News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue
Researchers investigating S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a sulfur-containing amino acid found in aged garlic extract (AGE), identified improvements in muscle strength and frailty markers in aged mice following long-term supplementation.
The deal between the two ingredients companies creates a global powerhouse
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Science-backed spinach extract Appethyl has taken a significant step towards health claim approval and is now available for acquisition by firms eager to compete in the GLP-1 market.
Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles
Described by one attendee as “an event with wall-to-wall speakers who delivered insightful, topical, useable information”, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is returning to London for its 2nd edition with more high-level content and networking opportunities.
Find out more about Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production statistics in 2025, the rise of unmanned supplement stores and more in this trends round-up.
Nammex Mushrooms is adding a 100% pure freeze-dried lion’s mane mycelium powder standardized to 1% of neuroactive compound erinacine A to its portfolio of functional mushroom extracts.
Ingredion Incorporated has acquired Benicaros, a patented, prebiotic fiber made from upcycled carrot pomace, from Dutch ingredient innovator Nutrileads.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in a ‘long overdue’ move described as a genuine opportunity for the health and nutrition industry.
Most people are falling short on key nutrients needed for brain health across the life course, according to internal data presented by Holland & Barrett.
Industry experts at Vitafoods called for a fundamental rethink of how sleep is understood and treated, urging the nutrition sector to move beyond simplistic sleep tracking and symptom-based approaches toward a more integrated, systems-based model of...
The creators of next-gen dual encapsulation technology Optisolv enjoyed their premier exhibition at Vitafoods this year after seven years of working behind closed lab doors.
This year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 will be attended by C-suite execs from GNC, Glico and Nuchev, who will speak on high-level topics concerning Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition sectors.
Tokyo-based market research firm MyVoicecom has released results from its survey on Foods with Function Claims (FFCs), which indicate that though awareness of these products is high, more work is needed to increase consumption rate.
Economic uncertainty is driving consumers towards comforting, familiar flavors, according to Mintel’s 2026 The Future of Flavors report.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has released statistics on health supplements production last year, with vitamin and mineral supplements surpassing red ginseng to take the top spot for the second consecutive year.
Unilever has announced plans to develop a new global innovation center in New Haven, Conn., opening by spring 2029.
Beta-alanine has long been one of sports nutrition’s most established performance ingredients, but it has also carried a challenge: paresthesia—that tingling, itchy sensation many consumers experience after use. While some users embrace the feeling,...
New product launches across Europe in May 2026 reveal trends for innovating with creatine format and formulation, fiber for sugar and bloat reduction, and a focus on all-natural botanical blends.
The highlight of the microbiome health industry calendar, this year’s Probiota Americas conference will provide its unrivalled mix of world-leading expert presentations, inspiring roundtables, innovative pioneers and unmissable networking opportunities.
Women’s health, targeted -biotic innovation and the next wave of microbiome opportunities are set to headline the final day of Probiota Americas 2026 as the conference closes out in Vancouver on June 10.
Strategic innovation consultancy Qina has launched a Food Health Ecosystem to improve data insights for those operating in personalized nutrition, with the aim to improve access to real-world, long-term data and drive evidence-based innovation.
Danone’s €1bn bid for Huel faces CMA scrutiny, highlighting rising regulatory pressures on Big Food
Functional mushrooms stepped beyond the supplement aisle and onto the wider functional food and beverage stage at the recent Vitafoods tradeshow in Barcelona.
At this year’s Growth Asia Summit, we’re giving some of the region’s fastest-growing start-ups a chance to shine
Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Nick Gibson (Nielsen IQ), Peter McMath (WPIC), Dr. Stan Kubow (McGill University), Dr Martha Cline (Nestlé Purina Petcare), Dr. Anna Lindell (Cambiotics), and more!
This month’s launches highlight a wide array of need states. From energy to cognitive support to beauty benefits tied to longevity, brands are increasingly developing targeted wellness solutions focused on performance, healthy aging and everyday well-being.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Jordan Brannon, president and co-founder of Coalition Technologies, breaks down why many supplement brands don’t always appear in AI-generated search results despite investing in content creation. He explained how visibility in platforms like ChatGPT...
The Vitamin Shoppe is leveraging its omnichannel presence and AI capabilities to strengthen its competitive position and meet the evolving expectations of health-conscious consumers, says the company’s COO.
Another year of record-breaking submissions for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 highlighted key trends, including expansion of microbiome science, rising interest in polyphenols, a rapid growth in longevity and women’s health solutions, and a move away...
Industry experts from China and Indonesia detail the latest trends, policies and insights from these two crucial markets at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026.
The acquisition is expected to drive product innovation, retail expansion, and, potentially, to grow combined annual revenues to over $55 million by 2027.
From hybrid ‘mashups’ and functional gummies to creatine’s mainstream expansion and mounting pressure on whey protein supply, Nick Morgan, managing director of Nutrition Integrated, shared insights on the biggest trends shaping Vitafoods Europe 2026.
Unmanned convenience stores focusing on health functional foods are emerging as a promising business model amid an evolving retail market in South Korea.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
MitoQ New Zealand has signed a research partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to assess the potential of mitochondria for healthy aging as it seeks to deepen research partnerships across Asia.
What started as a military solution for fatigue has evolved into one of the more unexpected formats in performance nutrition: Military Energy Gum (MEG). The chewable delivery system was originally developed for warfighters and has become the first gum...
If you want to build a brand following on social media, you have to do one of two things–entertain or educate.
Arborea and Vita Actives have announced a partnership to scale up BioSolar Spirulina production, positioning the ingredient as a premium new category of spirulina.
NXT USA has developed an independent testing method to prove the purity, potency, and reproducibility of its Xeya Modern Shatavari, a women’s health herb with surging demand.