News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
2025 was a breakout year for creatine, but the ingredient has been a headliner for The Vitamin Shoppe for longer. The retail giant anticipated its transformation from gym niche to mainstream star several years ago. It is now predicting similar explosive...
After completing an oversubscribed €32 million Series A financing round, French fermented whey manufacturer Verley will ramp up production capacity of its animal free protein ready for launch later this year.
Botanical experts MartinBauer, Finzelberg and MB-Med have united under one nutraceutical unit to sharpen their value proposition and offer a one-stop shop for credible, science-driven ingredients.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including The a2 Milk Company’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT’s new factory and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) acquiring clean-label and women’s health firm OZiva.
From protein shakes to collagen coolers, brands are reinventing beverages for the GLP‑1 era and the race for dominance in this fast‑growing $3.5bn category is just beginning
The U.S. remained the top health foods exporter to China last year, followed by Germany where exports were up 15.5%, while Australia – once the top exporter between 2018 and 2020 – saw exports fell by 21.5%.
SuppCo, the health tech app that “helps people make sense of supplements,” has introduced TESTED by SuppCo, an independent certification program that anonymously purchases supplements and tests them to verify their active ingredients.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
As consumer appetite changes and nutrient scrutiny intensifies, protein is moving from differentiator to design standard
Probiotics are outperforming huge markets such as beauty and clothing as consumers increasingly prioritize health and wellness, according to Euromonitor’s Nick Stene.
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
Herbalife Ltd. announced that Cristiano Ronaldo has invested $7.5 million in the company’s Pro2col technology platform, taking a 10% equity stake in HBL Pro2col Software, LLC, the subsidiary that owns the asset.
Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights, SPINS, stepped away from the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit to share that active nutrition and performance supplements have led the vitamins and supplements category for the fifth consecutive year,...
Arla Foods’ record-breaking 2025 was forged by carefully-executed long-term strategy. Here’s how the dairy co-op has gone from strength to strength
Holland & Barrett is seeing strong growth in the UK gut health market, driven by women’s and children’s probiotics, functional drinks, and fiber supplements, category director Jessica Pasco told the audience at the recent IPA World Conrgess + Probiota 2026.
Microbiome-driven innovation dominates the latest launches, from prebiotic fibers and next-gen probiotics to L-glutamine, but brands are also expanding into targeted solutions for cognition, stress, hydration and metabolic support.
From PepsiCo to Nestlé, global giants are racing to cash in on the booming functional food craze, but with trends shifting fast, the stakes have never been higher
This year, Expo West has a diverse lineup of social events from receptions and awards ceremonies to early morning yoga and live music.
The upcoming Expo West natural products tradeshow will inlcude a full day of workshops on climate risk assessment and scaling sustainability initiatives, culminating in a networking fair and awards ceremony recognizing leadership in net-zero climate...
A new trade association was announced at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in San Diego with the goal of advancing creatine as a global health nutrient.
One of the world’s biggest suppliers wants to offload its food ingredients division
Carlsberg scientists have developed non-GM strain optimizing technology with the potential to discover superior probiotic strains at speed.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, the owner of the electrolyte drink POCARI SWEAT, is ramping up production in China with a newly opened factory in Tianjin.
Find out more about trends in Asia-Pacific’s beauty-from-within market, the rise of energy pouches and the nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) retail scene in Australia in this round-up.
As weight loss drugs reshape the weight management conversation, legacy brands like Bragg are positioning science-backed, natural alternatives to capture shifting consumer demand.
Today’s consumers are redefining snacks, favouring products that combine nutrition, heritage, and convenience
From maintaining growth in protein and specialized nutrition to propping up plant-based and creamers, here’s what Danone must focus on
L’Oréal’s Lancôme brand is set to bring Timeline’s biotech longevity actives into mainstream skincare.
The deal brings together two companies known for their long-standing focus on extraction methods, analytical testing, and labeling transparency, areas that have become increasingly scrutinized as consumer awareness and regulatory oversight intensify.
How advances in fiber chemistry and sourcing may influence the next generation of food products and health
When CEO Irene Rojas Stanbury could not find relief for her own perimenopausal symptoms, she decided to create the solution herself. Teaming up with her mother, Dr. Maria Stanbury, a gynecologist with over 30 years of experience, they developed SEASON34,...
Women’s brain health brand Make Time Wellness now offers its three-product lineup on Ulta Beauty’s website, reflecting broadening interest in supplements positioned at the intersection of wellness and beauty.
As consumer expectations sharpen and policy conversations accelerate, category leaders shared how they are navigating change and positioning for growth in 2026.
Elénzia FIX is a gut health supplement marketed as “targeted mucosal support” to repair and protect the gut barrier, reflecting a growing interest in gut barrier integrity and postbiotics as alternatives to probiotics.
Smart water cooler company Bevi is accelerating its growth by tapping into a new, high-traffic market. After weathering a near-existential threat during the pandemic, the company is emerging with a broader footprint —and driving momentum by tapping into...
Americans want more fiber but don’t know where to find it – opening the door for clearer claims, education and better-tasting products, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council
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Progress Biotech’s DHA-algae oil will target infant nutrition as it receives organic certification in European first.
New findings from Kerry suggest hybrid flavors may hold the key to capturing and keeping supplement consumers.
CHEMI Nutra’s new domestic manufacturing partnerships have positioned the brand to unlock soft gel and liquid applications for its Alphasize Alpha-GPC ingredient in an increasingly competitive cognitive health supplement market.
Data science and AI solutions provider Tredence said AI is changing how businesses operate and even think, with retailers going from being ‘just a retail company’ to certified technology companies.