News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
On Oct. 29 and 30, SupplySide Global will host over 1,600 ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers, flavor houses and solution providers at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Here’s a sneak—but not exhaustive—peek at what to expect in the supplement and...
To celebrate the first ever Nutra Healthspan Summit, NutraIngredients has been on the hunt for start-ups making waves in the health and longevity space. Today, the winners are announced.
Kirin says it plans to develop a “simple” method to measure plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) activity - which is indicative of a person’s immune status - after a recent research showed links between pDC activity and urine test results.
Walmart has added four of Ritual’s multivitamin formulas to its shelves and online store, expanding its wellness assortment with products positioned around clinical validation and ingredient transparency.
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, Amin Wasserman Gurnani, Holon Law Partners, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas, TSI Group, NNB...
The deadline is fast approaching for entries to the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit’s Start-up Stars initiative, which will spotlight three pioneering entrepreneurs at the 2026 summit and provide a platform for industry engagement and visibility.
Rapid growth and supply chain hurdles prompt the outdoor-focused brand to consider new strategies and possibly investors
Iovate Health Sciences, makers of iconic supplement brands Hydroxycut and MuscleTech, recently filed for creditor protection in Canada as it pursues restructuring to execute an “aggressive growth strategy”, says the company’s CEO.
Direct-to-consumer fertility supplement brand Bird&Be is entering more than 300 Ulta Beauty locations across the United States, aiming to make clinically supported reproductive health products more accessible through mainstream retail channels.
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.
Utah-based Lifevantage has acquired microbiome-focused direct sales company LoveBiome to deepen its position in the gut and cellular health categories.
Microbiome science company Seed, best known for its synbiotic formulations, is expanding its portfolio with three new products: DM-02 Daily Multivitamin, AM-02 Energy + Focus and PM-02 Sleep + Restore.
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...
Persephone Biosciences has commercialized its infant and toddler synbiotic following the ‘largest-ever U.S. microbiome study’ and growing industry focus on early-life microbial health.
The case highlights compliance risk for functional beverages and ingredient claims among dietary supplement and food‐adjacent product manufacturers.
Family-owned supplement company Xymogen has launched its first brand geared toward athletes.
Multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences firm Bayer has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to advancing innovation in phytomedicines and biotics.
Summer 2025 brought a number of strategic appointments and big moves, signaling a renewed focus on innovation, growth and regulatory compliance.
UK-based Myoform is launching its new personalized nutrition platform after 18 months of beta-testing with a group of elite athletes, biohackers and everyday Joes. The initial focus is on its home market with expansion plans for the United States for 2026.
Arun Hozack, formerly the President of Red Bull Asia-Pacific, has launched a functional drink start-up known as Numin with neuroscientist Dr Shawn Watson.
Wisconsin-based Nature’s Way is drilling 280 wells to support its facility’s sustainable heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system—an initiative expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 850 tons annually.
GLP-1 receptor agonist drug use has become emblematic of current culture, but knowledge and communication about the nutritional needs of an increasing number of patients on these rapid weight loss journeys remains limited.
The closing date for entries to the inaugural Healthspan Innovators competition for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups is rapidly approaching
Once dominated by a few established brands that relied on high-sugar, high-caffeine formulas for an energy boost, today’s energy drink market is larger, more fragmented and healthier than that of the early 2000s.
With the launch of i/O Beauti, Skin Moderne joins a growing group of beauty brands embracing clinically aligned nutrition strategies—this time, with tributyrin and spermidine at its core.
Bonafide Health’s expansion into Target nationwide is a first for the formerly DTC brand known for its women’s health supplements that address menopausal wellness.
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas and more, the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit is not to be...
Amid rising demand for natural menopause solutions, Japanese wellness brand Apothékary has officially entered the global women’s health space with the launch of Every Phase.
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PlantFusion has launched into more than 500 Whole Foods locations across the United States, introducing its new BPI-certified compostable packaging.
One month of supplementation with a multi-strain vaginal synbiotic could establish an optimal vaginal microbiome dominated by Lactobacillus crispatus, says a new study from Seed Health.
The discounted early bird delegate registration for our Nutra Healthspan Summit will expire on Sept. 10, 2025.
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a vital nutrient that plays a pivotal role in cell growth and development. The CDC recommends all women capable of becoming pregnant take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent neural tube defects in a baby’s...
Fibermaxxing is having more than just a moment.
NutraIngredients is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its “Start-up Stars” competition, which will spotlight three pioneering entrepreneurs at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026.
Global nutrition company AG1 has launched a new health drink that helps consumers get better sleep.
As awareness of gut health grows, so do more specific areas of the microbiome, such as gut-brain axis, the gut-skin axis and the gut-hormone axis. For women, this hormonal link is the estrobolome, which encompasses the bidirectional communication system...
CosmaxNBT is tapping into the multi-benefit trend by combining popular wellness goals, such as metabolic boosters, mood enhancers and digestive aids into one convenient formulation.
“This is the future of industry events,” said one attendee after our sell-out Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in February. For 2026, SANS is moving to a new venue, The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
The Blueroot Health brand, Fairhaven Health, is expanding its scope beyond fertility to serve women across all life stages.
Digital innovation is transforming how industry stakeholders address compliance issues related to supplement formulation and safety.
Germany-based sports nutrition brand Elite Sports Nutrition (ESN) has launched two new sleep supplements, tapping into the rising consumer demand for sleep solutions.
The Innovation in Women’s Health category, first introduced in 2022, set out to identify innovators that our judges could confidently call the ‘best of the best.’
Haleon is banking on growth opportunities in lower income consumer segments such as India, and the Philippines, amid ongoing headwinds in the US market.
Icelandic recovery supplement brand Unbroken is enjoying a surge in sales and outreach from both retailers and elite athletes after sponsoring a world class team at the Tour de France 2025.
Rising consumer interest is driving the expansion of supplements in the beauty industry, as evidenced by the recent retail expansions of Nutrafol, ARMRA and Ritual.
The Nutra Healthspan Summit is just under four months away! Bridging cutting-edge science and business strategy to extend healthspan through nutrition and supplements, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
Chicago-based ClostraBio, Inc. has announced that an independent expert panel has confirmed the self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status of its Anaerostipes caccae CLB101 probiotic strain. The designation clears the way for ClostraBio to...
Four years after Nestlé acquired the Bountiful Company for $5.75 billion, the Swiss conglomerate may be willing to divest itself of its vitamins, minerals and supplements brands.
It’s no secret that direct sellers and multi-level marketers have suffered in recent years with the rise of social media. Last year Rodan + Fields announced plans to move away from its multi-level direct selling model and earlier this year many were...
With over three decades of experience, Karen Todd, RD, vice president of global brand marketing at Kyowa Hakko USA, oversees and leads global marketing efforts for the international ingredients manufacturer.