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Dongkoo Bio&Pharma targets underserved hearing care category as growth engine

South Korean firm Dongkoo Bio&Pharma is targeting the unmet needs of its local hearing health market, which it has mapped out as a new engine for growth.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Lallemand highlights metabolic balance, working with local partners in Asia

Canadian fermented functional ingredients firm Lallemand cast the spotlight on a product targeting metabolic health at the recent Vitafoods Asia, while underscoring the importance of working with local partners in this region.

NI+Catching up with metabolic health supplements: A roundup of the latest science

Obesity’s global toll is straining public health, quality of life and health systems, while drawing greater attention to the interconnected risks that shape metabolic health.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026

Double champion: Phynova takes mulberry leaf extract beyond sugar control

A well-known benefit of mulberry leaf extract is blood glucose control, but Phynova Group, which won two awards in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, is taking the ingredient to new heights through research that uncovers how insulin sensitivity...

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026

Kaneka to continue investing in ubiquinol and mitochondrial health as interest grows

Japanese chemical manufacturing major Kaneka Corporation is set to continue investing in research on ubiquinol and mitochondrial health, as it observes growing interest in the ingredient’s benefits across multiple health functions.

Megmilk Snow Brand sets up new unit to drive probiotics and ingredient sales

Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd. has established a new business unit to drive domestic and international sales of its nutraceutical ingredients, including probiotics that support gut, immune, and metabolic health.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026

Perimenopause a research focus for award-winning botanical blend

EstroG-100, a botanical blend that won the Innovation in Women’s Health Award at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, will undergo research linked to perimenopause and sexual wellbeing, after clinical trials have proven its benefits in alleviating...

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026

3rd-gen prebiotic? Whole fruit kiwi’s benefits lie beyond fiber

Prebiotics are known for their rich dietary fiber levels, but New Zealand firm Anagenix, which recently took home the microbiome modulation Ingredient of the Year with its New Zealand gold kiwifruit prebiotic powder Livaux, is championing the idea of the...

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Thai Union Ingredients looks to expand portfolio of tuna-derived ingredients

Thai Union Ingredients aims to unlock full value of the tuna fish by expanding its portfolio of premium nutrition ingredients derived from manufacturing by-products.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Menstruation, menopause and beyond: IMCD casts spotlight on women’s health

IMCD seeks to respond to “real consumer needs” with its market-ready women’s health formulations that the company recently showcased at Vitafoods Asia 2026.

HI Korea 2026

Mibelle builds on continued popularity of beauty-from-within category in South Korea

Swiss ingredients supplier Mibelle Biochemistry believes its beauty-from-within portfolio can meet the continuous demand and evolving consumer needs for this category in South Korea.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Monteloeder taps into opportunities in metabolic health, beauty-from-within for growth

Monteloeder looks to capitalize on opportunities in the booming metabolic health and beauty-from-within categories in Asia to strengthen its global market position.

NI+Krill oil removed from Aussie supermarkets: A matter of environmental concern or something more?

Environmental advocates have linked the removal of krill oil supplements from Coles and Woolworths, two of Australia’s largest supermarket retailers, to a broader campaign against products to be “unsustainably sourced” from Antarctica. However, some...

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Phytogaia establishes grant to support local palm phytonutrient research

Malaysian palm phytonutrients company Phytogaia is establishing a research grant to support local studies examining the use of palm phytonutrients for a range of health issues, including sarcopenia, stress management and cognitive health.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026

Puredia looks to heighten awareness of sea buckthorn for oral beauty amid award win

Hong Kong-headquartered Puredia hopes to raise greater awareness of omega-7-rich sea buckthorn ingredients for use in beauty-from-within supplements on the back of a NutraIngredients-Asia Awards win.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026

Cardio health and exercise: Winner of Sports Ingredient of the Year advances beetroot research

Bio-gen Extracts, which took home the Ingredient of the Year (Sports Nutrition) for its beetroot extract TruBeet, is deepening research on beetroot’s cardiovascular support and, in turn, its benefits for exercise performance.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

What’s next for longevity? Connect the dots between functionality, tech and ecosystem

Brands that can connect the dots between functionality, digitalization and technology, as well as an ecosystem of services and experiences, will stand to win in the longevity and healthspan sector in the long term, according to Euromonitor at the recent...

Healthspan Innovators: Deadline approaching for longevity start-up initiative

There is still time for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to enter Healthspan Innovators and win the chance to present their company in London at the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026.

Arjuna publishes ashwagandha safety study, highlights weight of clinical validation

With the publication of a new safety study of its Shoden ashwagandha root and leaf extract, Arjuna Natural is drawing attention to the importance of clinical validation as a competitive differentiator.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026

NMN and beyond: Start-up of the Year beefs up cellular health platform

Longevity Life Sciences, which bagged the Start-up of the Year at last week’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards ceremony, has set its sights on building a cellular health ingredient platform following the success of CellVive NMN – the first NMN ingredient to...

All 17 winners of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 revealed   

From proprietary functional ingredients to consumer products and research projects, all 17 winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 were announced at an award ceremony held in Bangkok today (September 2).

