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1 week ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Tingmin Koe |Gary Scattergood |Audrey Yow |Horphag Research
Combining both dairy and plant-protein, this is said to be the first-of-its-kind product in the kids nutrition category in the Philippines. Sold under the name BEAR BRAND MILK N’ SOY, the new product will be available in supermarkets, groceries and neighbourhood sundry stores - also known as Sari Sari stores.
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3 weeks ago | 
foodnavigator-asia.com | Gary Scattergood |Audrey Yow
Last month the Japanese agriculture department unveiled a plan to release 210,000 tonnes of rice from government stockpiles that is usually used for emergency cases if crops fail. The government began auctioning the stockpiles last week, with its impact remaining to be seen. It put 150,000 tonnes up for bidding and subsequent sales will be assessed based on supply conditions.
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3 weeks ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Audrey Yow |Tingmin Koe |Kirsty Doolan |Horphag Research
WIN, a non-profit industry organisation that champions and empowers women in the health and supplement sector, will be introducing its initiatives at Growth Asia Summit 2025, which will take place between July 15–17 at the Marina Bay Sands hotel and convention centre.
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3 weeks ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Cheryl Tay |Claudia Adrien |Audrey Yow |Horphag Research
The findings suggested that quercetin can help activate hard-to-reach muscle fibres, delivering strength improvements similar to those that come with high-intensity training — but reportedly without the risks. As people age, they naturally lose muscle strength, particularly in the fast-twitch fibres used for quick, powerful movements. These fibres are controlled by motor units that require a stronger signal from the brain to activate.
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3 weeks ago | 
foodnavigator-asia.com | Audrey Yow |Gary Scattergood
Brands operating in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and European Union (EU) regions should aim to emphasise the reusability of their recyclable packaging in order to ensure they meet sustainability and regulatory requirements. Each country has varied infrastructure abilities and different binding and aspirational targets. However, they all have the common goal of improving the recyclability performance of food and beverage packaging.
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4 weeks ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Tingmin Koe |Audrey Yow |Horphag Research
The online survey took place between February 19 and 22 and was commissioned by Taiwan-based supplement company Daiken Biomedical which expanded into Japan in January this year with three products, namely omega-3, and products for supporting sleep and mobility. The company said that it would strengthen its product development and information dissemination methods with findings of the survey as a reference.
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1 month ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Audrey Yow |Tingmin Koe |Horphag Research
Findings from an RCT conducted at Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, demonstrated that BC99 intervention can regulate the imbalance of intestinal flora, which can alleviate inflammation and mitigate alcohol-induced liver damage.
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1 month ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Tingmin Koe |Audrey Yow |Horphag Research
Total revenue was pulled down by underperforming categories like paediatric nutrition and infant milk formula. Total revenue shrunk 6.3 per cent from RMB14bn (US$1.9bn) to RMB13.1bn (US$1.8bn). The company also recorded a net loss of RMB53m (US$7.4m) for the year, down 109.2 per cent from a profit of RMB581.8m (US$80.2m) from a year ago.
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1 month ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Tingmin Koe |Audrey Yow |Horphag Research |Ennature Biopharma
The company has also outlined its 2025 plans, including the launch of its first OTC product and plans in growing infant nutrition business in South East Asia. BYHEALTH released its FY24 annual results last Friday (March 22). Sales across all its key brands, including its eponymous brand BYHEALTH and bone and joint health brand Keylid had declined by 30 per cent or so. Total revenue was down 27.3 year-on-year from RMB9.41bn (US$1.3bn) to RMB6.84bn (US$943.3m).
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1 month ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Tingmin Koe |Audrey Yow |Horphag Research |Ennature Biopharma
The China headquartered-company is well-known for hyaluronic acid ingredients. However, it is also expanding its other portfolios, in this case, ingredients supporting mitochondrial function and glycobiology, which are its strategic focus for this year. “Our strategic positioning for this year for Bloomage is to expand from our traditional focus of hyaluronic acid to glycobiology and cell biology,“ Jean Zhao, nutrition and health raw materials deputy general manager told NutraIngredients-Asia.
