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Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026, set to take place on September 2 to 4 next week, will shine the spotlight on innovations across trending themes, including healthy longevity, women’s health and more.
The science of the microbiome has moved beyond digestive wellness, with a complex ecosystem found to influence how we perform, age, and thrive.
Health tracking apps could improve body weight and body mass index (BMI) but not total cholesterol levels and dietary intake, according to new findings published in The Lancet Digital Health.
Supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) could significantly increase the body’s production of GLP-1, according to new findings published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.
Unity, a pharmacy under Singapore’s supermarket chain FairPrice, has partnered with homegrown microbiome supplement firm AMILI in an exclusive synbiotic supplement retail launch, against the backdrop of growing consumer concerns around metabolic health.
Fewer Foods with Function Claims (FFC) hit the Japanese pharmacies and supermarkets in FY2025, but the market size still grew by 4%, according to a new industry report.
Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.
A hop-derived nutraceutical may help adults with overweight lose body fat while maintaining muscle mass, according to a 24-week randomized controlled trial that researchers say expands the evidence supporting non-prescription weight-management ingredients.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Asia Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in September.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued The Akkermansia Company (TAC) with a new patent, granting the company the exclusive right to market Akkermansia for metabolic disorders.
Two supplement brands in Japan have released powder-form functional beverages focusing on a juice-like experience to dispel common consumer perception of protein shakes.
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
Dietary fibers and GLP-1 drugs should not be viewed as competing weight management approaches, but complementary strategies, according to a new review published in Advances in Nutrition.
Taking caffeine 60 minutes before exercising may significantly improve the breakdown of fats in overweight and obese women, say new findings from China.
Creatine innovation and education company Jenerise has launched a ‘precision-grade’ creatine monohydrate that seeks to raise creatine quality-standards across the dietary supplement market.
A product called Licorice Extract Capsule launched by MG Pharma Inc (MGP), a subsidiary of Rohto Pharmaceutical, has been accepted as a Foods with Function Claims (FFC) for its body fat-reducing effect.
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Metabolic health and weight management are two key themes covered in this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 and Malaysia-based Alpro Pharmacy chain and China’s health supplement giant BYHEALTH are among the key speakers.
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.
Supplementing with steamed ginger extract may help to reduce body fat and total weight while also improving cholesterol levels, according to new research.
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.
This year’s Growth Asia Summit promises a stellar line-up of food and nutrition industry experts including PepsiCo, Haleon, Dabur and many more
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
Enjoy a 15% discount when you register for the Growth Asia Summit 2026 from now until February 22.
Danish supplements brand Denps is looking to leverage Singapore’s premium market environment as a strategic launchpad for the South East Asian region.
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
The supplementation of asparagus root extract can significantly lower blood glucose and lipid levels in overweight and obese individuals – but this is only possible when paired with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
The future of the emerging cellular longevity and healthspan category will depend on targeted advanced delivery systems, according to George Kokkinis, CEO & founder of Pharmako.
South Korea’s Clio Life Care is doubling down on expansion of its product line-up and sales channels to establish health functional foods as a new growth engine.
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.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has blocked online advertisements featuring AI-generated advertisements of doctors making misleading product claims, such as how nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplementation can promote cell...
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Daily supplementation with an extract of Cyperus rotundus, also known as nutgrass, for 90 days led to 7% reductions in body weight, waist and hip circumference, says a new randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study from Sabinsa.
Today we detail the key food, beverage and nutrition themes that will shape our Growth Asia Summit in Singapore in July.
Grounded in emerging science, Danone’s research and innovation team is developing nutrient-dense products tailored to every stage of the GLP-1 user journey – and meeting the needs of the broader health conscious consumer
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.
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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.
A study conducted in Singapore has found that two weeks of oral glycine supplementation could help improve several biomarkers of liver health in individuals with severe obesity, suggesting its potential in managing liver diseases.
A study from Japan found that underweight women - those with a body mass index (BMI) of less than 17.5 - have a significantly lower gut microbiota diversity and a higher amount of gut bacteria species linked to inflammation.
Haleon, the company behind household brands such as Centrum, Caltrate and Sensodyne, is seeking industry and research partnerships to advance self-care.
Daily supplementation with probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila may promote healthy body weight and help slim waistlines, says a new study from China.
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Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.