HPAchina user Despite being the second-largest market after the US, Direct Selling in China has long been characterized by strict regulations that set it apart from most other markets where the line between this sales model and Multi-level Marketing is more blurred. Starting with the 2005 “Regulations on Direct Selling Management”, the government addressed unethical practices and drew a … Read more
On December 24th, JD.com’s Consumption and Industry Development Research Institute, in collaboration with HealthInsight, a media think tank specializing in the health sector, released an insightful analysis of China’s 2024 health consumption landscape. The report outlines five key trends in the health industry, highlighting the increasing consumer demand for proactive health management and the industry’s … Read more
On December 18, Nestlé N3 Low-Carb Milk made its global debut. The product utilizes Nestlé’s patented partial hydrolysis technology, breaking down lactose in milk to reduce carbohydrate content while generating valuable native milk prebiotics. Compared to regular milk, it contains 25% fewer carbohydrates and 87% less lactose. The milk is sourced from premium dairy farms … Read more
On December 20, Yili AMX introduced its Xinjiang Prune Probiotic Yogurt. According to the product information, each pack contains 1 billion CFU of LGG active probiotics, reduced sucrose, and large, plump prunes with a rich fruity aroma. (Source: AMX) Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for FREE, HERE Visit HPA-China’s Information Hub, HERE
According to the introduction, the Slow Sugar DHA Algae Oil Black Sesame Cookies have passed authoritative zero-sugar testing, meeting the 0-sugar standard. The ingredient list includes only DHA algae oil, black sesame seeds, chia seeds, eggs, and maltitol. The product features an additional 286mg of DHA algae oil and ≥5% Mexican chia seeds, containing omega-3 … Read more
On December 24, Nemans Health Foods Holdings Limited submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, seeking to list on the Main Board. The sole sponsor for the listing is Caitong International. Nemans primarily engages in the marketing, sales, and distribution of finished nutritional products in China. These products, sold under the proprietary brands … Read more
“NewPro” recently completed a multi-million dollar seed round of financing. This round of financing was exclusively invested by Linear Capital, and Mingde Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor. The funds raised will be mainly used for team building and iterative upgrades of R&D technology, as well as pilot-scale production of core products such as … Read more
A newly proposed regulation would require internet platform operators to report revenue information about users China’s tax authority on Friday published a draft regulation that would require the operators of e-commerce, short-video and social media platforms to report the income of merchants and influencers. Under the current draft, which is soliciting public feedback until January … Read more
85% said they purchased more in the healthy-aging category. More than eight in 10 Chinese consumers (87%) now consider wellness a top priority in their everyday lives as the business of health reached $1.8t per year globally, according to a McKinsey report. The report also found that 35% of surveyed Chinese consumers said that they had … Read more
On December 19, DSM-Firmenich signed an investment agreement with the Hohhot Chifeng Industrial Development Zone, officially announcing the establishment of a wholly-owned new company, “DSM-Firmenich (Hohhot) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.” The company will invest in building a strain production line project, primarily focused on producing various bacterial strains for use in dairy products. (Source: DSM-Firmenich Official … Read more
