News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Vitamin and mineral supplements, cardiovascular health supplements and kids nutrition are the three biggest nutraceutical categories in China in terms of sales revenue, according to major e-commerce channel Alibaba Tmall.
Aker Biomarine is gearing up for growth in India’s omega-3 market, with a new country manager and distributor on board to drive growth from dietary supplement companies, multinational food companies, and the nutraceutical arm of pharmaceutical companies.
China dairy giant Yili is going beyond general milk products and infant nutrition needs by diving into healthy aging needs against the backdrop of a greying population and increased consumer interest in metabolic health.
Robert Lewandowksi, one of the top goalscorers in Bundesliga and Champions League history, has signed on as global brand ambassador for KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
Today we can announce the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, with major brands from Japan, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and France on the agenda.
Data from over 2,500 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis revealed that vitamin K2 supplementation can improve biomarkers of bone turnover, supporting the vitamin’s benefits for bone metabolism and skeletal health.
Vitafoods Asia 2025
Norwegian supplements brand Noromega sheds light on the key strategies that drove its successes in China, which it seeks to replicate in Thailand.
Norwegian company Hofseth BioCare ASA (HBC)’s recently appointed Head of New Business Development lists raising awareness of product differentiation as a key priority in driving growth.
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
iHerb and multi-level marketing company Market America are among the companies that are recognizing the benefits of palm fruit extract compounds, including tocotrienols and squalene, for healthy aging.
A Malaysia-based Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) company has completed a clinical study on its heart health supplement in a bid to boost the scientific credentials of traditional formulations.
Supplementation with a cocoa extract may reduce incident hypertension by 24% in participants with normal systolic blood pressure, according to a new analysis of data from the COSMOS study.
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.
Hi & Fi Asia-China 2025
Spanish firm Nutris is eyeing opportunities and seeking local partners in the Chinese market on the back of growing interest in functional gummies.
The Akkermansia Company has been acquired by Danone as the global food company looks to invest further in gut health and next-generation biotic science.
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.
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.
Malaysian adults are not taking enough B vitamins from their diets, specifically vitamins B6, B9, B12, E, as well as vitamin K, said findings of a cross-sectional study published in Scientific Reports.
A new study from China has found that supplementation with Weizmannia coagulans BC99 may significantly reduce body weight and support weight loss in overweight individuals.
Tickets to our Growth Asia Summit 2025 will have a 15 per cent Mother’s Day discount starting from next Monday (May 12).
Microorganisms present in fermented products, fresh produce and probiotic supplements may play a key role in influencing metabolic health, according to new research.
Improving gut health education and creating interventions to strengthen the body and brain against life’s stressors offers a powerful opportunity to advance women’s health, according to insights shared during a recent NutraIngredients webinar on women’s...
Metabolic health is trending in China, fuelled by GLP-1 use and the government earmarking weight management as a priority at this year’s ‘Two Sessions’ legislative meeting.
Targeted solutions for gut health and overall well-being need to be updated according to changing needs, says AMILI, which has revamped its biotics offering.
Fish oil total output in January 2025 was up 71% year over year, according to data provided by marine ingredients organization IFFO.
ChromaDex, an NAD+ authority, is unveiling branding this week to better reflect its mission, which the company said is more than just selling supplements.
NutraIngredients-Asia’s webinar on Asia-Pacific’s metabolic health landscape is available to watch on demand, where a panel of four industry experts talked about their insights on innovative ingredients and new product development opportunities.
Pregnancy is a “stress test” which shows women who are at a greater risk for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, according to an expert researcher studying women health.
Researchers in China find potential in mobile health app for salt intake education, which can help manage systolic blood pressure long term.
Find out more on opportunities for new product development in the metabolic health supplements space, including key scientific findings, functional ingredients and trending consumer demand from market-leading companies Amway and regional players...
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including the benefits of legume-rich diets in lowering blood glucose levels and how higher potassium intake at dinner could support sleep quality.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA), which represents the local dietary supplement industry, is urging for more government funding to support local manufacturing and exports.
NutraIngredients-Asia is hosting a webinar that looks at the latest research findings and new product development opportunities in the metabolic health and nutrition space.
Okra consumption significantly reduced total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), fasting blood glucose (FBG) and haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels.
BASF has agreed to sell its Food and Health Performance Ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company, including a production site and state-of-the-art R&D center in Germany.
Norwegian supplements brand Zooca says that Calanus finmarchicus, a tiny zooplankton, could meet cardiovascular and healthy ageing needs in China.
Kewpie is working with nutrition societies and academic professors to address misinformation regarding food and nutrition that is spreading on the social media.
Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2024
From exploring phenolic rich ingredients such as black pepper to bee pollen, an expert panel has pointed out how the food industry should put in more efforts into developing healthier products that could benefit both gut and metabolic health.
Acute consumption of a flavanol-rich cocoa drink may protect the body’s vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food, says a new study from the University of Birmingham in the UK.
Yellow pea-based pasta significantly reduced oxidative stress and cardiovascular risk in healthy adults, suggesting its potential as a functional food ingredient, according to a Japanese study.
Eating meals cooked with plant sterol fortified palm oil has shown to significantly reduce total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in people with mild to moderately high cholesterol levels, says an eight-week clinical trial funded...
Swisse and Biostime owner Health and Happiness (H&H) Group’s Q3 results showed that China, its largest market, has been struggling with continued declines in sales across infant formulas and offline pharmacies.
Our Microbiome Innovations APAC editorial webinar will take place on Tuesday (November 5), 3pm Singapore time, and registration is FREE.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research findings, including how chronic inflammatory skin diseases are linked to iron, zinc levels, how tomato concentrate could benefit blood pressure and more.
South Korean firm Ildong Bioscience says that raising consumer awareness and the entry of more players may be crucial for pushing the growth of postbiotics in the local market.
A recent study has found water-soluble tomato concentrate (WSTC) to have a significant impact on blood pressure regulation, which could contribute to the development of novel dietary approaches for protecting heart health.
A synbiotic yoghurt could help reduce oxidative stress in adults with metabolic syndrome, according to a new RCT.
Leading industry experts from Life-Space Group, Swisse Wellness, and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) and more will be presenting insights on the latest developments and research findings surrounding the microbiome sector in APAC in our...
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends, including how probiotics are increasingly viewed as a valuable healthcare tool in South East Asia, strong demand for hair nutrition products among young women post-COVID, a look into China's liver...
Growth Asia Summit 2024
China's ageing population is fuelling demand for omega-3 products among consumers in their 30s to 60s, who are seeking to enhance their blood, heart, and brain health.