News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
China’s new rules for regulating the sales of health foods on livestreaming platforms and new developments on vitamin B6 intake limits are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
South Korean company CJ Wellcare recently shared its research on strain-customized prebiotics to improve the viability and functional activity of lactic acid bacteria, and announced its partnership with a sleep tech start-up.
NutraIngredients and FoodNavigator-Asia are running a three-day flash sale on delegate tickets for the Growth Asia Summit 2026.
Rem3dy Health, the Birmingham-based health-tech company behind personalized, 3D-printed gummy brand Nourished, has secured £14 million in fresh funding, valuing the business at £84 million as it accelerates global expansion and investment in AI-driven...
G-NiiB has launched its first synbiotics for supporting mental wellness among children and adults in its home market, Hong Kong.
A review funded by Haleon Singapore argues that many clinical trials on multivitamins have failed to study and evaluate endpoints that consumers are chiefly interested in.
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.
There are still 10 more days before submission for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 closes next Friday (June 19) at 23:55 Singapore time. Here is a spotlight on the past year’s winners.
Wooree Enterprise’s CLARION has expanded its portfolio to include a line of supplements that are exclusively available via GS SHOP’s retail channels, as part of a collaboration.
Described by one attendee as “an event with wall-to-wall speakers who delivered insightful, topical, useable information”, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is returning to London for its 2nd edition with more high-level content and networking opportunities.
Find out more about Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production statistics in 2025, the rise of unmanned supplement stores and more in this trends round-up.
Holland & Barrett is returning to Singapore and entering more Asian markets through an exclusive partnership with DFI Retail Group – the parent company of retail pharmacy chains Guardian and Mannings.
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.
There are still about two weeks left to enter your submission for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has released statistics on health supplements production last year, with vitamin and mineral supplements surpassing red ginseng to take the top spot for the second consecutive year.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Indian brand The Monday Bar’s launch of energy bars targeted at alleviating work stress, CJ Wellcare’s patented herbal mixture for prostate health, Fodbods expanding its...
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.
South Korean brand CJ Wellcare recently released a product said to be the first in the country to utilize a patented herbal mixture that has been studied for its effects on prostate health and men’s vitality.
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.
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.
China’s WALOVI is seeking growth globally in markets from the Middle East to Africa for its traditional herbal teas
MitoQ New Zealand has signed a research partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to assess the potential of mitochondria for healthy aging as it seeks to deepen research partnerships across Asia.
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.
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...
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.
The supplementation of heat-inactivated Lactiplantibacillus pentosus ONRICb0240 has been shown to benefit certain aspects of oral health, specifically gingival inflammation, in a six-week study that took place in Japan.
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.
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.
Chemist Warehouse has set its sights on the UK market and is working with London-based GreenLight pharmacies to do so.
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.
Health supplement brands from Centrum to BYHEALTH are doubling down on their e-commerce efforts in China, especially in Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including BioGaia’s new product launch in China, Calbee’s personalized nutrition service in Singapore, myBrainCo to grow its pharmacy footprint and Nestle-NTU research partnership.
Japanese company Euglena is acquiring the microalgae business of Kobelco Eco-Solutions, which it says will beef up its immune health offerings.
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.
Indian firm BigMuscles Nutrition sees significant growth opportunities in its domestic market’s sports nutrition industry, but challenges relating to misinformation, price sensitivity and product quality remain to be addressed.
Australian supplements brand myBrainCo is partnering StirlingFildes Plus to leverage the latter’s connections in the pharmacy industry, a sector it is looking to establish a foothold in.
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon yesterday in London—a feat fueled by 115 g of carbohydrate every hour.
The early-bird entry fee for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 closes this Thursday (April 30). Save US$50 on each entry submitted before this date.
With demand for protein and healthier product innovation rapidly on the rise in Asia, top brands will discuss these topics in detail at this year’s Growth Asia Summit
Japanese food, snacks and nutrition company Calbee is partnering with the Singapore microbiome firm AMILI in bringing personalized nutrition to the country.
Aussie brand Savvy has released a ready-to-drink functional beverage targeted at reducing stress and anxiety while maintaining mental performance, which also responds to a growing need for menopause support among women.
Healthy ageing and healthspan are trending topics worldwide, and this year’s Growth Asia Summit will bring together top brands from across the region to present their insights and strategies.
Find out more about the booming protein trend in India, energy drinks consumption in China and how Chinese firms are increasingly expanding overseas in this news round-up.
Singapore microbiome firm AMILI and Google are planning to launch a personalized nutrition mobile application at the end of April.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how BYHEALTH is meeting consumer demand for higher-quality protein powder, MIRIQA’s debut in the immune health category, Elevit in Australia and more.
BioGaia has launched its probiotic supplement for bad breath and oral health via cross-border trade in China, where the company sees rising demand and significant growth opportunities.
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.