HPA-China Receives “Efforts on Behalf of the Industry” Award at NBJ Summit

Is there a more important relationship for the global trade of dietary supplements than the U.S.’s relationship with China? Hardly. It’s tough to overstate the importance of China to the […]
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 […]
China NHC Updates on the Acceptance of Multiple HMOs
China’s NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for one new food material and eight new food additives have been received. Details are as follows: […]
Shopee & the Southeast Asia Supplement Market – Insider Insights with TMO Group
In this episode, I sit down with Zhou Jing, Business Director at TMO Group, for a fascinating deep dive into Shopee, the dominant e-commerce platform powering online sales across Southeast […]
Maeil Dairy’s Sellex launches on JD Health, Steps Up China Sales
Maeil Dairy said its adult nutrition brand Sellex has officially opened an exclusive brand store on China’s online healthcare platform JD Health. The company plans to accelerate overseas expansion through […]
China E-Commerce Slows, but Health Products Continue to Grow
Recent earnings headlines around JD.com have highlighted softer-than-expected results amid China’s broader economic slowdown. However, a closer look at the health sector shows a different picture: health products — including […]
China to Launch a 6‑Month Crackdown on False Claims in Online Food & Health Food Sales

China’s market regulator (SAMR) said it will start a nationwide campaign in March targeting false marketing in online sales of foods and health foods (保健食品). Focus areas include: (a) implying […]
WeChat Mini Programs: Overseas Transactions Grew 40% in 2025
At the start of each year, Weixin (WeChat) hosts Open Class PRO, an annual event intended to provide partners and developers with updates on platform usage, product development, and strategic priorities. […]
L-Arginine Prices Rise on Strong Export Demand
Global L-arginine prices increased by approximately 2.1% in January, supported by strong export demand and active inventory restocking by buyers, according to recent market analysis. The upward movement reflects renewed […]