Growth Asia Summit 2026: Calbee, NielsenIQ, PepsiCo to present this July
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
Brands & manufacturers
Functional Mushroom Council launched amid market growth
The Functional Mushroom Council (FMC) has launched as a nonprofit industry organization representing North American functional mushroom growers, suppliers and brands, with a focus on research, education and quality standards.
Science shorts: Asparagus root extract, magnesium L-threonate in the spotlight
This round-up looks at the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including how asparagus root extract supplementation can improve blood glucose and lipid levels, magnesium L-threonate’s benefits for cognitive performance and more.
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.
Danone and Lactalis embroiled in global infant formula crisis
Two dairy majors have pulled infant formula products as cereulide fears spread beyond Nestlé
Kirin deepens immune health R&D with subsidiaries FANCL, Blackmores
Kirin is advancing its immune health R&D with subsidiaries FANCL and Blackmores, piloting a urine-immune test and launching a new immune health supplement.
7 reasons to attend NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026 is just over a month 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…
Dong-A launches first liquid sleep aid, pharmacy-exclusive health functional foods
South Korean firm Dong-A Pharmaceutical recently launched a liquid sleep aid product alongside a range of health functional foods developed in collaboration with the Korean Pharmaceutical Association.
2026 SANS Start-up Star
Q&A: Theorem on launching daily wellness shots for supplementation without friction
Theorem recently opened access to its beta program as it prepares to roll out a flagship line of liquid wellness shots designed to integrate easily into daily routines.
‘Senior-friendly’: China allows CoQ10 or melatonin to be made into oral liquid
As of March 1, health food products containing coenzyme Q10 or melatonin as a single active ingredient will be permitted in oral liquid form in China.
Persona launches supplement brand for Gen Z and millennial women
A new supplement brand created by the founder of Persona Nutrition is targeting 20-to-30-year-old women to improve their wellness.
IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026: Market dynamics, pioneers, next gen biotics and ‘from bums to gums’ headline Day 1
The IPA World Congress + Probiota is less than a month away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Dr. John Hale, Muriel Gonzalez, Ewa Hudson, Dr. Koen Venema, Meghan Taylor and more!
Trend tracker: Vietnam’s nutra market, Taiwan consumer view of multivitamins, Japan’s FFC
Find out more about trends in Vietnam’s booming nutraceutical market, how Taiwan consumers view the benefits of multivitamin and mineral products, and popular Foods with Function Claims in Japan in this roundup.
Was the $250M gummy investment worth it? Pharmavite says absolutely
Pharmavite is 90% bigger than it was in 2019, and the company says that growth is thanks to gummies.
Probiota Pioneers 2026: Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics and Microbiome start-ups
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Americas Pioneers session and present their company in Vancouver.
RCT supports Seed’s Daily Synbiotic DS-01 for digestive and quality of life benefits
Daily supplementation with Seed Health’s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic may significantly reduce bloating and abdominal discomfort, while improving bowel regularity in otherwise healthy adults, says a new clinical study.
Amway Korea zeros in on longevity with new personalized nutrition platform
Amway Korea is embracing the emerging trend of nutrition to support longevity and healthspan with its newly launched personalized nutrition platform.
The Vitamin Shoppe launches AG1 products nationwide
The Vitamin Shoppe is rolling out AG1 products nationwide, marking the powdered greens supplement brand’s first partnership with a national specialty retailer.
Nestlé CEO issues apology following infant formula recall
Nestlé’s global infant formula recall sparks safety concerns and transparency backlash – can the food giant restore trust?
Rae Wellness returns after operational overhaul
“When Rae had to pause, I thought that chapter was over,” said Rae Wellness founder and CEO Angie Tebbe. “But our community never stopped showing up, thousands of messages, tens of thousands of site visits, even when we had nothing to sell.”
Consumers link multivitamins to immune, metabolic and overall health benefits
According to a Haleon-funded consumer study in Taiwan, most consumers surveyed believe that multivitamin and mineral (MVM) supplement may support immune, metabolic and overall health.
Cyvex adds plant-based ferritin iron to distribution portfolio
Ingredient supplier Cyvex Nutrition has expanded its portfolio with the addition of plant-based ferritin iron through a partnership with SloIron, Inc., as supplement brands continue to look for alternatives to conventional iron salts and chelates.
Are AI-powered wellness advisors the future of personalized nutrition? Thorne thinks so
As Americans increasingly turn to AI as part of their wellness journey, Thorne recently conducted market research to better understand the consumer ‘confidence gap.’ The company came away with fresh insights and an AI-powered solution.
