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Vitafoods Asia 2025
From protein, extracts, to biotics: Trends in Asia’s weight management space
Weight management was one of the key themes at the recent Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok. NutraIngredients spoke with ingredient companies specializing in protein to probiotics and botanical extracts on their strategies in addressing the need, and...
Trend tracker: Q-commerce, ‘proteinification’, magnesium in the spotlight
Find out more about India’s quick-commerce boom, ‘proteinification’ in food and drinks, and what’s driving the popularity of magnesium supplements in Australia.
Too little, too much: TGA finds content discrepancies in imported melatonin products
Several melatonin supplements imported into Australia were found to contain amounts that were either significantly higher or lower than the amount labeled, says the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026: Early bird discount expires soon
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, Amin Wasserman Gurnani, Holon Law Partners, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas, TSI Group, NNB...
The ‘proteinification’ of everything
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
Brand new: HealthKart, Haleon, NatXtra, GNC in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including HealthKart’s exclusive partnership with bodybuilding Olympian Ronnie Coleman, Haleon’s Bone Up campaign, and NatXtra gummy nutraceuticals launch.
HealthKart seals exclusive manufacturing, sales deal with Ronnie Coleman
HealthKart has sealed a deal with eighth-time bodybuilding Olympian Ronnie Coleman, where they would be the exclusive manufacturer and distributer of his sports nutrition products in the Indian market.
Performance supplements research: Significant knowledge gaps for female athletes and certain sports
A review of research into the performance benefits of a range of sports supplements concludes that there is a significant underrepresentation of women.
Sparkling brain drinks: Ārepa targets fatigue and mental performance
New Zealand-based Ārepa has launched sparkling beverages designed to tackle fatigue and support mental performance
Vitafoods Asia 2025
Morinaga Milk launches first mood support postbiotics for global markets
Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd has launched its first postbiotics for mood support for international markets at last week’s Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok.
Red Bull’s former APAC head sets up functional drink start-up with neuroscientist
Arun Hozack, formerly the President of Red Bull Asia-Pacific, has launched a functional drink start-up known as Numin with neuroscientist Dr Shawn Watson.
Probiotics plus omega-3s may boost muscle strength for swimmers: RCT
Combining probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids and ultra-short race-pace training may enhance explosive upper-body strength for elite sprint swimmers, compared to training alone, says a new study.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients opens functional food application center in Singapore
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is seeking to capture Asia-Pacific’s burgeoning functional foods and beverage market with a new application center in Singapore.
Start-up banks on Hong Kong’s protein supplement market growth potential for debut
Primal Power Nutrition (PPN), a start-up by former athletes and professional sports coaches, is debuting its products early next month in Hong Kong - a market where it sees potential for growth.
Whey protein intake with exercise improves MPS in time- and dose-dependent manner
The combination of whey protein supplementation and physical exercise improves muscle protein synthesis (MPS) in a time- and dose-dependent manner, according to a new review in China.
Withanolide glycosides: Ashwagandha study suggests supplement quality criterion
A clinical study identified withanolide glycosides as the key drivers of superior bioavailability in ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extracts.
Magnesium, relaxation, and sleep supplement trends in Australia
The Australian supplement market is seeing an increase in products for energy, sleep, and muscle relaxation, with ingredients like magnesium at the center of the action.
THG-CJ partnership aims to accelerate Myprotein’s omnichannel growth in South Korea
UK-headquartered THG is partnering with CJ Group to build on Myprotein’s presence in South Korea through an efficient, capital-light approach, with growth strategies targeting multiple channels and localization.
Science shorts: Anti-hangover probiotics, tocotrienols for joint health and more
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on how probiotics could reduce acetaldehyde levels post alcohol drinking, tocotrienols for joint health and more.
Functional coffee market surges to $4.5bn
Functional coffee market growing fast as clean label and consumer wellness trends drive demand
Meta-analysis examines most effective sports nutrition supplements
With so many sports nutrition products on the market, building the right regimen can be challenging. To better understand which products offer the greatest athletic benefit, researchers set out to identify the most effective supplementation for athletes...
Levelle democratizes precision nutrition with launch of cycle syncing protein
New York-based Levelle Nutrition launched its Cycle Syncing Protein, the first protein powder intentionally developed to support the shifting nutritional needs of menstruating women throughout their cycle.
Regulatory review: Hydrolyzed milk protein for sleep, 7-OH ban and more
South Korean regulator Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s plans in recognizing sleep support claims for hydrolyzed milk protein and its import ban on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) supplements are some of the new updates in this round-up.
MFDS considers hydrolyzed milk protein as sleep support ingredient
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is considering the approval of hydrolyzed milk protein as an ingredient for improving sleep quality.
Supplier update: dsm-firmenich, PhytoGaia, TSI in the spotlight
This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including dsm-firmenich and PhytoGaia’s research on cellular health, TSI’s premiere on Shanghai Stock Exchange and more.
Why creatine is the hottest ingredient in functional food and beverage
With a projected CAGR of 25.2%, creatine is a breakout ingredient in functional food and beverage
Trends tracker: Energy drinks, Vietnam’s infant formula, AKK in China and more
Find out more about trends in Asia-Pacific’s energy drinks sector, premiumization in Vietnam’s infant formula market, and rise of next-gen probiotics Akkermansia muciniphila in China.
