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Five trends in South East Asia’s health supplement market - BCG
The modernization of traditional remedies, a strong uptake of beauty-from-within supplements, and e-commerce as a key channel for purchasing supplements are among the key trends that the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has seen in the region.
Will gummies lose dominance? 3 key market shifts expected in childhood nutrition
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Saanroo’s launch, TGA’s guidance update, improving taste and texture of greens powders
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Gencor spins out nutraceutical division as Saanroo
Gencor Pacific has spun out its nutraceutical division as a separate company under the name Saanroo.
DrinkAid’s co-founder ventures into performance nutrition with creatine gummies
Ryan Foo, co-founder of Singapore-based hangover prevention firm DrinkAid, is venturing into the sports nutrition space with the upcoming launch of creatine gummies through his new business FOULPLAY.
Hallmarks of aging, ingredients, microbiome and skin: Nutra Healthspan Summit to explore the longevity opportunity
The inaugural Nutra Healthspan Summit will take place in London on Nov. 12 and 13, featuring a star-studded line-up of speakers who will cut through the hype to explore our current knowledge and understanding around aging and where nutritional approaches...
Singapore’s Gumazing diversifies portfolio to evolve into family-centred brand
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.
Nutra Healthspan Summit: Early bird delegate rate expiring soon!
The discounted early bird delegate registration for our Nutra Healthspan Summit will expire on Sept. 10, 2025.
Not what but how: Innovation opportunities for eye supplements lie in delivery systems
Nano Singapore says that innovation opportunities for eye supplements are not only about the ingredients, but also how they are delivered and combined with synergistic bioactives for maximum benefit.
Samyang aims to ‘strengthen dominance’ in zero-sugar hangover relief market
Samyang Corporation is looking to strengthen its presence and grow its market share in the hangover relief category through its zero-sugar range.
dsm-firmenich launches three-step pack to tackle cellular senescence
dsm-firmenich has launched a three-step solution to tackle cellular senescence, as part of its research and innovation in targeting the hallmarks of aging.
Electrolytes become must-have for fitness fanatics
Electrolytes take on protein as essential aid to sporting success
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.
How traditional firms and start-ups can tap into booming functional hydration category
The functional hydration category is poised for growth, and both traditional beverage firms and start-ups can tap into opportunities in this space with consumer segmentation and ingredient innovation.
The Vitamin Shoppe 2025 Health & Wellness Trends: Proven efficacy meets modern lifestyle
This year’s health and wellness trends reflect a consumer evolution away from influencer-driven fads toward science-backed, lifestyle-focused wellness, signaling a deeper convergence of innovation and shifting priorities, according to The Vitamin Shoppe.
C.L.Pharm seeks to boost consumption of supplements, hangover remedies in film format
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.
Singapore’s hue aims to carve a niche with mood-focused functional snacks
Singapore start-up hue seeks to carve out a niche in the functional snacks space with its mood-focused products in formats that it says differentiate from existing ones in the market.
Shake Your Plants seeks to fill dehydration and nutrient gaps in UAE with functional beverages
Functional beverage brand Shake Your Plants (SYP) aims to address dehydration and nutrient deficiency issues among the UAE population, while actively seeking global expansion.
Five top trends in functional beverages
What’s catching the attention of today’s health-savvy consumers?
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iPRO strengthens footprint in Saudi, eyes bigger functional hydration opportunities in ME
Functional hydration brand iPRO is solidifying its presence in Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership while looking to actively expand across the Middle East and Asia.
iHerb expands professional-grade brand offering, adds next-gen probiotic brands
Online supplement retailer iHerb has announced the expansion of its Professional Brands category with the recent additions of Metagenics, Pure Encapsulations and Designs for Health.
‘Protection is key’: Why brain health consumer strategies need to focus on early intervention
Many consumers associate brain health with day-to-day cognitive performance rather than long-term protection against decline, leaving them vulnerable to unnoticed deterioration, according to supplements firm Vitality Wellness.
GenieBiome’s new synbiotic targets increasing mental, mood disorders in children and adolescents
Hong Kong biotech firm GenieBiome’s latest synbiotic product is aimed at improving the brain, emotional and digestive health of children and adolescents, a demographic said to be increasingly experiencing mental and mood disorders.
Supplier update: Lonza, dsm-firmenich, Bio-gen in the spotlight
This monthly round-up looks at the supplier and contract manufacturing firms driving new developments across nutraceuticals and functional foods market, including latest news from Lonza, dsm-firmenich, Bio-gen, and Friesland Campina.
Supplement formats merging science, sensory appeal and personalisation expected to gain momentum
Delivery format technologies that enhance the sensory experience of supplements, provide health support tailored to individual needs, and have proven efficacy, are expected to gain momentum this year, says Lonza.
Singapore probiotic beer brand hopes to open up room for functional alcoholic beverage innovation
Singapore-headquartered OMG! believes that its probiotic beer could spur further innovation in the functional alcoholic beverages space, as it embarks on a multi-phase growth plan.
