At the SBC China Synthetic Biology Industry Expo held in Nanjing on March 31, Li Donghui, senior operations and industry research expert at Tmall Health, announced a RMB 500 million (approx. USD 69 million) business support initiative focused on three segments: teen nutrition, oral beauty & anti-aging, and sports nutrition & weight management. Synthetic biology … Read more
WeChat’s Mini Shop platform (微信小店) recently announced the launch of a new product category: “Health Foods / Dietary Supplements.” On April 1, the platform released the draft of the “Category Management Rules for Health Foods / Dietary Supplements,” with a public comment period from April 1 to April 7, 2025. The rule is expected to … Read more
Jiangsu Jinsan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. recently announced the completion of its Pre-A round financing exceeding RMB 100 million (approx. USD 13.8 million), led by GGV Capital Asia. The funding will be used to upgrade ergothioneine production lines, expand its terminal product portfolio, and build international certification systems. As a leading global supplier of the antioxidant … Read more
L’Oréal Group’s brand skinbetter science has launched a new oral beauty supplement featuring rosemary extract. Clinically tested and designed to support skin health, the supplement claims to reverse glycation and reduce skin redness, dullness, and roughness. Ingredients include rosemary leaf extract, biotin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose zinc, maltodextrin, diglyceryl sebacate, water, and silica. (Source: Cross-border White Paper) … Read more
On April 2, C’estbon officially released its new “Big Big Big” Magic Sports Drink. Packaged in a 1L bottle, the drink contains electrolytes, amino acids, glucose (GLU), and vitamin B6 to support metabolism and energy replenishment. The large-volume design is ideal for high-sweat scenarios, providing a refreshing and satisfying drinking experience. (Source: Foodaily) Sign Up … Read more
Asahi Group Foods recently announced the launch of “Seeds Case VC Smart Rescue Throat Lozenges” (“シーズケース ＶＣスマートレスキューのど飴󠄀”). Each lozenge contains 200 mg of vitamin C—equivalent to that found in 10 lemons—and is enriched with menthol and 21 herbal extracts. The product supports the health of skin and mucous membranes and offers antioxidant benefits. (Source: PR … Read more
On April 1, Jian’ai Yogurt launched its first-ever sparkling kefir yogurt exclusively through Freshippo stores, bringing the popular overseas kefir trend to the Chinese market and filling a gap in the domestic chilled kefir segment. Branded as “all-natural,” this product features nine rare kefir strains sourced from the North Caucasus. The natural fermentation process creates … Read more
On March 23, 2025, Newmans [02530] announced its 2024 financial results, revealing a 34.9% revenue drop to RMB 2.78 billion (USD 386 million). Algal DHA oil remained the company’s main revenue driver, contributing 96.1% of total sales. Gross profit margin increased to 76.1% (2023: 75.2%), despite the revenue decline. Sign Up to Receive China … Read more
On March 25, 2025, H&H Group announced its 2024 financial results, reporting a total revenue of RMB 13.05 billion (USD 1.81 billion), marking a 6.3% decline year-on-year. China remains the largest market, contributing 66.6% of total revenue. ANC (Adult Nutrition & Care) business revenue reached RMB 6.7 billion(USD 930 million), a +8.8% increase, making up … Read more
The National Health Commission (NHC) recently announced the acceptance of review process for four new food ingredients: Green Coffee Bean Extract, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis YLGB-1496, L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine (L-α-GPC) and Proanthocyanidins. This acceptance marks a step forward in the regulatory evaluation process for these functional food ingredients.(Source: NHC) Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter … Read more
