News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
A recent tour through several facilities in Tempe, Arizona, offered a behind-the-scenes look at the dietary supplement industry. From raw ingredient sourcing and testing to formulation, manufacturing and finished products, what ultimately reaches store...
The $48M transaction reflects ongoing consolidation in the U.S. superfoods category.
There are still plenty of growth opportunities in India’s protein space despite the increasing number of new brands and products entering the market, according to ITC Foods.
As India’s nutraceutical sector continues to accelerate onto the global stage, the upcoming Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex Summit in Mumbai is positioning itself less as a traditional conference and more as a high-level working boardroom for industry leaders.
Under the agreement, IM8 becomes Inter Miami’s exclusive official health supplements partner, while the club will also take an equity stake in parent company Prenetics Global Limited.
UK-based retailer Holland & Barrett has partnered with Phlo, which offers weight loss pills and injections, in a bid to provide a ‘holistic approach’ to weight management.
Find out more about human milk oligosaccharides innovation, brands’ social commerce strategies, sports nutrition trends and opportunities in India and more in this trends round-up.
Amy McKelvey founded Her Vital Way to bring a personal and purpose-driven approach to wellness rooted in herbalism and consumer connection.
The Microbiome Explorer Challenge, back for its second year, is offering successful early-stage startups the opportunity of expert mentorship, strategic feedback, industry visibility, and funding opportunities within the European microbiome innovation...
Chemist Warehouse has set its sights on the UK market and is working with London-based GreenLight pharmacies to do so.
The growing number of regulatory approvals for human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formulas is set to fuel product innovation and drive more affordable pricing in the long run.
The BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) has referred Iron Rock Ventures LLC to regulatory authorities after the company did not confirm whether it would comply with recommendations to modify or discontinue certain advertising...
New Zealand-headquartered The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) is recalling three batches - or 63,078 tins - of its a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula 0-12 months USA label due to the presence of cereulide, a heat-stable toxin.
Health supplement brands from Centrum to BYHEALTH are doubling down on their e-commerce efforts in China, especially in Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.
Growth Asia Summit 2026 is returning to Singapore from July 8 to 10, and there is a two-week-long 20% special discount on delegate tickets until May 17.
Early-life nutrition may play a broader role in development than typically reflected in prenatal and infant supplement strategies, says a new review by scientists from SmartyPants Vitamins.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including BioGaia’s new product launch in China, Calbee’s personalized nutrition service in Singapore, myBrainCo to grow its pharmacy footprint and Nestle-NTU research partnership.
Japanese company Euglena is acquiring the microalgae business of Kobelco Eco-Solutions, which it says will beef up its immune health offerings.
Biotech company Pendulum Therapeutics is expanding beyond probiotics with the launch of Gut Fuel, a prebiotic fiber and polyphenol blend designed to support gut microbiome function and metabolic health.
Featuring more than 1,600 exhibitors, Vitafoods Europe 2026 is set to bring more than 30,000 delegates to Barcelona next week (May 5–7), making it the largest show to date.
A lawsuit against Create Wellness alleges the company is falsely advertising that its gummies contain more creatine than they do. The company said it will vigorously defend itself.
Infinite Epigenetics has acquired Tally Health, adding a consumer-facing longevity brand and supplement portfolio to its epigenetic testing and analytics business.
Vitafoods Europe will return to Barcelona from May 5–7, 2026 with more than 37 hours and 100 speakers of educational content highlighting key industry trends.
Metabolic health and weight management are two key themes covered in this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 and Malaysia-based Alpro Pharmacy chain and China’s health supplement giant BYHEALTH are among the key speakers.
Indian firm BigMuscles Nutrition sees significant growth opportunities in its domestic market’s sports nutrition industry, but challenges relating to misinformation, price sensitivity and product quality remain to be addressed.
Australian supplements brand myBrainCo is partnering StirlingFildes Plus to leverage the latter’s connections in the pharmacy industry, a sector it is looking to establish a foothold in.
Shifting consumer behavior, including targeted health concerns and rapid growth in personalized formats, is driving growth across US supplement categories, with custom probiotics emerging as a key trend, according to Spate.
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon yesterday in London—a feat fueled by 115 g of carbohydrate every hour.
The early-bird entry fee for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 closes this Thursday (April 30). Save US$50 on each entry submitted before this date.
New research from OmniActive Health Technologies suggests that its branded Capsicum annuum extract supports a significant increase in GLP-1 activity and may improve exercise performance.
Supplement manufacturer NOW Foods has launched two vitamin supplements as gummies, a first for the company.
The global food and nutrition conglomerate the Hero Group has acquired UK firm The Gut Stuff as gut health moves from niche trend to mainstream priority.
UK-based CBD drinks brand TRIP has expanded its night-time offering with the launch of new Dream Gummies and Dream Powder, formulated without the brand’s flagship ingredient.
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) action against TruHeight is providing the dietary supplement industry with a detailed look at how the agency is approaching claim substantiation, youth-targeted marketing and consumer review practices, combining...
On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, The Vitamin Shoppe is using AI and personalization to test what the future of supplement retail could look like.
Women’s health supplement brand Valerie is dropping the term ‘perimenopause’ from its marketing, arguing that the label may be preventing women from recognising their symptoms and accessing support.
With demand for protein and healthier product innovation rapidly on the rise in Asia, top brands will discuss these topics in detail at this year’s Growth Asia Summit
Japanese food, snacks and nutrition company Calbee is partnering with the Singapore microbiome firm AMILI in bringing personalized nutrition to the country.
Sexual wellness is transitioning toward whole-body health, reflecting a category in flux as brands like Bult work to help shape its next phase.
Yakult’s latest product launch Vitals is dairy-free, dropping its patented Lactobacillus strain for the first time since the brand’s entry into Europe.
Daily supplementation with a multi-herb or an ashwagandha root formula from Gaia Herbs for 60 days led to improvements in measures of stress, fatigue, and anxiety, says a new study.
Lucille Health, a company that makes high-protein, calorically-dense shakes for older adults, received a multi-million-dollar investment from Iris Ventures.
The extended clinical research partnership between Pendulum and the Mayo Clinic seeks to build a stronger body of clinical evidence for microbiome-based interventions beyond metabolic health.
The approval gives the Finnish company exclusive rights to produce its air-derived Solein protein in the US and reinforces its intellectual property position as it prepares for major factory expansion
A targeted multivitamin supplement could help reduce the national issue of hidden nutritional inadequacy in the UK, according to new research presented at the Nutrition Society Conference.
Aussie brand Savvy has released a ready-to-drink functional beverage targeted at reducing stress and anxiety while maintaining mental performance, which also responds to a growing need for menopause support among women.
Vidya has opened a 28,750-square-foot probiotic manufacturing facility in Bunnell, Florida, adding U.S.-based capacity for multi-strain formulations and finished dosage formats.
Consuming a complex multi-ingredient supplement for two weeks improved micronutrient sufficiency and enriched beneficial gut microbiota in healthy, resistance‑trained adults without affecting digestive tolerance, according to a study funded by all-in-one...