Cardiovascular health
Trend tracker: HMO innovations, social commerce strategies, sports nutrition
Find out more about human milk oligosaccharides innovation, brands’ social commerce strategies, sports nutrition trends and opportunities in India and more in this trends round-up.
Heart health claim for soy protein in ANZ set to accelerate innovation – IFF
The approval of heart health claim for soy protein in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) will open up opportunities for brands to accelerate innovation in plant-based nutrition to meet regional consumer needs, says ingredient giant IFF.
Discovery of microalgae omega-3: Bill Barclay wins GOED Lifetime Achievement Award
Bioscience entrepreneur Dr. Bill Barclay took home the GOED Lifetime Achievement Award at the latest edition of GOED Exchange held in Singapore for his discovery and technique for producing microalgae-derived omega-3.
Alibaba Tmall breaks down biggest health foods categories in China
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.
Omega-3 in India: Aker Biomarine sets sights on three key growth categories
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.
Dairy and beyond: Yili to grow healthy aging nutrition portfolio
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.
FC Barcelona star striker partners with KSM-66 Ashwagandha
Robert Lewandowksi, one of the top goalscorers in Bundesliga and Champions League history, has signed on as global brand ambassador for KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
Big name brands on board: Check out the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026
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.
Meta-analysis supports vitamin K2’s bone health benefits
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
Leveraging livestreaming: Noromega looks to replicate China success in Thailand
Norwegian supplements brand Noromega sheds light on the key strategies that drove its successes in China, which it seeks to replicate in Thailand.
Illuminating product differentiation is key for HBC’s new business development chief
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, Mannings to feature menopause-friendly product aisle in mid-2026
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
Squalene, tocotrienols palm fruits extract finds application for healthy aging
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.
Malaysia TCM firm conducts clinical study on heart health formula
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.
Cocoa extract may support healthy blood pressure: COSMOS data
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.
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.
Hi & Fi Asia-China 2025
Spanish gummy specialist Nutris eyes opportunities in China, seeks local partners
Spanish firm Nutris is eyeing opportunities and seeking local partners in the Chinese market on the back of growing interest in functional gummies.
Danone homes in on gut health trend with The Akkermansia Company acquisition
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.
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.
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.
Malaysians not taking enough B vitamins, more so among hypertension sufferers
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.
RCT supports probiotic BC99’s weight management potential
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.
Growth Asia Summit 2025: Mother’s Day discount from May 12
Tickets to our Growth Asia Summit 2025 will have a 15 per cent Mother’s Day discount starting from next Monday (May 12).
Probiotics could lower risk of metabolic syndrome, study suggests
Microorganisms present in fermented products, fresh produce and probiotic supplements may play a key role in influencing metabolic health, according to new research.
Women’s health webinar insights: The estrobolome, cognitive stress and targeted intervention
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...
Firms zero in on China’s metabolic health market amid government, GLP-1 interest
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.
Metabolism, immunity, mental health, digestion – addressing evolving health needs in Asia through the gut
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 production ‘off to a good start’ in 2025
Fish oil total output in January 2025 was up 71% year over year, according to data provided by marine ingredients organization IFFO.
ChromaDex rebrands as Niagen Bioscience to reflect growth in supplement, pharmaceutical industries
ChromaDex, an NAD+ authority, is unveiling branding this week to better reflect its mission, which the company said is more than just selling supplements.
Metabolic health: Get latest insights on trends, NPD opportunities on demand
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.
Diabetes, heart disease risk among women correlated to pregnancy status
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.
Digital health interventions could educate consumers on salt intake, potentially leading to lower blood pressure, say researchers
Researchers in China find potential in mobile health app for salt intake education, which can help manage systolic blood pressure long term.
Don’t miss it: Metabolic health innovations webinar on Feb 20
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...
Science shorts: New findings on legume-rich diets, potassium for sleep and more
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.
Inject more funds for local manufacturing, exports - Aussie nutra industry body
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA), which represents the local dietary supplement industry, is urging for more government funding to support local manufacturing and exports.
Metabolic health in APAC: Experts to discuss new research, trends in webinar
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 could help manage cardiometabolic symptoms – meta-analysis
Okra consumption significantly reduced total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), fasting blood glucose (FBG) and haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels.
Louis Dreyfus Company to acquire BASF’s health ingredients business
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.
Beyond omega 3: Zooca eyes China, taps big nutrient potential from small zooplankton species
Norwegian supplements brand Zooca says that Calanus finmarchicus, a tiny zooplankton, could meet cardiovascular and healthy ageing needs in China.
Kewpie on addressing the spread of nutritional “half-truths” on social media
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
Food for good: Expert panel explores natural compounds for metabolic health
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.
Cocoa flavanol may protect blood vessel health from stress-related impairments
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 improves oxidative stress, shows promise for cardiovascular disease prevention – RCT
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.
Plant-sterol fortified palm oil reduces total cholesterol, LDL – BASF-funded 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...
China sees persistent decline in infant formula, offline pharmacy sales - H&H
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.
Join us for Microbiome Innovations APAC webinar on Tues, Nov 5
Our Microbiome Innovations APAC editorial webinar will take place on Tuesday (November 5), 3pm Singapore time, and registration is FREE.
Science shorts: Skin and minerals, tomato concentrate for blood pressure and more
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.
Greater consumer awareness and more players could be key for boosting postbiotics growth – Ildong Bioscience
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.
Water-soluble tomato concentrate’s efficacy in reducing blood pressure shows promise for novel CVD-preventive approaches – BYHEALTH-funded study
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.