Survey: Sexual wellness gains ground in supplement market
Sexual wellness may be edging further into the supplement mainstream as consumer interest in products spanning intimate health, beauty and healthy aging creates new territory for brands.
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Trend tracker: From GLP-1 to eye health launches and Japan’s FFC market
Find out more about trends happening in the GLP-1 nutrition category, eye health and kids’ supplement launches, as well as new market developments in Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) sector in this news round-up.
GymBeam builds European footprint through AI, robotics and sports nutrition staples
Sports nutrition retailer and brand GymBeam claims to have established itself as the largest European retailer of supplements after investing in warehouse robotics, AI and delivering on trends for sports nutrition, GLP-1 support and longevity.
New sleep brand bets on underserved night shift workers
UK-based start-up Noctiva Health is making its debut with a new sleep supplement targeted at night shift workers.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Spotlight on conferences and innovation showcase
Market research companies Euromonitor and GlobalData will present insights on consumer trends developing across Asia-Pacific, especially on functional health trends, pet nutrition and healthy longevity.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors P-Z
Next week’s Vitafoods Asia 2026 marks the last edition of the show in Bangkok, Thailand, and will feature a show floor of 30,000 square meters with over 800 exhibitors.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors A-G
Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors H-O
Vitafoods Asia 2026, set to take place on September 2 to 4 next week, will shine the spotlight on innovations across trending themes, including healthy longevity, women’s health and more.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026: One more show in Bangkok before debuting in Kuala Lumpur
The annual Vitafoods Asia will be hosted in Bangkok next week, the fifth time it is hosted at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) before moving to Kuala Lumpur next year.
When the influencer isn’t real: AI amplifies familiar supplement advertising risks
Synthetic spokespeople may be new, but industry experts say brands remain responsible for substantiated claims, truthful endorsements and transparent marketing.
Healthspan and longevity: Experts to highlight new science, R&D and regulations
Three industry experts specializing in consumer product development, research and regulations will present their insights on the healthspan and healthy longevity nutraceutical category this Thursday (August 27) at 3 pm Singapore time.
Happy Mammoth looks to fill the gap in collagen-gut support
Australian brand Happy Mammoth is looking to fill a market gap in collagen and prebiotic combined supplementation through a product built on the gains of its bestseller.
NutraCast: ‘It can be terrifying’: Tariffs, freight and geopolitics are squeezing the supplement supply chain
The dietary supplement industry is facing a new layer of supply-chain uncertainty as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, energy prices and freight disruptions ripple through the global ingredient market.
Brand new: GNC, AMILI, Kirin, a2 milk in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including GNC’s new retail plans in Singapore, AMILI’s metabolic health synbiotic launch, Kirin’s plan to acquire Jamieson Wellness, a2mc’s new scientific findings and more.
NOW’s testing of vitamin C gummies on Amazon returns ‘deeply disappointing results’
Natural product manufacturer NOW tested 25 vitamin C gummy supplements sold on Amazon. Of these, only 13 met label claim, and 12 had nearly no detectable vitamin C.
TSI building Tailored Script as ‘operating system for personalization’
The TSI Group’s personalized nutrition platform Tailored Script will expand into additional markets this year, already in the United States and Australia.
Maurten’s personalized high-carb plan fuels Tour de France Femmes win
Sports nutrition brand Maurten has revealed the high-carbohydrate fueling strategy that helped Demi Vollering secure her second Tour de France Femmes title.
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China’s BYHEALTH tackles stress-related needs
From metabolism and sleep disruption to hair loss, China’s BYHEALTH says it sees an opportunity in addressing consumer needs arising from a high-stress, high-cortisol urban lifestyle.
August Launch Pad: Convenience, targeted benefits and multifunctional formulas converge
This month’s launches highlight the continued expansion of convenient, targeted and multifunctional formats, from creatine sachets and sparkling protein to instant mushroom lattes and on-the-go pre-workout.
Monterey Nutra doubles output as mushroom projects scale
The California-based mushroom supplier says brands are arriving with defined benefits, formats and target consumers as more projects move toward commercial launch.
Which sports nutrition brands is AI recommending to consumers?
A new analysis suggests AI-generated recommendations can shift dramatically depending on how consumers phrase their questions, while experts caution that AI visibility remains difficult to measure.
Q&A: How wearables are pushing supplement brands into new regulatory territory
Connected wellness products offer supplement companies opportunities to reach beyond traditional categories, but that move may also expose them to new safety requirements and closer regulatory scrutiny.
