Asia Pacific
Probiotic–phytonutrient blends may improve gut function
Probiotic–phytonutrient blends containing Lacticaseibacillus and Bifidobacterium strains plus citrus bioflavonoids and dandelion root extract could improve bowl function and gut health, according to a new study.
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.
Growth to 2030: How FMCG firms can win amid market volatility
How can APAC food, nutra and FMCG firms boost growth through 2030? NielsenIQ shared strategies to navigate uncertainty and unlock new opportunities at our Growth Asia Summit 2026.
聚焦日本：跨界合作、功能性标示食品调查、克服包装危机等
本期关注日本营养保健品市场的最新动态，包括新的产官学协作平台、功能性标示食品 (FFC) 调查结果、最新研究成果等更多内容。
趋势追踪：日本功能性标示食品普及率、韩国健康补充剂产量
本期趋势追踪带您了解更多日本功能性标示食品 (FFC) 普及率、韩国 2025 年健康补充剂产量统计、无人补充剂店兴起等方面的资讯。
科学短报：双歧杆菌益生菌、绿茶儿茶素、白皮杉醇备受关注
本篇资讯重点介绍最新的健康与营养研究进展，涵盖双歧杆菌、绿茶儿茶素、白皮杉醇等领域的新发现。
监管动态：中国直播广告新规、维生素 B6 摄入限量等
本期监管综合新闻中的最新动态包括：中国保健食品直播平台销售新规、维生素 B6 摄入限量新进展等。
聚焦中国：益生菌市场、跨境电商与社交平台、海洋成分等
本期综述涵盖多方面新闻，包括中国益生菌市场的增长、助力补充剂市场的线上平台、功能性海洋成分的创新支持及更多资讯。
China focus: Probiotic market, CBEC and social platforms, marine ingredients and more
This round-up looks at news including China’s growing probiotic market, online platforms powering the supplement market, the push for functional marine ingredient innovation, and more.
‘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.
Errant health supplements: Chinese customs highlights three classic examples
From the absence of bioactive ingredients to products made in China but claimed to be made overseas, the Chinese customs has highlighted three classic examples of health supplements sold via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) that have violated local laws.
Across the Nutraverse: Biotics in space, UNPA to sunset, SGP mandatory notification
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Icle Time bolsters position in children’s height growth category with renewed products
South Korean health functional food brand Icle Time says it has further strengthened its position in the children’s height growth category following the launch of two renewed products in its premium line in April.
Sustained-release melatonin may boost sleep outcomes and wellbeing for poor sleepers: RCT
A low dose of a sustained release melatonin may improve measures of sleep, including the total sleep time, falling asleep faster, and fewer night-time awakenings, says a new study.
Trend tracker: China’s health food sales, probiotics market evolution and more
Find out more about trends in China’s health food sales, the evolution of the probiotics market and more in this round-up.
dAKG associated with biological age reversal
Supplementation of delayed-release alpha-ketoglutarate (dAKG) could reverse biological age, says a new study from Singapore.
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.
Lutein-zeaxanthin supplements may boost attention in teenagers: RCT
Daily supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin may boost attention and processing speed in teenagers, says a new clinical trial that claims to be the first to study the effects of the carotenoids in teenagers.
How Danone is repositioning itself in APAC
Made Group’s acquisition is Danone’s first major EDP move in APAC in more than a decade. It’s a sign of things to come
Probiotic–phytonutrient blends may boost bowel function and other gut health measures
Probiotics blend plus dandelion root powder and citrus bioflavonoid complex may improve bowel function and normalize stools, and reduce leaky gut, says a new study from HEM Pharma and Amway Research and Development.
Across the Nutraverse: Influencer marketing guidelines, protein powder in Texas, creatine chews in India
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)
Solara Labs seeks partner in China to build on gains and accelerate growth
Florida-based dietary supplement manufacturer Solara Labs is seeking a partner in China that can build on the momentum of its high-performing products and accelerate growth in the market.
Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)
Douyin on key drivers behind health food sales boom, opportunities to capitalize on
Chinese short-video giant Douyin weighs in on the key drivers behind the burgeoning health food sales on its platform, as well as trends and growth opportunities for brands to capitalize on.
Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)
Sports nutrition in China: CPT unveils four big opportunities
Chinese sports nutrition brand CPT, which celebrates its 25th year in 2026, unveils the four major growth opportunities it sees in the category.
Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)
“The Chinese probiotic market has evolved a lot” - Biome Australia
Practitioner-only probiotic company Biome Australia is keeping a close eye on China’s probiotic market as part of its broader long-term international growth strategy following what its founder says is a market that has “evolved a lot” in the past five...
Brand new: Bayer, MuscleBlaze, G-NiiB in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Bayer India’s probiotic, antacid innovation, MuscleBlaze’s creatine chews, G-NiiB’s first synbiotics for supporting mental wellness and more.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Check out the major MNCs in our latest confirmed agenda
Exclusive insights from senior leaders in Asia’s nutra, food and beverage sectors are coming your way this July, via our Growth Asia Summit 2026
Bayer India combines probiotic, antacid amid rising self-care trend
Bayer India’s newly launched Alka Seltzer is said to be the first antacid in the country’s ayurvedic category that comes with probiotic support.
Indonesian FDA launches initiative to help local herbal firms in NPD, export
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority has launched an initiative that connects local businesses and researchers to tap into native botanicals for new product innovation, with the ultimate aim of developing products suitable for international export.
Mix of 2’-FL and high-HMO-utilizing probiotic overcomes limitations – Morinaga study
A new study finds that the benefits of 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) in infant and young child formulae may be restricted by inter-individual and age-dependent differences in gut microbiota responses, and supplementation with a high human milk...
Danone strengthens beverages portfolio with Asia-Pacific acquisition
Danone has ramped up its portfolio of functional beverages with the agreement to purchase Australia-based Made Group.
Across the Nutraverse: Super El Niño, Benicaros gets novel foods, Function acquires SuppCo, ‘neglected’ men’s health category
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
チャイナ フォーカス：ライブコマース、Sirio Pharma、HMO乳児用粉ミルク
今月のChina focusでは、中国のライブコマースに関する新たな規則草案、Sirio Pharmaによるオーストラリアのグミサプリメント市場への参入、HMO乳児用粉ミルクの伸長など、最新のニュースを取り上げています。
トレンド トラッカー：HMOイノベーション、ソーシャルコマース戦略、スポーツ栄養
今月のTrend trackerでは、ヒトミルクオリゴ糖（HMO）のイノベーション、各ブランドのソーシャルコマース戦略、インドにおけるスポーツ栄養のトレンドとビジネスチャンスなどについて詳しくご紹介します。
サイエンス ショート：注目を集めるビタミンD、ポストバイオティクス、HMBプロテイン、NMN
今月のScience shortsでは、ビタミンD、ポストバイオティクス、HMBプロテイン、NMNなどに関する新たな知見を含め、健康と栄養に関する最新の研究動向を紹介します。
規制レビュー：インドのアシュワガンダ葉の使用禁止、ニュージーランドとのFTA
今月のRegulatory reviewでは、インドにおける食品へのアシュワガンダ葉の使用禁止措置や、マヌカハニーおよびバルク乳児用粉ミルクに関するニュージーランドとの自由貿易協定（FTA）など、最新の動向をご紹介します。
ジャパン フォーカス：異業種連携、FFC調査、包装克服
産官学連携の新たなプラットフォーム、機能性表示食品（FFC）に関する調査結果、最新の研究知見など、日本のニュートラシューティカル市場の最近の動向をご紹介します。
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).
Japan focus: Cross-sector collab, FFC survey, overcoming packaging crisis and more
Catch up on recent developments in Japan’s nutraceutical market, including a new industry-government-academia collaborative platform, results from a survey on Foods with Function Claims (FFCs), latest research findings, and more.
Creatine chews: MuscleBlaze’s new launch to capture lifestyle, cognitive users
Creatine has become the largest SKU for Indian sports nutrition firm MuscleBlaze in sales volume and the company is now hoping to capture a wider audience with a new dosage format and highlighting creatine’s cognitive benefits.
Regulatory review: China’s livestream ads, vitamin B6 limits and more
China’s new rules for regulating the sales of health foods on livestreaming platforms and new developments on vitamin B6 intake limits are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
