is dependent on how effectively brands can change consumer perceptions about the topic.

GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in September 2023

03-Oct-2023 By Tingmin Koe

From the announcement to the list of NutraIngredients-Asia 2023 winners to China's new function claims system and South Korea's health functional food import trends, here are the most-read stories in September 2023.

‘Revive with exports’: Japanese associations gearing up for functional foods export opportunities

02-Oct-2023 By Tingmin Koe

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.

Family focus: Singapore’s QN Wellness looks to enter healthy ageing market in Vietnam, China

28-Sep-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Singapore plant-based supplement brand QN Wellness is on track to expanding its overseas presence, especially Vietnam’s and China’s healthy ageing market.

Multi-ingredient supplement improves joint function and pain reduction among individuals with mild osteoarthritis - NOVAREX-funded RCT

19-Sep-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Twelve weeks of daily supplementation of a dietary supplement containing krill oil, astaxanthin, and lower molecular weight hyaluronic acid has been found to reduce joint pain and improve joint function among individuals with mild osteoarthritis.

VitamINSIGHTS

Can Japan’s Foods with Function Claims keep up with demand for more science and ethical advertising?

13-Sep-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Japan’s vibrant Foods with Function Claims (FFC) sector will need to keep up with the demand for rigorous scientific evidence and ethical advertising for it to continue its phenomenal market growth, say experts from the country’s health foods associations.

Beyond Chinese diaspora: TCM firm Eu Yan Sang pursues new audience in North America’s health and wellness market

06-Sep-2023 By Tingmin Koe

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...

VitamINSIGHTS

Exclusive China analysis: Consumers spending cautiously but supplement sector holding up well

02-Aug-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Chinese consumer spending on health supplements is holding up, against the backdrop of slow economic recovery and dampened spending spanning luxury goods, beauty, and apparel, industry experts have told us.

Critical mass hit: Krill oil supplementation for anti-ageing on the rise in China – Aker BioMarine CEO

02-Aug-2023 By Tingmin Koe

More Chinese consumers have been taking krill oil supplementation in the past two to three years, with anti-ageing as one of the most common reasons, says CEO of krill oil supplier firm Aker BioMarine.

China’s online health supplements: Calcium popular on CBEC while probiotics took lead on domestic e-commerce in Q1

12-Jul-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Calcium was one of the bestselling health supplement on cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) in China, while the top spot went to probiotics on domestic e-commerce platforms during Q1 this year.

Beyond beauty: Fish collagen peptide usage could go into sports, active nutrition – PB Leiner

12-Jun-2023 By Tingmin Koe

While fish collagen peptide is most commonly associated with beauty-from-within nutraceuticals, firms could also increasingly explore its use in sports and active nutrition, according to PB Leiner.