ASA ruling on blurred reviews reveals strict criteria on claims
A new ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over The Turmeric Co.’s use of blurred customer testimonials reinforces the agency’s strict stance on disease claims, reminding the industry that even implied treatment claims are off-limits.
a2MC’s FY26 revenue suffers from supply chain disruption
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) said that its FY26 revenue has been affected by supply chain disruption in its infant formula business and the effects are expected to last until early FY27.
Regulatory review: GMP rules in South Korea, NMN in India and probiotics in China
Stricter GMP laws in South Korea, notice against NMN use in India and a new policy draft on probiotic use in China are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
GNC to re-establish standalone stores and enter Guardian pharmacy in Singapore
GNC is re-establishing standalone stores in Singapore, as well as building market presence via a partnership with health and beauty retail chain Guardian.
Unity, AMILI launch Asian gut microbiome-inspired synbiotics for metabolic health
Unity, a pharmacy under Singapore’s supermarket chain FairPrice, has partnered with homegrown microbiome supplement firm AMILI in an exclusive synbiotic supplement retail launch, against the backdrop of growing consumer concerns around metabolic health.
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Swisse lists hormonal health, perimenopause as women’s health priority areas
Women’s health is today a key priority category for Swisse, with hormonal health and perimenopause support being crucial areas where innovation opportunities lie.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli
Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli, has built a career spanning corporate law, Nike, retail, health technology and food biotechnology — a path she says only looks intentional in hindsight.
The a2 Milk Company’s new research findings to drive US growth, innovation pipeline
New Zealand dairy nutrition firm The a2 Milk Company’s recently released research results are set to drive growth in the US market and shape its innovation pipeline.
NAD backs Force Factor ‘#1’ beet supplement claims
The dispute highlights how competing measures of market leadership can determine which supplement brands are able to claim the top spot.
The rise of supplement drop culture: How limited editions have become an innovation playbook
No longer confined to sneakers and streetwear, limited-edition “drops” are becoming a strategic tool for wellness brands to drive trial, test innovation, re-engage consumers and build long-term loyalty.
Betting its financial growth on next gen wellness, Herbalife rolls out Bioniq GO
Global nutrition company Herbalife has launched in the U.S. market Bioniq GO, a personalized daily micronutrient supplement as part of its Bioniq brand acquired earlier this year.
Thorne claims first NSF Certified for Sport milestone for prenatal with bioactive folate
NSF Certified for Sport continues to expand beyond its traditional sports nutrition roots, with Thorne’s announcement that its Basic Prenatal is the first prenatal supplement containing a bioactive form of folate to earn the certification.
Across the Nutraverse: P&G, Lallemand and Kirin on the acquisition trail
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Role models rebranded: AG1 kicks off first football collaboration
AG1 has partnered Swansea City AFC marking the brand’s first football collaboration in what it hopes will be the start of a “new trend where wellness brands sit front-and-center on sports jerseys”.
Healthspan and longevity: Webinar to spotlight R&D, regulatory developments
The latest developments in consumer trends, scientific research, innovations and regulatory oversight in Asia-Pacific’s healthspan and longevity sector will be discussed in an upcoming webinar on August 27.
Kirin takes on next level of growth as health science business turns profitable
Kirin Holdings Company is challenging itself to hit the next level of growth as its health science business turns profitable for the first time in FY2025, said President and COO Takeshi Minakata, on the decision to acquire Canada-based Jamieson Wellness...
Regenerate Symposium to examine science, strategy for closing omega-3 nutrition gap
The one-day meeting will examine emerging science and commercial strategies shaping the future of omega-3 nutrition.
NutraCast: From taboo to top shelf with O Positiv
What began as a personal mission to help one woman manage recurring health issues has grown into one of the fastest-growing brands in the women’s health category.
Kirin aims to build North American business platform with Jamieson Wellness acquisition
Japan’s Kirin Holdings Company has agreed to acquire Jamieson Wellness Inc. for C$2.5 billion (US$1.78 billion), and make the Toronto, Canada-based supplements brand a wholly owned subsidiary.
2026 NutraIngredients Awards winners reflect nutrition trends
The winners of the 2026 NutraIngredients Awards came from every corner of the nutrition industry, but looking across this year’s categories, several common threads emerged...
Danone reports H1 sales boost despite infant formula recall incident
Global food giant Danone has reported closing a ‘solid’ first half of the year, with sales up in its specialized nutrition division despite the infant formula recall earlier this year.
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Blackmores leverages community engagement and digital content for new launch
Blackmores is leveraging community building and digital campaigns for the launch of its new fast-dissolving supplement, specifically targeted at younger consumers, in Singapore.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Mieke Haehner, Director of USA Distribution, Orthomol
Moving from Germany to Chicago to help launch a decades-old European supplement brand to American consumers was both a professional opportunity and a personal leap for Mieke Haehner.