International Creatine Organization and Network unveiled at SANS 2026
A new trade association was announced at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in San Diego with the goal of advancing creatine as a global health nutrient.
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How Japan’s longevity culture is impacting Europe’s gut health revolution
Yakult, the Japanese probiotic brand that launched 90 years ago, is celebrating its anniversary while expanding its gut health influence across Europe, bringing Japan’s longevity and healthy aging traditions to global consumers.
Dig deep: Why the answer to human aging research could be found in the soil
Studying Caenorhabditis elegans avoids ethical hurdles and maintains biological relevance to humans, offering great opportunities to advance aging research, according to an expert speaker at IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026.
Centre for Nutraceuticals aims to be ‘global voice’ for the industry
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
Business Leaders Forum 2026: Leaders weigh tariffs, GLP-1 ripple effects, AI and ‘MAHA’ momentum
As consumer expectations sharpen and policy conversations accelerate, category leaders shared how they are navigating change and positioning for growth in 2026.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Mehgan Styke, Co-Founder, B2B Builder
Megan Styke, senior director of sales at Kerry and co-founder of B2B Builder, brings nearly two decades of experience from the food, beverage and supplement industries.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Julie Dennis Fox, National Educator, Piping Rock
When Julie Dennis Fox stumbled upon a Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) pamphlet as a teenager in Los Angeles, something clicked. The plant’s chemical constituents and history of traditional use sparked a commitment that would shape her entire career.
January Launch Pad: Probiotics lead the way
From the gut-skin to the gut-bone to the gut-vaginal axes, new launches are proving biotics benefits extend far beyond gut health.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Rachel Marshall, customer and product technical solutions manager Americas, Fonterra
Growing up 90 minutes from the nearest town, Rachel Marshall’s rural upbringing on a New Zealand farm helped shape a 25-year career at Fonterra, taking her from R&D labs to the front lines of customer nutrition. Today, she is Fonterra’s customer and...
Orthomol to scale Asia expansion and launch first blue-hat product in China
German health supplement company Orthomol is scaling growth across Asia under the leadership of its new CEO and is expecting a breakthrough in the Chinese market as it prepares to launch its first blue-hat registered product.
More time, more impact: NutraIngredients Europe Awards extend entry deadline
The submission dealdine for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards has been extended to Feb. 2, 2026, providing innovators in the nutrition and health sectors with additional time to submit their entries.
Nutrasource’s next chapter: Internal succession plan revealed
Canada-based Nutrasource has announced Josh Baisley as its new CEO, with co-founder and former CEO William Rowe retiring after 23 years.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Emily Austin, Business Development Director, Hartmann Young
When Emily Austin left corporate insurance and stumbled into recruiting for the nutraceuticals market, she had no idea it would become her calling.
One biohacker’s blueprint for healthspan optimization
Shawn Wells, RD, a biochemist and formulator with 25 years of industry experience, recently shared his daily healthspan optimization routine at the Nutra Healthspan Summit in London.
Celebrating innovation: 6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026
Every year, NutraIngredients celebrates the best ingredient and finished product innovations, and spotlights the special projects and people changing the supplement industry for the better.
Gemini Pharmaceuticals investing over $10 million in facilities expansion, infrastructure improvements
Long Island-based Gemini Pharmaceuticals was recently recognized by the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency for its upcoming campus-wide expansion and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
How science is tackling the aging crisis
During the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit, Professor David Weinkove revealed that what most people truly care about isn’t their biological age—it’s whether they can still walk, dance and enjoy life.
In data we trust: Elysium on building credibility in the longevity market
In the world of longevity products, there’s a fundamental problem: You can’t actually feel whether they’re working. Elysium Health’s Dan Alminana tackles this trust gap head-on, arguing that advanced diagnostics like RNA sequencing and DNA methylation...
Dairy and beyond: Yili to grow healthy aging nutrition portfolio
China dairy giant Yili is going beyond general milk products and infant nutrition needs by diving into healthy aging needs against the backdrop of a greying population and increased consumer interest in metabolic health.
The Vitamin Shoppe on how longevity is reshaping its retail strategy
The retailer is reshaping its stores to meet the healthy aging boom by creating dedicated spaces that do more than just display bottles—they educate shoppers on ingredients like NAD.
OnSwitch: Energy drink collab goes beyond caffeine to target systemic optimization
What if an energy drink could do more than just wake you up? Formulator Shawn Wells sat down with NutraIngredients to introduce OnSwitch, a collaborative, new energy drink concept that made its way around the show floor during SupplySide Global this year.
Nestlé: Combatting the aging paradox by targeting mitochondria
Scientific efforts must shift from extending overall lifespan to actively reducing the rate of aging, according to Dr. Roberto Ripa from the Nestlé Institute of Health Science.
Behind L’Oréal’s bet on longevity science to extend skin healthspan
L’Oréal is pioneering longevity science with AI-driven diagnostics, personalized beauty solutions and advanced ingredients to extend skin healthspan.
