Review explores evidence for folic acid supplementation to prevent neural tube defects
A clearer picture exists of how much folic acid supplementation is needed to avoid neural tube defects (NTDs) during pregnancy.
Asia Pacific
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Duke-NUS Medical School, Morinaga, Yeo’s to present kids’ nutrition
Growth Asia Summit 2026 takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore, and childhood nutrition is one of the main themes to be covered on the first day of the summit.
From India to Japan: What’s happening in the functional protein space?
From India to Japan, protein is fast becoming a staple in functional food products, with consumer-packaged goods companies incorporating it into their products or investing in smaller outfits specializing in protein products.
Energy and sports drinks demand is robust in China, says Eastroc
There is “robust” demand for functional drinks such as energy beverages and sports drinks in China, says Eastroc, which reported a 17.3% increase in energy beverage sales and a 119% growth in sales of its sports drinks last year.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Entries open for submission
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!
Across the Nutraverse: China’s top supplement categories, Danone acquires Huel, B3 + B6 for muscles
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Vanity-led demand: Vitagen taps female audience with beauty-focused drinks
The probiotic cultured milk brand refocuses on gut health and collagen, riding on the beauty food revolution that has swept across food and wellness categories in Asia
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Entries open for submission
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!
Regulatory review: Health foods export, magtein approval and more
China’s factory registration policy for overseas-made health foods, magtein approval in the UK and EFSA’s public consultation on berberine-containing plants are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
Across the Nutraverse: GOED unveils new database, Magtein in the UK, gut microbe and muscle strength
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
チャイナ フォーカス：a2 Milk Company、大塚製薬、HMO承認
今回のまとめでは、a2 Milk Companyの乳幼児向け栄養事業、中国における3例目のHMO承認、大塚製薬の新工場、最新の科学的知見などのニュースを取り上げます。
サイエンス ショート：ウコン、大豆タンパク質、薬用キノコが注目を集める
本特集では、ウコンの不純物問題、筋肉の健康に役立つ大豆タンパク質、不安症への薬用キノコなど、健康と栄養に関する最新の研究結果を取り上げます。
規制レビュー：中国・インドへのアンチダンピング関税、新たなHMOの承認
米国が特定の国からのハードカプセルに対してアンチダンピング関税および相殺関税を 課したこと、また中国が乳児用調製粉乳への3『-シアリルラクトース（3』-SL）の使用を承認したことなどが、今回の規制ニュースの最新情報の一部です。
ブランニュー：a2MCの子供向けサプリメント発売、ポカリスエットの新工場、HULによる買収
a2 Milk Companyによる子供向けサプリメントの発売、ポカリスエットの新工場、Hindustan Unilever (HUL) によるクリーンラベル・女性向けヘルスケア企業OZivaの買収など、アジア太平洋地域の健康・栄養ブランドに関する最新動向をご紹介します。
ジャパン フォーカス：大塚製薬、ヤクルトの腸内環境への影響、医薬品安全性監視
大塚製薬のケンフェロールサプリメントと中国市場への進出、新たな医薬品安全性監視 調査、欧州におけるヤクルトの腸内環境への影響など、日本のニュートラシューティカル 市場における最近の動向をご紹介します。
Japan focus: Otsuka Pharma, Yakult’s gut health influence, pharmacovigilance and more
Catch up on recent developments in Japan’s nutraceutical market, including Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s kaempferol supplement and China expansion, a new pharmacovigilance survey, Yakult’s gut health influence in Europe, and more.
Alibaba Tmall breaks down biggest health foods categories in China
Vitamin and mineral supplements, cardiovascular health supplements and kids nutrition are the three biggest nutraceutical categories in China in terms of sales revenue, according to major e-commerce channel Alibaba Tmall.
Protein users expanding in China, says BYHEALTH on new product launch
Protein consumption is growing in China across different consumer groups and demand for higher quality products is on the rise, says BYHEALTH, which has recently launched an upgraded version of its flagship protein powder product.
GOED to launch online database of omega-3 companies
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is launching an online database to help industry players identify and locate companies operating across the omega-3 supply chain.
Singapore’s MIRIQA expands into immunity category, targets modern family wellness
Singapore firm MIRIQA has expanded beyond beauty supplements into the immunity category, and looks to meet the health and wellness needs of modern families.
Across the Nutraverse: Human milk analytics hub, precision fermented collagen, pharmacovigilance for natural products
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
KSM-66 ashwagandha may support cognition and sleep in children
Supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract in gummy form for eight weeks is well tolerated and may enhance cognitive performance and sleep quality in children between the ages of 6 and 12, according to new research.
