Across the Nutraverse: Australia’s top supplement categories, Grenade’s Creme Egg collab, 7-OH seizures
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Markets & trends
Export diversification: How Aussie supplements sector is booming beyond China
Diversification across the Asia-Pacific region is gathering pace and fuelling growth for Australia’s supplements sector, according to new data.
Guest article
Mission Possible: IPA’s year of reckoning for the future of biotics
Each year, my reflections seem to circle back to film. Maybe it’s because movies often mirror our own journeys, tales of challenge, resilience and purpose.
ADM report: 47% of North Americans face sleep stress
Interest in postbiotics is growing as consumers look beyond traditional sleep aids, according to new research.
Growth Asia 2026: Download the Early Advance Agenda to get full info on our Singapore summit
Today we detail the key food, beverage and nutrition themes that will shape our Growth Asia Summit in Singapore in July.
Australia’s top five most popular dietary supplement categories revealed
Women’s health was the most popular dietary supplement category in Australia this year.
Across the Nutraverse: Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals CEO convicted, Vitamin B6 in Australia, creatine
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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.
Vietnamese health supplement firm taps brown algae extract for weight control
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Robert Lewandowksi and KSM-66, H&H Group targets cellular health, and efforts to restrict supplements in Michigan
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
ジャパン フォーカス：マーケットホットスポット、最新研究など
日本の栄養補助食品企業と市場における最近の動向をキャッチアップ。 日本がスタートアップとの事業連携のマーケットホットスポットとして特定されたこと、最新研究結果などを取り上げています。
Japan focus: Market hotspot, latest research and more
Catch up on recent developments in Japan’s nutraceutical firms and market, including Japan being identified as a market hotspot for start-up partnerships, latest research findings, and more.
Pharmacists vs celebrities: How small nutra brands can win from expert marketing
Working with pharmacist influencers can open doors for small nutraceutical brands that own quality products but lack marketing budget for celebrity endorsements, says the winner of the marketing initiative of the year in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia...
聚焦中国：Noromega、万宁、营养保健品进出口等
本期聚焦 Noromega 在华增长策略、Guardian 和万宁设立更年期产品专区、中国营养保健食品进出口数据等新闻。
聚焦日本：麒麟、森永乳业、NMN 护发潜力新发现
本期聚焦日本营养保健品企业及市场动态，包括麒麟和三菱商事生命科学的研究成果、森永乳业首款情绪调节后生元等。
China focus: Noromega, Mannings, Nutra imports and exports, and more
This round-up looks at news including Noromega’s strategies that drove its China growth, Guardian and Mannings’ menopause-friendly product aisles, China’s nutraceutical imports and exports data, and more.
Vietnam’s Vinh Hoan meets convenience and wellness needs with pangasius
Vietnam’s Vinh Hoan is maximising pangasius fish commercial potential with a circular model supporting convenient nutrition and supplement innovation
Big name brands on board: Check out the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026
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.
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.
IPA chief on the end of self-GRAS, China’s probiotic growth and global regulatory uncertainty
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has mobilized its regulatory affairs committee to address expected changes to the GRAS affirmation pathway. “We’ve been very active, proactive,” says George Paraskevakos.
Cargill, CP Foods, Tate & Lyle on driving healthy longevity in food innovation
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.
Five market hotspots for start-up partnerships, according to Haleon
The Philippines, India, Taiwan, Japan, and China are the five markets deemed as the “most realistic” for launching start-up partnerships in the upcoming year, according to Haleon.
Across the Nutraverse: St. John’s wort, GNC in Singapore, Optifolin+ bioavailability
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Unilever India confident GST reforms will aid growth despite Q2 declines
Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) is optimistic that the government’s recent tax reforms will help drive growth in the long-run, offsetting current impacts on sales
GNC evaluating store leases of former S’pore franchise
GNC Holdings LLC is evaluating the store leases of 54 outlets formerly ran by its Singapore franchise after a court ruling upheld GNC’s rights to these outlets.
Dabur India sets aside US$56M to invest in health, Ayurveda, food businesses
Dabur India Limited will set aside funds of up to INR$5 billion (US$56 million) to invest in health, ayurveda and food businesses operating in the e-commerce space.
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.
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.
Across the Nutraverse: NHANES under threat, omega-3s for Edinburgh Rugby, weight loss claims on TikTok
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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...
Women’s health webinar on latest trends, NPD goes live today, register now
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.
Tariff impact: China health foods exports to US down 12.2% in first half 2025
China’s health foods exports to the US had fallen 12.2% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 – possibly a result of US tariffs policy – says a report by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE).
Across the Nutraverse: Lead in protein powders, herb extracts for healthspan, counterfeit responses
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Japan focus: Kirin, Morinaga Milk, NMN’s potential for hair and more
Catch up on recent developments in Japan’s nutraceutical firms and market, including research findings from Kirin and Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences, Morinaga Milk’s first postbiotics for mood support, and more.
NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage
We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.
Destigmatising perimenopause: Functional food opportunities for brands
How the food industry can support women in perimenopause with functional ingredients like protein, omega-3s and fibre
Vitafoods Asia 2025
From protein, extracts, to biotics: Trends in Asia’s weight management space
Weight management was one of the key themes at the recent Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok. NutraIngredients spoke with ingredient companies specializing in protein to probiotics and botanical extracts on their strategies in addressing the need, and...
How beauty and wellness are converging: Insights from Unilever R&D head
From the brain-skin axis to scalp care, we discover more about Unilever’s future focus on wellness.
Across the Nutraverse: IPA’s new China office, melatonin down under, NMN on Amazon, Healthspan Innovators
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Trend tracker: Q-commerce, ‘proteinification’, magnesium in the spotlight
Find out more about India’s quick-commerce boom, ‘proteinification’ in food and drinks, and what’s driving the popularity of magnesium supplements in Australia.
Too little, too much: TGA finds content discrepancies in imported melatonin products
Several melatonin supplements imported into Australia were found to contain amounts that were either significantly higher or lower than the amount labeled, says the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Q-commerce: What’s driving uptake in India?
Q-commerce, the short-form for quick-commerce, has become a phenomenon across India, where consumers can get their hands on goods ranging from groceries, infant formulas, personal care products, to nutraceuticals.
Top 5 foods fuelling the brain health boom
Brain food is booming. As consumers seek sharper focus and long-term cognitive health, the food industry is responding with powerful ingredients and smarter nutrition
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026: Early bird discount expires soon
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, Amin Wasserman Gurnani, Holon Law Partners, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas, TSI Group, NNB...
Vitafoods Asia 2025
Now Foods inspired: TikTok popular Thai brand seeks expansion across SEA
Thai dietary supplement company Boost Up Life Center (Thailand) Co. Ltd is seeking expansion across South East Asia, with its CEO citing US brand Now Foods as its target and inspiration.
Top trends and formats driving innovation in dairy
Protein is the biggest buzzword, but what else is shaping new product development?
Lactalis is paying a hefty premium in NZ$4.22bn Fonterra deal
The French multi-national will unlock strategic synergies through the acquisition Down Under and beyond: but the price tag may be too high, according to financial advisors
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
Squalene, tocotrienols palm fruits extract finds application for healthy aging
iHerb and multi-level marketing company Market America are among the companies that are recognizing the benefits of palm fruit extract compounds, including tocotrienols and squalene, for healthy aging.
The ‘proteinification’ of everything
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
Brand new: HealthKart, Haleon, NatXtra, GNC in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including HealthKart’s exclusive partnership with bodybuilding Olympian Ronnie Coleman, Haleon’s Bone Up campaign, and NatXtra gummy nutraceuticals launch.