HPAchina user The vitamins and supplements market is set to reach $140 billion globally this year, with APAC leading the charge, fueled by ageing populations and a growing focus on proactive health management, according to Karolina Grigorijevaite, Innovation Team Lead at Euromonitor International. “The shift towards long-term health strategies in APAC especially is driven by an aging … Read more
The State Administration for Market Regulation, the country’s top market regulator, said on Friday that it plans to implement stringent oversight of online platforms and livestream e-commerce, as part of a broader effort to ensure fair competition and protect smaller businesses. Speaking at a press briefing of the State Council on Friday, the nation’s Cabinet, … Read more
Despite the intrinsic familiarity with yeast and protein individually, the combined term “yeast protein “has yet to elicit recognition in public consciousness. However, to Zhang Yan, leader of an Angel Yeast team that has been involved in related research and development for more than 10 years, the term couldn’t be more familiar. In August this … Read more
BEIJING, Jan. 7 — China’s State Council announced the appointment and removal of several officials on Tuesday. Guan Zhiou replaced Wang Guanghua as general supervisor of national natural resources. Guan will no longer serve as director of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (National Park Administration). Shu Wei replaced Pu Chun as deputy head of … Read more
According to the information released by the Special Food Information Query Platform of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), as of December 31, 2024, 4,345 health foods obtained filing certificates, of which 4,317 were Chinese health foods and 28 are imported health foods (detailed information is shown in Table 1). Imported Health Food Table … Read more
On January 7, Hua Fu Securities released a report on the food and beverage industry, noting that the “silver generation” and “younger generation” are the primary drivers of industry growth. With increased health awareness and an aging population, the industry is poised for sustained momentum and significant growth potential. Key companies to watch include: By-Health … Read more
With increasing issues like late-night habits, stress, poor sleep, and growing health awareness, younger generations, including those born in the ’90s and ’00s, have become a significant consumer group for health products. Data from Tmall Health in 2023 highlights this trend: The post-90s generation accounted for 30% of Coenzyme Q10 purchases and 45% of liver … Read more
Recently, Fengshi Technology received RMB 30 million (approximately USD 4.11 million) in strategic funding from Shandong Finance Capital Management Co., Ltd. According to the agreement, the funds will be allocated for the comprehensive development and utilization of marine pharmaceuticals and bioproducts. Fengshi Technology specializes in the R&D of nutritional products, focusing on Antarctic krill oil … Read more
Recently, through the National Health Commission’s (NHC) Administrative Licensing Query System, it was revealed that the Terminated Review List for New Food Ingredients now includes pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt (PQQ), Lianghe Gleditsia sinensis, and glutathione-rich yeast powder (formerly “glutathione yeast”). As of now, 86 new food ingredients have been terminated from review. Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium … Read more
On January 6, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) announced a public consultation on two new food ingredients: olive fruit polyphenols and Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3799. Feedback will be accepted until February 5, 2025. Olive fruit polyphenols are derived from the fruit of Olea europaea L. (commonly known as olive) through processes … Read more
