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A lawsuit challenging the nutrition claims of David Protein bars is putting calorie counts under the microscope and highlighting a deeper debate over how those numbers are determined in the first place.
French food giant Danone is acquiring British meal-replacement brand Huel in a €1 billion deal to tap into the fast-growing market for functional, complete nutrition and accelerate its shift toward health-focused products.
The upcoming public Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting exploring the scope of dietary supplement ingredients will revisit one of the most contested and, according to DSHEA’s architects, most misunderstood phrases in the U.S. dietary supplement law.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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.
Animal-free protein innovator Provenance Bio has partnered German CDMO Artes Biotechnology to scale its precision hydroxylated collagen peptide.
A new survey covering global pharmacovigilance approaches in the natural health products sector is launching soon and will be extended to over 200 industry organizations and regulatory bodies, including those in China, the United States, Europe and other...
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.
Entries for the awards are welcome across 16 categories, covering ingredients, finished products, companies and initiatives in the nutrition and food supplements industry.
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...
After completing an oversubscribed €32 million Series A financing round, French fermented whey manufacturer Verley will ramp up production capacity of its animal free protein ready for launch later this year.
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
Vital Proteins used New York Fashion Week as a live platform to showcase collagen peptides in food and beverage, launching a limited-time “Vital Diner” pop-up designed to serve the industry’s backstage workforce.
Dutch company Vivici has launched a precision fermentation-derived lactoferrin, a whey protein, and announced it has achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for the ingredient in the United States.
Thousands of exhibitors across the natural products spectrum will descend on the Anaheim Convention Center for the 45th annual Expo West trade between March 3 and March 6.
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.
Recovery, cognitive performance and skin health are increasingly shaping how U.S. consumers think about wellness and how they expect functional ingredients to show up in everyday products.
Extracts from tempeh, a traditional fermented soybean product, may extend lifespan for nematodes by 45%, says a new study.
Danish start-up Bactolife has secured over €30 million in its Series B investment round, enabling the company to commercialize its novel gut health solution: binding proteins.
A new trend report examines why consumers are tapping into functional foods over supplements for fiber, how GLP-1 users are driving prebiotic adoption and why diverse fiber formulations outperform single-prebiotic strategies.
During a press conference Wednesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new dietary guidelines that flip the traditional food pyramid on its head.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied a petition from the Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) seeking to allow over 115 ‘government-backed’ disease risk reduction health claims.
With a renewed focus on self-care and a deeper appreciation for healthspan, older consumers present an important and valuable demographic for the active nutrition sector.
Banned Substances Control Group’s Oliver Catlin recently partnered with the Associated Press to expose something shocking: research peptides marketed as “laboratory chemicals” are flooding mainstream platforms like Amazon and Alibaba.
A recent report from Front Row examined protein’s shift from its original gym niche to the mainstream where it has captured the loyalty of a wider market and established itself as a cornerstone of modern wellness.
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.
A probiotic yeast engineered using CRISPR to overproduce and secrete spermidine may reduce age-related declines in short-term memory, says a new study using fruit flies.
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.
A lawmaker in Michigan has filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors. The Council for Responsible Nutrition said the bill is “premised on a misunderstanding of both the science and the regulation of dietary...
Norway-based Hofseth BioCare has announced a strategic product partnership with Metabolic Elite, with formulations being guided by key opinion leader and nutrition expert Jim LaValle.
A cow’s milk curd supplement enriched with collagen and plant extracts increased enzymatic activity of the antioxidant system, decreased inflammatory markers and modulated immune and metabolic markers when administered to rats, according to a recent study.
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...
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.
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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.
The French startup’s FermWhey Native and FermWhey MicroStab expands formulation options for RTD beverages, shots and plant-based hybrids to better meet demands for consumers using GLP-1s and seeking support for active lifestyles and healthy aging
The European Association of Chicory Inulin Producers (CEFI) has joined the International Probiotics Association, a move that IPA calls “a pivotal expansion in the representation of prebiotic science and industry worldwide”.
The team behind XPO NRG, the collaborative concept beverage that swept the show floor at last year’s SupplySide expo in Las Vegas, is back with a brand-new creation for this year’s global ingredient trade event.
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
A new study associates non-standard infant formulas, such as lactose-free, with higher weight gain in the first year compared to standard formulas and breastfeeding.
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.