GNC evaluating store leases of former S’pore franchise
GNC Holdings LLC is evaluating the store leases of 54 outlets formerly ran by its Singapore franchise after a court ruling upheld GNC’s rights to these outlets.
Markets & trends
Dabur India sets aside US$56M to invest in health, Ayurveda, food businesses
Dabur India Limited will set aside funds of up to INR$5 billion (US$56 million) to invest in health, ayurveda and food businesses operating in the e-commerce space.
Taboo topics finally on the table—yet 84% of women still feel ignored by experts
Nutraceuticals are supporting women through the hormonal fluctuations, psychological adjustments and physiological transitions that come with key life stages. Yet often women are not accessing the solutions available—so what is going wrong?
Across the Nutraverse: Saanroo’s launch, TGA’s guidance update, improving taste and texture of greens powders
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
ESN looks beyond the norm with hydration, mind health and ‘clean’ lists
Plant formulas, hydration, cognitive health and clean ingredients are the key market trends under the spotlight for the R&D team at award-winning sports nutrition firm ESN.
Synergy Flavours unveils greens drinks flavour portfolio
Synergy Flavours has developed a new range of flavour concepts to address taste and texture issues in greens powders.
Beauty business women turned poo pundits aim to deliver regular relief
Two co-founding friends are proud to have “pivoted from beauty to poo” with the launch of female focused supplement start-up We Are Regular.
The four pillars of gut health - and how they’re shaping F&B innovation
From probiotics to sleep-supporting snacks, discover how the four pillars of gut health are reshaping food and beverage innovation
October Launch Pad: Mushrooms, collagen, shatavari, biotics, creatine + more
This month’s new product launches focus on addressing key wellness areas, including beauty, sports nutrition, stress relief, improved sleep and women’s health.
China nutra import H1 2025: Australia slides to 3rd place as fish oil demand slows
For years, Australia has been China’s second largest nutraceutical exporter, behind only the US, but is overtaken by Germany of late - a trend that started last year and has continued into the first half of this year.
DrinkAid’s co-founder ventures into performance nutrition with creatine gummies
Ryan Foo, co-founder of Singapore-based hangover prevention firm DrinkAid, is venturing into the sports nutrition space with the upcoming launch of creatine gummies through his new business FOULPLAY.
Herbalife, Plexus, GNC & Iovate headline 2026 Weight Management Summit
The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, alternative approaches and how best to support the nutritional needs of GLP-1 users for an ever-growing consumer base.
5 functional beauty drinks driving innovation
The trend for functional beauty drinks doesn’t seem to be waning anytime soon. Take a look at five of the latest innovations in this space.
Proving prevention: Why aging research needs a united front
Establishing scientific evidence for anti-aging products is challenging, but real progress depends on collaboration between academia and industry, according to a leading aging researcher.
Across the Nutraverse: NHANES under threat, omega-3s for Edinburgh Rugby, weight loss claims on TikTok
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Majority of consumers think supplements can extend healthspan, what’s holding them back?
There is a clear appetite for longevity supporting solutions from consumers across the globe, but uptake of supplements is yet to make pace with awareness, so what is holding back potential shoppers?
2026 supplement trends include ‘rescue remedies’, cost efficiency, and living in the moment
Consumers aren’t always on the search for health optimization, sometimes they simply want to reduce everyday pains, opening opportunity for accessible daily supplements to reduce the friction of daily grind.
NutraCast: Is the mycobiome the key to healthy aging?
While bacteria often dominates microbiome discussions, the mycobiome—the fungal community within our bodies—plays an equally crucial role in health, particularly as we age.
NAD⁺: The longevity molecule transforming functional food and drink
NAD⁺ is emerging as a key ingredient in the longevity space. Discover the science, product potential, and formulation challenges shaping this fast-growing category
Special edition: Mind health matters
With the brain clearly being front of mind for a wide demographic of consumers, supplement and functional food and drink developers are getting creative with cognitive support products.
Hallmarks of aging, ingredients, microbiome and skin: Nutra Healthspan Summit to explore the longevity opportunity
The inaugural Nutra Healthspan Summit will take place in London on Nov. 12 and 13, featuring a star-studded line-up of speakers who will cut through the hype to explore our current knowledge and understanding around aging and where nutritional approaches...
