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聚焦日本：三得利、明治、大冢制药等
关注日本营养保健品企业及市场最新动向，包括三得利 CEO 因药物调查辞职事件引发的风波、明治的 NMN 胶原蛋白产品、大冢制药市场扩张等。
供应商最新动态：AstaReal、森永乳业、AAK 备受关注
本期综合新闻重点报道推动亚太地区营养保健品市场新发展的供应商公司，包括 AstaReal 在儿童眼部健康虾青素应用领域取得进展、森永乳业全球上市情绪调节后生元产品等。
监管审查：商品及服务税削减、GRAS 自我声明、保健食品安全法规
本期监管要闻聚焦三大动向：印度大幅削减营养保健品的商品及服务税、美国提议修订公认安全 (Generally Recognized as Safe, GRAS) 规定、中国即将对保健食品安全法规进行审查。
科学短报：乳清蛋白、南非醉茄、PEA 备受关注
在本期综合新闻中，我们为您报道有关健康和营养的最新研究成果，包括乳清蛋白、南非醉茄和棕榈酰乙醇酰胺 (PEA) 的新发现。
聚焦中国：IPA 中国办公室、Primal Power Nutrition、新法规等
本期聚焦国际益生菌协会 (International Probiotics Association, IPA) 在中国成立办事处、香港运动营养初创公司、中国更严格和新法规等。
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...
China focus: IPA’s China office, Primal Power Nutrition, new regulations and more
This round-up looks at news including the opening of International Probiotics Association’s China office, a Hong Kong sports nutrition start-up, tighter and new regulations in China, and more.
Resistant starch prebiotic may boost antioxidant and choline levels
MSP Starch Products Inc., the company behind Solnul, continues to strengthen its science, with two new studies showing that the potato-derived resistant starch prebiotic may boost absorption of antioxidants like vitamins A and E, and levels of choline...
Prosomnial pistachio extract gummy as effective as synthetic melatonin: Study
New research suggests a gummy supplement containing a pistachio extract demonstrates comparable absorption and sleep-promoting effects to a synthetic melatonin gummy.
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.
Holista Colltech urges stronger voice among industry players amid counterfeit case
Malaysia-based Holista Colltech is urging industry stakeholders to have a stronger voice with regulatory authorities amid a counterfeit case involving its omega-3 supplements.
Collagen peptide may reduce knee pain, improve function in early osteoarthritis: Korean study
A six-month clinical trial by Pusan National University has found that taking 3,000mg of low-molecular-weight collagen peptides (LMCP) daily helped reduce knee pain and improve movement in adults with early knee osteoarthritis.
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.
Study: Dual benefits of Zooca calanus oil on cardiac and metabolic health
Zooca’s omega-3 rich calanus oil supplementation in obese, pre-diabetic, women may improve cardiac health as well as metabolic health, according to new research.
Daily whole mushroom consumption bolsters prebiotic activity: Study
Supplementing the diet with functional whole mushrooms ingredients may support healthy gut microbiome function, particularly by promoting prebiotic activity.
5-HTP shows early promise for cognitive support and in seniors: Singapore study
A 12-week randomized trial by the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found that daily 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation modestly improved a global cognitive test and reduced depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults.
S’pore med school opens longevity trial center, Haleon, Abbott among research partners
The National University of Singapore’s (NUS) medical school has opened a new clinical trial center in its bid to drive research in the emerging field of healthy longevity and geromedicine. Abbott Nutrition, Danone, Haleon, and L’Oreal are some of the...
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.
Winners of the Healthspan Innovators competition announced!
To celebrate the first ever Nutra Healthspan Summit, NutraIngredients has been on the hunt for start-ups making waves in the health and longevity space. Today, the winners are announced.
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).
Urine test and immune status: Kirin studies new ways to measure pDC activity
Kirin says it plans to develop a “simple” method to measure plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) activity - which is indicative of a person’s immune status - after a recent research showed links between pDC activity and urine test results.
South Korea’s sodium and sugar intake report: 4 major findings
South Korea’s latest sodium and sugar report has revealed 4 key insights to guide the food sector in navigating health trends, regulations and product strategy
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
Vitafoods Asia 2025
IPA opens China office, unveils upcoming plans
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has officially opened its China office located in Shanghai, and Executive Director George Paraskevakos recently spoke with NutraIngredients on the association’s plans in the country.
Vitafoods Asia 2025
Brand exclusivity matters for new premium ingredient - Aker BioMarine on Xandro collab
Working with select brands exclusively is important for marketing new premium ingredients, says Aker BioMarine after embarking on an exclusive South East Asia (SEA) partnership with a Singapore firm for its new ingredient.
David Beckham scores new longevity supplement
Soccer legend David Beckham has launched a new supplement that targets the 12 hallmarks of aging.
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...
NMN for hair? Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences on “first of its kind” findings
Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has gained traction as an anti-aging ingredient, but a 12-week study funded by Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences - said to be “first of its kind” human clinical trial - showed that it could improve hair health too.
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.
From coffee creamers to biotics: 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.
Accelerating gut microbiome research: Danone unveils new OneBiome lab
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.
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.
Women’s health webinar to uncover trends, innovation, marketing tips for APAC
Find out more about the latest in women’s health nutraceutical innovation trends, research, and marketing tips for the Asia-Pacific markets in our upcoming webinar.
HealthKart seals exclusive manufacturing, sales deal with Ronnie Coleman
HealthKart has sealed a deal with eighth-time bodybuilding Olympian Ronnie Coleman, where they would be the exclusive manufacturer and distributer of his sports nutrition products in the Indian market.
Study unveils mechanisms impacting maternal health during vitamin D deficiency
New research has uncovered metabolic alterations linked to vitamin D deficiency and suggests potential mechanisms driving its impact on maternal lipid metabolism.
Sep’s top 10: India’s GST, Meiji collagen NMN, magnesium trends
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.
Osteoporosis in APAC: Haleon on scaling up bone health campaign and NPD
Haleon is scaling up its Bone Up campaign in China and is exploring plans to bring the initiative across Asia-Pacific amid high prevalence of osteoporosis.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
Phynova ramps up clinical trials for award winning mulberry leaf extract
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.
FDA declares NMN lawful in dietary supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has responded to a Citizen Petition from the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH) on the status of NMN, declaring the vitamin B3 form to be lawful for use in dietary...
Korea expands warnings on Garcinia cambogia products after additional hepatitis cases
South Korean authorities are adding more precaution statements to health functional foods containing Garcinia cambogia, following recent complaints of acute hepatitis.
Lychee fruit extract intake shown to reduce abdominal fat - Japan study
The supplementation of a lychee fruit extract could significantly reduce abdominal fat as compared to taking placebo, according to a 12-week clinical trial conducted in Japan.
Up the food chain
Danone’s dairy category head on powering up nutriton
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
Supplier update: AstaReal, Morinaga Milk, AAK in the spotlight
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.
How Gen Z made Free From the flavor of modern wellness
Forget bland gluten-free loaves and chalky sugar-free chocolate. For Gen Z, Free From is culture, not compromise and it’s rewriting what health and indulgence look like