Educating consumers and healthcare professionals that being lactase non-persistent is not the same as lactose intolerance could play in key role in tackling two of Asia’s biggest public health challenges – namely diabetes and the wellbeing of an ageing...
The Japanese government has announced plans to implement more stringent standards for milk products that do not require chilling, meaning that exporters of these items will need additional certificates from the country of origin before being allowed into...
Danone has become the latest manufacturer to release a range of high-protein dairy products in the UK. But can high-protein yogurts - that typically contain thickeners, starches and sweeteners - really be considered ‘healthy’?
South Korean brand Castoma says nanotechnology has enabled the company to shrink down the molecules of curcumin and boost its effectiveness against common stomach problems.
The food and beverage major has released its first product range that leverages milk made with the company's proprietary enzymatic solution that can naturally turn lactose into dietary fiber.
China’s national ‘Excellent Milk’ project says it is on track to implement further quality and safety advances to locally-produced dairy as it seeks to slash reliance on imports.
UAE premium milk brand Koita is doubling up on efforts to introduce new product lines, including functional beverages, as it seeks to maintain its growth in Asia.
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) has revealed its 1H22 results, which it said are in line with expectations, and place it in a strong position to execute its strategy and deliver revenue growth in FY22 in a challenging and volatile market.
Women who drank between seven to 12 cups of milk per week had a significantly lower risk of ischemic stroke compared to those with an intake of less than two cups a week, a new study from Japan has found.
Drinking a milk-based supplement could significantly and more quickly improve the weight and BMI of kids at risk of malnutrition, when compared to those who drank a lactose-free version of the same product, according to a study conducted by Abbott on...
UK-based Sleep Well Milk is set to launch its functional dairy milk for the first time in Asia later this year, with Hong Kong and South Korea the firm’s first two targets.
Kerry says it sees significant potential for the children’s formula industry in China, but has also underlined the vast opportunities for high-value dairy products for the healthy ageing sector.
Arla Foods Ingredients is helping producers tap into opportunities in the organic kiddies snacks sector in China with two innovative concepts using its Nutrilac range of function protein ingredients.
Nestlé is launching a milk product for adults, consisting of a unique combination of ingredients supporting what the company said are the three pillars of mobility: bone health, muscle strength and joint functionality.
The winners of the 2020 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards have been announced via a live online broadcast, where the region’s brightest and best products, ingredients and projects were revealed.
Local acceptance of milk and dairy products in China has rocketed over the past year, driven by some 96% of the population believing that dairy consumption can help improve immunity.
Regulators from China and importing countries should cooperate to arrest the problem of milk formula not intended for infant consumption being marketed as such in the China market, said an industry observer.
There is currently only low-certainty evidence to show that consuming galactagogues can increase breast milk production in nursing mothers, with a group of Malaysian researchers who conducted a recent Cochrane systematic review recommending further studies...
Milk companies in Vietnam are increasingly turning to functional milk product development as the market competition intensifies, with vitamin k2 fortification becoming more common than before, data from Mintel has shown.
A study in the Philippines showed that children consuming milk catered to their age, such as toddler and infant formula, have higher intake of micronutrients including iron, zinc, vitamin B6, C, D, and E, as compared to those drinking other types of...
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutrition and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has just released its new Action Plan for Safe and Quality Milk and Milk Products, with the majority of actions targeted at self-testing or self-monitoring by dairy companies, farmers and consumers.
In this scientific round-up, we shine the spotlight on cognitive health, with studies showing how A2 milk could benefit gut and cognitive health in pre-schoolers, the potential of tea and mushrooms in reducing cognitive decline, and how high chilli intake...
A new study has found that replacing conventional milk with A2 milk greatly reduced gastrointestinal symptoms associated with lactose intolerance in Chinese preschool children, and saw improvements in their cognitive performance.
Swathes of research on mice alone suggest camel’s milk is a superfood
A flurry of research published recently by a number of academics across all manner of countries presents more evidence that camel’s milk is an all-round superfood.
NZMP SureStart's patented milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) ingredients, MFGM Lipid 100 and MFGM Lipid 70, could have applications beyond infant formula and nutrition, according to senior research scientist James Dekker.
Researchers found a correlation between the glycemic response of study participants after ingesting certain beverages and how they performed in some cognitive tests.
Toddlers who consumer fortified cow's milk have higher dietary nutritional adequacy than those who drink regular cow's milk, according to the findings of a new RCT from New Zealand.
Indian company Fermenta Biotech Limited has filed an international patent application for a solvent-free process for the extraction of cholesterol from milk fat.
Meiji and Ezaki Glico are the first two companies approved to produce liquid infant formula in Japan, after Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare gave the green light.
Rabobank has published its Dairy Q4 Quarterly report, which states the US saw just 1% growth in milk production in 2018, the lowest year-on-year (YOY) growth since 2013. Milk production was also down in the EU and Australia last year, but rose in New...
Singles' Day, the world's largest annual shopping event, once again turned out to be a roaring success for Australian supplement firms selling to China.
Recent studies show milk exposed to light for 16 hours loses more than half the amount of vitamin A it started with if not packaged with proper light protection. Services and certification company Noluma has developed a measurement tool to aid in the...
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in October, featuring the latest on probiotics, functional foods and beverages, formula milk, and new technology.
The Indian food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered all states to conduct a ‘special drive’ to ensure the safety and quality of milk and milk products ahead of Deepavali, amid plunging public confidence in products....
Online sales of dairy products on China's e-commerce platforms grew at a YoY rate of 45.2% in Q1 2018 — the lowest since Q1 2016, according to analysis carried out by China research company Syntun.
Roughly 68% of all milk and milk products in India has been found to be in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) standards – despite the regulators' recent proposal of a penalty of around US$14,000 (INR1m),...
Australian Dairy Farms Group Limited is acquiring Flahey's Nutritionals Pty Ltd, owners of Flahey's Future, a certified-organic formula containing vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, fats and prebiotic fiber.
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has revised an ordinance to permit the production and sale of liquid infant formula, leading some of the country’s biggest players to express an interest in entering the market.
Maternal milk supplementation, combined with breastfeeding support in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period, can have a positive impact on exclusive breastfeeding, according to an Abbott study.
Australia is in the midst of an obesity crisis, with two-thirds of adults and a quarter of children overweight or obese. But what do some of the nation's largest food firms believe can be done to tackle the problem, and what role should they themselves...
Australian firm Nuchev is banking on its signature goat milk formula, Oli6, to develop products for both young children and seniors, spurred by a new study that pointed to the formula's health benefits.
Pure Nutrition Ltd (PNL), the joint venture company formed by Ausnutria and Westland Milk Products, has commenced operations in the Izone business hub near Rolleston, New Zealand.
Multinational infant formula firms "recognise the importance of responsible marketing practices", insists Asia Pacific's trade body amid fresh allegations of unethical practices.
African pharma and nutra giant Aspen Pharmacare can continue to sell its infant formula brand Alula in China, after it was registered by the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA).
Australian infant nutrition firm Wattle Health hopes to get its goat milk infant formula on the shelves in China by the second half of the year, after securing a 'brand slot' with a licensed manufacturer.
Healthy ingredients biotech firm Biosearch SA has signed a licence agreement with Nestlé for the use of its Lactobacillus fermentum LC40 strain in food supplements aimed at breastfeeding women.
