News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
There are complicated books about the business world. Michael Bush, founder of advisory firm GrowthWays Partners, said the one he wrote was not intended to be.
As the Council for Responsible Nutrition wraps up its four-month “Responsible is our Middle Name” campaign, the association’s Steve Mister says the response from the members has been “strong”.
The 5th Annual Business Leaders Forum will take place on Jan. 23. 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.
The Organic & Natural Health Association will host its 10th annual conference from Jan. 21 to 23 at the B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
We enjoy writing some articles more than others, whether it’s because of the subject, the impact for industry, the insights from commentators or other reasons. But which articles did we enjoy writing the most this year and why?
Ecommerce acceleration platform Pattern recently partnered with the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) and the United Natural Products Association (UNPA) to tackle the ins and outs of TikTok Shop, a feature in the TikTok app that allows...
The year 2024 for the EPA and DHA omega-3 category saw a rebound in a crucial supply source, a positive development with regards to a pending European contaminant regulation and the possibility of an upcoming intake recommendation (DRI) review in the US...
In this guest article, AHPA’s Michael McGuffin looks back at an eventful 2024 and ahead to 2025.
When you think of purchasing dietary supplement products, retailers like Amazon or The Vitamin Shoppe may come to mind. But for Ravee Chen, his goal is to get his product into every festival, bar and club, promoting Jelly IV as ‘a health supplement for...
The data and analytics firm has forecast a notable shift in consumers’ mindsets next year from simply lengthening lifespans to trying to improving the quality of that longer life. What does this mean for the future of health and wellness?
Eight free webinars, over 50 experts and one unmissable opportunity to turn nutrition insights into action. It’s FoodNavigator’s global Positive Nutrition event
This fall, a number of industry veterans stepped into new roles to contribute to global expansion strategies and propel research-based product development in a competitive dietary supplement space.
Experts from academia and industry, including GNC, Unilever Health & Wellbeing Collective, iHerb, Iovate Health Sciences, SPINS, Thorne, University of Regina and Brandon University are among the confirmed speakers for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition...
Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute has released its 2025 trends forecast, highlighting key areas shaping food, beverage, and supplement innovation.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Guest Article
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.