Pharmacy chain founder opens nutraceutical longevity start-up
Margarita Zhao, founder of a pharmacy chain and a pharmaceutical company in Inner Mongolia, has launched a nutraceutical start-up focused on longevity and healthspan products - at least for its initial launch.
Herbal extract complex may reduce signs of skin aging: Cosmax study
A combination of extracts from Korean mint, goji berry and fig may reduce wrinkles and improve skin hydration and elasticity, says a new study from scientists at Cosmax, South Korea’s largest cosmetics manufacturer.
Bayer’s Elevit tackles Aussie motherhood challenges through partnerships
Bayer’s maternal health brand Elevit seeks to address the silent struggles of Australian mothers through constant product innovation and providing holistic support by partnering local start-ups.
聚焦日本：麒麟新设实体以及与子公司的研发合作、内服美容等更多动态
了解日本营养保健品市场的最新发展动态，包括麒麟集团成立新实体以及与子公司芳珂和澳佳宝推进免疫健康研发、亚太地区内服美容的增长驱动因素和市场机遇等。
趋势追踪：内服美容、能量袋装产品、NMN 等更多动态
本期综合新闻关注亚太地区内服美容市场趋势、能量袋装产品的兴起，以及澳大利亚烟酰胺单核苷酸 (NMN) 的零售现状。
科学短报：姜黄、大豆蛋白、药用蘑菇备受关注
本期综合新闻关注健康与营养领域的最新研究发现，包括姜黄掺假、大豆蛋白对肌肉健康的影响、药用蘑菇缓解焦虑的作用等内容。
监管审查：美国对中国和印度征收反倾销税、新 HMO 获批等更多动态
美国对某些国家的硬质空心胶囊征收反倾销税和反补贴税，以及中国批准 3′-唾液酸乳糖钠盐 (3′-SL) 用于婴幼儿配方奶粉——本期监管动态为您带来最新进展。
聚焦中国：a2 牛奶公司、大冢制药、HMO 获批等
本期综合新闻关注 a2 牛奶公司的婴幼儿营养业务、中国第三款 HMO 获批、大冢制药的新工厂、最新科学发现等内容。
New pharmacovigilance survey on natural health products to roll out globally
A new survey covering global pharmacovigilance approaches in the natural health products sector is launching soon and will be extended to over 200 industry organizations and regulatory bodies, including those in China, the United States, Europe and other...
China focus: a2 Milk Company, Otsuka Pharma, HMO approval and more
This round-up looks at news including a2 Milk Company’s infant nutrition business, the third HMO approval in China, Otsuka Pharma’s new factory, latest scientific findings and more.
UCSD launches first human milk analytics hub
The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: The Advance Agenda is here! See our latest confirmed speakers
This year’s Growth Asia Summit promises a stellar line-up of food and nutrition industry experts including PepsiCo, Haleon, Dabur and many more
Trade war impact: China’s health foods exports to the US slides 14.7% in 2025
The United States is China’s largest health foods export destination; however, exports were down 14.7% last year partly due to U.S. trade tariffs and changing trade policies.
Across the Nutraverse: China health food imports, SuppCo’s new certification program, MartinBauer consolidation
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NAD+ boosters may also boost gut microbes and beneficial metabolites: Nestlé data
The NAD+ boosting effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) may be linked to the action of the gut microbiome on these compounds, says a new study from Nestlé.
Brand new: a2MC’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT factory, HUL acquisition
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including The a2 Milk Company’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT’s new factory and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) acquiring clean-label and women’s health firm OZiva.
China health foods stats: US still top exporter, Australia’s exports down 21.5%
The U.S. remained the top health foods exporter to China last year, followed by Germany where exports were up 15.5%, while Australia – once the top exporter between 2018 and 2020 – saw exports fall by 21.5%.
OEA may boost Akkermansia levels and improve gut barrier function: RCT
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
Haleon’s FY25 results: APAC supplements growth offsets US declines
Haleon saw strong sales growth in its health supplement business in Asia-Pacific last year, which it said has partly offset the decline in North America.
Across the Nutraverse: WCO recognizes supplements, Ronaldo and Herbalife, Pharmactive’s Korean opportunity
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
S’pore HSA urges collaboration to tackle ‘unique complexities’ of longevity sectors
The Health Science Authority (HSA), which regulates health supplements in Singapore, is urging stronger collaboration between industry and academia to tackle the unique complexities of the booming longevity supplement sector.
Nestlé launches longevity drinks following nutrition and health science merger
Global food giant Nestlé is expanding its presence in the longevity space, launching a new range of science-backed nutritional drinks designed to support energy, focus, sleep and overall vitality.