Tong Ren Tang IPO Signals Shift Away from Health Food Focus

Tong Ren Tang’s latest IPO effort highlights a strategic pivot—from traditional product sales toward a healthcare services-driven model. While the company is best known for its long-standing TCM products and […]
China NHC Updates on the Three New Foods
China’s NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for two new food materials, two new food additives and three new food-related products have been received. Details are as follows: New food […]
Lactalis Targets High-Protein Dairy Growth in China
At the recent Food Ingredients China (FIC) 2026 event in Shanghai, Lactalis Ingredients showcased a new wave of high-protein dairy solutions aimed at meeting surging demand for functional nutrition across […]
From the Yohimbine Case to Rising Regulatory Uncertainty for Imported Health Foods in China’s CBEC Channel

A recent Chinese enforcement development involving yohimbine offers a useful lens through which to assess the changing compliance environment for imported health foods sold into China through the cross-border e-commerce […]
China Customs Issues Announcement No. 27 (2026): Key Update on Foreign Food Manufacturer Registration

China Customs (GACC) has released Announcement No. 27 of 2026, providing implementation details for the upcoming Decree 280 framework governing the registration of overseas food manufacturers. The new system will […]
China Strengthens Consumer Protection Enforcement, Recovering ¥4.35 Billion in 2025
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) reported that its nationwide consumer complaint system processed 43.9 million complaints, reports, and inquiries in 2025, recovering ¥4.35 billion (approximately $630 million USD) […]
Glanbia Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Suzhou

On March 10, the Glanbia Group announced an investment of over USD 10 million to establish a second factory in the Suzhou Industrial Park. According to reports, the project involves […]
Nutrasumma Enters Strategic Cooperation with Global Premium Protein Supplier Actus

Recently, Nutrasumma, a protein nutrition specialist brand under Baiyang Pharmaceutical, formally established a strategic supply partnership with Actus Nutrition, a globally recognized producer and deep processor of protein ingredients. The […]
Sirio Health Releases the Industry’s First Group Standard on Evidence-Based R&D Technical Specifications
Recently, led by Sirio Health and jointly developed with the Food Nutrition and Safety Professional Committee of the China Health Care Association, as well as industry partners including Bayer and […]
Herbalife Reports Modest Growth in 2025, While China Market Is a Different Story
Global nutrition company Herbalife Ltd. reported mixed results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, with overall sales growth driven by several international markets, while its China business continued […]