By Aaron Skelton, President & CEO of the Canadian Health Food Association
The Canadian political and regulatory landscape has significantly shifted, especially under the current Liberal government, and these changes have directly impacted the natural health products (NHP) sector. In this guest article, CHFA’s Aaron Skelton...
It’s no secret that food is a major part of managing cholesterol, with plant sterols playing an especially valuable role. But is today’s Western diet adequate? Susan Hewlings, PhD, says while it is possible, it’s not easy.
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...
CPG Radar is the brainchild of Afif Ghanoum, 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.
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...
There are extensive opportunities for 'holistic product innovation' across three key areas of women’s health: menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause, says Mintel.
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...
Nutritional product retailer The Vitamin Shoppe is expanding its Whole Health Rx telehealth platform with the addition of prescription testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) .
When German multinational company Bayer closed vitamin provider Care/of earlier this summer, analysts raised questions about what the shuttering foretold for the personalized nutrition industry.
The global gummy market is expected to reach $48.5 billion by 2028, driven by the demand for efficacious yet good-tasting supplement formats. Brands are innovating to create healthier gummy options, like low-sugar and plant-based formulas, in order to...
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).
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 global...
Osmolality measures a beverage’s concentration of solutes (i.e. sugars, salts and carbs) and how quickly the body absorb fluids for optimal hydration, which may help hydration brands validate their claims around functional ingredients, Nick Gillitt, CEO,...
Once strictly tied to anti-aging, the beauty-from-within category is now more open-minded and enjoying ‘well-aging’—all with some help from science, TikTok and collagen for good measure.
Natural ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has received an updated license from Health Canada to market its ingredient AprèsFlex 5-Day Joint Support Ingredient to support joint health in Canada.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with NMN, personalized nutrition, oral probiotics and more. Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Analysis of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and Urolithin A supplements revealed a wide range in levels of the active ingredients compared to label claims, indicating “a considerable disparity in the quality of geroprotective supplements."
Hair and skincare brand Rodan + Fields' recent decision to abandon its multi-level direct selling model marks a significant industry shift, and it’s something today’s guest said he saw coming. What does this move mean for the company, and perhaps...
Sports nutrition is proving profitable as it dominates the current mergers and acquisitions market. But what’s next for this major food and beverage trend?
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.
Symbiologist Nina Vinot urges nutraceutical industry to embrace One Health for a healthier planet and people, explaining that “no microbiome is an island.”
America’s obesity epidemic is raging on, and many are finding success in GLP-1 medications. While the meds solve one problem, users are finding that it is creating another.
Three top CBD companies are broadening their product offerings in a push to bolster revenue opportunities in the face of a challenging financial and legislative reality, new earnings reports indicate.
A controversial bill in California to restrict access to weight management supplements for minors failed to pass Senate appropriations, a result hailed by the dietary supplements industry.
Retail media networks, advertising platforms for retailers, are transforming how retailers and CPG brands advertise, with retailers creating new revenue streams while brands face challenges to compete for consumer attention through on-platform ads.
In its latest round of dietary supplement policing, natural product manufacturer NOW Health Group has identified considerable failings after testing 30 different resveratrol products purchased on Amazon.
Austrian plant-based probiotics player Slimbiotics has announced a strategic cooperation with Laboratorios Columbia to accelerate the development of innovative health products, including those targeting liver health.
Precision health company January AI is expanding its artificial intelligence offering with digital twin technologies to quickly advance product development in the food industry.
Three quarters of Americans take dietary supplements and that number continues to grow, especially post-pandemic. Pure Branding, a strategic consulting, market research and brand development agency for dietary supplement brands, highlights takeaways from...
UK-based personalized nutrition company Zoe recently received $15 million in a Series B extension funding from investment company Coefficient Capital to expand into the United States.
CosmeticsDesign-USA and NutraIngredients-USA's recent webinar explored the latest trends in the nutricosmetics industry. With the merging of beauty and wellness gaining popularity, market data suggests consumers are seeking more holistic ingestible...
While both microalgal and fish sources of omega-3 are effective at providing consumers with EPA and DHA fatty acids, there are important differences which must be accurately marketed to avoid consumer confusion.
As the Olympics take center stage, ADM has revealed its line-up of active nutrition concepts set to tap into trends for gut health focused sports nutrition, rapid rehydration, esports, health-boosting flavor powders and more.
Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends, including how mental wellbeing is set to become one of the key trends in driving the kids supplement industry, as well as how companies are riding on market opportunities brought by the flurry of...
Health technology company Nimble Science received this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up of the Year award for its groundbreaking potential to unlock the complexities of the human gut and ability to deliver actionable data for personalized microbiome...
Wellness-conscious consumers are seeking magnesium-enriched and multi-purpose drinks to improve their health and well-being, blurring the line between traditional product categories, Circana shared in a recent webinar.
A patented herbal ingredient for menopause symptoms, EstroG-100 launched well before the influx of brands and ingredients that now make up the rapidly expanding menopause supplement market.
Mental wellbeing is one of the key trends driving the kids supplement industry as consumers move towards targeted formulations for children’s needs, says child-focused brand I’m Nutrients.
China has a rich tradition of growing, cultivating, studying and using mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Deep-rooted expertise, historical background and substantial research contribute to a profound comprehension of mushroom chemistry and biology....
France-based food-tech company Marine Biologics will launch its first macroalgae-based prototype in September, leveraging its ingredient discovery platform that searches for functional properties in seaweed to create sought-after food and beverage ingredients,...
From spirulina to mushrooms to probiotics, July has an ingredient for every need state. This month is wrapping up with formulations for cellular health, cognitive support, hydration, metabolism and more.
Founder of athlete-focused CBD firm turned general wellness brand B-Yond Performance discussed the company's expanding opportunities since extending its portfolio beyond an ingredient troubled by turbulent regulation.
Unilever is leveraging new technology while focusing on business basics as its $2 billion Health & Wellbeing Collective continues to register double-digit, volume-led growth quarter after quarter.
Giving preterm infants probiotics comes with relative risks so research is needed to help make this common procedure in low-risk cases, according to experts speaking at the recent International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)...
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