China Moves Toward New National Standard for Probiotic Health Foods
China’s probiotic industry may soon see stronger regulatory oversight, as the State Administration for Market Regulation recently released a draft national standard for “Probiotics as Health Food Raw Materials.” The […]
Angel Yeast Advances Functional Ingredient Innovation with New Patent Filing
Chinese biotechnology company Angel Yeast has filed a new patent for a functional composition designed to improve tolerance to low-oxygen (hypoxic) environments while also helping to alleviate gut discomfort under […]
Yili Granted Invention Patent Related to Blood Lipid and Blood Glucose Health
Yili has newly received authorization for an invention patent titled “Composition for Helping Maintain Healthy Blood Lipid and Blood Glucose Levels and Its Application.” The patent authorization date is April […]
Weight Management Probiotics Drive Investor Interest in China

China’s probiotic sector saw a sharp rise in investor attention after several listed companies linked to weight management probiotics reported strong share-price gains. According to East Money, Juneyao Health recorded […]
By-Health to Focus on Supermarket Channels This Year
Recently, By-Health stated at its 2026 offline investor event that supermarket channels are a fast-growing channel. The company noted that its category layout and investment in supermarket channels are still […]
Yili Upgrades Xinhuo Milk Powder Line for China’s Healthy Aging Market

On April 14, Yili Group announced a full upgrade of its Xinhuo milk powder line, targeting the nutritional needs of China’s middle-aged and elderly consumers. The upgraded products focus on […]
Korean E-Commerce Platform 11Street to Launch on JD Worldwide
According to news released on April 15, Korean e-commerce platform 11Street said it will open a dedicated 11Street pavilion on JD Worldwide, JD’s cross-border platform, starting in mid-June this year. […]
Vita Green Expands into Functional Gummies with TCM-Inspired Formulations

Hong Kong-based Vita Green Health Products Co., Ltd. (維特健靈) has launched two new wellness gummies, reflecting a growing trend of modernizing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) into more consumer-friendly formats. Founded […]
Oukang Pharmaceutical Reports Annual Revenue of US$48.34 Million
On April 16, Oukang Pharmaceutical disclosed its 2025 financial report. In 2025, the company recorded operating revenue of RMB 332 million, approximately US$48.34 million, up 6.92% year on year, and […]
Probiotics China News Bites – April 2026

(Source: HPA-Global)