Singapore-based nutra firm Daily Nature has developed a supplement that claims to mitigate the short- and long-term effects of alcohol consumption while improving liver health.
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.
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.
New Zealand mead brand Lone Bee is hoping to strengthen its exports to South East Asia by entering a major supermarket, and is on the lookout for regional partners for potential new flavour collaborations.
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”.
Danone is beefing up research around iron deficiency anaemia among young children in South East Asia, including Malaysia and Cambodia, as well as launching new milk formulas that are designed to help children meet their dietary iron requirements.
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Singapore’s anti-hangover supplement company DrinkAid has expanded into the pharmacy retail chain through an exclusive agreement with Unity – the pharmacy arm of grocer FairPrice – and is also planning to launch new product formats later this year.
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.
Malaysian brand Amazin’ Graze’s says the addition of probiotics into its protein powder line-up has provided a more ‘complete nutritional profile’ as consumers look for a wider range of health benefits.
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.
Fonterra says the microbiome is increasingly taking the centre stage when it comes to human health, with its new nutrition science venture arm identifying China and US as key investment targets for personalised solutions.
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Singapore organic juice brand WOLF + WALD says ‘affordable premiumisation’ is key to driving sales as it innovates with flavours ‘almost unheard of’ in the region.
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Nestle China’s is looking to capitalise on consumer confidence in its longstanding brand as well as its capabilities to overcome the challenges faced by its dairy business.
Thai research team is embarking on a long-term journey to commercialise a herbal tea that has been shown to boost breast milk production in a clinical trial.
Amway China has revealed plans to reduce the use of artificial colouring, preservatives, and sweeteners in its dietary supplement range as part of its sustainability efforts.
Guangdong-headquartered direct-selling firm Infinitus has invested RMB$8m (US$1.13m) in upgrading one of its testing centres that covers health foods, food products, cosmetics, and personal care products testing.
To keep pace with the changing needs of consumers, the Vietnamese dairy company has secured the expertise of ingredient suppliers including DSM, Beneo and Chr. Hansen as it seeks to bring ‘milk powder closer to the golden standard of breast milk’.
Candy specialist Ricola is benefitting from the growing popularity of sugar-free candies in APAC after ‘quietly’ undergoing a significant reformulation process and despite not shouting about it from the rooftops.
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.
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Turkey-based organic snacks brand Sunny Fruit is focusing on extending its functional dried fruits range, following the debut of its prebiotic- and probiotic- fortified products, with cracking the China market its number one priority.
Indonesian supplement brand Youvit is innovating with new product formats after expanding significantly in the Malaysian market on the back of funding led by the venture capital and private equity arm of Unilever.
Biostime’s newly approved infant formulas in China are using osteopontin from bovine milk, also known as lactopontin (LPN), as one of the key ingredients, said parent firm Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group).
Delhi-based digital retailer Wellversed says evolving from a distributor model to now also creating its own products has been key to gaining a more holistic understanding of the Indian consumer, as it outlines plans to expand its brand portfolio.
Danone China has launched an electrolyte drink on the back of booming demand, adding that the category is the fastest growing in China’s beverage sector.
Delhi-based microbiome testing company Genefitletics will be offering precision probiotics as part of its service by mid-August 2023, founder and CEO Sushant Kumar revealed to NutraIngredients-Asia in an interview.
New Zealand biotech firm SRW is capitalising on global partnerships to stretch the R&D and NPD potential in the healthy ageing space, and says growing APAC demand is coming from China and South East Asia.
Nestle health science has focussed its research and development work on the healthy aging category, predicting a “tsunami of metabolic conditions” for the future of public health.
Singapore mint specialist firm Haldy recently hit the market with its turmeric-based, Ayurvedic-inspired mints, which it believes has the potential to appeal to both younger and older consumers alike.
Aussie supplement brand The Fix says that there is huge unmet demand for preventive nutritional solutions to tackle symptoms experienced during menstruation.
Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group) has appointed a former Coty, Reckitt Benckiser exec as its new CEO, while its flagship nutra brand Swisse has smashed the $1bn sales barrier.
Japan’s liposomal vitamin C supplement brand Lypo-C is hoping to grow its overseas presence, including in Singapore where its local partner firm is looking to launch the product with more retailers and distributors.
South Korean probiotics firm, AceBiome, popular for its weight management probiotic BNRThin, is adding joint health as one of its core business focuses amid an ageing society.
Singapore maternal and infant nutrition firm 2NutGuys has developed a range of low sugar lactogenic products designed for women who are preventing or are suffering from gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
NatXtra, the nutraceutical brand of India’s spice producing firm Synthite, is gearing up its online retail by partnering logistics firms that offer delivery to consumers within 48 hours.
Australian pet supplement brand Nectar of the dogs is tackling the knowledge gap in the pet nutrition space with extensive consumer education efforts, while also outlining plans to expand NPD and distribution.
Japanese firm DyDo DRINCO intends to delve further into the health foods category targeted at the aged population, following the launch of its dual-action supplement that it says helps reduce eye fatigue and improve sleep quality.
Fonterra has launched a probiotic powdered drink in Singapore, and is looking to scale up SEA distribution to cover the ‘growing middle class’ in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
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Kirin says that functional drinks from its health science domain are the “particular focus” for its beverage business this year after sales of its LC-Plasma immunity range increased by 8.5 per cent to 1.71 million cases in Q1.
Children are the ‘toughest food critics’ meaning that healthy snack firms have to pay equal attention to taste and nutrition if they are going to attract mass appeal and help improve the diets of young people.
Bayer, the company behind supplement brands Redoxon and Berocca, reported a “significant decline” in its nutritionals category in APAC and other major markets, but the CEO is still confident that sales would “return to healthy growth” for the full year.
