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.
Personalization & tech
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.
Brand new: G-NiiB, Nano Singapore, DUOLAC in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including G-NiiB’s new synbiotic launch for MAFLD, Nano Singapore on men’s health, and DUOLAC’s South East Asia expansion.
Japanese firm launches eye supplement with habit support app for ‘supplement refugees’
Japanese firm YURU Co Ltd has introduced a new eye supplement containing liposomal lutein and coupled it with a proprietary habit support app catering to “supplement refugees”.
Levelle democratizes precision nutrition with launch of cycle syncing protein
New York-based Levelle Nutrition launched its Cycle Syncing Protein, the first protein powder intentionally developed to support the shifting nutritional needs of menstruating women throughout their cycle.
What international brands need to know about APAC’s booming beauty-from-within market
Long at the forefront of beauty innovation, APAC markets like Japan, China and South Korea are now driving growth in holistic beauty and personal care. Here, we examine the emerging trends and patterns defining the space.
Husband platform offers men personalized supplement recommendations
A new platform harnesses men’s blood work and provides DNA-based guidance to inform them about the supplements they should take to improve their health.
The Vitamin Shoppe 2025 Health & Wellness Trends: Proven efficacy meets modern lifestyle
This year’s health and wellness trends reflect a consumer evolution away from influencer-driven fads toward science-backed, lifestyle-focused wellness, signaling a deeper convergence of innovation and shifting priorities, according to The Vitamin Shoppe.
Exclusive: FDA’s ‘no questions’ letter for TurtleTree’s LF+ could accelerate adoption of precision-fermented lactoferrin into everyday nutrition
FDA’s acknowledgement of the safety of LF+ in functional foods, beverages and supplements will encourage more companies to use the animal-free lactoferrin beyond the applications of its bovine counterpart, which due to limited availability and high price...
Spate reveals top supplement trends, according to Google and TikTok
The supplements and ingestibles category has experienced steady growth from March 2024 to February 2025, with search and views on Google and TikTok up 19.3% from the year before.
Multi-ethnic microbiome health: UK-Singapore study to analyse gut-skin axis, explore diagnostics
A new US$1.35m project is seeking to unlock new insights into the gut-skin axis while developing consumer-friendly diagnostic kits for inflammatory skin conditions.
IQVIA and NUS join forces to boost healthspan, innovate personalised health solutions
Data science company IQVIA and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are set to embark on several joint efforts to advance longevity medicine and personalised health innovations.
Brain boosters: How credible are dietary interventions for cognitive longevity?
Nutritional interventions have increasingly been shown to help maintain cognitive health as we age, but a Singapore-based longevity clinic has stressed the need for personalised approaches.
AI for nutra: Finding supporting evidence and refining products key opportunities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly gaining traction in the nutra space, with opportunities arising in finding supporting evidence on how nutraceutical ingredients work and refining existing formulations, according to Insilico Medicine.
Science shorts: New findings on tocotrienol, lutein, zeaxanthin and more
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on how consuming tocotrienol-enriched oat could improve fasting blood glucose and lutein, zeaxanthin’s benefits for dry eyes.
The TikTok effect on nutrition awareness
TikTok health advice is a growing danger as apps continue to shape wellness decisions among adolescents and young adults, according to new research.
FANCL uses big data to uncover nutrition, menopause concerns among women
FANCL has analysed data collected from more than 18,000 Japanese women from its personalised nutrition service to build greater understanding of consumer needs and concerns.
CJ Bioscience launches gut microbiome test, aims personalised nutrition
South Korean functional health foods firm CJ Bioscience has launched a gut microbiome test kit and plans to tap on the data collected in developing personalised nutrition.
Personalized protein and hydration solutions earmarked as 2025 megatrends
The consumer demand for holistic wellness solutions is being met with simplified nutrition, reinvented hydration innovations and diverse protein products, according to Glanbia’s 2025 megatrends forecast.
Can personalized nutrition companies reach consumers in the middle?
In the personalized nutrition space, companies either target high-end consumers or cater to the mass market. Customers who fall somewhere in between are often left out of the conversation.
Chi Longevity brings personalised nutrition services into hospitality sector
Chi Longevity, co-founded by geroscience expert Professor Andrea Maier, is introducing health optimisation services through a partnership with the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore.
Nutra trends 2025: Five key consumer health trends set to drive APAC forward
We look at five key consumer health trends that companies active in Asia-Pacific are focusing on for this year, and their reasons for doing so.
Healthspan, personalization and tech: Euromonitor predicts 2025 consumer trends
The data and analytics firm has forecast a notable shift in consumers’ mindsets next year from simply lengthening lifespans to trying to improving the quality of that longer life. What does this mean for the future of health and wellness?
Persona launches white-labeling service to expand access to personalized nutrition
‘It’s not really about competition,’ the CEO said.
Garbage in, garbage out: Artificial intelligence could become ‘crucial’ nutraceutical industry tool if 'care is taken'
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nutraceuticals industry could become a ‘crucial’ component of innovation and regulatory compliance processes, but care must be taken regarding the information that is fed into the technology.
Blurring boundaries: Cargill builds on infant nutrition and flavours expertise to advance specialised nutrition business
Cargill is building on its decades-long experience in infant nutrition and know-how on flavours to grow its specialised nutrition business, a focus area for the company’s next stage of development.
