News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Protein saturation, delivery format diversification and a more evidence-based approach to women’s health were among the clearest themes at Natural Products Expo West 2026, according to NutraIngredient editor Danielle Masterson and Deputy Editor Cassandra...
The latest batch of testing of dietary supplements purchased online by natural product manufacturer NOW has revealed widespread quality issues among “no-name” oregano oil brands, with nearly two-thirds of the products failing potency testing.
MyProtein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, has announced a return to growth after a period of decline driven by high whey prices and a challenging rebranding initiative.
Dietary supplement companies may be focused on FDA activity in Washington, but at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit (SANS), Rend Al‑Mondhiry, partner at Amin Wasserman Gurnani LLP, warned that some of the major risks are emerging much closer to home.
Growth Asia Summit 2026 takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore, and childhood nutrition is one of the main themes to be covered on the first day of the summit.
From India to Japan, protein is fast becoming a staple in functional food products, with consumer-packaged goods companies incorporating it into their products or investing in smaller outfits specializing in protein products.
The deadline for submitting entries to the Scientific Frontiers and Probiota Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas is fast approaching, but there’s still time to showcase your research or innovative startup.
There is “robust” demand for functional drinks such as energy beverages and sports drinks in China, says Eastroc, which reported a 17.3% increase in energy beverage sales and a 119% growth in sales of its sports drinks last year.
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!
Creatine gummy brand Create Wellness has raised $20 million in Series B to further its mission to make the proven benefits of creatine for strength, recovery and cognitive performance accessible to everyone.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
The probiotic cultured milk brand refocuses on gut health and collagen, riding on the beauty food revolution that has swept across food and wellness categories in Asia
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!
Longevity continues to dominate wellness, largely driven by the buzz around peptides, wearables and high-tech interventions. However, Dr. Karan Rajan, founder of prebiotic fiber brand LOAM, says one of the most evidence-backed drivers of long-term health...
Flavor has moved up the priority list in sports and active nutrition product development as rising consumer expectations affect formulation strategy across the category, according to Nutrabolt VP of product development Frank DiLorenzo.
A combination of vitamins B3 (nicotinamide) and B6 (pyridoxine) may stimulate muscle stem cells and accelerate muscle regeneration and repair after high intensity exercise, says a new study.
Women’s health brands Lunera, Minerva Wellness and Nova breached multiple advertising codes by making claims that their supplements could treat or significantly alleviate menopause symptoms, according to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026... The winners will be celebrated at the industry party of the year in Barcelona in May.
China’s health foods industry has been seeing declining sales from brick-and-mortar pharmacy chains and brands like Swisse are seeing Douyin and Sam’s Club as new growth channels.
The global whey protein concentrate (WPC) market is diverging as demand-driven growth in high-value ingredients fuels volatility in the broader category
After more than two decades at GNC, Rachel Jones, RDN, has had a front-row seat to one of the most significant shifts in sports nutrition: the rise of the female consumer.
Unilever brand SmartyPants Vitamins has launched a prenatal multivitamin to support a baby’s brain and growth.
With the extended deadline for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2026 now just days away, the window for companies across the U.S. supplement and nutrition sector to submit their entries is almost closed.
Nutraceutical manufacturer Siro Europe has launched a new patented supplement delivery format designed to make it easier to incorporate lipid-based ingredients into chewable formats.
French food giant Danone is acquiring British meal-replacement brand Huel in a €1 billion deal to tap into the fast-growing market for functional, complete nutrition and accelerate its shift toward health-focused products.
BYHEALTH, one of the largest dietary supplement companies in China, will speed up its overseas market expansion from this year - a move it says has become a general trend among Chinese companies across different industries.
Danone is fast-expanding into meal replacements. What does its Huel deal mean for the category?
The New Zealand co-op is at an inflection point. Who could lead the organisation into its next phase?
MaryRuth’s upcoming launch of its Advanced Liquid Skin Restore + Renew comes as the brand builds on momentum in adjacent categories and responds to growing demand for beauty-from-within solutions.
Rousselot is stepping further into the metabolic health space with newly granted patents for Nextida GC, a collagen peptide ingredient positioned for post-meal blood glucose management.
Oobli’s CEO is betting on protein-based sweetness to cut sugar at scale, but the shift raises uncomfortable questions for regulators, manufacturers and the supply chain
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are more than just ingredient and consumer product awards, with a range of specialty categories recognizing Innovations in Women’s Health, Start-ups and Nutrition Research.
Clöud Café has launched its coffee and matcha offerings at Ulta Beauty as alternative to leading collagen RTD products and marking the company’s first placement inside a US beauty specialty retailer.
Airing Wang, a former general manager of marketing and operations at the Australian health and wellbeing company PharmaCare Laboratories, has launched an AI platform designed to address new market-entry pain points.
Protein consumption is growing in China across different consumer groups and demand for higher quality products is on the rise, says BYHEALTH, which has recently launched an upgraded version of its flagship protein powder product.
The deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Probiota Pioneers has been extended to Tuesday, April 7.
Singapore firm MIRIQA has expanded beyond beauty supplements into the immunity category, and looks to meet the health and wellness needs of modern families.
SmartyPants Vitamins has joined forces with the Chamber of Mothers (CoM) Unity program, a national initiative designed to strengthen community care by reconnecting mothers to one another and to local support resources.
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are back with 16 categories honoring the best and brightest in the U.S. dietary supplement industry, including our five “product of the year” categories.
The European Union is set to ban monacolins from red yeast rice (RYR), a key ingredient in high cholesterol management, as early as Q3 2026, leaving the nutraceutical sector scrambling to fill the resulting ‘therapeutic gap’.
Bayer’s maternal health brand Elevit seeks to address the silent struggles of Australian mothers through constant product innovation and providing holistic support by partnering local start-ups.
Adults 65 and older make up 20% of the U.S. population, yet seniors only receive 1% of food and beverage innovation. Lucille Health is on a mission to close that gap.
FabFitFun has acquired supplement brand Paya Health as the lifestyle platform expands beyond its subscription box roots into wellness and ingestible beauty.
Spanish probiotic company Zinereo Pharma is gearing up for the global launch of a new probiotic solution to support the prevention of recurrent ear infections in children.
Professor Tim Spector says the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) decision to uphold its ruling that Zoe’s Daily30+ supplement advertisement was misleading is a profound failure of logic.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical, the maker of electrolyte drink POCARI SWEAT, is adding a kaempferol supplement to its line-up.
Magtein supplier ThreoTech has announced a partnership with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Arnold’s Pump Club wellness platform to broaden consumer education around magnesium L-threonate and its potential role in cognitive health and healthy aging.
Wild Nutrition’s registered trademark process ‘Food-Grown’ is deemed misleading to consumers by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).