GOED to launch online database of omega-3 companies
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is launching an online database to help industry players identify and locate companies operating across the omega-3 supply chain.
Supply chain
Brand new: a2MC’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT factory, HUL acquisition
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.
SuppCo launches certification to verify actives in dietary supplements
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.
Young boys may be more susceptible to impact of climate change on micronutrients
Climate change is worsening food insecurity in ways that may disproportionately put boys at risk, as reduced levels of essential nutrients combined with higher metabolic needs and greater vulnerability to environmental stressors raise their likelihood of...
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy
The decision is likely to spark a wave of lawsuits from businesses across the food and beverage industry and beyond
Expo West highlights Climate Day for sustainable innovation
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...
Otsuka Pharma beefs up POCARI SWEAT production in China
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.
Expo West 2026 supplement preview: What’s happening on the show floor
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.
Six months until EU packaging crackdown: What manufacturers must do now
EU packaging rules push supplement brands to show plans to cut excess plastic use by August 2026 under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Blackmores CEO to head new entity set up by parent company
Alastair Symington, CEO of Blackmores Limited, will be leading a new entity set up by parent company Kirin Holdings Company.
US imposes antidumping and countervailing duties on HECs from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam
A recent ruling could have dramatic implications on pricing, supply chains and the overall competitive landscape of Hard Empty Capsules.
Bayer pours €5M into micronutrient supplement factory, R&D in Indonesia
Bayer has invested €5 million (US$5.9m) in its multiple micronutrient supplement production line and R&D center in Indonesia.
Proposed HEMP Act would create federal CBD pathway as hemp industry faces regulatory crossroads
A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced on Jan. 22 could establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived products intended for human consumption.
Sustainability award recognizes value across the full supply chain
Free-to-enter NutraIngredients Awards category highlights the importance of sustainability initiatives for the longevity of the industry.
Was the $250M gummy investment worth it? Pharmavite says absolutely
Pharmavite is 90% bigger than it was in 2019, and the company says that growth is thanks to gummies.
Sibelius and LipoActive partner to launch advanced liposomal technology
Sibelius Natural Products and LipoActive have merged to develop a new platform for high-bioavailability liposomal nutraceutical ingredients.
Rae Wellness returns after operational overhaul
“When Rae had to pause, I thought that chapter was over,” said Rae Wellness founder and CEO Angie Tebbe. “But our community never stopped showing up, thousands of messages, tens of thousands of site visits, even when we had nothing to sell.”
Cyvex adds plant-based ferritin iron to distribution portfolio
Ingredient supplier Cyvex Nutrition has expanded its portfolio with the addition of plant-based ferritin iron through a partnership with SloIron, Inc., as supplement brands continue to look for alternatives to conventional iron salts and chelates.
Fish oil oxidation: Experts debate the science and health impacts
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
GC Rieber VivoMega launches algae concentrate containing EPA and DHA
GC Rieber VivoMega launched Algae 1060 TG Premium at the recent SupplySide Global event in Las Vegas to meet specific demands for algae oils that replicated fish oil composition.
NutraCast: How US trade policy is disrupting the supplement supply chain, threatening quality
Tariffs meant to boost U.S. manufacturing might actually be pushing companies away from American investment. Chase Johnston, vice president of operations at Arjuna Natural, breaks down how rapidly shifting tariff rates are creating chaos for the...
New in M&A: Huons N acquires Biorosette, Florenz-Comvita deal fell through
Two merger and acquisition deals involving Asia-Pacific nutraceutical firms were announced last week, with South Korea’s health supplements firm Huons N successfully acquiring manufacturing firm Biorosette, while New Zealand firm Florenz’s proposal to...
Vietnamese health supplement firm taps brown algae extract for weight control
TA Vital, a Vietnam-based company specializing in spirulina and algae products, has formulated a supplement containing brown algae extract for weight management, with plans to develop sleep, stress, and immune health products further down the road.
Ethical Naturals CEO on his company’s 20-year commitment to quality
Two decades ago, the U.S. botanical industry was plagued with widespread adulteration and a lack of quality testing—a reality that inspired Cal Bewicke and Leo Liu to launch Ethical Naturals. The company recently celebrated 20 years of doing “the ethical...
