Dosage forms & delivery formats

Editor to editor: Key takeaways from Expo West 2026

Editor to editor: Key takeaways from Expo West 2026

Protein saturation, delivery format diversification and a more evidence-based approach to women’s health were among the clearest themes at Natural Products Expo West 2026, according to NutraIngredient editor Danielle Masterson and Deputy Editor Cassandra...

Trendspotting with SPINS: Protein, creatine take over Expo West 2026

Trendspotting with SPINS: Protein, creatine take over Expo West 2026

By Danielle Masterson

With creatine flooding the show floor in every format imaginable, what’s the next wave of differentiation in the supplement space? SPINS’ Scott Dicker breaks down the major shifts at the trade show—and it’s all about convenience meeting innovation.

UCSD launches first human milk analytics hub

UCSD launches first human milk analytics hub

By Stephen Daniells

The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.

The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas

The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas

2025 was a breakout year for creatine, but the ingredient has been a headliner for The Vitamin Shoppe for longer. The retail giant anticipated its transformation from gym niche to mainstream star several years ago. It is now predicting similar explosive...

TopGum to acquire pharma-grade gummy production for $25M

TopGum to acquire pharma-grade gummy production for $25M

By Ben Hargreaves

Israeli gummy manufacturer TopGum has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire operations from an unnamed U.s. manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and dietary supplements in gummy dosage form.

The evolution of sports nutrition to active and now performance

The evolution of sports nutrition to active and now performance

By Stephen Daniells

The mainstreaming of the sports nutrition category to active, everyday performance that encompasses physical, cognitive, weight management and longevity is powering much of the growth and evolution of the entire dietary supplements industry.

Supplement delivery formats: What’s driving consumer choice?

Supplement delivery formats: What’s driving consumer choice?

By Lauren Nicolle

In a saturated supplement market, brands are increasingly diversifying their product portfolios, offering a range of innovative delivery formats, from popping crystals to sublingual pouches. But which formats are leading the charge, and which are falling...

Inside Nature’s Way’s commitment to innovation and quality

Inside Nature’s Way’s commitment to innovation and quality

By Stephen Daniells

From efficacious formulations for sleep, stress and weight management to innovative delivery formats, Nature’s Way has a robust innovation pipeline, all of which is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and on-site testing labs.

What’s driving the next wave of format innovation?

What’s driving the next wave of format innovation?

By Olivia Haslam

Consumers increasingly want ritual-friendly supplement formats, Karin Hermoni, VP of science and innovation at Suannutra and Imagine Health, said at the recent SupplySide Global event in Las Vegas.

UNPA’s Israelsen on the work behind an ODI 2.0 list

UNPA’s Israelsen on the work behind an ODI 2.0 list

By Stephen Daniells

With new information about how FDA views key dates with drug preclusion and efforts to eradicate self-affirmed GRAS, it is time to revisit the list of pre-DSHEA or old dietary ingredients (ODI), says Loren Israelsen, founder and president of the United...

Myoform debuts personalized nutrition platform

Myoform debuts personalized nutrition platform

By Stephen Daniells

UK-based Myoform is launching its new personalized nutrition platform after 18 months of beta-testing with a group of elite athletes, biohackers and everyday Joes. The initial focus is on its home market with expansion plans for the United States for 2026.

UK teen energy drink ban: Is caffeine really the culprit?

UK teen energy drink ban: Is caffeine really the culprit?

By Olivia Haslam

The UK government will consult on banning high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England over health concerns. However, a new study suggests energy drinks may only be indirectly linked to poor adolescent health, so what makes them risky?

Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!

Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!

NutraIngredients is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its “Start-up Stars” competition, which will spotlight three pioneering entrepreneurs at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026.

NutraCast: Ritual’s defining prenatal health research

NutraCast: Ritual’s defining prenatal health research

By Danielle Masterson

Although a large majority of pregnant women in the United States use prenatal vitamins, not all are created equal—and most have not been studied in their final, finished form. In fact, women of ‘childbearing potential’ were banned from U.S. clinical...