How energy drinks are bucking health trends with rapid growth across Asia
Energy drinks are posting strong growth across Asia, defying expectations in a region increasingly shaped by health and wellness trends
Jung Kwan Jang addresses men’s health, andropause with red ginseng-based innovations
Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC)-owned Jung Kwan Jang is addressing various men’s health concerns, including prostate issues and andropause, through different lines of red ginseng-based products.
Electrolytes become must-have for fitness fanatics
Electrolytes take on protein as essential aid to sporting success
Science shorts: Palm oil tocotrienol, probiotics, sake by-product and more
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on palm oil tocotrienol’s antioxidative benefits, probiotics for eczema, sake by-product for constipation and more.
Japan’s Foods with Function Claims system grants MSM claims for joint health
Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) can now be formulated with methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and make joint health claims.
Omega-3s and probiotics show synergistic effects on swimming performance
Swimmers’ performance could benefit from a synergistic blend of specific probiotics and omega-3s, new research conducted in professional athletes finds.
Emerging trends or missed opportunities in the 2025 active nutrition market?
From messy content creation and smart-stacking ingredients to thinking beyond the gym, presentations at the recent NutraIngredients Active Nutrition Summit provided concise instructions to help formulators succeed in an increasingly saturated market.
Healthplex Expo 2025, Natural & Nutraceutical Products China 2025 (HNC 2025)
China donkey hide gelatin firm looks to desert herb for new growth
Dong-E-E-Jiao, known for its donkey hide gelatin food products, is banking on a desert herb for new growth opportunities.
Healthplex Expo 2025, Natural & Nutraceutical Products China 2025 (HNC 2025)
Mengniu to explore bone, joint, anti-oxidation for sports nutrition range
China dairy giant Mengniu Dairy is exploring bone and joint health, as well as anti-oxidation as it expands its sports nutrition range.
Study: Blackcurrant extract increases fat burn by up to 200%
New Zealand blackcurrant extract – CurraNZ – can increase fat burning rate and enhance reductions in blood pressure within one week, suggests new research.
How traditional firms and start-ups can tap into booming functional hydration category
The functional hydration category is poised for growth, and both traditional beverage firms and start-ups can tap into opportunities in this space with consumer segmentation and ingredient innovation.
Vitafoods Europe 2025
Nektium’s new concept taps blurring lines between sports, energy drinks
The lines between sports and energy drinks are blurring, and functional ingredient supplier Nektium has developed new beverage concepts that allow the two functions to be delivered.
The Vitamin Shoppe 2025 Health & Wellness Trends: Proven efficacy meets modern lifestyle
This year’s health and wellness trends reflect a consumer evolution away from influencer-driven fads toward science-backed, lifestyle-focused wellness, signaling a deeper convergence of innovation and shifting priorities, according to The Vitamin Shoppe.
Science shorts: Probiotics for childhood obesity, blood sugar’s effects on sleep
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on probiotics’ preventive effects on cognitive decline and childhood obesity, as well as how post-meal blood sugar levels could affect sleep quality.
NutraIngredients Awards 2025
China’s Wecare Probiotics to advance US, Europe markets post award win
China’s Wecare Probiotics is advancing its market presence in the US and Europe with the firm bagging a recent win for Ingredient of the Year: Sports Nutrition at the recent NutraIngredients Awards 2025.
Vitafoods Europe 2025
Thai Union debuts marine collagen, pours US$30m in new processing factory
The ingredients arm of Thai Union has launched its first marine collagen derived from tuna skin and has invested US$30m into building a processing factory specially dedicated to producing marine collagen ingredients.
May’s top 10: India’s ‘new drugs’ ban, post-meal blood sugar on sleep and more
From India’s ‘new drugs’ ban, to Nestle’s new findings on how post-meal blood sugar levels could affect sleep quality, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in May 2025.
Supplier update: CJ Bio, Kaneka, Sirio in the spotlight
This round-up looks at the supplier and contract manufacturing firms driving new developments across nutraceuticals and functional foods market, including the latest news from CJ Bio, Kaneka, Sirio Pharma and more.
Exclusive: FDA’s ‘no questions’ letter for TurtleTree’s LF+ could accelerate adoption of precision-fermented lactoferrin into everyday nutrition
FDA’s acknowledgement of the safety of LF+ in functional foods, beverages and supplements will encourage more companies to use the animal-free lactoferrin beyond the applications of its bovine counterpart, which due to limited availability and high price...
Gummy innovations: Protein, beauty, and kids nutrition offer room for growth
There are significant opportunities for gummy nutraceuticals in Asia-Pacific (APAC), including products for children in Indonesia and sports nutrition in Australia and Singapore.
Aussie firm creates ‘dairy, vegan-friendly’ protein; eyes sports and GLP-1 users
The best of both worlds? An Australian firm said it has developed a plant-based protein that mimics the advantages of whey, while bypassing concerns around dairy allergies and intolerance.
Holistic and personalised: Singapore firms push for comprehensive menopause solutions
A holistic approach that encompasses lifestyle changes as well as functional products could be a way forward to tackle the multiple symptoms of the menopause.