News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has published an official position stand on the effects of dietary antioxidants on exercise and sports performance—calling for careful consideration of the redox balance.
Entries for the awards are welcome across 16 categories, covering ingredients, finished products, companies and initiatives in the nutrition and food supplements industry.
New research published in the Journal of Nutritional Science finds that healthy, exercising adults widely lack key micronutrients—especially vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium and magnesium—and women face the highest risk.
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.
Liposomal delivery of berberine may lead to significantly greater absorption of the alkaloid in the body than traditional berberine, a small-scale study suggests.
The NAD+ boosting effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) may be linked to the action of the gut microbiome on these compounds, says a new study from Nestlé.
With moves to close the self-GRAS “loophole”, plans to finally finalize the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) guidance and talk of modernizing dietary supplement regulations, 2026 could be the biggest year since GMPs were introduced, says industry lawyer Ivan...
Machine learning and robotics could accelerate a two-year probiotic development process to four to five months, with a recent presentation at the IPA World Congress + Probiota highlighting the potential of this disruptive technology for strain optimization.
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.
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Europe is taking a cautious approach as it reassesses how probiotics and the microbiome should be addressed within food and health regulation, attendees heard at the recent IPA World Congress + IPA 2026 event.
The dietary supplement industry often talks about scaling brands, supply chain pressure and navigating regulatory scrutiny, but the teamwork required to execute it is often left out of the conversation.
IM8, the premium health and longevity brand co-founded by David Beckham and health sciences company Prenetics, has introduced a new clinical-grade version of its flagship Daily Ultimate Essentials supplement.
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
When Helen Christoni watched her grandmother struggle with late-stage Alzheimer’s and her mother-in-law battle frontal temporal dementia, she uncovered a startling truth that would change her life’s direction. One in five women face Alzheimer’s risk...
Vital Proteins used New York Fashion Week as a live platform to showcase collagen peptides in food and beverage, launching a limited-time “Vital Diner” pop-up designed to serve the industry’s backstage workforce.
Dutch company Vivici has launched a precision fermentation-derived lactoferrin, a whey protein, and announced it has achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for the ingredient in the United States.
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,...
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.
The decision is likely to spark a wave of lawsuits from businesses across the food and beverage industry and beyond
This year, Expo West has a diverse lineup of social events from receptions and awards ceremonies to early morning yoga and live music.
Belgian ingredient supplier Botalys and U.S. microbiome product developer Biohm Technologies have teamed up to create a red ginseng-postbiotic product concept for post-workout muscle recovery as a dual mechanism recovery solution.
Israeli gummy manufacturer TopGum has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire operations from an unnamed U.s. manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and dietary supplements in gummy dosage form.
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.
Vitamin B1 supplementation has emerged as a potential tool to manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation in a multi-ancestry study.
The expansion of the Parsippany site integrates advanced upstream processing to stabilise live cultures alongside functional ingredients for complex, multi-benefit supplement products.
The company has secured a strategic growth partnership with institutional investors to scale its Texas-based manufacturing operations and advanced gummy formulations.
The industry’s annual pilgrimage to Anaheim is only a few weeks away, so here are our picks from the key dietary supplement-related education sessions that we’ll be adding to our agendas.
As weight loss drugs reshape the weight management conversation, legacy brands like Bragg are positioning science-backed, natural alternatives to capture shifting consumer demand.
Thousands of exhibitors across the natural products spectrum will descend on the Anaheim Convention Center for the 45th annual Expo West trade between March 3 and March 6.
As KAL Vitamins marks 93 years in business, the brand remains one of the longest-operating pioneers in the U.S. supplement industry. Founded during the early days of vitamin science, KAL helped shape standardized mineral supplementation and played a role...
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,...
A combination of organic extracts of turmeric, dandelion, milk thistle and ginger may improve liver enzyme levels, according to a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
A recent ruling could have dramatic implications on pricing, supply chains and the overall competitive landscape of Hard Empty Capsules.
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.
Megan Styke, senior director of sales at Kerry and co-founder of B2B Builder, brings nearly two decades of experience from the food, beverage and supplement industries.
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...