In the freshly released “2023 Top Ten Hot Topics in Food Safety and Health”, five of them are tightly related to the health food industry. 1. Aspartame Safety Debate: There is a heated discussion about the safety of aspartame, but the intake of aspartame by Chinese residents is much lower than the daily allowable intake … Read more
Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation, along with the National Health Commission and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, released three “Health Food Raw Material Catalogs”, which include ginseng, American ginseng, and ganoderma. Data shows that the market size of ginseng in China is expected to reach RMB 35 billion yuan (USD $4.93 … Read more
Health alcoholic drinks have various types based on different raw materials and formula differences, resulting in different health functions, improving kidney function, longevity, physiological function, nutrition, and others. In recent years, the Chinese health alcoholic drinks market has expanded rapidly. It is expected that the production of health alcoholic drinks in China will continue to … Read more
According to JD.com’s 2023 Consumer Insights, consumers are more focused on their own and their family’s health. There is a significant increase in consumer demand for products and services in categories such as medicine, nutritional supplements, health services, and healthcare. Compared to the previous year, 36.1% of consumers have increased their spending on healthcare. It’s … Read more
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Part of the ChromaDex External Research Program (CERP), this is a first-of-its-kind clinical study investigating the effects of a combined metabolic activator (CMA) featuring Niagen in 60 mild-to-moderate AD patients. The findings build on previous preclinical studies highlighting the benefits of this “ingredient cocktail” on AD, as well as on liver … Read more
As of December 31st, China has approved a total of 70 foods for special medical purposes, including 2 imported products and 68 domestically produced products, setting a new record for the number of approvals. On December 20th, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council issued the “Announcement on the Tariff Adjustment Plan for 2024”, … Read more
This year, with the implementation of the “strictest in history” new national standard for infant formula, launching a diversified product portfolio has become a common direction for major dairy giants’ strategic adjustments. Recently, Danone Nutricia officially announced the launch of the new infant formula “Noyouyun”, tailored for the nutritional digestion and absorption needs during the … Read more
Based on in-depth research on the high-activity probiotics industry in China, the globally renowned growth consulting firm Frost Sullivan has awarded Osteoform the certification of “National Leader in High-Activity Probiotic Sales Across All Platforms for Four Consecutive Years”. This certification for Osteoform signifies international recognition of its comprehensive strength in the high-activity probiotics field, solidifying … Read more
On December 27, Tmall released the “2023 Annual Health Keywords”, summarizing the year’s nine major consumer trends. 1. Post-90s individuals purchased 30% of coenzyme Q10 and 45% of liver protection tablets. 2. Respiratory health became the most concerning health issue of the year, with a 160% increase in sales of cold and cough products on … Read more
The cheese brand “CHEESPIRIT” has recently completed a pre-Series A+ funding round of several tens of millions of Chinese yuan (several million dollars), with exclusive investment from Cyanhill Capital. The funds from this round will be primarily used for the promotion of new products. Established in 2022, CHEESPIRIT introduced the “Five-Dimensional Growth Cheese Stick” at … Read more
