NutraWomen Wednesday: Loula Merkel, CEO, COMET
Loula Merkel shares her journey from the industrial sectors of agribusiness and energy to the world of healthy food technology.
Videos
Why Utah? How the Beehive State became the supplement capital of the U.S.
The remarkable history behind a cast of unlikely characters and a collection of fortuitous circumstances that led to Utah’s $16 billion industry.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Chioma Ikonte, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Lief Labs
With over two decades of expertise, Dr. Chioma Ikonte brings a unique perspective to dietary supplements as she steers the scientific research ship at Lief Labs.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Claudia Adrien, Senior Correspondent, NutraIngredients-USA
Haitian-American journalist Claudia Adrien shares how her upbringing and family background helped shape her career and passion for storytelling.
7 reasons to attend NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2025
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2025 is just under three 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…
'Lets go!' liposomal ketone gels target active women
A new liposomal ketone product is launching next month, and will be marketed to women and people who need support for energy and focus, creator Bonnie Barnes tells NutraIngredients-USA.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Carolina Barsa, Chief Innovation & Growth Officer and Co-founder of FitBiomics
With a track record of successfully creating and growing purpose-driven brands that have a positive impact on society, Carolina Barsa, Chief Innovation & Growth Officer and Co-founder of FitBiomics, is committed to empowering people to take charge of...
November Launch Pad
From women's libido in the form of capsules to high protein in hot cocoa, November is sure heat up everyone's supplement regimen.
Solnul: ‘Prebiotic tolerability is bringing interest to resistant starch’
Consumer understanding of resistant starch and its myriad benefits is reaching a turning point, says the chief science officer at Solnul, with the company’s data supporting the metabolic health benefits in healthy people.
ADM talks supportive solutions for GLP-1 users
Nutrition and flavor firm ADM recently unveiled its Supportive Solutions platform for GLP-1 users to address the emerging demand for tailored nutrition support for consumers currently taking GLP-1 agonists.
Reducose: Expanding the science from metabolic health to energy, weight and sleep
After making waves in the blood sugar management and metabolic health sector, Phynova’s Reducose is exploring the longer-term benefits, from better energy to weight management and improved sleep.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Emily Rose Britton, PhD, Senior Market Development Manager, Dietary Supplement Verification Program, USP
Emily Rose Britton, the senior market development manager of the Dietary Supplement Verification Program at U.S. Pharmacopeia, shared her unexpected journey into botanicals and dietary supplements.
US still the #1 probiotics supplement market, but China is catching up: IPA Chief
The United States remains the number one market for probiotic supplementation, but double-digit growth in China could see the Asian country replace the U.S. in “a year, maybe two,” says the executive director of the International Probiotics Association...
Specnova CEO: 'How does bioavailability equate to efficacy? It might not.'
Liposomes are a critical tool to making supplements more efficacious, and ingredient supplier Specnova is at the forefront of liposomal innovation.
TikTok Shop's growing influence on the health and beauty consumer
Social platforms are increasingly influencing consumer shopping behaviors by offering brands a unique opportunity to capture the attention of a diverse audience. One such platform is TikTok Shop, which sees over 80% of its dollar sales in the health and...
Iovate’s CIO on opportunities in a changing weight management sector
Natural alternatives, side effect support and promoting health and wellness post-GLP-1 drugs—there are several opportunities for brands to thrive in the brave new weight management world.
Sami-Sabinsa Group CEO: Don't have a 'commodity mentality'
Ingredient supplier Sami-Sabinsa Group is a long-time leader in managing the supply chain and sidelining some of the pitfalls of ingredient commodification.
UNPA’s Israelsen: ‘The gap between the science and the framework of a structure-function claim is increasingly stressed’
Dietary supplements are permitted to make structure-function claims, but the industry is increasingly seeking a solution to make stronger claims given the rapid advances in the science supporting the efficacy of some ingredients and products.
LifeVantage revels in 'activation era' with debut of GLP-1 system
Nutrigenomics company LifeVantage is turning down food noise by turning up GLP-1 production. The company just launched its MindBody GLP-1 System, a dual product offering that includes MB Core and MB Enhance, which work together to activate natural GLP-1...
Salmon-derived peptides may activate GLP-1: Hofseth BioCare data
Hofseth BioCare’s soluble protein hydrolysate (ProGo), upcycled from Atlantic salmon, may activate the GLP-1 receptor and offer a natural alternative in the weight management category.
Cycle syncing: How Levelle Nutrition is helping women optimize their cycles
Linda Alvarez, MD, co-founder of Levelle Nutrition, is leading the charge in ‘cycle-syncing’, the movement to help women optimize their nutrition and workouts based on their menstrual cycle.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Line Johnsen, PhD, SVP of R&D and Regulatory Affairs, Aker BioMarine
Line Johnsen, PhD, started off researching DNA replication, chromosome dynamics and antibiotics screening, but it was her time at a contract research organization that sparked her interest in omega-3s.
NPA hails ‘monumental victory’ with NMN case
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is celebrating after a federal court granted a joint motion to stay proceedings in a lawsuit to allow the Food and Drug Administration to respond to a Citizen Petition that may resolve the case about Nicotinamide...
What’s Up with Pumps: Networking one pump at a time
How a spontaneous gym session in San Diego transformed into a powerful, nationwide movement that's revolutionizing how the nutraceuticals industry networks.
October Launch Pad
The month of October is closing out with quite the variety of offerings—from protein to probiotics to multis, in formats that include RTD, soft chews, stick packs and more.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Heather Granato, Founder, Nutrachievement
Heather Granato, the founder of strategic business consultancy Nutrachievement, is a 30-year veteran of the natural products industry. She shared her early passion for journalism and the valuable lessons she learned along the way, including the...
