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Vietnamese dairy company Nutifood is actively working with business partners from the United and Australia to raise the quality and brand reputation of its infant nutrition products—a move it believes is important to lead in the local market and expand...
South Korean health functional food brand Icle Time says it has further strengthened its position in the children’s height growth category following the launch of two renewed products in its premium line in April.
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Florida-based dietary supplement manufacturer Solara Labs is seeking a partner in China that can build on the momentum of its high-performing products and accelerate growth in the market.
Exclusive insights from senior leaders in Asia’s nutra, food and beverage sectors are coming your way this July, via our Growth Asia Summit 2026
A new study finds that the benefits of 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) in infant and young child formulae may be restricted by inter-individual and age-dependent differences in gut microbiota responses, and supplementation with a high human milk...
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.
This year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 will be attended by C-suite execs from GNC, Glico and Nuchev, who will speak on high-level topics concerning Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition sectors.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is proposing a new set of regulations for toddler milk, including minimum vitamin D levels, permitted protein sources and new product labelling rules.
India and New Zealand recently inked a free trade agreement (FTA) that allows nutritional products such as manuka honey and bulk infant formula from New Zealand to be imported at lower tariff rates — a move that could promote new business, but also comes...
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.
New Zealand-headquartered The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) is recalling three batches - or 63,078 tins - of its a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula 0-12 months USA label due to the presence of cereulide, a heat-stable toxin.
This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research, including new findings on steamed ginger extract for weight loss, ashwagandha for supporting cardiorespiratory fitness and more.
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.
Pre- and post-natal vitamin B12 supplements for pregnant vegetarian women may improve neurodevelopment scores for the infants, says a new large, multi-center, double-blind randomized controlled trial.
Check out the latest updated Advance Programme for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, which takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore
Growth Asia Summit 2026 takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore, and childhood nutrition is one of the main themes to be covered on the first day of the summit.
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Bayer’s maternal health brand Elevit seeks to address the silent struggles of Australian mothers through constant product innovation and providing holistic support by partnering local start-ups.
The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.
This year’s Growth Asia Summit promises a stellar line-up of food and nutrition industry experts including PepsiCo, Haleon, Dabur and many more
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including The a2 Milk Company’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT’s new factory and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) acquiring clean-label and women’s health firm OZiva.
New research conducted and funded by FrieslandCampina shows that an oral nutrition supplement (ONS) significantly improved intake of protein, vitamins D, C and B-complex, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron in children at risk of stunted...
Bayer has invested €5 million (US$5.9m) in its multiple micronutrient supplement production line and R&D center in Indonesia.
Enjoy a 15% discount when you register for the Growth Asia Summit 2026 from now until February 22.
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
Two dairy majors have pulled infant formula products as cereulide fears spread beyond Nestlé
Nestlé is recalling infant formulas sold across Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Europe, and South America as a precautionary measure against the potential presence of the toxin cereulide.
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.
Today we detail the key food, beverage and nutrition themes that will shape our Growth Asia Summit in Singapore in July.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.
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.
An analyst weighs in on current childhood nutrition trends as well as key market shifts that are expected to take place in the children supplements category.
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
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Swedish firm Probi has bagged a treble of NutraIngredients Awards for its microbiome-based solution targeting iron deficiency, a health issue particularly prevalent among Asian women.
A webinar exploring the latest consumer trends, new product development, research, and marketing strategies in Asia-Pacific’s women’s health supplement market will be broadcasted today (Oct 23) at 3pm Singapore time, register now to attend for free.
Supplementing mother’s milk with formula supports healthy bone metabolism similarly to exclusive mother’s milk feeding, without increasing the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants, according to new research published in Nutrients.
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.
New research has uncovered metabolic alterations linked to vitamin D deficiency and suggests potential mechanisms driving its impact on maternal lipid metabolism.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
AstaReal will double down on efforts in promoting the use of astaxanthin as a safe and clinically-backed ingredient for supporting kids eye health, following its recent win at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025 and positive clinical trial results.
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.
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.
Singapore-headquartered Gumazing aims to evolve from a children’s gummy specialist into a holistic family wellness brand with its expansion into women’s health and other development plans in the pipeline.
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Several leading infant formula companies have reported growth in their infant formula sales for the first half of this year, with the popularity of premium products and expanding sales in both offline mother-and-baby stores and online channels a common...
In case you missed it, here is a list of recent earnings announcements from consumer health and nutraceutical companies active across Asia-Pacific, featuring updates from BYHEALTH, a2MC, Haleon, H&H Group and more.