News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Cardiovascular supplement company Humann is looking beyond its nitric oxide roots as part of a long-term precision nutrition partnership with the University of California, Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH).
Australian health and wellness player Swisse says that there is an increasing uptake of beauty supplements across South East Asia (SEA) as consumer awareness and spending power rise.
CPHI/HI Korea 2026
South Korean firm CJ Wellcare recently launched a new brand of functional foods that apply Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates (MACs) as a key ingredient, said to be a first in the country.
About a year after a change in ownership, KOS is positioning itself for a broader role in dietary supplements, expanding beyond what consumers might traditionally associate with a plant-based brand while strengthening the infrastructure behind its products.
The Nutra Healthspan Summit is just over two months away! Bridging cutting-edge science and business strategy to extend healthspan through nutrition and supplements, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
cbdMD, a company that provides cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp-derived cannabinoid products, has acquired long-standing supplement company Twinlab.
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).
Dermatologist and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd’s career has largely been driven by advocating for greater representation in dermatology, particularly around skin and hair concerns impacting people of color.
Private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners has agreed to acquire Nestlé’s mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business for $1 billion, following the food giant’s strategic review of several supplement assets last year.
Sexual wellness may be edging further into the supplement mainstream as consumer interest in products spanning intimate health, beauty and healthy aging creates new territory for brands.
Find out more about trends happening in the GLP-1 nutrition category, eye health and kids’ supplement launches, as well as new market developments in Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) sector in this news round-up.
For emerging sports nutrition brands, competing for athlete endorsements often comes down to marketing budgets. F3 Energy believes ownership can offer another path.
Sports nutrition retailer and brand GymBeam claims to have established itself as the largest European retailer of supplements after investing in warehouse robotics, AI and delivering on trends for sports nutrition, GLP-1 support and longevity.
UK-based start-up Noctiva Health is making its debut with a new sleep supplement targeted at night shift workers.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
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
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 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, 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
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.
Synthetic spokespeople may be new, but industry experts say brands remain responsible for substantiated claims, truthful endorsements and transparent marketing.
Three industry experts specializing in consumer product development, research and regulations will present their insights on the healthspan and healthy longevity nutraceutical category this Thursday (August 27) at 3 pm Singapore time.
Australian brand Happy Mammoth is looking to fill a market gap in collagen and prebiotic combined supplementation through a product built on the gains of its bestseller.
The dietary supplement industry is facing a new layer of supply-chain uncertainty as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, energy prices and freight disruptions ripple through the global ingredient market.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including GNC’s new retail plans in Singapore, AMILI’s metabolic health synbiotic launch, Kirin’s plan to acquire Jamieson Wellness, a2mc’s new scientific findings and more.
Natural product manufacturer NOW tested 25 vitamin C gummy supplements sold on Amazon. Of these, only 13 met label claim, and 12 had nearly no detectable vitamin C.
The TSI Group’s personalized nutrition platform Tailored Script will expand into additional markets this year, already in the United States and Australia.
Sports nutrition brand Maurten has revealed the high-carbohydrate fueling strategy that helped Demi Vollering secure her second Tour de France Femmes title.
Growth Asia Summit 2026
From metabolism and sleep disruption to hair loss, China’s BYHEALTH says it sees an opportunity in addressing consumer needs arising from a high-stress, high-cortisol urban lifestyle.
This month’s launches highlight the continued expansion of convenient, targeted and multifunctional formats, from creatine sachets and sparkling protein to instant mushroom lattes and on-the-go pre-workout.
The California-based mushroom supplier says brands are arriving with defined benefits, formats and target consumers as more projects move toward commercial launch.
A new analysis suggests AI-generated recommendations can shift dramatically depending on how consumers phrase their questions, while experts caution that AI visibility remains difficult to measure.
Connected wellness products offer supplement companies opportunities to reach beyond traditional categories, but that move may also expose them to new safety requirements and closer regulatory scrutiny.
A new ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over The Turmeric Co.’s use of blurred customer testimonials reinforces the agency’s strict stance on disease claims, reminding the industry that even implied treatment claims are off-limits.
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) said that its FY26 revenue has been affected by supply chain disruption in its infant formula business and the effects are expected to last until early FY27.
Stricter GMP laws in South Korea, notice against NMN use in India and a new policy draft on probiotic use in China are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
GNC is re-establishing standalone stores in Singapore, as well as building market presence via a partnership with health and beauty retail chain Guardian.
Unity, a pharmacy under Singapore’s supermarket chain FairPrice, has partnered with homegrown microbiome supplement firm AMILI in an exclusive synbiotic supplement retail launch, against the backdrop of growing consumer concerns around metabolic health.
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Women’s health is today a key priority category for Swisse, with hormonal health and perimenopause support being crucial areas where innovation opportunities lie.
Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli, has built a career spanning corporate law, Nike, retail, health technology and food biotechnology — a path she says only looks intentional in hindsight.
New Zealand dairy nutrition firm The a2 Milk Company’s recently released research results are set to drive growth in the US market and shape its innovation pipeline.
The dispute highlights how competing measures of market leadership can determine which supplement brands are able to claim the top spot.
No longer confined to sneakers and streetwear, limited-edition “drops” are becoming a strategic tool for wellness brands to drive trial, test innovation, re-engage consumers and build long-term loyalty.
Global nutrition company Herbalife has launched in the U.S. market Bioniq GO, a personalized daily micronutrient supplement as part of its Bioniq brand acquired earlier this year.
NSF Certified for Sport continues to expand beyond its traditional sports nutrition roots, with Thorne’s announcement that its Basic Prenatal is the first prenatal supplement containing a bioactive form of folate to earn the certification.