Zhang Zhong Peng, secretary-general at China Nutrition and Health Food Association (CNHFA), will highlight evolving trends in China’s health supplement industry, including how Chinese companies are paying greater attention to overseas market expansion.
In his presentation, titled “China’s Nutritional and Health Food Industry: Going Global and Bringing In”, Zhang will explain how overseas brands entering China could adapt to local market needs through specific case studies.
He will also provide tips on how companies can prepare for new regulatory developments in China, especially those related to cross-border e-commerce activity and livestreaming advertising and promotion.
This year’s summit takes place on July 8-10 at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Book your tickets here.
Spotlight on Indonesia and new halal requirements
Zhang will be joined by Decky Yao, chairman of the Indonesian health supplements association Asosiasi Pengusaha Suplemen Kesehatan Indonesia (APSKI).
In his presentation titled “Indonesia’s health supplement market: Growth potential and challenges”, Yao will outline key consumer trends and growth potential in Indonesia’s health supplement market.
With the pending mandatory halal certification for health supplements sold in Indonesia, Yao will also talk about how companies should prepare for the certification which will be enforced from October 2026.
This is also the first time that the summit is joined by an industry expert from Indonesia.
Meanwhile, John O’Doherty, CEO of Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA), will also be speaking at a panel discussion focusing on new regulatory developments across APAC.
And representatives from New Zealand brands, suppliers and its exports agency will be detailing how it punches above its weight on the global stage.
The three-day program
The three-day summit will cover the hottest themes trending in Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition sector, including Protein and Healthier Product Innovation, Infant and Childhood Nutrition, Maternal and Women’s Health, Active Nutrition and Healthy Ageing and Healthspan Advances.
This year will also feature a Start-Up Showcase on day one, where we will turn our attention to some of the most exciting emerging entrepreneurs from across the region and their innovations.
Download the updated Advance Program to see the full agenda and confirmed speakers and session topics across all three days.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Tomás Centeno, Vice President, Strategy and Commercial Excellence, Mondelēz International
- Chris Chen, General Manager of the Nutrition & Health Technology Center, Angel Yeast
- Kai Jia Chua, Professional Care & Development Manager, Alpro Pharmacy
- John O’Doherty, CEO, Complementary Medicines Australia
- Jeff Duyvesteijn, Executive Director, For Youth
- Gillian Fish, Founder & CEO, 6AM Agency
- Meiyuan Feng, Associate Director, Life Sciences, PepsiCo Asia R&D Center
- David Foreman, Pharmacist, Author, Speaker, Herbal Pharmacist
- Dr. Heng Hui Gan, Expert, GourmetPro
- Craig Houliston, Executive Director, APAC Consulting and Insights, NielsenIQ
- Takayuki Kushida, General Manager, Health Science Business Department, Kirin Holdings Company
- Julia Laukemann, Founder and CEO, L’évive Labs
- Shanlu Liang, Senior Ingredient Innovation Scientist, Sirio Pharma
- Nathanael Lim, Insight Manager, Euromonitor International
- Yunn Lim, Senior Analyst, Food Science, Mintel
- Dr. Dominic Lomiwes, Science Team Leader, Immune Health & Physical Performance, New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science
- Warren Mackay‑Smith, General Manager of Ai Innovation Hub, Blackmores
- Dave McCaughan, Founder & Storyteller, BIBLIOSEXUAL
- Dr. Suman Mishra, Science Team Leader, Digestive & Metabolic Health, New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science
- David Naidu, Chief Strategy Officer – Asia, Bel Group
- Masae Nakano, Chief Technology Officer, Calbee
- Alicia Ng, Vice-President, Head of R&D, Asia Pacific & Indian Subcontinent, Haleon
- Kelvin Ng, Managing Partner Asia and Expert, Green Bridge Partners representing GourmetPro
- Yi Ling Ng, Professional Care & Development Manager, Alpro Pharmacy
- Celia Ning, Senior Director, Scientific Affairs, ProActive Health, Kerry
- Dr Jean Nyakayiru, Senior Scientist, FrieslandCampina Ingredients
- Andy Mckimmie, Country Manager, Singapore and Regional head of eCommerce for Southeast Asia & Korea, Blackmores
- Keisuke Muroi, Chief Operating Officer, Morus Inc.
- Veronika Müller-Wigger, Head of Portfolio Innovation, Novonesis
- Naoko Onishi, Body Granola Overseas Development Lead, Calbee
- Assistant Profressor Elaine Quah, Senior Research Fellow I, Division of O&G, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital | Duke-NUS Medical School
- Dr. Amanda Rao, Founder and CEO, RDC Clinical representing Pharmako Biotechnologies
- Kanan Pardeshi, Product Manager - Innovations, Siens by Dabur
- Dr. Novita Puspasari, Scientific Affairs Manager, H&H Group
- Hiroyuki Saito, Asian Region Lead, Ajinomoto Group Ventures
- Dr Greg Sawyer, Senior Scientist, Bioeconomy Sciences Institute, Health & Consumer Sciences Group
- Fiona Scrymgeour, Chief Marketing Officer, Nuvhev
- Dr. Ignatius Szeto, Assistant President, Yili Group
- Dr. Sheryl Tan, Wider Asia Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead, Haleon
- Deepapriya Velumani, Head of R&D, Yeo’s
- Vijayaraghavan Venugopal, Co-founder, Fast & Up
- Dr. Ross Walker, Integrative Cardiologist, Sydney Heart Health Clinic representing Kaneka Ubiquinol™
- Decky Yao, Chairman, APSKI (Asosiasi Pengusaha Suplemen Kesehatan Indonesia)
- Kelvin Zhang, Head of Marketing, BYHEALTH
- Zhongpeng Zhang, Secretary-General, China Nutrition and Health Food Association (CNHFA)
To learn more, visit the Growth Asia Summit homepage here.
Groups of three or more are eligible for a special rate — email GrowthAsiaSummit@wrbm.com for details.