NI+Whey protein price hike: Are sales affected? Brands weigh impact and strategies

The impact of the global whey protein price hike is increasingly being felt across the sports nutrition industry, from manufacturers to consumers, prompting companies to raise prices, explore alternative protein sources and adjust their product strategies.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026: Spotlight on conferences and innovation showcase

Market research companies Euromonitor and GlobalData will present insights on consumer trends developing across Asia-Pacific, especially on functional health trends, pet nutrition and healthy longevity.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors P-Z

Next week’s Vitafoods Asia 2026 marks the last edition of the show in Bangkok, Thailand, and will feature a show floor of 30,000 square meters with over 800 exhibitors.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors A-G

Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors H-O

Vitafoods Asia 2026, set to take place on September 2 to 4 next week, will shine the spotlight on innovations across trending themes, including healthy longevity, women’s health and more.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026: One more show in Bangkok before debuting in Kuala Lumpur

The annual Vitafoods Asia will be hosted in Bangkok next week, the fifth time it is hosted at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) before moving to Kuala Lumpur next year.

GLP-1 levels increased with OEA supplementation - Study

Supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) could significantly increase the body’s production of GLP-1, according to new findings published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.

Indian firm taps into energy infusion to raise bioavailability of botanicals

An Indian company has developed a novel technology that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and controlled energy load infusion to increase the bioavailability of botanicals in nutraceuticals.

NI+Can ‘Made in EU’ labels give European supplement brands an edge in China?

The ‘Made in EU’ label is gaining value in China’s nutraceutical market, but success will depend on combining European provenance with scientific credibility and an understanding of local consumers, say industry experts. 

The Akkermansia Company secures new US patent for metabolic disorders

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued The Akkermansia Company (TAC) with a new patent, granting the company the exclusive right to market Akkermansia for metabolic disorders.

Healthspan Innovators: Calling all start-ups in longevity and cellular aging

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.

Growth Asia Summit 2026

Unbalanced intake, inadequate supply spur protein innovation in China – Angel Yeast

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.

Growth Asia Summit 2026

Paradigm shift: Next frontier of probiotics lies in traceability and functionality – TCI

Taiwanese company TCI says the next frontier of probiotics is not drawing more correlations between the gut and other organs, but tracing what travels between and building a more complete evidence chain.

Monteloeder looks to fill gaps in sleep support following latest regulatory approvals

SuanNutra-owned Monteloeder seeks to fill existing gaps in the sleep support category on the back of regulatory approval of its proprietary RelaxPLX ingredient in South Korea.

NVP Healthcare eyes foothold in Latin America through partnership with Brazilian firm

South Korean biohealth firm NVP Healthcare has entered into an exclusive supply deal for its proprietary probiotic ingredient with a Brazilian company to bolster its expansion in the Latin America region.

‘West meets East’: Indian govt seeks nutra export opportunities in upcoming expo

The Indian government, through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is pursuing global export opportunities for the nutraceutical sector at an upcoming expo, where NutraIngredients is a media partner.

Growth Asia Summit 2026: Retailers JD Health, Guardian, Alpro Pharmacy join major brands next week

There is still a week left until the Growth Asia Summit 2026 and we can confirm the attendance of retailers active in the region’s health and nutrition space, including Alpro Pharmacy, China’s JD Health and Guardian Singapore.

NI+People on the move: New nutra jobs of spring 2026

From CEO appointments to clinical, regulatory and international roll-out roles, the latest hiring moves show a supplement industry continuing to build leadership teams designed to scale growth, sharpen execution and turn science into market advantage.

Deadline extended: NutraIngredients-Asia Awards submission to close on July 3

The deadline for submitting your entry for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards has been extended by over a week to 23:55 Singapore time on July 3 (Friday).

Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)

Botanic Healthcare looks to address ‘neglected’ men’s health category

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.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Spotlight on past year winners

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.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Don’t miss the submission deadline

There are still about two weeks left to enter your submission for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026.

Across the Nutraverse: Singapore’s longevity investment, Alzchem creatine supply, NI USA Awards finalists

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Baycosmetics launches supplement business after securing in-demand packaging supply

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.

NI+Not a one-condition remedy: The legacy and promise of ‘blessed’ black seed oil

Black cumin seed oil accompanied Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun into the afterlife, was used by Cleopatra and Nefertiti in their beauty routines and was believed by Prophet Muhammed to treat anything but death.

Euglena acquires microalgae business to strengthen immune health range

Japanese company Euglena is acquiring the microalgae business of Kobelco Eco-Solutions, which it says will beef up its immune health offerings.

NI+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.

Sustained release ashwagandha supplement may reduce stress and improve sleep quality: RCT

Daily supplementation with a sustained release ashwagandha supplement may improve stress levels and sleep quality, while also reducing uncontrolled eating and emotional eating in healthy adults, says a new study.

Discovery of microalgae omega-3: Bill Barclay wins GOED Lifetime Achievement Award

Bioscience entrepreneur Dr. Bill Barclay took home the GOED Lifetime Achievement Award at the latest edition of GOED Exchange held in Singapore for his discovery and technique for producing microalgae-derived omega-3.