News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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...
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).
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
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.
From India’s GST cuts to Meiji formulating NMN with collagen and magnesium supplement trends in Australia, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in September 2025.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
Phynova Group Ltd is beefing up clinical trials for its award winning white mulberry leaf extract Reducose, as it seeks to uncover other benefits of its blood sugar management ingredient, including its potential as an adjuvant to diabetes treatment.
Up the food chain
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage
This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including AstaReal making strides in astaxanthin use for kids eye health, Morinaga Milk’s mood support postbiotic global launch and more.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
AstaReal will double down on efforts in promoting the use of astaxanthin as a safe and clinically-backed ingredient for supporting kids eye health, following its recent win at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025 and positive clinical trial results.
The Indian government’s reduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates could stimulate consumption of goods, including nutraceuticals, but there are three other factors at play to realize the “full impact” of tax cuts.
Vitafoods Asia 2025
Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd has launched its first postbiotics for mood support for international markets at last week’s Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok.
The winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards have been announced in Bangkok, with 17 trophies handed out spanning ingredients, finished products and initiatives.
The closing date for entries to the inaugural Healthspan Innovators competition for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups is rapidly approaching
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is seeking to capture Asia-Pacific’s burgeoning functional foods and beverage market with a new application center in Singapore.
The discounted early bird delegate registration for our Nutra Healthspan Summit will expire on Sept. 10, 2025.
From biotics for GLP-1, Haleon targeting growth in lower income markets, and Australia removing vitamin D products with insufficient evidence for bone strength claims, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in August 2025.
Twelve weeks of supplementation with Zenroot ashwagandha may improve sleep quality and decrease occasional anxiety and mood swings, says a new study from India.
dsm-firmenich has launched a nutrition research grant to advance the knowledge of healthy longevity and nutrition supplementation in the context of Asia-Pacific (APAC).
From streamlining operations to securing a windfall for farmers, here’s why Fonterra is divesting US$2.5bn worth of assets
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Dublin.
Described by one recent attendee as “the bridge between science and marketing”, the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is returning to the Emerald Isle for its 12th edition.
South Korean regulator Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s plans in recognizing sleep support claims for hydrolyzed milk protein and its import ban on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) supplements are some of the new updates in this round-up.
This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including dsm-firmenich and PhytoGaia’s research on cellular health, TSI’s premiere on Shanghai Stock Exchange and more.
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.
Dietary supplement company TSI Group now has its initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange main board.
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved the use of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) as a nutritive substance in infant formula products in Australia for the first time.
Gonmisol, part of the SuanNutra Group, has entered a strategic partnership with India-based K. Patel Phyto Extractions, as ‘holistic wellness’ trends increase across Europe.
China’s functional ingredient supplier INNOBIO hopes to target India’s vast vegetarian and vegan populations with the approval.
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Healthspan Innovators session and present their company in London.
Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) can now be formulated with methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and make joint health claims.
The ongoing US-China trade war has given the Australia nutraceutical manufacturing sector a boost, as companies look to shift their operations to regions with safe and quality production capabilities, alongside stable trade policies.
Wings of Hope is a safe haven for women and girls who have been impregnated by family members or gang members and then abandoned. Two ingredient suppliers who are helping support the cause sat down to discuss how Wings of Hope is helping vulnerable young...
There is only one week left to register your attendance for Growth Asia Summit 2025 which takes place in Singapore from July 15 to 17.
Hi & Fi Asia-China 2025
Spanish firm Nutris is eyeing opportunities and seeking local partners in the Chinese market on the back of growing interest in functional gummies.
From beer maker Asahi expanding its health business to Gencor’s GLP-1 research, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in June 2025.
Monteloeder is eyeing opportunities in the emerging teenage well-being category, particularly in Asia where sleep deprivation and academic stress among adolescents is rife.
Healthplex Expo 2025, Natural & Nutraceutical Products China 2025 (HNC 2025)
From next generation probiotics to short video app Douyin snapping up health supplements sales, NutraIngredients-Asia brings you four major trends seen at last week’s Healthplex Expo 2025 in China.
An extract from black ginger may significantly decrease body fat and visceral fat in the abdomen in overweight and mildly obese adults, says a new study from Korea.
This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including Biotropics’ research on Tongkat Ali for women’s health, BGG expanding astaxanthin facility in China and more.
Pioneers in New Zealand’s natural health sector, which contributes $2.3bn to the nation’s economy, have been recognised by the country’s trade association.
In our first ‘People on the move’ round-up, NutraIngredients-Asia updates on new C-suite appointments and more across Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition industry.
There is only one week left to submit your entries for NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025. Entries close on next Monday, June 30.
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including how Japanese firm Rohto has added the pill-and-shot supplement format to its range, probiotic drink trends in Singapore, Coupang e-commerce data and more.
As the use of weight loss drugs becomes more widespread, the conversation is evolving from access to adherence through proactive side effect management.
Dutch-headquartered ingredients firm Barentz is acquiring China’s Fengli Group to tap into opportunities in the local market and accelerate growth across Asia-Pacific.
The deadline for submitting your entries for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025 has been extended by two weeks to June 30.
Vitafoods Europe 2025
The lines between sports and energy drinks are blurring, and functional ingredient supplier Nektium has developed new beverage concepts that allow the two functions to be delivered.
BGG has invested into expanding its astaxanthin manufacturing facilities in China to boost operational efficiency and innovation to realise its ambition of doubling sales by 2028.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted OmniActive Health Technologies GRAS (generally regarded as safe) clearance for the use of Lutemax Free Lutein in infant formula.
Vitafoods Europe 2025
The ingredients arm of Thai Union has launched its first marine collagen derived from tuna skin and has invested US$30m into building a processing factory specially dedicated to producing marine collagen ingredients.
dsm-firmenich is making inroads in Asia’s human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) space, with its 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) ingredient approved for use in liquid milk in Indonesia - following a similar approval in India.