‘Achieving a healthy lifestyle’ is Chinese consumers’ top priority
Achieving a healthy lifestyle continues to be Chinese consumers’ top priority, according to new research published by Mintel.
Sustainable Foods Summit heads for Asia
Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor) its Sustainable Foods Summit format to Asia.
India’s TV watchdog launches crackdown on false ayurveda claims
India’s TV and watchdog has launched a crackdown on advertisers and broadcasters who make misleading claims about traditional health remedies and systems, reports Business Standard.
‘Consumption with a purpose’ message boosts TCM and Ayurveda prospects in Western markets
Traditional and alternative medicine approaches originating in Asia are increasingly popular among Western consumers, creating a major opportunity for Asian ingredients suppliers and enterprising brands on both sides of the…
Five growing health and wellness market trends In Asia
Health and wellness is the new lifestyle status symbol for millennial Asians, says Hong Kong-based editor and green entrepreneur Sonalie Figueiras. Here, she identifies five of the fastest growing health trends…
India signs cooperation deal with Germany on alternative medicine
India and Germany have agreed to enter formal cooperation in the area of alternative medicine.
Slow Food movement gathers momentum in Russia
The international Slow Food movement is gathering momentum in Russia, as growing numbers of products from Russia are added to the Slow Food Ark of Taste initiative and more Russian…
Arjuna completes state-of-the-art turmeric plant, tripling curcumin capacity
Leading Indian botanical extracts operator Arjuna has just completed new, state-of-the-art facility in Coimbatore, India, for making its BCM-95 branded turmeric extract.
India’s veteran anti-GM campaigner calls for intensified fight against biotech “hijack”
Veteran anti-GM protester and scientist, Dr Vandana Shiva, is calling for intensified resistance in India against the global biotech industry and its political backers.
Pai Skincare secures £3.45m investment, opens first Asia online store
Pai Skincare, the London-based sensitive skin care brand, has closed a £3.45m (€4m/USD4.5m) Series A investment led by Luxembourg based CAP Invest.
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