Meet the 2026 Probiota Pioneers: Microvitality, Totality Biosciences, Luvbiotics
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.
Brands & manufacturers
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.
Collagen Activator supplement improves skin and reduces biological age: Study
Six months of supplementation with a specific combination of amino acids, alpha-ketoglutarate, astaxanthin, and vitamin C may reduce biological age by 1.4 years, says a new study published in npj Aging.
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals and CEO convicted of $4.7 million wire fraud scheme
Jared Wheat and his dietary supplement company, Georgia-based Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have been convicted by a federal jury of wire fraud after allegedly fabricating documents to deceive customers into believing that the company was certified as...
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.
ブランニュー：Life-Space、Dabur、Foulplay
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Pharmacists vs celebrities: How small nutra brands can win from expert marketing
Working with pharmacist influencers can open doors for small nutraceutical brands that own quality products but lack marketing budget for celebrity endorsements, says the winner of the marketing initiative of the year in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia...
Hofseth Biocare partners with Jim Lavalle and Metabolic Elite
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.
NutraIngredients Awards 2026: Find your category!
The NutraIngredients Awards are back, with a mission to shine a spotlight on outstanding work in the nutraceuticals space, and there are a few important category edits and additions for 2026.
Women’s health NPD: Sleep support, hormone balance and targeting the estrobolome
Brands are recognizing diverse nutrition needs across women’s lifespans with new product launches.
H&H Group zeros in on cellular health for new beauty, longevity launches
Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group) is addressing beauty and longevity needs through new products that work at the cellular level, as it aims to become a market leader in this emerging category. Its new products were recently launched in Australia and...
Biohm opens Atlanta R&D center to accelerate fungal microbiome ingredients
Biohm Technologies has added a research laboratory in Atlanta to accelerate its pipeline of fungal and bacterial probiotic and postbiotic ingredients.
Big name brands on board: Check out the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026
Today we can announce the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, with major brands from Japan, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and France on the agenda.
PharmaLinea acquired by ANJAC Health & Beauty Group in move to accelerate nutraceutical innovation
Premium nutraceutical partner PharmaLinea has been acquired by ANJAC Health & Beauty, a French health and wellness CDMO aiming to bolster its global position in the nutraceutical market.
Fit for purpose: How analytical methods keep nutrition products safe
Retired Nestlé specialist Erik Konings explains how global collaboration through Codex, ISO, IDF, and SPIFAN is advancing validated testing methods to ensure safety and compliance in specialized nutrition
Uqora broadens launch of urinary health solutions with latest supplement
Uqora launched its line of In Control Bladder Support supplements across Walgreens retail locations and website, as the company looks to meet increasing consumer demand for urinary health solutions.
Cargill, CP Foods, Tate & Lyle on driving healthy longevity in food innovation
Longevity is attracting the attention of not only nutraceutical companies but companies traditionally in the food sector. Cargill, CP Foods, and Tate & Lyle outlined in a recent panel discussion their strategies in this area.
Iovate builds scientific team to lead education push
Iovate Health Sciences International has formed a Scientific Advisory Board to provide guidance on research priorities, product development and scientific communication strategies centered on the field of muscle health, recovery and metabolic health.
Five market hotspots for start-up partnerships, according to Haleon
The Philippines, India, Taiwan, Japan, and China are the five markets deemed as the “most realistic” for launching start-up partnerships in the upcoming year, according to Haleon.
Announcing the 2026 NutraIngredients SANS Start-Up Stars
NutraIngredients is pleased to name our Start-up Stars for the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit (SANS) to be held in San Diego from Feb. 18 to 20, 2026.
Herbalife opens $7M lab to boost innovation
Herbalife has opened a new Center of Excellence in Torrance, California, investing $7 million into a site that brings together three core functions: research and development, sensory science and quality control.
Unilever India confident GST reforms will aid growth despite Q2 declines
Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) is optimistic that the government’s recent tax reforms will help drive growth in the long-run, offsetting current impacts on sales
Vitafoods Asia 2025
Leveraging livestreaming: Noromega looks to replicate China success in Thailand
Norwegian supplements brand Noromega sheds light on the key strategies that drove its successes in China, which it seeks to replicate in Thailand.
Brand new: Life-Space, Dabur, Foulplay in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Life-Space’s plans in building its gut-axes portfolio, Dabur to pour up to US$56m in health, ayurveda business, and the launch of new creatine gummies brand FOULPLAY.
NOW testing of St John’s wort sold on Amazon identifies quality issues
The latest batch of testing of dietary supplements purchased online by natural product manufacturer NOW has revealed widespread quality issues among “no-name” St. John’s wort brands, with several samples found to contain synthetic dyes.
Study finds oral supplement may reduce wrinkles in 12 weeks
A daily oral supplement containing hyaluronic acid and wheat oil extract may significantly improve key signs of skin aging, including hydration, elasticity and the appearance of visible wrinkles.
L’Oréal, PepsiCo, Nestlé and more gather for NutraHealthspan Summit
More than 125 key players in the longevity space will be gathering in one week for the Nutra Healthspan Summit in London.
NAD+ health ads scrutinized as NAD recommends Reus Research modify or discontinue certain claims
The National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended that Reus Research LLC modify or discontinue several advertising claims related to its Cata-Kor NAD+ Core and Advanced dietary supplements.
Urolithin A may counteract age-related immune decline and inflammaging
Daily supplementation with MitoPure urolithin A may help maintain immune function with age and protect against inflammaging, says data from a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
WATCH: Life-Space targets all gut-axes post award win
Australia-based microbiome specialist Life-Space is planning to increase its offerings for gut-skin and gut-brain axes, as well as the gut-muscle and gut-bone axes as it dabbles into the healthy longevity space.
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.
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.
FDA flags more supplements adulterated with toxic yellow oleander
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its ongoing safety alert regarding dietary supplements adulterated with yellow oleander, expanding its watchlist following analytical testing.
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.
The evolution of the energy drink category: Odyssey Functional Energy heralds drive towards added functionality
Clean energy has already swept across the energy drink category. Now, Odyssey Functional Energy heralds the next era of added functionality: becoming a favorite in offices of SpaceX, Uber, Google, Meta, Amazon and more
Haleon seeks partnerships to advance self-care
Haleon, the company behind household brands such as Centrum, Caltrate and Sensodyne, is seeking industry and research partnerships to advance self-care.
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.
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.
Guardian, Mannings to feature menopause-friendly product aisle in mid-2026
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
Humann focuses on performance-driven innovation for cardiovascular health
New delivery systems, clinical validation and institutional partnerships are helping Humann scale its science-backed supplement brand, says CEO Joel Kocher.
Mood candies: Sweet treats for mental wellbeing in Asia
Singapore-based Hue taps gap in mood wellness to launch science-backed candies using traditional Asian botanicals
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...
EO3 teams up with Edinburgh Rugby to tackle concussion through nutrition
Preliminary results show that a specific omega-3 blend reduces total concussions by 28% among professional rugby players in “a real-life setting”.
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.
L’évive Labs aims to establish presence in Singapore and Malaysia, seeks collaboration
Singapore-headquartered supplements firm L’évive Labs looks to strengthen presence in the region through various initiatives and seeks strategic partnerships to support its growth.
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).
Calling microbiome focused start-ups and scientists: We want you!
Entrepreneurs and researchers have just a few more days left to enter our Probiota Pioneers and Frontiers competitions.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
Immune support and more: Holistic formulation trending in Vietnam and beyond
Multi-benefits immune care which goes beyond the use of only vitamin C and D is now the trend, says the winner of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025’s Immune Support Product of the Year.