ESI Nutrition, a division of French dairy cooperative Laïta, is banking on both its powder and liquid milk formula capabilities to expand in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Read about domestic and foreign supplements in China, how one organisation is driving nutraceutical growth in India, and how you can register for the second NutraIngredients-Asia Awards in our trends spotlight.
Biosciences firm Probiotics Australia has opened the country's first cGMP- and TGA-certified facility dedicated to probiotic API manufacturing, with an eye on expanding the use of probiotics in food for Chinese consumers.
South Korean confectionery company L-GA is venturing into the vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) space with its newest launch, a range of candy vitamins called MultiVita C365.
Australian bio-pharmaceutical firm MGC Pharmaceuticals is eyeing expansion in East and South East Asia with its cannabis-based nutraceutical products, after having recently launched in China.
More than half (53.7%) of the Chinese consumers surveyed said they bought imported nutrition supplements, while only 7.9% preferred to buy local products, according to a white paper released by the Chinese Nutrition Society.
The intake of omega-3 fatty acids may have cardio-protective effects against air pollution, according to an RCT conducted by researchers in China and the US.
A supply agreement with Fonterra will see Bubs Australia venture into the cow's milk infant formula space, though the firm has stressed that it will continue to innovate across its core range of goat's milk products.
Nestlé China has credited its focus on specialised sub-categories within the infant nutrition sector for its positive sales growth in the first quarter of the year.
The use of multiple probiotic strains can help to accelerate the eradication of the bacterial species Helicobacter pylori and minimise side effects in the human body, according to a Chinese review.
Dietary consumption of ginger could have long-term positive effects on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, according to a systematic review conducted by Chinese researchers.
Australian firm Life-Space Probiotics is ramping up its China activity from multiple angles, with plans in place to grow its presence on the daigou platform, drive NPD, and raise consumer awareness.
Swisse owner Health & Happiness (H&H) International saw a dip of 25.2% in its Australia and New Zealand adult nutrition sales in the first quarter of 2019, despite a slight overall revenue increase.
Glanbia Nutritionals is seeking to propel its growth in China via general lifestyle nutrition, in addition to its sports nutrition stronghold, with a key focus on creating new concepts in tandem with its customers.
The second phase of New Zealand's High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge will see a significant portion of its work focused on China, alongside New Zealand and Singapore.
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Tmall reveals China's top seven F&B trends, a Singapore-based sports nutrition retailer tells us about its plans to shake up the industry, and we bring you the latest on our upcoming Healthy Ageing APAC Summit and NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
Australia supplements giant Blackmores has announced weak Q3 results thanks to slower domestic and China sales, but the firm is confident its new development strategies will get it back on track.
New Zealand probiotics firm BLIS Technologies has its eye on new product development and APAC growth, spurred by its recent financial performance and an additional Australian regulatory approval.
China's Sirio Pharma has announced a global collaborative R&D effort involving its 100-plus scientists and industry experts to boost innovation for its customers in APAC, Europe and the US.
Read about who won big at Natural Health Products New Zealand industry awards, China's crackdown on health foods and probiotics regulations, and the latest research and innovations in the Oceanic region.
Read about latest the regulatory developments in China, Blackmores' acerbic response to the MBA's "attack" on complementary medicine, and the mystery of India's missing fortified flour in our regulatory review.
Indena is striving for APAC growth with market entry in Japan and China, and launching a more bioavailable formulation of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which the firm believes has potential for success in sports nutrition and beyond.
The recent slew of crackdowns, regulatory reviews and stricter rules for China's health food and supplement industry are 'growing pains' the industry must overcome, as regulators double down on efforts to promote safety and collect taxes.
Get the latest news on 'postbiotics', beverage innovations, Australian firms' continued interest in China, and our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit speaker line-up in our newest China round-up.
Chinese supplement firm Thankcome Biological Science and Technology (Suzhou) has successfully developed and produced spore-forming bacteria for use as probiotics in food.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is calling for public feedback regarding regulations for health food products containing probiotics.
Chinese mothers are buying less infant formula via cross-border e-commerce, while the sales of other nutritional products for infants, such as calcium and vitamins, are increasing.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced the start of a public consultation to review health food claims, leading to widespread industry uncertainty that regulatory experts claim will hit new product development and...
Nu Skin China has formed a focus group, led by the firm's country CEO, to look into the death of a 34-year-old Chinese woman who died from organ failure after allegedly refusing medical treatment for flu and fever, and instead insisting on drinking...
Domestic infant formula in China may be at its safest and best quality yet, according to industry consensus, following stricter measures implemented by authorities in recent times.
China-based dairy and infant formula specialist Feihe International is said to be reviving its plans for a Hong Kong IPO that could raise up to US$1bn, signifying the firm's second attempt at an IPO.
Wattle Health Australia is aiming to develop products outside its infant nutrition base and expand to the highly lucrative China market, following the acquisition of a controlling stake in Blend & Pack.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in February, featuring Blackmores' financials, regulatory news from China, new innovations from Japan, and emerging research from New Zealand and India.
Tea consumption may increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in East Asian populations, according to a meta-analysis by Chinese researchers.
A decade after the first convictions were handed down to figures at the center of a tainted infant milk powder scandal that rocked consumer confidence in Chinese domestic dairy products, how have local firms clawed their way back and what have foreign...
Chinese firm Sirio Pharma has had its sports nutrition product licence approved in China, signalling new expansion opportunities for the company and its clients in the country's growing market.
Health concerns are overtaking flavour preferences in China — where dishes are traditionally prepared with substantial amounts of seasonings and spices — and food companies are increasingly using this trend to their advantage.
Blackmores' in-market sales in China dipped in the first half of the financial year, causing its shares to slide and emphasising the difficulty in shifting from a daigou-based model to domestic Chinese trade.
TCM maker Beijing Tong Ren Tang, which is 350 years old, has been hit with a hefty fine for using expired honey and inaccurate labelling on its products.
Separate research from China and Thailand have both found that diets high in soy products could be the answer to lower hypertension risk in Asians, in contrast to traditional fruit- or vegetable-rich diets.
A combination of probiotics has been found to reduce the severity of oral mucositis caused by radiochemotherapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients, according to a Chinese RCT.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in January, featuring regulatory updates from China and Australia, Nestlé's moves in the A2 milk market, the top APAC supplement trends to watch this year, and more.
From infant formula and health food clampdowns in China to food contamination and supplements controversy in New Zealand, read the latest regulatory news in our monthly review.
Certain probiotics may have a pathogenesis-specific effect on inflammatory reactions in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, according to a Chinese study.
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Ministry of Commerce summoned all 91 direct-selling firms operating in China to a meeting as part of the “100-day operation” to clean up the health food market.
South Korean organic produce distributor Ewha Company is planning to go international with its food brand Nature Food's signature red ginseng product, having China firmly in its sights.
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