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1 week ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Tingmin Koe |Gary Scattergood |Horphag Research
The types of innovative ingredients used in infant formulas have evolved over the years, as companies tried to develop formulas which they claim can mimic the human breast milk. China’s Junlebao for instance, is hoping to mimic the fat structure in human breast milk through the addition of OPO (oleic-palmitic-oleic). French dairy giant Danone, on the other hand, has developed products containing “large milk lipid droplets” that mimic the structure seen in breast milk.
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1 week ago | 
nutraingredients-asia.com | Tingmin Koe |Gary Scattergood |Horphag Research
This year’s awards comprise of 17 categories designed to recognise outstanding nutraceutical products, ingredients, and specialty projects implemented across Asia-Pacific. The awards are open to any companies active in Asia-Pacific’s nutraceutical and functional foods market. Owned and organised by Nutraingredients-Asia - a digital news outlet covering the latest industry developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceutical space, the awards are now in its 8th year this year.
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1 week ago | 
foodnavigator-asia.com | Tingmin Koe |Gary Scattergood
This year’s awards comprise of 17 categories designed to recognise outstanding nutraceutical products, ingredients, and specialty projects implemented across Asia-Pacific. The awards are open to any companies active in Asia-Pacific’s nutraceutical and functional foods market. Owned and organised by Nutraingredients-Asia - a digital news outlet covering the latest industry developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceutical space, the awards are now in its 8th year this year.
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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 | 
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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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 |Horphag Research
With more than 50 products sold in over 20 countries, the company is now doubling down on expansion in SEA, particularly the Philippines. Since entering the Philippines market in 2023, Sole Pharma has observed growing consumer awareness, as concerns regarding mental health and physical fitness increase. More consumers are also adopting healthier lifestyles post-pandemic, with a bigger focus on self-care and prevention.
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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).
