NutraWomen Wednesday: Julia Wiebe, PhD, managing director at Finzelberg-owned red otc
The determined and fearless queen of connections found that with the right support system, women can ‘have it all.’
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Does the direct selling industry need to reinvent itself to survive?
The multi-level marketing industry is now at a crucial turning point as it evolves from door-to-door to digital disruption.
The experts behind the 2025 NutraIngredients Awards
As we gear up for the 2025 NutraIngredients Awards, we are excited to introduce the distinguished panel of judges who will evaluate and honor the most innovative and impactful achievements in the industry.
Solnul: ‘Prebiotic tolerability is bringing interest to resistant starch’
Consumer understanding of resistant starch and its myriad benefits is reaching a turning point, says the chief science officer at Solnul, with the company’s data supporting the metabolic health benefits in healthy people.
ADM reveals 2025 strategy – healthy indulgence takes centre stage
Ingredients giant ADM has revealed the NPD and consumer trends driving its business forwards, including healthy indulgence.
ADM talks supportive solutions for GLP-1 users
Nutrition and flavor firm ADM recently unveiled its Supportive Solutions platform for GLP-1 users to address the emerging demand for tailored nutrition support for consumers currently taking GLP-1 agonists.
Reducose: Expanding the science from metabolic health to energy, weight and sleep
After making waves in the blood sugar management and metabolic health sector, Phynova’s Reducose is exploring the longer-term benefits, from better energy to weight management and improved sleep.
Specnova CEO: 'How does bioavailability equate to efficacy? It might not.'
Liposomes are a critical tool to making supplements more efficacious, and ingredient supplier Specnova is at the forefront of liposomal innovation.
LifeVantage revels in 'activation era' with debut of GLP-1 system
Nutrigenomics company LifeVantage is turning down food noise by turning up GLP-1 production. The company just launched its MindBody GLP-1 System, a dual product offering that includes MB Core and MB Enhance, which work together to activate natural GLP-1...
Salmon-derived peptides may activate GLP-1: Hofseth BioCare data
Hofseth BioCare’s soluble protein hydrolysate (ProGo), upcycled from Atlantic salmon, may activate the GLP-1 receptor and offer a natural alternative in the weight management category.
NPD launchpad October 2024
Immune-boosting supplements and personalized nutrition services take center stage in this months new product launch roundup.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Heather Granato, Founder, Nutrachievement
Heather Granato, the founder of strategic business consultancy Nutrachievement, is a 30-year veteran of the natural products industry. She shared her early passion for journalism and the valuable lessons she learned along the way, including the...
GRMA launches Innovative Product Integrity Program
The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance said it is hoping to increase confidence in product integrity within the supply chain by introducing the Innovative Product Integrity Program.
Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie takes home Trailblazing Woman Award
Radicle Science and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) recently honored Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, PhD, ChromaDex’s global director of external research, as the first winner of the Trailblazing Woman Award.
NPD launchpad September 2024
September product launches highlight key trends such as holistic health and active nutrition solutions, as well as seasonal flavors.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Jennifer Clancy, Global Head of Marketing, Nutriventia
Jennifer Clancy kicked off her career at fragrance heavyweights Estée Lauder and Elizabeth Arden before finding her calling in the nutraceutical space.
Balancing industry partnerships and scientific rigor
The panel ‘Advancing Dietary Supplement Science and Public Health Knowledge’ at Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s 2024 Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference gave attendees a peek behind the curtain of how industry and academia collaborate...
Special journal issue seeks to address Ashwagandha concerns ‘one by one’
Experts are calling for papers for a special issue of Phytotherapy Research to address all aspects of the safety profile of ashwagandha. “There is no point in trading barbs or opinions,” said Dr. Thomas Brendler, one of the guest editors for the issue.
Green Bioactives meets demand for healthy cognitive aging
A rising demand for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) solutions has led Scottish biotech startup Green Bioactives to focus on improving health span with an ingredient for memory.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Linda Alvarez, MD, Co-founder, Levelle Nutrition
With women’s needs often overlooked, Linda Alvarez, MD, didn’t found Levelle Nutrition because she wanted to sell products, rather, she and her co-founder saw a problem and were driven to solve it.
New AI model aims to drive innovation and strategy across dietary supplements
CPG Radar is the brainchild of Afif Ghannoum, co-founder of data-driven microbiome company Biohm Health. His new venture aims to harness big data to drive innovation and strategy across the supplements industry.
NPD Launchpad August 2024: Fresh flavors, women’s health and adaptogens
New flavors and special editions are key this month, as August sees brands cater to a wide range of wellness needs—from hormonal support and cognitive enhancement to digestive health and high-protein convenience.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Brandy Zachary, Founder of the Functional Medicine Academy
As a fifth-generation entrepreneur, Dr. Brandy Zachary ("Dr. Z") shared her journey from being declared permanently disabled to discovering functional medicine as a lifeline that helped her regain her health and rebuild her life.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Molly Blasier, founder of Sybil Wellness
The real estate developer and wellness company founder details how she used an unfortunate circumstance to take control of her own health and healing.
NPD launchpad July 2024: Healthy aging and sports nutrition
July’s product launches highlight healthy aging and brain health, sports recovery and hydration, as well as new shakes and flavors.
