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MSP Starch Products Inc., the company behind Solnul, continues to strengthen its science, with two new studies showing that the potato-derived resistant starch prebiotic may boost absorption of antioxidants like vitamins A and E, and levels of choline...
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.
A compound derived from seaweed may help protect the gut microbiota during antibiotic therapy.
The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.
Vitafoods Asia 2025
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.
The region’s premier food, beverage and nutrition event, The Growth Asia Summit, will return to Singapore in 2026 – and you can snap up a bargain early bird delegate ticket today.
A clinical study identified withanolide glycosides as the key drivers of superior bioavailability in ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extracts.
As GLP-1 weight loss drugs skyrocket in popularity, their impact on gut health is raising questions
Find out more about recent trends in China’s infant formula sales, eye health supplement ingredients, and biotics for GLP-1 in this round-up.
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) supplementation may regulate specific microbiome activity, support a balanced inflammatory response and aid in maintaining healthy triglyceride levels, says a new study with Gencor’s Levagen+ ingredient.
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Dublin.
Described by one recent attendee as “the bridge between science and marketing”, the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is returning to the Emerald Isle for its 12th edition.
By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion
Kefir’s dairy-free twin has enormous growth potential
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) supplement brand Eu Yan Sang has recently launched in Australia, with plans for Japan, Vietnam, and US entry further down the road, says parent company Rohto which also revealed new findings on microbiome and TCM.
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.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical has released a seven-in-one supplement in response to concerns raised by consumers and the rising demand for convenient multi-nutrient products.
Consuming a probiotic yogurt before academic exams may help students protect their gut microbiota from stress-related disruptions, says a new study from KU Leuven and Danone Research & Innovation.
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Kirin Holdings says it has found a relationship between reduced plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) activity and frailty, which it claims is the first time that a link between the two has been established.
The supplementation of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve BBr60 has been shown to improve metabolic and gut health in an eight-week trial.
An infant formula supplemented with six human milk oligosaccharides and two probiotics may support healthy, age-appropriate growth and improve gut health, according to new research.
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Breast milk is known to be good for infants, but research shows probiotics in this can benefit mothers too, opening avenues for maternal-infant products
South Korean firm Cell Biotech looks to enter Thailand and The Philippines within the second half of 2025, on the back of continued performance as one of the top K-probiotic exporters.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Today we can reveal the pioneering companies, organisations and researchers that have been named as finalists for the 2025 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
Four years after Nestlé acquired the Bountiful Company for $5.75 billion, the Swiss conglomerate may be willing to divest itself of its vitamins, minerals and supplements brands.
Japanese snack and cereal company Calbee believes that prebiotics could be used for a personalized approach to gut support, which studies have shown can also link to sleep quality.
The wellness trend is driving demand for functional, protein-rich foods like yogurt. Here’s what’s fueling growth in the category
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including new initiatives between Amway and biotech firm HEM Pharma, Mengniu’s sports nutrition plans 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.
Swimmers’ performance could benefit from a synergistic blend of specific probiotics and omega-3s, new research conducted in professional athletes finds.
Amway is developing new probiotic products and bringing microbiome testing and research to new markets as part of its expanded partnership with HEM Pharma.
Daily supplementation with a specific spore-forming probiotic may improve stool characteristics for people with hard and poor quality stools, says a new study by PepsiCo and Nutrasource.
A study in China has found that daily supplementation of a probiotic strain isolated from human breast milk significantly reduced the duration of cough, fever, dry stool, and eczema in children.
The supplementation of a mixture of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotics reduces inflammation and improves gut barrier in people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), states a new study from China.
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.
Higher intake of B vitamins, particularly niacin, folate, and choline, may reduce risk of constipation and aid in management of the condition.
Japan’s Rohto Pharmaceutical’s latest supplement launch is in the pill-and-shot format that has been popularised in South Korea in the past two years.
As the use of weight loss drugs becomes more widespread, the conversation is evolving from access to adherence through proactive side effect management.
A survey involving over 1,800 respondents found that nine in 10 adults (92.7 per cent) in Singapore have taken probiotic drinks before and nearly half (49.7 per cent) have taken it for reasons other than improving gut health.
The consumption of the by-product of sake, a Japanese traditional alcohol, has been shown to relieve constipation in a pilot study.
NutraIngredients Awards 2025
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.
A Chinese study highlights the potential protective role of probiotic supplementation in infants and toddlers for preventing overweight and obesity during the preschool period.
Vitafoods Europe 2025
South Korea’s CJ Bio, the functional ingredients arm of CJ Group, is adding Bifidobacterium strains into its probiotics ingredients portfolio for the first time.
Long-time rivals in soda, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have now entered a new battlefield: gut health soda
A diet rich in vitamin B2 could reduce the incidence of a bacterium associated with various gastrointestinal conditions.
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.
South Korean firm C.L.Pharm is looking to raise the consumption of supplements and products such as hangover cures in the oral dissolving film (ODF) format in markets including South East Asia.
Including specific postbiotic strains in an oral rehydration solution (ORS) may help alleviate inflammation associated with diarrhea in older adults.
Speaking at the Yakult Science for Health symposium last week, healthy aging experts highlighted that healthy aging depends not just on diet but on tending to the ‘microbial garden’.