Inside the China Market: Tariffs, E-Commerce, and the Real Cost of Entry

China’s supplement market offers enormous opportunity—but getting there isn’t simple. Jeff Ventura, VP Communications CRN, sits down with Jeff Crowther, Executive Director HPA-Global, to break down what companies need to […]
Glico Launches “Pocky Probiotic Sandwich Biscuit” Series

Glico has launched a new “Pocky Probiotic Sandwich Biscuit” series, available in milk, chocolate, and strawberry flavors. According to official information, the products use whole wheat biscuits combined with probiotic […]
China Duty Free Group Introduces German Children’s Nutrition Brand inne

Recently, the German premium children’s nutrition brand inne officially entered into an in-depth cooperation with China Duty Free Group. From now on, consumers can conveniently purchase inne’s flagship products, including […]
Qiaqia × Chinese Academy of Sciences Launches New “Probiotic Nuts” Product
Qiaqia has partnered with the Chinese Academy of Sciences to launch a new “Probiotic Nuts” product.According to official information, the product contains four types of nuts: skinless walnuts sourced from […]
Morinaga Milk Industry Launches New “Bifidobacteria Yogurt” in Japan
Morinaga Milk Industry announced that it will launch a new “Bifidobacteria Yogurt” nationwide in Japan on April 14. This product is Japan’s first yogurt that uses bifidobacteria as the sole […]
Japan Issues the “Japan Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Guidelines”
On February 26, 2026, the Consumer Affairs Agency released the Japan Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Guidelines. The Guidelines include: (1) the background and objectives of the document; (2) the definition of […]
China Solicites Public Opinions on Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis CP-9
On February 11, 2026, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment solicited public opinions on the new food raw material Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9, with the deadline […]
SAMR and MOFCOM Announcement Strengthening the Supervision of Recalls of Cross-Border E-Commerce Retail Imported Foods.
State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued the Announcement on Further Strengthening the Supervision of Recalls of Cross-Border E-Commerce Retail Imported Foods.The Announcement requires operators […]
Nutrition And Health Sector Sees Wave Of IPOs
In 2025, China’s nutrition and health industry experienced a surge of IPO activity, covering the entire value chain from raw materials and manufacturing to consumer brands. Dongpeng Beverage completed its […]
Probiotics China News Bites – February 2026

1. On February 5, 2026, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) released an announcement approving 22 types of “Three New Foods”, including Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis YLGB-1496. It has been approved […]