GRMA launches Innovative Product Integrity Program
The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance said it is hoping to increase confidence in product integrity within the supply chain by introducing the Innovative Product Integrity Program.
Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie takes home Trailblazing Woman Award
Radicle Science and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) recently honored Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, PhD, ChromaDex’s global director of external research, as the first winner of the Trailblazing Woman Award.
Steve Mister calls for convergence at CRN conference
Last week, the Council for Responsible Nutrition hosted its annual executive conference at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, with sessions spanning emerging science, marketing and communication, innovation, technology and the evolving regulatory...
NutraWomen Wednesday: Amy Caplette, SVP of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, Thorne
Amy Caplette, senior vice president of quality and regulatory affairs at Thorne, said her career has been marked by a strong work ethic and a deep commitment to enforcing quality standards. Her experiences, from working at the state food and drug agency...
CHPA’s MacKay on Amazon policy: ‘The retailers are watching’
The recent Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Regulatory, Scientific & Quality (RSQ) Conference brought together leaders from across the consumer healthcare landscape to discuss issues that are facing the industry and find solutions to some of...
September Launch Pad
Once primarily thought of as immune support season, September is proving to be much more. Whether its probiotics for neurodiverse populations, electrolytes to fight off cravings or antioxidants for preconception support, the month has something for everyone.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Jennifer Clancy, Global Head of Marketing, Nutriventia
Jennifer Clancy kicked off her career at fragrance heavyweights Estée Lauder and Elizabeth Arden before finding her calling in the nutraceutical space.
Balancing industry partnerships and scientific rigor
The panel ‘Advancing Dietary Supplement Science and Public Health Knowledge’ at Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s 2024 Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference gave attendees a peek behind the curtain of how industry and academia collaborate...
Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!
NutraIngredients-USA is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its "Start-up Stars" competition which will see three pioneering entrepreneurs gain industry notoriety at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2025.
Special journal issue seeks to address Ashwagandha concerns ‘one by one’
Experts are calling for papers for a special issue of Phytotherapy Research to address all aspects of the safety profile of ashwagandha. “There is no point in trading barbs or opinions,” said Dr. Thomas Brendler, one of the guest editors for the issue.
Green Bioactives meets demand for healthy cognitive aging
A rising demand for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) solutions has led Scottish biotech startup Green Bioactives to focus on improving health span with an ingredient for memory.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Linda Alvarez, MD, Co-founder, Levelle Nutrition
With women’s needs often overlooked, Linda Alvarez, MD, didn’t found Levelle Nutrition because she wanted to sell products, rather, she and her co-founder saw a problem and were driven to solve it.
Seed Health enters first retail partnership
Today microbiome science company Seed Health announced its debut at all Target stores nationwide and online, marking its entry into big-box retail.
Startup Spotlight
Functional beverage startup Yesly’s viral social media posts underscore big ad budgets are not necessary for big impact
Big advertising budgets are not a requirement for big sales or an indicator of how successful a marketing campaign will be as illustrated by a viral video on social media by functional beverage newcomer Yesly, which generated more than 16 million views...
New AI model aims to drive innovation and strategy across dietary supplements
CPG Radar is the brainchild of Afif Ghannoum, co-founder of data-driven microbiome company Biohm Health. His new venture aims to harness big data to drive innovation and strategy across the supplements industry.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Alicia Wolf, senior director of regulatory affairs, Ritual
Alicia Wolf, senior director of regulatory affairs at Ritual, said her journey into regulatory work wasn't exactly planned. A Fargo, North Dakota native, Wolf grew up with horses. She aspired to be a zoologist, which led her to pursue her undergraduate...
Helaina unleashes human equivalent lactoferrin with effera
Biotech company Helaina recently launched its breakthrough ingredient effera, going from being an R&D company to a commercially viable organization. The move not only marks a critical shift in the company, but offers a novel approach sure to disrupt the...
NPA’s Fabricant on NMN lawsuit: ‘We've got to take a stand on these things’
The Natural Products Association has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting the agency cease its unlawful retroactive application of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act against Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN).
NutraWomen Wednesday: Julia Streuli, Co-founder, FUL Foods
FUL Foods is a social impact company focused on sustainable nutrition solutions using microalgae. Julia Streuli and her co-founders first met in business school and became interested in decarbonizing the food sector due to its significant impact on...
August Launch Pad
As we say goodbye to summer, many brands are doubling up on new releases by featuring products that support both energy and rest.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Brandy Zachary, Founder of the Functional Medicine Academy
As a fifth-generation entrepreneur, Dr. Brandy Zachary ("Dr. Z") shared her journey from being declared permanently disabled to discovering functional medicine as a lifeline that helped her regain her health and rebuild her life.
Amazon sellers pay the high price of updated dietary supplements policy
Vox Nutrition has made a sizable investment to offset the costly tests associated with Amazon’s new TIC requirements, however, the private label manufacturer admits many of their smaller clients have still been forced to jump ship.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Holly Johnson, PhD, Chief Science Officer, AHPA
The free-spirited scientist with over 25 years of experience in botanicals research has spent many happy years researching on remote islands and giving courses at the University of Hawaii. Today Holly Johnson, PhD, is the Chief Science Officer for the...
NutraWomen Wednesday: Molly Blasier, founder of Sybil Wellness
The real estate developer and wellness company founder details how she used an unfortunate circumstance to take control of her own health and healing.