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Kirin Holdings Company is challenging itself to hit the next level of growth as its health science business turns profitable for the first time in FY2025, said President and COO Takeshi Minakata, on the decision to acquire Canada-based Jamieson Wellness...
Combining the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2’-FL with specific Bifidobacterium strains creates a synergistic effect that significantly reduces infectious and atopic disease risk in toddlers, according to new multi-center trial data.
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Kirin Holdings Company is applying its immune support postbiotic Lactococcus lactis Plasma (L. lactis Plasma) into new areas of use, specifically active lifestyle nutrition.
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The unbalanced protein intake among Chinese consumers and insufficient domestic supply of high-quality protein are two key drivers of innovation in the market, says Angel Yeast.
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Berocca Australia has launched an effervescent product that can be consumed both hot and cold, to meet growing consumer demand for new ways to support immunity.
Daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium probiotic strain may significantly reduce the incidence of respiratory infections and eczema in infants and toddlers, says a new study from China.
Dong-A Pharmaceutical, Orthomol’s partner in South Korea, has attributed its top-ranking multivitamin sales in the local market to brand credibility and product competitiveness.
Japanese company Euglena is acquiring the microalgae business of Kobelco Eco-Solutions, which it says will beef up its immune health offerings.
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South Korean firm CKD Bio sees respiratory health as a relatively underdeveloped segment, but increasing consumer concerns due to environmental and seasonal factors are expected to boost category growth.
Singapore firm MIRIQA has expanded beyond beauty supplements into the immunity category, and looks to meet the health and wellness needs of modern families.
The U.S. remained the top health foods exporter to China last year, followed by Germany where exports were up 15.5%, while Australia – once the top exporter between 2018 and 2020 – saw exports fall by 21.5%.
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
Haleon saw strong sales growth in its health supplement business in Asia-Pacific last year, which it said has partly offset the decline in North America.
Singapore-based supplement brand Leader in Antioxidative Control (LAC) has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Hong Kong and also entered India via an exclusive franchisee.
Manuka honey maker Comvita is capturing new consumers through product format and flavor innovation, following its earlier experiments on synergistic formulations, with success in lozenges a case in point.
Danish supplements brand Denps is looking to leverage Singapore’s premium market environment as a strategic launchpad for the South East Asian region.
German health supplement company Orthomol is scaling growth across Asia under the leadership of its new CEO and is expecting a breakthrough in the Chinese market as it prepares to launch its first blue-hat registered product.
A specific probiotic strain may reduce the burden of common childhood infectious illnesses by fine-tuning immune responses and enhancing gut resilience rather than through drastic compositional changes, says a new study.
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Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani has been appointed “Immune Care” promotion ambassador by Kirin Holdings, accompanied by a nationwide TV commercial campaign.
Aussie brand BonPatch foresees a greater uptake of transdermal patches as consumers actively seek formats that simplify wellness, while pursuing a three-pronged strategy to realize its ambitions in market expansion and category leadership.
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.
Bayer-owned supplement brand Redoxon is moving beyond immunity as consumer demand for proactive wellness, including mental performance, mood and energy, rises in Asia.
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A first-of-its-kind meta-analysis of eight clinical studies showed that supplementing with both live and heat-killed Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma (LC-Plasma) could reduce cold-like symptoms by activating a particular group of immune cells known as...
Women’s health was the most popular dietary supplement category in Australia this year.
Haleon is working with a Singapore-based research institute and start-up to drive microbiome research and innovation.
TA Vital, a Vietnam-based company specializing in spirulina and algae products, has formulated a supplement containing brown algae extract for weight management, with plans to develop sleep, stress, and immune health products further down the road.
Brands are recognizing diverse nutrition needs across women’s lifespans with new product launches.
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.
Longevity is attracting the attention of not only nutraceutical companies but companies traditionally in the food sector. Cargill, CP Foods, and Tate & Lyle outlined in a recent panel discussion their strategies in this area.
Daily supplementation with MitoPure urolithin A may help maintain immune function with age and protect against inflammaging, says data from a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, has clamped down on merchants promoting their general foods, beverages and supplement products via exaggerated weight loss and other unsupported health claims in a three-month long inspection.
Kirin says it plans to develop a “simple” method to measure plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) activity - which is indicative of a person’s immune status - after a recent research showed links between pDC activity and urine test results.
A clinical study identified withanolide glycosides as the key drivers of superior bioavailability in ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extracts.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.