Supergut’s Marc Washington on ‘Ozempic era’ opportunity
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 in Salt Lake City highlighted many of the innovations happening in the prebiotics space, including how GLP-1s are impacting the category.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Komal Baldwa, founder of Waleria Health Tech
Described as a formidable advocate for women's health, Komal Baldwa, founder of Waleria Health Tech, is a serial entrepreneur and women's health proponent. Baldwa's boldness in launching Bleu, the first vegan condom brand in India, addressed women's...
Yakult’s Dr Emily Prpa on menopause: “Something new product development could absolutely go to town on”
The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on the shelves. However, the recent IPAWC + Probiota Americas highlighted how more brands are using gut health to tap into a range of needs–from fertility to PMS to menopause.
June 2024 launchpad: New products meet dietary requirements, diversify formats
Omega-3 solutions, plant-based proteins, functional gummies, sleep bars, MS support, and blood sugar control products are in the lineup of new launches this month.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Stephanie Guillén, Global Sales Director of SuanNutra
Raised in an entrepreneurial environment, Stephanie Guillén, Global Sales Director of SuanNutra, was encouraged by her family to pursue her education in order to be independent.
Why did TikTok ban muscle-building products on its platform?
According to one attorney, “Protein shakes, protein powders, arguably even protein bars that are advertised for muscle building” could be off limits on TikTok.
New paper explores issue of excessive dilution of botanical extracts
A new HerbalGram article shines a light on the excessive use of excipients with botanical extracts—also known as fairy dusting. “This is about hopefully changing the practice of some members of industry to give consumers the product they expect,” said...
NPD launchpad May 2024: Vitafoods Edition
New product launches on show at Vitafoods in Geneva highlighted the importance of format differentiation.
Trend spotting: Holistic hydration a hit across demographics
'Holistic hydration' and 'hydration+' appeared as popular concepts across the Vitafoods tradeshow in Geneva earlier this month, with Arla Foods Ingredients and PharmaLinea offering dynamic options.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Sandra Saville, RD, Director of Education and Communication, IPA
In her role at the International Probiotics Association (IPA) and as president of Microbiome Experts, Sandra Saville, RD, educates, communicates and translates the science surrounding gut health.
24-hour mind health: Nektium's Vanizem promises to boost mood and support sleep
Spanish botanical supplier Nektium claims it has created a fast-acting, non-sedative botanical stress and sleep solution to support positive mood and restful sleep within just three days of use.
Vitafoods: Sleep takes center stage
Mind health, specifically sleep, was a buzz word across the Vitafoods show last week, with market analysts discussing its popularity and suppliers delivering their solutions.
Bioavailable berberine: A winning recipe for PCOS symptom support
PharmExtracta won NutraIngredients Botanical Product of the Year award for Sophy, designed to address the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
SynBalance receives top scores for menopausal vaginal health ingredient
SynBalance won this year's NutraIngredients' Microbiome Modulation Ingredient of the Year award for Femme, its probiotic combination designed to restore vaginal microbiota in menopausal women.
From lemon balm to calm: Indena's Relissa wins cognitive health award
Indena took home the NutraIngredients Cognitive Health Ingredient of the Year award for its lemon balm extract formulated to support mental and emotional health.
Top trends at Vitafoods 2024
From hero ingredients to the gummy revolution to personalized offerings, Nick Morgan, managing director of Nutrition Integrated, spoke top trends with NutraIngredients at Vitafoods Europe 2024.
Rousselot teases Nextida collagen targeting glucose control
Rousselot, Darling Ingredients’ collagen and gelatin brand, teased its new range of specific collagen peptide compositions with targeted health benefits during Vitafoods last week.
Kerry spotlights postbiotic immune training gummies and gut-skin solutions
Kerry Group showcased a variety of concepts at Vitafoods promising great taste alongside science-backed ingredients to support a range of trending health areas including immune support, cognitive health and women’s health.
Move over leucine, there’s a new gold standard in town
A new distribution deal is making a hot ingredient accessible to everyone. NNB Nutrition recently announced that it is the sole distributor of the dileucine peptide DL-185.
April NPD launchpad: Sleep support, mental clarity and vegan collagen
April’s new product launches match consumers' top priorities, as brands focus on facilitating a good night’s sleep and on-the-go convenience.
CON-CRĒT stands behind creatine HCL gummies
One year ago, Vireo Systems, the parent company of the CON-CRĒT creatine brand, marked an exciting new chapter by opening the first creatine manufacturing plant in the United States. NutraIngredients-USA caught up with the company's founder and president...
NPD Launchpad: From pre-workouts and hydration to mushroom blends and hormonal support
This spring's new product launches include innovation within the sports nutrition category across protein and hydration, while interest in supplements for hormonal, brain, emotional and immune health continues to grow.
2024 Expo West trend spotting with SPINS: Algal omega-3, greens, sleep, kids and more
Natural Products Expo West is always a launch pad for brands, so we walked the supplement aisles with Scott Dicker from market research firm SPINS to pick out some key trends and newsworthy topics.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Sofia Elizondo, co-founder and COO, Brightseed
Raised on Flintstone Vitamins, Sofia Elizondo predicts that future generations will grow up with vitamins, minerals and bioactives.
The state of science for genomics in sports nutrition
As a heritable trait influenced by both environmental and genetic factors, athletic performance varies widely from person to person. Speaking at the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, chief science officer at Toronto-based...