Microbiome Innovations in APAC: New editorial webinar is now open for FREE registration!
Leading industry experts from Life-Space Group, Swisse Wellness, and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) and more will be presenting insights on the latest developments and research findings surrounding the microbiome sector in APAC in our...
Growth Asia Summit 2024
Healthy ageing in China: Rising demand for omega-3 targeted at blood, heart, and brain health – GNC
China's ageing population is fuelling demand for omega-3 products among consumers in their 30s to 60s, who are seeking to enhance their blood, heart, and brain health.
Trend tracker: Femcare rise in Japan, NMN boom in Hong Kong and more
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends, including the rise of femcare products in Japan, how anti-ageing is driving nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) use in Hong Kong, and growing demand for red ginseng in China and Vietnam.
Personalised probiotics: Tailoring to individual needs boosts health outcomes – new language-based tool
Researchers used a new language-based tool to identify probiotic strains that could improve health, and suggest that probiotics use tailored to individual needs are more beneficial.
CGMs: Pathologizing normal responses or protecting future health?
As use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) by the general public builds, experts from the nutrition industry weigh in on the pros and cons of their use for long-term health.
Nutrition Asia Video Series
From mass customisation to individualisation: How automation, supply chain management, 3D printing can drive personalised nutrition forward
Personalised nutrition could progress from mass customisation to full personalisation as companies leverage on factory automation, supply chain management, and 3D printing to increase the efficiency of providing customised products.
Growth Asia Summit 2023
Nestle on personalised nutrition: Innovators need to consider the whole ecosystem, not just products
Personalised nutrition innovators need to better consider the entire ecosystem spanning health data collection and analysis, alongside new products, says an industry expert from Nestle.
Korea innovation: AI model to speed up identification of new ingredients for health functional foods
An artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to identify new active ingredients in botanicals that could be used to develop new types of health functional foods (HFF) in South Korea.
Interdisciplinary research, products and services innovation to drive the future of personalised nutrition – China industry association
Interdisciplinary scientific research, as well as innovative products and services, is set to drive the future of personalised nutrition, according to a set of expert guidelines published by China Nutrition and Health Food Association (CNHFA).
‘Transitional time’: Suntory discusses Japan personalised nutrition plan following investment in UK start-up
Suntory has shed more light on its plans for its personalised nutrition services and products in Japan following a US$3.06m investment in UK start-up Remedy Health.
‘Probably the best event in the probiotic field’: 7 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2023
The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2023 is two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
Personalised nutrition significantly improved BMI, waistlines in obese Chinese adults – Amway-funded RCT
Personalised nutrition intervention could be more beneficial than conventional methods in improving the health statuses of overweight and obese Chinese adults.
Brand new: US formula shortage, Nestle Health Science’s acquisition, Regenosis in focus
This round-up will look at developments of brands in the health and nutrition industry, including how brands such as Bubs Australia and Bellamy’s Organic have successfully gained access to the infant formula market in US, as well as Nestle Health...
NZMP, Sun Genomics team up for precision probiotics
The duo will undertake consumer studies to better understand the various health benefits of probiotics.
Ancient microbial species never seen before discovered in paleofeces
The research examines how modern day living has altered poop over the last millennia.
GNC announces new leadership, reveals plans for 2021
The global health and wellness brand will lean on new leadership to drive and execute business strategies as the company capitalizes on the category’s explosive growth.
Online China expansion: Nestle’s personalised nutrition brand Persona reveals e-commerce strategy
Persona, a Nestle Health Science-acquired personalised nutrition brand, will be opening flagship stores on Tmall and JD to make its products more widely available to consumers in China via e-commerce.
Vitamin C sensor offers new opportunities in personalized health
Researchers have developed a non-invasive technology that may support dietary adherence and detect nutritional deficiencies by tracking vitamin C levels in perspiration.
New personalized vitamin firm aims at simpler, safer formulas
A pair of practicing physicians have founded Vous Vitamin, a personalized multivitamin brand that promises to steer customers toward efficacious dosages of nutrients and avoid what they believe to be dangerous overdose possibilities.
From the editor's desk
There’s a lot of ground to cover at trade show without getting bogged down in COVID-19 crisis
NutraIngredients-USA will investigate the latest news at the upcoming Expo West trade show while at the same time trying not to get distracted by the weight of current events.
IBM uses AI-powered model to predict age from gut microbiome samples
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being put to work in microbiome research as researchers use the tool to predict a person’s chronological age based on a microbiome sample.
Personalised nutrition in Japan: FANCL launches ‘Personal One’ supplement service
Japanese supplements and cosmetics firm FANCL is launching a new personalised supplement service, Personal One, using data from consumer questionnaires and urine tests.
China’s direct marketing crackdown hits NuSkin hard; COVID-19 will add insult to injury
Provo, UT-based MLM NuSkin saw year-over-year revenues fall by 10% as a result of the continued regulatory pressure in China. The COVID-19 disease outbreak is expected to depress results even further in the coming year.
GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in December
See December's 10 most read health and nutrition stories, including Nestlé Health Science China's new product innovation centre, FANCL launching its first cold care supplement, and new nutritional labelling requirements from Taiwan FDA. Click through...