News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
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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.
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.
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Indian company Botanic Healthcare says that its new men’s health ingredient innovations, focusing on addressing the needs of two age groups, are set to be launched within the year, despite the category having taken a back seat in recent years.
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.
Tokyo-based market research firm MyVoicecom has released results from its survey on Foods with Function Claims (FFCs), which indicate that though awareness of these products is high, more work is needed to increase consumption rate.
Economic uncertainty is driving consumers towards comforting, familiar flavors, according to Mintel’s 2026 The Future of Flavors report.
Indian brand The Monday Bar looks to fill gaps in the local functional bars market by specifically targeting the issue of work stress and heavy mental load commonly faced by modern consumers.
Japanese cosmetics OEM company Baycosmetics has set up a health foods and supplements division after securing packaging materials that are facing shortage in the country.
Sirio Pharma is targeting growth in Australia’s gummy supplement market with the launch of a range of Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) compliant products.
Australian functional food and snacking brand Fodbods is beefing up its protein range, with its latest launch focusing on meeting physical performance needs and being gut-friendly at the same time.
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.
There are still plenty of growth opportunities in India’s protein space despite the increasing number of new brands and products entering the market, according to ITC Foods.
Indian firm Samarth Biorigins has opened a new facility dedicated to advanced and customized delivery systems to address the rising demand for nutraceutical ingredients with higher bioavailability.
Singapore firm MIRIQA has expanded beyond beauty supplements into the immunity category, and looks to meet the health and wellness needs of modern families.
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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.
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
The US imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam, China’s approval of 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) in infant formula are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
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.
With a US$10 million investment, Bio-gen Extracts is upgrading its production facility in Bangalore, India to manufacture new healthspan ingredients and enhance bioactive and formulation delivery.
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.
South Korean firm Dong-A Pharmaceutical recently launched a liquid sleep aid product alongside a range of health functional foods developed in collaboration with the Korean Pharmaceutical Association.
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.
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.
Sleep and mood support are becoming priorities in functional nutrition as consumers recognise the impact of rest on daily well-being. China consumers, for instance, have shown the greatest interest in biotics and the role of gut health in supporting...
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.
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.
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.
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Gencor Pacific has spun out its nutraceutical division as a separate company under the name Saanroo.
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.
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-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.
The discounted early bird delegate registration for our Nutra Healthspan Summit will expire on Sept. 10, 2025.
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 Corporation is looking to strengthen its presence and grow its market share in the hangover relief category through its zero-sugar range.
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 take on protein as essential aid to sporting success
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Spanish firm Nutris is eyeing opportunities and seeking local partners in the Chinese market on the back of growing interest in functional gummies.
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.
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.
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 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.