Holistic beauty-from-within trends: The mind-body connection in nutricosmetics
Single-focus products will struggle as consumers demand multi-benefit solutions, according to one beauty-from-within expert.
Markets & trends
Sustainability September
NutraCast: Why GLP‑1s, sustainability and TikTok are the next frontier of wellness
Nielsen IQ recently released its The Next Frontier of Wellness Report. The leading global consumer intelligence company identified several trends shaping the industry.
3H Labs launch gotu kola extract in Europe and US
Korean nutraceutical company 3H Labs has launched its gotu kola extract, marketed as Himalca, in Europe and the United States in a bid to bring ‘natural wellness solutions’ to new markets.
Across the Nutraverse: US herbal supplements growth, Holland & Barrett’s beauty play, NZ export exemptions
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: Nutrabolt on the ‘Energy Drink 2.0′ revolution
Once dominated by a few established brands that relied on high-sugar, high-caffeine formulas for an energy boost, today’s energy drink market is larger, more fragmented and healthier than that of the early 2000s.
Is the gut-skin-brain axis the future of beauty innovation?
As the beauty-from-within trend gains scientific momentum, our special broadcast will explore this topic with experts in this field.
GOS gains traction in infant milk formulas: The science behind the trend
Nearly six in 10 (57%) infant formula products launched in 2025 contained galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), reflecting a growing demand for GOS in early life nutrition. But what’s driving this trend?
Expanding beauty-from-within: Breaking audience stereotypes
Beauty-from-within innovation opportunities are expanding with a more diverse audience than ever as a result of growing consumer demand for products that support ‘agelessness’.
Holland & Barrett pilots ingestible beauty focus with 7% sales uplift
Against a backdrop of growing consumer interest in inside-out beauty products, UK wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has unveiled a new beauty category transformation.
US herbal supplements sales hit a record $13.2 billion in 2024
Sales of herbal supplements in the United States increased by 5.4% in 2024 to reach a record $13.23 billion, according to the American Botanical Council’s latest Herb Market Report.
Climate change, quality loss, and adulteration: Summit calls for sustainable botanical supply chains
Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026: SF 49ers, Herbalife and Front Row headline speaker list
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas and more, the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit is not to be...
Longevity and skin health: what’s coming next?
How will the longevity skincare movement evolve? This November, a brand-new summit in London will bring together some of the industry’s biggest players—including Estée Lauder Companies and L’Oréal—to explore what’s next for this hot topic.
Across the Nutraverse: FDA petitioned over health claims, dsm-firmenich’s longevity grant, mushroom quality
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Magnesium, relaxation, and sleep supplement trends in Australia
The Australian supplement market is seeing an increase in products for energy, sleep, and muscle relaxation, with ingredients like magnesium at the center of the action.
GA Naples: Professor warns of blind spots in fast-growing mushrooms market
Medicinal mushrooms are gaining the interest of previously plant-focused consumers, businesses and academics alike. But with new-found glory comes fast-growing concerns around quality control.
Trend tracker: Spotlight on China’s infant formula market, biotics, eye health
Find out more about recent trends in China’s infant formula sales, eye health supplement ingredients, and biotics for GLP-1 in this round-up.
‘Exciting new frontiers’: Phytosterols benefits may extend beyond cholesterol control
Dietary supplementation with phytosterols may improve a range of factors associated with metabolic syndrome, according to a new review published in Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome.
Supplements for bruising? Products walk a regulatory fine line amid surging consumer demand
Social media is fueling consumer demand for non-surgical procedures to deliver a more youthful appearance. Market research shows these patients are also seeking nutritional support to help accelerate the recovery process.
Nutra Healthspan Summit: Early bird delegate rate expiring soon!
The discounted early bird delegate registration for our Nutra Healthspan Summit will expire on Sept. 10, 2025.
What is driving the holistic beauty trend?
Consumers are shifting from a surface-level view of beauty to a more integrated approach that connects wellness, lifestyle, and self-care
Across the Nutraverse: H1 growth for Swisse, nutrition education in US med schools, cordyceps in the EU
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Why Fonterra sold its global consumer business
From streamlining operations to securing a windfall for farmers, here’s why Fonterra is divesting US$2.5bn worth of assets
The Vitamin Shoppe embraces fibermaxxing as trend grows
Fibermaxxing is having more than just a moment.
