Sirio Pharma Launches Three New Health Gummies

Recently, Sirio Pharma introduced three new health gummies, including melatonin-free sleep gummies, Mushroom Trio gummies, and Snackable Hydration Gummies. The melatonin-free sleep gummies feature L-theanine as a key ingredient, combined with a unique blend of botanicals, such as chamomile extract, lemon balm, passionflower, valerian root, and lavender, aimed at promoting stress relief and improving sleep … Read more

Heilongjiang Province: Testing Requirements for Domestic Health Food Registration

In accordance with the joint announcement titled “Catalog of Health Food Raw Materials for Ginseng and Other Ingredients” (2023 No. 57) issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the National Health Commission, and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Heilongjiang Provincial Administration has decided, after thorough research, that health food products using … Read more

Competitor Signs Strategic Partnership with Global Leading Brand Hilmar

On September 19, Chinese sports nutrition company “Competitor” also known as CPT (康比特)  signed a strategic cooperation agreement with global dairy producer Hilmar. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cheese and whey protein, Hilmar supplies 6% of the global whey raw material market. Hilmar’s CEO, David Ahlem, stated, “Hilmar will engage in resource … Read more

New Anti-Aging Compound Found In Traditional Medicinal Herb

Much like many medicinal plants, components within Angelica Acutiloba are known to reduce or alleviate inflammation. Now this herb which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help promote blood circulation, menstruation regulation, and intestinal lubrication may be the new kid on the block entering the anti-aging arena, after one of its extracts, ligustilide, … Read more

Canada Firms Eye Chinese Consumers

Canadian companies are hoping to appeal to Chinese consumers’ growing interest in natural health products at the upcoming China International Import Expo, to be held in Shanghai from Nov 5-10. Nearly 100 Canadian companies will participate in the expo. Jeannie Cheng, chair of the Canada International Trade Promotion Society, said seven companies from British Columbia … Read more

B2B in China: How to Stay Competitive with eCommerce

The Chinese market is becoming a must for any foreign B2B company’s long-term growth vision. According to 2023 data from Statista, B2B eCommerce transaction volume in China grew at a CAGR of 8%, reaching 33.89 trillion yuan (US $4,758 billion), and is expected to continue its growth trajectory​. As international firms continue to expand into … Read more

Kingdomway: Net Profit of RMB 221 Million in the First Three Quarters of 2024

On the evening of October 27, Kingdomway (002626) released its third-quarter performance report, showing revenue of approximately RMB 2.343 billion (about USD 321 million) for the first three quarters of 2024, an increase of 0.95% year-on-year. Net profit was around RMB 221 million (about USD 30.3 million), down 9.35% year-on-year. In the third quarter alone, … Read more

National Standard Project Proposal for “Health Food Raw Materials – Probiotics” Open for Public Comment

On October 29, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a “Notice on Public Comments for 107 Proposed National Standard Projects, Including ‘Health Food Raw Materials – Probiotics’.” The notice states that the national standard project for “Health Food Raw Materials – Probiotics” will be overseen by TC466 (National Technical Committee on Special Food … Read more