China’s Yunnan Health Products Promotion Conference Held in New York

May 4 (Xinhua) — A promotion conference on China’s Yunnan health products gathered more than 50 local pharmaceutical leaders, health industry entrepreneurs, wellness product developers and medical professors in Flushing, New York, on Saturday. Co-hosted by the General Association of Dian Entrepreneurs and the Yunnan Pharmaceutical Circulation Industry Association, the conference featured top-selling Yunnan health … Read more

Yiran Biotechnology Partners with Jiangnan University to Advance “Probiotics + Food-Medicine Homology”

Recently, Yiran Biotechnology and Jiangnan University jointly established a collaborative laboratory, with an investment plan of RMB 30 million (approximately USD 4.14 million), focusing on research into “Probiotics + Food-Medicine Homology” technologies. The two parties aim to jointly formulate industry standards, develop precision formulas targeting diseases such as diabetes and depression, and leverage AI technology … Read more

Asahi Launches Japan’s First Yeast-Based Milk Alternative “LIKE MILK”

Asahi Group launched a new product in Japan—LIKE MILK, touted as Japan’s first yeast-derived non-dairy milk alternative. Developed with proprietary yeast technology, LIKE MILK targets consumers seeking alternatives to traditional dairy, particularly those with food allergies or special dietary needs. The product was made available for pre-order through the “Makuake” crowdfunding platform from April 16 … Read more

Wonderlab Upgrades Its 4th Generation Little Blue Bottle Probiotics

On April 24, Wonderlab announced the innovative upgrade of its 4th generation Little Blue Bottle Probiotics. The product contains 40 billion live probiotics, features the patented Goldgut-M520 strain designed to repair four layers of the gut barrier, and includes nine premium probiotic strains working synergistically, complemented by both long-chain and short-chain prebiotics. (Source: Wonderlab) Sign … Read more

Yili Gonglao Hailar Strain Milk Skin Yogurt Launched

On April 25, Yili launched its Gonglao Hailar Strain Milk Skin Yogurt. The indigenous prairie bacterial strain, originating from Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, is preserved at the “China Committee for Culture Collection of Microorganisms” center. The strain’s mild pH properties give the yogurt a distinct natural dairy aroma. Made using traditional Mongolian milk boiling techniques, the … Read more

BioHigh Launches Its First Food-Medicine Homology Brand “Shanbaote”

On April 25, BioHigh officially launched its first food-medicine homology brand “Shanbaote,” debuting several product lines including Nourish, Moisturize, Protect, Strengthen, Regulate, and Refresh series. Featured products include Red Ginseng Ejiao Iron Drink, Deer Antler Peptide Cistanche Black Ginseng Drink, Chrysanthemum Honeysuckle Monk Fruit(Luo Han Guo) Drink, Licorice Ophiopogon Loquat Drink, and Aloe Prune Cassia … Read more

Yihai Kerry Launches Health Brand “Golden Dragon Fish Fengyitang”

Recently, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish officially launched its new health-focused brand “Golden Dragon Fish Fengyitang” in Shanghai, introducing a series of highly functional products including diglyceride oil and plant sterol protein drinks. This marks a strategic shift from a traditional grain and oil leader to a broader health foods enterprise. The birth of Golden … Read more

China Updates the Approval and Review of “Three New Foods”

Recently, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “Three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products). The notifications included: Seven notifications of approval of review findings Thirty-nine notifications of extension notices; and Nine notifications of review opinions. Details are as follows: Notifications of … Read more

Ginsenoside in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a chronic condition commonly observed in adults, particularly among the elderly, is characterized by a dysfunctional insulin response that impairs blood glucose regulation, resulting in persistent hyperglycemia. Ginseng, a medicinal plant with significant economic value and a longstanding history of therapeutic use in Asia, has shown efficacy against various diseases. … Read more