NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Winners announced
This year’s awards saw a total of 256 entries – over 30% higher than last year – and…
Brands weigh impact and strategies caused by whey protein price hike
In its FY26 half-year results shared on Aug. 14, Chinese sports science company Beijing Competitor Sports Science Technology…
How turmeric supplements brought bioavailability and idiosyncrasy into regulatory focus
Turmeric supplements, available in concentrated capsules, powders or extracts, are derived from the root of the Curcuma longa…
Regulatory review: GMP rules in South Korea, NMN in India and probiotics in China
The MFDS is proposing that all individual packs of customized health functional foods should be printed with the…
Indian firm uses AI, energy infusion to produce higher bioavailability botanicals
Bengaluru-based Greenspace Herbs has so far applied the technology to botanicals such as curcumin, ashwagandha and berberine. Speaking…
Study reveals poor knowledge of drug-supplement interactions in healthcare
Researchers from the University of Coimbra, Portugal, conducted an online survey of 311 healthcare practitioners and discovered that…
Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial
Researchers at Japanese health food and functional beverage company House Wellness Foods Corp. evaluated the effect of CLE…
Indonesian FDA launches initiative to help local herbal firms in NPD, export
The pharmaceutical and food sectors, regulated by the Indonesian FDA, also known as Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan…
Novel Food approval in Great Britain for Sabinsa’s curcumin ingredient
The authorization, issued jointly by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), permits Curcumin C3…
Spinach extract one step closer to satiety health claim
Swedish pharma business Mimer Medical has passed the first hurdle in the “protracted and confusing world of supplement…
Japan’s FFC uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production in nutra trends round-up
Both current users of and people with experience taking functional foods in Japan are more likely to be…
Japan Buddhist monk bar has heaven- and hell-inspired drinks, offers beating service
A Tokyo bar run by Buddhist monks has become an online sensation for its unusual blend of cocktails,…