News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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…
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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...
From women's libido in the form of capsules to high protein in hot cocoa, November is sure heat up everyone's supplement regimen.
Soccer legend David Beckham has partnered with health sciences company Prenetics to launch health and wellness brand IM8.
The benefits of human milk oligosaccharides are most associated with infants, but a recent study reported that they improve body composition in overweight adults. These exciting ingredients are poised to offer significant benefits at all lifestages.
The link between gut microbiota, metabolism and obesity continues to strengthen, and the market for probiotics and prebiotics to help manage weight is gaining momentum, with Akkermansia and GLP-1 claims leading the way.
Amazon continues to drive probiotic and prebiotic supplement sales growth, but shifting trends suggest that TikTok is driving search and social engagement around the topics, particularly for younger demographics.
Hear from experts from Nlumn, Thorne HealthTech and GenBiome Consulting in a free webinar on Dec. 5 that explores the challenges of the rapidly changing microbiome field and market.
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.
While the SupplySide West natural ingredients trade show floor was abuzz with some 20,000 attendees and 1,500 exhibitors, conversations on the periphery considered some of the unpredictable and existential forces coming to bear on industry.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with headlines including data from big changes on the horizon in the US after RFK, Jr.’s nomination for a cabinet position, Kerry offloading its dairy business, and more. Catch...
In recent years, collagen supplements have become a go-to beauty-from-within solution for anti-aging and skin health, yet it seems that consumers under the age of 25 drive the most sales. Here’s why...
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including insights from Lonza on growing joint health interest among younger consumers, Haleon seeing China consumers increasing vitamin spendings in e-commerce, and popular demands...
PharmaLinea has launched IntelHub, a resource platform for dietary supplement industry brand owners that provides brand insights, market trends and competitor analysis.
New research by Nordic Biotic has found that supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei LPC100 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP140 could improve bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women.
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.
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...
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...
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.
The Vitamin Shoppe is raising funds for Team Red, White & Blue to promote the health and wellness of U.S. military veterans.
Ingredient supplier Sami-Sabinsa Group is a long-time leader in managing the supply chain and sidelining some of the pitfalls of ingredient commodification.
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...
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with headlines including data from CRN’s annual consumer survey, OmniActive’s recent M&A activity, NPA celebrating NMN success, and the inaugural SABPA symposium. Catch up with...
For the past 25 years, Chromadex has been at the forefront of innovation and research in healthy aging. Rob Fried, the company's CEO, reflects on its evolution from an analytical testing service to a developer of proprietary ingredients, with a...
As technology changes and consumer preferences shift, the personalized nutrition industry is having to evolve to meet those demands.
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.
Three quarters of Americans continue to use dietary supplements, according to the 2024 Consumer Survey conducted by Ipsos and sponsored by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has introduced two dietary supplements to market—UltimateFocus and Mikenesium—in the lead up to his Nov. 15 heavyweight bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer and Prime beverage founder Jake Paul.
Omega-3 is reportedly “the most sought-after ingredient in beauty supplements,” but formulators are missing a trick in excluding the essential fatty acid for more ‘on-trend’ ingredients, according to experts.
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.
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...
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Over 80 stakeholders from government, academia and industry gathered recently at the first Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) symposium to discuss best practices to successfully bring compliant ingredients to the world market.
The dietary supplement industry continues to closely monitor the evolution of tariff policies between China and the United States, pending the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
How a spontaneous gym session in San Diego transformed into a powerful, nationwide movement that's revolutionizing how the nutraceuticals industry networks.
Franchise Group, Inc., which bought The Vitamin Shoppe in 2019 and took it private last year, voluntarily initiated a filing for bankruptcy protection and entered a restructuring support agreement with holders of approximately 80% of its first lien debt.
OmniActive Health Technologies has acquired ENovate Biolife, expanding its ingredients portfolio to target key health categories in the dietary supplement space.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with a restrictive supplements bill passing the New Jersey Assembly, NZ’s new natural products bill and France’s new online platform for supplements among the headlines. Catch...
Rising demand for infant immunity products is driving focus on microbiome health, antibiotic resistance and respiratory support, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.
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.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with Keurig Dr Pepper acquiring Ghost for big money and LanzaTech accelerating its proprietary protein commercialization among the headlines. Catch up with our weekly round-up...
A supplement made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae by-products from the brewing industry improves lipid metabolism and cholesterol profiles in overweight and obese individuals, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.
Signed into law on Oct. 25, 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) ushered in a new and lasting era for the dietary supplement industry.
Ketone-based drink company Kenetik is capturing a market of athletes and health enthusiasts who want the benefits of ketones—without a bad taste.
Botanical extraction company Groupe Berkem recently announced its Global Plant Exploration initiative. The effort includes sending a team to travel around the world to source plants directly. And who better to send on this exploration than the Medicine...
Keurig Dr Pepper is making its largest investment to date with the acquisition of GHOST: a sports nutrition business led by GHOST Energy.
Day two of the Active Nutrition Summit brought together experts to explore key trends, opportunities and challenges in the growing market of cognitive health supplements designed for active individuals.
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
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...
The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, the regulatory landscape, the science of natural alternatives, side effect support and how to best communicate all of this to an engaged, passionate and growing consumer base.