2026 SANS Start-up Star
Q&A: 3 Waves Wellness on connecting gut, heart and brain for ‘everyday excellence’
Supplement start-up 3 Waves Wellness is putting the gut-brain-heart axis at the center of a new approach to health, where mental fitness, metabolic health and emotional resilience drive performance and longevity.
Binding proteins: The next big thing in gut health?
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.
Across the Nutraverse: iHerb acquires Vitacost, Kirin’s push into longevity, lavender supplement quality concerns
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Luvbiotics challenges ‘kill-all’ oral care with probiotic-powered products
UK-based oral microbiome brand Luvbiotics says consumers are waking up to the benefits of holistic dental care and will be presenting their business case at the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026.
Clio Life Care intensifies portfolio, channel expansion to push functional foods growth
South Korea’s Clio Life Care is doubling down on expansion of its product line-up and sales channels to establish health functional foods as a new growth engine.
iHerb acquires Vitacost to accelerate U.S. market presence
Digital health and wellness retailer iHerb Holdings, LLC, has announced the acquisition of Vitacost.com, Inc. from The Kroger Co. to accelerate iHerb’s scale in the U.S. market.
Cargill finds personalization reshaping US active nutrition demand across age groups
Cargill’s recently released ActiveIntel Attitude & Usage Study revealed consumers are moving beyond performance-only products toward formats and formulations aligned with lifestyle, age and individual goals.
Nestlé’s reputation in danger over global infant formula recall
The CPG major faces the biggest product recall in its history - and investors want answers
Microbiome-enhancing NiMe diet gets door-to-door treatment
The team behind the NiMe (Non-industrialized Microbiome Restore) Diet partnered with the nutrition-led ready meal service Gourmet Fuel to deliver clinically validated meals across Ireland.
Nestlé infant formula recall escalates
Nestlé faces global scrutiny as infant formula recall widens over contamination fears
Low GI, high protein supplement lowers post-meal blood glucose spike in diabetics
Consuming a low glycemic index (GI) and high protein supplement as part of breakfast could lower postprandial blood glucose response in diabetic individuals, according to findings from a two-week study funded by Danone India.
The Vitamin Shoppe enters retail partnership with Momentous
The Vitamin Shoppe will carry more than a dozen products from performance nutrition brand Momentous to meet a growing consumer demand for greater transparency and high-quality formulations.
SANS 2026: Cellular health, aging and older consumers in the spotlight
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.
Nestlé recalls infant formulas due to potential presence of toxin
Nestlé is recalling infant formulas sold across Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Europe, and South America as a precautionary measure against the potential presence of the toxin cereulide.
Is your industry initiative worthy of a NutraIngredients USA Award?
Do you have an initiative, program or project that produced significant improvements for the wider industry? If yes, NutraIngredients USA wants to hear from you for its Editors’ Award for Industry Initiative of the Year.
Plant People CEO outlines growth strategy following Manna Tree minority investment
US-based functional wellness brand Plant People is looking to accelerate national expansion following November’s closed Series A funding round with Manna Tree.
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.
EU dairy hit by Chinese tariffs: All you need to know
EU dairy exporters face new border duties as China seeks to shield its domestic industry amid oversupply and falling prices
Performance nutrition booms as ‘everyday athletes’ take over
How the ‘everyday athlete’ is powering up performance nutrition
Tru Niagen enters beauty market with NR supplement
Supplement brand Tru Niagen has extended its healthy aging platform into the beauty-from-within space with the debut of Tru Niagen Beauty, a daily supplement positioned to support skin elasticity, hydration and healthy hair and nail growth through NAD+...
MLB star Shohei Ohtani joins Kirin as official ‘Immune Care’ ambassador
Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani has been appointed “Immune Care” promotion ambassador by Kirin Holdings, accompanied by a nationwide TV commercial campaign.
Nestlé to debut new pregnancy, post-birth supplements in China
Nestlé has expanded its Materna Expert supplement range to include pregnancy and post-birth products, and will be introducing these products in Asia, via China first.
Fish oil oxidation: Experts debate the science and health impacts
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
BonPatch expects uptake of patch format to grow, adopts three-pronged strategy
Aussie brand BonPatch foresees a greater uptake of transdermal patches as consumers actively seek formats that simplify wellness, while pursuing a three-pronged strategy to realize its ambitions in market expansion and category leadership.