Women’s health webinar on latest trends, NPD goes live today, register now
A webinar exploring the latest consumer trends, new product development, research, and marketing strategies in Asia-Pacific’s women’s health supplement market will be broadcasted today (Oct 23) at 3pm Singapore time, register now to attend for free.
Mintel predicts new era for fiber: Diversity over maxxing in 2026
“Maxxing is out and diversity is in” when it comes to fiber intake trends, according to Mintel’s 2026 Global Food & Drink Predictions report.
Tariff impact: China health foods exports to US down 12.2% in first half 2025
China’s health foods exports to the US had fallen 12.2% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 – possibly a result of US tariffs policy – says a report by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE).
Trendlets
Trendlets: Gut health, GLP-1 and alternative protein
How are the trends of gut health, weight management and alternative protein consumption impacting food and beverage innovation?
VC-H1 offers plant-based alternative to traditional collagen in US market
Freeman Nutra Group has partnered with Rawga, Inc, to launch a hibiscus-derived ingredient, VC-H1, into North America, with claims of matching the peptide profile of animal collagen while offering key formulation, sustainability and cost advantages.
Opinion
Will Lactalis cut Fonterra’s farmers loose?
A political storm is brewing Down Under as Fonterra’s shareholders vote on the co-op’s megadeal with Lactalis
Across the Nutraverse: Lead in protein powders, herb extracts for healthspan, counterfeit responses
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
How big is the GLP-1 wave going to get, really?
As usage of weight loss medications surges and new therapies emerge, food businesses face a once-in-a-generation opportunity – or risk being left behind
Japan focus: Kirin, Morinaga Milk, NMN’s potential for hair and more
Catch up on recent developments in Japan’s nutraceutical firms and market, including research findings from Kirin and Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences, Morinaga Milk’s first postbiotics for mood support, and more.
Q&A: How AI-powered consumer insights can transform the industry’s approach to healthspan
A recent poll by consultancy firm Newday found that professionals and consumers alike are redefining longevity, becoming more focused on extending the period of their life spent in good health and less focused on outer beauty.
NutraIngredients Awards 2026: Entries now open!
Entries are now open for the illustrious annual NutraIngredients Awards, with 17 categories available to enter.
NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage
We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.
Destigmatising perimenopause: Functional food opportunities for brands
How the food industry can support women in perimenopause with functional ingredients like protein, omega-3s and fibre
GLP-1 food boom: Market growth, big brands, and key challenges
GLP-1 fuels rapid food and beverage sector growth - but risks and costs mount
Bezos Centre boss on barriers to market for alternative proteins
Precision fermentation and cultivated meat have a long way to go before they can be sold to consumers
Vitafoods Asia 2025
From protein, extracts, to biotics: Trends in Asia’s weight management space
Weight management was one of the key themes at the recent Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok. NutraIngredients spoke with ingredient companies specializing in protein to probiotics and botanical extracts on their strategies in addressing the need, and...
Indie Insights: How Nudora is redefining plant-based wellness for women
This month’s column explores how plant-based probiotic brand Nudora is filling gaps in women’s health and challenging stigma with scientifically backed solutions.
Joint health: No longer an ‘older adult’ issue
Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients’ (CHI) recent report, ‘Empowering Motion, for Life’ highlighted the importance of mobility and why supporting that area of health is key for healthspan – even for younger generations.
Harke acquires Green Bioactives’ Memory Complex amid liquidation sale
Harke Pharma GmbH has acquired the Memory Complex supplement ingredient developed by Scottish biotech company Green Bioactives.
How beauty and wellness are converging: Insights from Unilever R&D head
From the brain-skin axis to scalp care, we discover more about Unilever’s future focus on wellness.
Across the Nutraverse: IPA’s new China office, melatonin down under, NMN on Amazon, Healthspan Innovators
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Glanbia’s US sports nutrition brand Isopure launches in UK
Glanbia’s lifestyle protein brand Isopure officially launched its whey protein and collagen products in the UK following success in the U.S. market.
Q&A: Supplement brands face new AI decision-making rules
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has implications for dietary supplement stakeholders. In this Q&A, Nikki Bhargava, a partner in the Emerging Technologies group at global law firm Reed Smith breaks down what you need to know.
NutraCast: Bevi wants to solve America’s focus crisis, starting at the water cooler
The company behind Smart Water Coolers just launched Focus Blend, a functional enhancement that combines caffeine, L-theanine, magnesium and B vitamins for sharper focus. The offering was inspired by the growing focus crisis.