White House updates tariffs with relief for some botanicals
The Trump Administration has revised and expanded the tariff exemption list to include botanicals such as green and black tea, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric.
CarobWay inks US distribution deal as it gears up for CarobBiome launch
CarobWay enters into an exclusive distribution agreement with GRA Nutra Corp, as part of the company’s commercialization efforts in the United States for its carob-based ingredients.
Bioriginal creates ‘central hub’ by bringing six companies under same banner
Bioriginal is gathering six of its companies under one organization, promising that the unified group will deliver greater value and efficiency to partners.
CRN’s Mister on the regulatory curveball nobody saw coming
The Trump Administration returned to the White House one year ago. From Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being named health secretary, to tariffs, to Make America Healthy Again, it’s been an eventful year for a variety of sectors—including dietary supplements.
Herbalife opens $7M lab to boost innovation
Herbalife has opened a new Center of Excellence in Torrance, California, investing $7 million into a site that brings together three core functions: research and development, sensory science and quality control.
AHPA’s Rigby on tariffs, tech and access
The herbal sector is facing unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—that could reshape how Americans access natural products.
Fabricant on government shutdown, NMN and 90 years of NPA
The ongoing government shutdown is impacting GMP inspections and delaying proposals to amend the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) regulation. “We’re gonna just sit on our hands for a little while longer,” says Dr. Daniel Fabricant, president and CEO...
GNC evaluating store leases of former S’pore franchise
GNC Holdings LLC is evaluating the store leases of 54 outlets formerly ran by its Singapore franchise after a court ruling upheld GNC’s rights to these outlets.
FDA flags more supplements adulterated with toxic yellow oleander
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its ongoing safety alert regarding dietary supplements adulterated with yellow oleander, expanding its watchlist following analytical testing.
BodyBio takes cellular health mainstream with retail push
New Jersey-based supplement company BodyBio, which has primarily focused on cellular health over the past two decades, has expanded into Erewhon Market and Thrive Market retail spaces.
Illuminating product differentiation is key for HBC’s new business development chief
Norwegian company Hofseth BioCare ASA (HBC)’s recently appointed Head of New Business Development lists raising awareness of product differentiation as a key priority in driving growth.
Across the Nutraverse: Lead in protein powders, herb extracts for healthspan, counterfeit responses
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage
We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.
SupplySide Global 2025: What’s happening off the show floor
From early morning yoga to the final closing party, here’s a preview of the experiences, events and energy happening beyond the booth aisles at SupplySide Global 2025.
Made in the USA: Biovivo brings botanical extraction manufacturing home
Jeffersonville, Indiana is now home to BioVivo Science’s new facility, marking a major shift from overseas dependency to domestic production. The $70 million investment into the new 100,000-square-foot facility will allow Biovivo to process 2,000 metric...
Mushroom expert calls for quality quantification beyond ‘easy win’ beta-glucans
The medicinal mushroom industry needs to look beyond beta-glucans and adopt bioactive-specific quality markers to keep up with consumer expectations, according to a new white paper by KÄÄPÄ Biotech.
Sustainability September
The women driving sustainability
NutraIngredients sat down with the women championing sustainability efforts to discuss initiatives they’re working on, the challenges that exist and the push for progress.
Sustainable September
Papacks bets on fiber bottles as plastic alternative
German company looks to US collaborators to scale compostable bottles
Botanical quality in question: High strength, low cost innovation gives industry a bad rap
Scientists and industry gathered this week to address the quality control conundrum within the botanical supplement sector, noting cost-focused innovation, highly concentrated extracts, weak regulatory oversight, and the need for data to challenge safety...
Green Bioactives falls victim to cautious investor landscape, enters liquidation
“We were so close,” says Chris Meaney, chief business officer at Green Bioactives as Scottish biotech company enters liquidation.
Q&A: Is Article 4 of the Novel Food process fit for purpose?
The Novel Food pre-application classification informs suppliers and brands whether they need authorization. However, a regulatory expert warns that competitors may be misusing this process.
PharmaLinea opts for ‘easy to communicate’ quality certification
Slovenian white label supplement brand PharmaLinea gains quality assurance certification through a new programme that is ‘designed to be understandable to non-experts’.