Supplement trends: GLP-1 support, functional beverages, pet health and more
While a lot of attendees come to SupplySide Global to show off their latest innovations, for many, the main objective is to see the latest trends shaping the future of dietary supplements.
Are SIRT1, SIRT3 and SIRT6 the skin’s anti-aging trinity?
Sirtuins are a type of enzyme that regulate crucial cellular functions like DNA repair, metabolism and aging, and new research from Estée Lauder Companies demonstrates just how important they can be for skin longevity.
Expensive longevity products: ‘There’s got to be a premium payoff for the consumer’
At the Nutra Healthspan Summit held last month in London, a striking contradiction was revealed: NAD research searches skyrocketed while actual consumer purchases nosedived.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Kandice Randal, CEO and founder, Kandice Rae Communications
From MLM teen to natural products communications CEO, the Kandice Rae Communications founder examines authentic storytelling—starting with her own.
ADM report: 47% of North Americans face sleep stress
Interest in postbiotics is growing as consumers look beyond traditional sleep aids, according to new research.
Retail giant says timing is everything when it comes to product success
Healthspan innovation means moving fast on trends without losing sight of solid nutrition science, according to Rachel Kreider, vice president of product innovation and science at GNC.
Danone tackles the big question for GLP-1 users: What should they eat?
Grounded in emerging science, Danone’s research and innovation team is developing nutrient-dense products tailored to every stage of the GLP-1 user journey – and meeting the needs of the broader health conscious consumer
SSG 2025: ‘The potential of collagen is just beginning to be tapped,’ says industry insider
Collagen’s role in the U.S. nutrition market is expanding beyond beauty, influencing holistic wellness and driving consumer interest in multifunctional products that support appearance, mobility and long-term health, according to industry insights from...
Anti-aging methods for the gut microbiome: Focus on optimization, not rejuvenation
“The gut requires a different strategy from much of the aging field,” said researcher Dr. Sean Gibbons at the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit.
SSG 2025: One year later with lactoferrin innovator Helaina
Biotech company Helaina has increased production capacity for its lactoferrin ingredient effera and broadened its focus across women’s health, active nutrition and gut support.
Buck Institute expert on the challenges of aging research
There is huge excitement from the nutrition industry and consumers around healthspan and longevity, but clinical trials to study aging can be challenging because of the number of participants and durations needed. And don’t forget the troublesome...
SSG 2025: Asa Waldstein on FDA, FTC and NAD enforcement trends
Apex Compliance’s Asa Waldstein shares valuable insights for those seeking to avoid an FDA warning letter, a competitor case with the NAD or a referral to the FTC due to ad claims non-compliance.
dsm-firmenich on targeting select hallmarks of aging for measurable effects
The hallmarks of aging are all connected, but not all are amenable to dietary intervention. Ingredient giant dsm-firmenich is focusing on four specific hallmarks that can be targeted via supplementation.
Ethical Naturals CEO on his company’s 20-year commitment to quality
Two decades ago, the U.S. botanical industry was plagued with widespread adulteration and a lack of quality testing—a reality that inspired Cal Bewicke and Leo Liu to launch Ethical Naturals. The company recently celebrated 20 years of doing “the ethical...
CHPA’s MacKay on growth, challenges, MAHA and going mainstream
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was signed into law in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, creating the modern dietary supplements industry as we know it. When DSHEA passed, the industry had 4K products and was worth $4 billion....
IPA chief on the end of self-GRAS, China’s probiotic growth and global regulatory uncertainty
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has mobilized its regulatory affairs committee to address expected changes to the GRAS affirmation pathway. “We’ve been very active, proactive,” says George Paraskevakos.
CRN’s Mister on the regulatory curveball nobody saw coming
The Trump Administration returned to the White House one year ago. From Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being named health secretary, to tariffs, to Make America Healthy Again, it’s been an eventful year for a variety of sectors—including dietary supplements.
‘Innovation in the omega space’: Building the science and awareness of omega-11
Consumer awareness around omega-3 is high, but a new player on the block—omega-11—is offering innovative solutions for a range of health end points, from skin and cardiovascular health to healthspan.
AHPA’s Rigby on tariffs, tech and access
The herbal sector is facing unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—that could reshape how Americans access natural products.
Fabricant on government shutdown, NMN and 90 years of NPA
The ongoing government shutdown is impacting GMP inspections and delaying proposals to amend the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) regulation. “We’re gonna just sit on our hands for a little while longer,” says Dr. Daniel Fabricant, president and CEO...
NutraWomen Wednesday: May Yamada-Lifton, CEO, Maypro
May Yamada-Lifton, CEO of Maypro, attributes her leadership approach to an upbringing that blended American independence with Japanese values of loyalty and long-term thinking.
Is kratom tarnishing kava’s reputation?
Consumer priorities have undergone a major shift in recent years, with mental wellness emerging as a top concern. Given the focus on mental health, it may not be surprising that demand for functional beverages like kava are on the rise.