Top 5 functional confectionery ingredients
Functional confectionery is booming. Find out which ingredients are driving the trend
Chewing over the next big idea: Snacks built for GLP-1 lifestyles
With GLP-1 users eating less often, chewy and long-lasting snacks like jerky, protein bites, gummies and gum are stepping up as the formats that make every portion count
Global supplement use on the rise, yet ‘trust gap’ persists
Nearly half (47%) of global consumers are using supplements at least twice a week, according to a new report from HealthFocus International. However, there is a significant ‘trust gap’, with only 50% believing supplements can support health concerns.
Jellyfish collagen for brain health: Why Longevity By Nature calls it a ‘true category disruptor’
While most consumers are aware of collagen, they typically associate it with beauty and joint support sourced from bovine or fish. Abdul Alkayali, founder, Longevity By Nature, says that his Jellyfish collagen peptides break the mold entirely.
Across the Nutraverse: EU boost for Calanus oil, pro golfer’s creatine ‘episode’, TGA goes after vitamin D products for bone health
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
What makes a brand successful in the beauty-from-within space?
Consumers are sharpening their standards, and as they learn scientific jargon, brands must step up their game, says a beauty data analyst.
The rise of hybrid formulations
CosmaxNBT is tapping into the multi-benefit trend by combining popular wellness goals, such as metabolic boosters, mood enhancers and digestive aids into one convenient formulation.
‘Never a dull moment’: Save the date for IPA WC + Probiota 2026
Described by one recent attendee as “the bridge between science and marketing”, the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is returning to the Emerald Isle for its 12th edition.
Water kefir: A new gut-health growth opportunity?
Kefir’s dairy-free twin has enormous growth potential
Tart cherry juice: Pro cyclist secret turned consumer trend
The Tour de France event that ran throughout July saw a consistent supplement trend among some leading riders.
Across the Nutraverse: 2025’s problematic herbs, BLIS at 25, Mg in the EU
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
What’s behind the buzz of the #HealthyCoffee trend?
Functional coffees have taken the industry by storm, but a new trend has emerged, raising the question of whether coffee alone is already functional enough.
The rise of mind and mood formulations for sports nutrition
Sports and active nutrition consumers are increasingly seeking out products that can also support cognitive and emotional health in addition to maximizing physical performance, according to a new report from PLT Health Solutions.
Neurocosmetics: A ‘paradigm shift’ for dermatology and cosmetic science
A new clinical study has investigated the potential of neurocosmetics, concluding that it “signals a paradigm shift within dermatology and cosmetic science,” which also brings many complexities for future NPD.
Sustainability summit: Time for action on botanical over-exploitation
Global experts convened this month to drive business investment in the sustainable cultivation and quality preservation of botanical ingredients.
How is GLP-1 changing eating habits in Europe?
As GLP-1s begin to make themselves known on the continent, consumers’ habits are starting to change
Functional coffee market surges to $4.5bn
Functional coffee market growing fast as clean label and consumer wellness trends drive demand
Across the Nutraverse: Haleon eyes growth in LICs, menopause support, milk protein for sleep
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Menstrual cycles: A red herring in female athlete research?
The significance of menstrual cycle phases in studies involving female athletes may have been overestimated, according to recent findings.
Longevity bars may signal what’s next in functional snacking
Ingredient innovation and demand for preventive health drive growth in the nutrition and snack bar category
Beyond intolerance: The rise and rise of low and no lactose dairy
By combining functional and digestive benefits, lactose-free dairy is carving out a growing niche of health-focused formats
Cold pressed hemp drinks creator aims to disrupt CBD category
The founder of a UK-based cold-pressed hemp drinks brand says the moment is ripe to enter the thriving functional drinks market, armed with Novel Foods exempt drinks that comply with the legal CBD limit.
Innovation in inside-out cellulite solutions
What’s happening in beauty-from-within ingredients designed to target cellulite?
Growth Asia Summit 2025
Biotics for GLP-1 and metabolic health: Where are the opportunities?
Pre, probiotics could be used as companion products for GLP-1 drugs users to tackle side effects of the drug’s use, or used as an alternative to help with weight management.
Pioneers
High-protein game-changers: Protein Pints
Making ice cream both nutritious and delicious has stumped many food firms - but US-based Protein Pints says it has cracked the code to a good-tasting, protein-rich ice cream
Love Mushrooms targets myriad of menopause symptoms with Empower duo
Scottish supplements brand Love Mushrooms has launched two capsule lines containing a range of mushroom species plus adaptogens and micronutrients to support up to 34 signs of menopause.