Aussie discount pharmacy chain to set foot in the UK
Chemist Warehouse has set its sights on the UK market and is working with London-based GreenLight pharmacies to do so.
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Across the Nutraverse: India’s ashwagandha leaf ban, prebiotics in Canada, sports nutrition opportunity
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
‘Immense opportunity’ in India’s sports nutrition but challenges persist
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.
India bans ashwagandha leaf use in any form, industry reacts
On April 16, the Indian government issued an advisory restricting the use of ashwagandha leaves in crude or extract or any other form in food products, catching many industry stakeholders by surprise.
Across the Nutraverse: Clinical trials for active women, Andrographis in Australia, MPL in the House
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Across the Nutraverse: Algae pioneer, probiotics for nanoplastic elimination, everyday nutrition
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Across the Nutraverse: H&B’s big commitment, FDA’s MAHA priorities, Solnul in Europe, Google-Amili partnership
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Danone’s Mead Johnson decision: Timing, risk and opportunity
This isn’t the first time Danone has contemplated a Mead Johnson acquisition. Can a deal happen this time?
Trend tracker: India’s protein boom, energy drinks, Chinese firms’ global expansion
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.
Across the Nutraverse: FDA explores expanded supplements scope, Herbalife-Bioniq, energy drinks in China
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Duke-NUS Medical School, Morinaga, Yeo’s to present kids’ nutrition
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.
From India to Japan: What’s happening in the functional protein space?
From India to Japan, protein is fast becoming a staple in functional food products, with consumer-packaged goods companies incorporating it into their products or investing in smaller outfits specializing in protein products.
Energy and sports drinks demand is robust in China, says Eastroc
There is “robust” demand for functional drinks such as energy beverages and sports drinks in China, says Eastroc, which reported a 17.3% increase in energy beverage sales and a 119% growth in sales of its sports drinks last year.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Entries open for submission
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!
Across the Nutraverse: China’s top supplement categories, Danone acquires Huel, B3 + B6 for muscles
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Vanity-led demand: Vitagen taps female audience with beauty-focused drinks
The probiotic cultured milk brand refocuses on gut health and collagen, riding on the beauty food revolution that has swept across food and wellness categories in Asia
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Entries open for submission
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!
Localised and functional: Asia energy drinks tap health demand
Energy drinks in Asia are evolving beyond caffeine as consumers seek added health benefits, opening opportunities for functional, better-for-you innovation
Across the Nutraverse: GOED unveils new database, Magtein in the UK, gut microbe and muscle strength
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Alibaba Tmall breaks down biggest health foods categories in China
Vitamin and mineral supplements, cardiovascular health supplements and kids nutrition are the three biggest nutraceutical categories in China in terms of sales revenue, according to major e-commerce channel Alibaba Tmall.
Across the Nutraverse: Human milk analytics hub, precision fermented collagen, pharmacovigilance for natural products
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Trade war impact: China’s health foods exports to the US slides 14.7% in 2025
The United States is China’s largest health foods export destination; however, exports were down 14.7% last year partly due to U.S. trade tariffs and changing trade policies.
Across the Nutraverse: China health food imports, SuppCo’s new certification program, MartinBauer consolidation
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Brand new: a2MC’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT factory, HUL acquisition
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including The a2 Milk Company’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT’s new factory and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) acquiring clean-label and women’s health firm OZiva.
China health foods stats: US still top exporter, Australia’s exports down 21.5%
The U.S. remained the top health foods exporter to China last year, followed by Germany where exports were up 15.5%, while Australia – once the top exporter between 2018 and 2020 – saw exports fall by 21.5%.
Across the Nutraverse: WCO recognizes supplements, Ronaldo and Herbalife, Pharmactive’s Korean opportunity
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International Creatine Organization and Network unveiled at SANS 2026
A new trade association was announced at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in San Diego with the goal of advancing creatine as a global health nutrient.
Otsuka Pharma beefs up POCARI SWEAT production in China
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, the owner of the electrolyte drink POCARI SWEAT, is ramping up production in China with a newly opened factory in Tianjin.
Trend tracker: Beauty-from-within, energy pouches, NMN and more
Find out more about trends in Asia-Pacific’s beauty-from-within market, the rise of energy pouches and the nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) retail scene in Australia in this round-up.
From comfort to function: How snacking is being redefined
Today’s consumers are redefining snacks, favouring products that combine nutrition, heritage, and convenience
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Don’t miss out on 15% CNY promo
Enjoy a 15% discount when you register for the Growth Asia Summit 2026 from now until February 22.
Across the Nutraverse: FDA eyes GMP, GRAS, NDI updates; EFSA’s QPS list changes; NMN expansion Down Under
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Across the Nutraverse: Ginseng adulteration, EFSA’s DHA levels, ANH sues FDA, Aker’s India strategy
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Calbee, NielsenIQ, PepsiCo to present this July
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
Omega-3 in India: Aker Biomarine sets sights on three key growth categories
Aker Biomarine is gearing up for growth in India’s omega-3 market, with a new country manager and distributor on board to drive growth from dietary supplement companies, multinational food companies, and the nutraceutical arm of pharmaceutical companies.
Across the Nutraverse: Sen. Durbin reintroduces supplement listing bill, Garcinia concerns, opportunities and challenges for Vietnam
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Japan focus: FFC findings, Kirin’s R&D efforts and more
Catch up on recent developments in Japan’s nutraceutical firms and market, including findings from a report on Foods with Function Claims (FFCs), Kirin’s R&D focus and appointment of Shohei Ohtani as “Immune Care” promotion ambassador, and more.
Whey protein suppliers race to expand capacity amid tight markets
As the glut for advanced protein ingredients continues, where is the extra supply set to come from?