CICC: Strong Long-Term Growth Potential in China’s Nutrition and Health Food Industry
According to a research report from China International Capital Corporation (CICC), China’s nutrition and health food industry demonstrates strong long-term growth potential. The industry is currently valued at over USD […]
Suntory Wellness and NBD Launch Sleep-Enhancing Supplement
On May 16, Suntory Wellness, a health and wellness subsidiary of Suntory Group, announced the launch of VISTRA Sesamin Night Time, a new sleep-improving supplement in Thailand. This product, developed […]
Proposed Group Standard on Probiotic Viability Classification Approved for Development
On May 19, the China Nutrition and Health Food Association approved the proposal to revise the group standard “Classification Specification for Viable Counts in Probiotic Foods” (T/CNHFA006-2022). (Source: China Nutrition […]
Scientific Report on New Health Functions of Probiotics Released
Between 2024 and 2025, the Probiotic Branch of the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology compiled and released a scientific report titled “Scientific Evidence on the New Health Functions […]
China CFSA Collects Public Comments on Ten New Food Additives
On May 14, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 10 new food additives for public comments, including 1 new enzyme, 1 new food nutrition enhancers, […]
China CFSA Collects Public Comments on Two New Food Raw Materials
On May 9, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 2 new food raw materials. Comments are welcomed before June 8, 2025. Details are as follows: Camelina seed […]
Herbalife’s Vietnam Earnings Hit in Q1, Exceeds China Tally
Herbalife, a global multi-level marketing corporation selling dietary supplements, recorded $75.4 million in net sales in Vietnam in the first quarter of 2025, according to the firm’s report. In U.S. […]
Asahi Group Acquires Teijin Meguro Research Laboratory
Asahi Group has announced the acquisition of Teijin Meguro Research Laboratory (Osaka), a subsidiary of Teijin Ltd. specializing in functional food ingredients. The acquisition is aimed at advancing in-house lactic […]
Kirin Holdings, AXXZIA, and Fancl Jointly Launch Dietary Supplement with Plasma Lactic Acid Bacteria
On May 12, Kirin Holdings, Japanese beauty brand AXXZIA, and leading health brand Fancl jointly announced the launch of the dietary supplement RevWell Lacto Stick, which contains patented plasma lactic […]
Shenzhen to Introduce Legislation for Synthetic Biology Industry
On May 12, the draft regulation titled “Provisions of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on Promoting Innovation and Development of the Synthetic Biology Industry” was officially released along with relevant […]