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
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
PL+ EPA/DHA shows over 10 times greater absorption in the body compared to traditional fish oil ethyl esters. Oslo, December 2024 – A recent clinical study utilizing Aker BioMarine’s PL+ Technology platform, demonstrates a new formulation combining high phospholipid krill oil and ethyl esters (PL+ EPA/DHA) significantly enhances the absorption of EPA and DHA, the … Read more
Oslo, Norway – December 2024 – Aker BioMarine has named Jaroslava Juricova-Olsen as Chief Marketing Officer for its Human Health Ingredients (HHI) segment. With extensive experience in marketing and brand development, she will help drive the company’s mission to improve human health. Juricova-Olsen joins Aker BioMarine from Salmon Brands (SALMA), where she served as Marketing … Read more
HPA-China Commentary: The article below is from “The Star” online newspaper in Malaysia. Regardless of the accuracy of the claims, it is a cautionary tale of being aware of what your KOL or Influencer in China is saying about your products to get them sold. To drive sales, some influencers streaming live will employee dubious … Read more
Shares of Sirio Pharma rose after the Chinese producer of nutritional health food said it plans to invest no more than USD40 million to build a factory in Thailand to refine its global supply chain and better avoid market risks. Sirio Pharma [SHE: 300791] jumped 4.5 percent to CNY28.15 (USD3.89) apiece as of lunch break … Read more
Sydney-based biotech All G has achieved a world-first in gaining access to the potentially lucrative Chinese market for its synthetic but bioidentical bovine lactoferrin, produced in bioreactors to replicate an immune-bolstering protein that exists in small doses in milk but is abundant in human breast milk. All G claims the regulatory approval breakthrough cements its position … Read more
On November 25, Prof. Slow announced the release of its new Sugar-Control Black Sesame Walnut Powder. Specifically designed for individuals managing blood sugar levels, the product includes nine low-glycemic black ingredients: black sesame, black rice, black beans, black quinoa, chia seeds, mulberries, tartary buckwheat, black oats, and black fungus. Notably, these nine components constitute more … Read more
At the 2024 Tmall Global Pharmaceutical & Health Industry Ecosystem Cooperation Conference held on November 21, Tmall Global reported a significant surge in its health sector during the Double 11 shopping festival. The total GMV and orders achieved double-digit year-over-year growth. Weight management products saw over 200% growth, with categories like calcium-magnesium-zinc supplements, vitamins, and … Read more
On November 22, Meihua Bio announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore intends to acquire key assets from Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, for 10.5 billion yen (approximately 68.8 million USD). The acquisition includes food-grade amino acids, pharmaceutical-grade amino acids, and human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) businesses. Post-acquisition, Meihua … Read more