Zinc effective for managing diarrhoea in children, but lower doses may be needed to reduce vomiting - WHO
Zinc is effective in managing acute and persistent diarrhoea for children under 10 years old, but lower doses of 5 or 10mg per day may be required to reduce vomiting, say researchers.
Pulmuone Green Juice to develop new low-sugar functional drinks as demand soars
South Korea’s Pulmuone Green Juice intends to expand its range of low-sugar health functional foods, on the back of strong sales of its sugar management product and growing demand.
Japan’s Teaflex drops new functional teas in powder format targeted at sleep support, fat reduction
Japanese functional tea brand Teaflex has launched two new products in a dissolvable powder format, which are targeted at improving sleep quality and fat reduction separately.
Jan’s top 10: Potassium’s sleep aid benefits, 2025 trends forecast and more
From new findings showing the benefits of potassium intake for sleep, to 2025 trends forecast, and new regulations that will kick in this year, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in January 2025.
Energy drinks and acquisition opportunities – ADM’s 2025 beverage focus
Following the buyout of two ingredients and flavour businesses in the last two years, ADM remains vigilant for new M&A opportunities.
Collagen hydrolysate and dairy protein offer no acute recovery benefits for exercise-induced muscle damage – RCT
Short-term supplementation of collagen hydrolysate or dairy protein does not enhance recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage, revealed an RCT.
Review explores health benefits and regulatory challenges for prebiotics
Challenges around inconsistent terminology and definitions have slowed the widespread adoption of prebiotics, argues a new comprehensive new review published in Beneficial Microbes.
China’s Sirio Pharma beefs up SEA presence with new Thai plant, Singapore office
China’s Sirio Pharma is ramping up its presence in South East Asia (SEA), with the pending construction of a gummy production plant in Thailand and office in Singapore’s central business district.
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.
“There’s only so much collagen your body can absorb”: Quality formulation is key
Nature’s Farm has launched a ready-to-drink Collagen Duo range, tailored for different age groups to address ageing and uneven skin tones, touting premium formulation as its key differentiator.
Chi Longevity brings personalised nutrition services into hospitality sector
Chi Longevity, co-founded by geroscience expert Professor Andrea Maier, is introducing health optimisation services through a partnership with the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore.
2025 set to be the year of supplement format innovation - Nature’s Farm
The Asia Pacific market could see more varied supplement formats this year, catering to rising concerns around digestion, skin health, and sleep.
Certain vitamin D dosages could reduce risk of autoimmune diseases - meta-analysis
Supplementation of 600–800IU/day of vitamin D could potentially reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases, reports a new meta-analysis.
ADM’s instant-soluble powder supplement tech seeks to overcome taste, convenience challenges
ADM says that its FlashMelt technology could produce powder supplements that instantly dissolve in the mouth without the need for water, as well as overcoming common issues such as gritty textures and unpleasant aftertaste.
Wellbeing200 debuts phytochemicals-containing premix powder to boost gut health
South Korean start-up Wellbeing200 has launched a powder product that claims to help the gut better absorb phytochemical ingredients when consumed with yoghurt, while enhancing its taste simultaneously.
‘Owning the zone’: Berocca explores mental, emotional energy NPD in Australia
Berocca is exploring new consumer needs in the areas of mental and emotional energy with recent successive product launches in Australia.
Bayer aims volume-driven growth with shorter new product development lead time
Bayer’s CEO has outlined key growth strategies for its consumer health business, such as increasing sales volume by introducing new products to the market quicker.
Probiotics ‘had no statistically significant benefits’ for diabetics
Probiotics had no statistically significant benefits for glycaemic control, lipid profiles, or weight in people with Type-2 diabetes, according to an RCT conducted by Chinese researchers at West China Hospital of Sichuan University.
The microbiome modulation market: The rise of Amazon and TikTok
Amazon continues to drive probiotic and prebiotic supplement sales growth, but shifting trends suggest that TikTok is driving search and social engagement around the topics, particularly for younger demographics.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
Life stages and dosage formats fuelling sleep support innovation
Supplements for sleep support are moving beyond melatonin or GABA pills designed for the general population, as companies place greater attention on insomnia and menopause, and designing non-pill products, such as meal replacement powders.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
Propolis for the brain: Korean firm explores new uses
Korean company Seoul Propolis is exploring novel uses of propolis, such as its effects on cognitive health, amid an ongoing trend where natural and functional foods are sought after.
More younger consumers in APAC seeking out joint supplements to meet active lifestyle needs, prevent future woes – Lonza
Switzerland-headquartered Lonza pinpoints opportunities in tailoring joint health products to appeal to younger consumers, who are increasingly looking for supplements to address their active lifestyle needs and concerns about future problems.
Caffeine can aid post-exercise recovery, but not anaerobic performance – RCT
High caffeine consumption at 6mg/kg body weight significantly enhances skeletal muscle reactivity at rest, but did not improve anaerobic performance, according to a randomised crossover trial.