Sports nutrition brand Revvies, founded by an Australian husband-and-wife duo, has attributed its success in the crowded sports nutrition category to the high-quality simplicity of its products that enables consumers to customize supplementation to differing...
After over two decades in the weight loss category and more competition than ever, Hydroxycut has managed to stay relevant by turning challenges into opportunities.
Communicating science and supplement benefits is particularly tricky within the microbiome health arena, but there are some companies and individuals who have achieved great success after mastering how to simplify this science and jargon-laden space.
In 2017, Mark Miller, principal of Kaiviti Consulting, made some bold projections about what nutritional health will look like in 2067. Seven years on, he revisits and updates his what he called “ridiculously excessive speculations”.
Armed with a master's degree in chemical engineering, Isabel Gómez isn’t your typical global marketing manager. She has over 12 years of B2B marketing experience across diverse consumer goods sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.
Seventy-four percent of U.S. adults take dietary supplements, according to the 2023 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. That does not mean that they are always equipped with the tools to navigate the myriad of products available or are confident...
Dr. Heiko Rischer and his team at VTT Technical Research of Finland published its cell-cultured coffee recipe, highlighting the opportunity to strengthen and reinforce the global coffee supply chain.
These days, selling a good product just isn't enough. Consumers expect brands to stand up on topics such as gender equality, climate change and ethical labor practices. However, with that demand comes an increased risk of things like greenwashing...
Hum Nutrition has expanded its product line of debloat, vaginal, hormonal and skin health supplements into Target nationwide, both online and in the retailer's beauty aisle.
From gut health to a healthier planet, ingredient firm Prinova is hoping to use its latest megatrends report to showcase the opportunities available to leverage its ingredient portfolio, vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and other in-house...
The NutraIngredients team is ready and raring to host its must-attend Probiota conference in Milan next month, and this week has been revealing more detail on what attendees can expect to enjoy throughout the three-day event.
The second day of Probiota will feature presentations from representatives from Holland & Barrett, ResBiotic Nutrition, Thorne Healthtech, BIOHM Health and many more.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has warned Amazon about “energy enhancing supplements or foods” alleged to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil for male sexual performance.
The 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum will take place on January 25. The FREE webinar gives attendees the opportunity to ask a burning question (or two) to our C-suite panel from some of the most iconic brands in the dietary supplements space.
By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition
As my grandmother used to say, “You get more flies with sugar than you do with vinegar—but a good bug zapper will do the job sometimes too.“ Yes, she was a wise and pragmatic woman.
By Loren Israelsen, Founder & President, United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA)
My reflection on 2023 has little to do with specifics. In my view, this was a year of opposite choices and opposing directions – the big stuff. Yet, daily demands to address the urgent (but often not so important) dulled our senses and intuition. Hence,...
Natural products manufacturer NOW has reported that dozens of "no name" berberine supplements sold on Amazon and Walmart.com do not meet potency claims on label.
A 2024 food trends report from Tastewise informs that women’s health concerns have topped the online conversation charts in the last 12 months, with hormone health top of consumer health agendas.
By Daniel Fabricant, PhD, President & CEO, Natural Products Association
It's become too commonplace and cliché to state that the world is very different now than it was just a few years ago. Heck, 2023 is very different at the end than how it began.
From the state of the market to the impact of inflation, mega trends like mushrooms and women’s health, the TikTok effect, working with influencers and brand ambassadors, the NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum will dig deep into a range of...
The future of self-care is a multifaceted landscape that hinges on access, continued innovation, and a collective effort spanning input from consumers, communities, healthcare providers, regulators, and policymakers.
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 is just two months away! Bridging the science and business of the sports and active nutrition categories, SANS is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
By George Paraskevakos, MBA, IPA Executive Director
Life is like a box of chocolates, or is it? Not to challenge the expression made famous in the blockbuster hit “Forrest Gump” and reused often, but I feel once a plan is put in place with proper structure and frameworks to follow, you can have more visibility...
Precision nutrition and food-tech platform AHARA's integration with Instacart allows users to easily add nutritionist-recommended items to their grocery lists on the food delivery platform.
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The natural lipid ingredient and supplement supplier ImperialOel l says the omega-3 market is in a transition phase due to high prices and severe fish oil shortages, creating a strong demand for sustainable alternatives to meet the health needs of the...
A new RCT reports significant reductions in visceral fat following intakes of a synbiotic containing Bifidobacterium animalis and inulin over a 12-week period, when compared to the control group.
Blue Origins, a supplement developed by France-based Fermentalg, is the first created from a phycocyanin obtained by fermentation as well as from a new source of microalgae, according to the company.
By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
As 2023 comes to a close, so too does another year of progress and innovation in the dietary supplement and natural product industries that the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) proudly serves. The growth of newer product categories – such as...
They're in coffee, skincare, various gummies and inescapable at SupplySide West. Mushrooms are popping up everywhere. While there is a lot of enthusiasm around mushrooms, there's also a good amount of skepticism. That's where Purity-IQ...
To sum up the discussions about the EPA and DHA omega-3 market in 2023, only one word is required: “supply.” The focus of just about every conversation during the past year has been concern about the supply of fish oil, specifically from the Peruvian...
By Beat Späth, Secretary General, Specialised Nutrition Europe
At Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE), highlights in 2023 include the publication of the Code of Practice, important advocacy efforts on topics like packaging, nutrition labelling and date marking, key public statements made on infant and young child...
“Stop guessing which mass-made supplements to take. None are meant for you.”
–That’s a statement from Bioniq’s website, a company that offers personalized supplements using a patented algorithm. The London-based startup opened its doors in 2019...
According to the CDC, heart disease costs the United States nearly $240 billion each year. This includes the cost of productivity loss, healthcare services and medicines. SkySail is one CPG brand that is hoping more Americans won't get to that point....
Functional and wellness attributes and mood-boosting and naturally sweetened drinks are primed for growth in the year to come, Scott Dicker, market insight director at SPINS, shared at BevNET Live.
“We’ll fight this with all our might,” said NPA’s CEO after his association filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York asserting the recently enacted New York law prohibiting and restricting dietary supplements is...
Hear from experts from BIOHM, Kaiviti Consulting, and Lumina Intelligence in a free webinar that explores the exciting potential of probiotics for weight management.
After her mother’s Alzheimer's was mistaken for menopause, Kavita Desai, PharmD, pivoted from her clinical practice to focus on cognition, menopause and proactive health approaches.
“This acquisition positions us as the nation’s leading women’s health nutraceutical company,” said Jeff Boutelle, CEO of Pharmavite, following Pharmavite’s $425 Million deal for Bonafide Health.
Food ingredient company Vivici has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to develop a range of new alternative dairy proteins created through precision fermentation, as biotechnology can help create a more sustainable dairy market, Dena Strehlow, senior director...
Supergut is expanding its gut-health brand to a wider audience with its launch in Sprouts in the new year and as it looks to compliment GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, brand CEO and founder Marc Washington told FoodNavigator-USA.
It’s no secret that the dietary supplement industry has missed out on major opportunities by ignoring female consumers. But are brands finally catching on? Who better to ask than Susan Kleiner, PhD, a true trailblazer and someone who has been advocating...
Research has shown that obesity may have a microbial component, but what does the science show about mechanisms of action, what’s already in the market, and what insights can we glean from microbiome cohort data?
Mintel's 2024 food and drink trends list for North America shows consumers will be concerned about their health, the environment, and how AI might make their lives easier, Jenny Zegler, director of Mintel Food & Drink, shared during a webinar....