Brands & manufacturers
How beauty and wellness are converging: Insights from Unilever R&D head
From the brain-skin axis to scalp care, we discover more about Unilever’s future focus on wellness.
Q&A: Supplement brands face new AI decision-making rules
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has implications for dietary supplement stakeholders. In this Q&A, Nikki Bhargava, a partner in the Emerging Technologies group at global law firm Reed Smith breaks down what you need to know.
SupplySide Global 2025: What’s happening on the show floor
On Oct. 29 and 30, SupplySide Global will host over 1,600 ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers, flavor houses and solution providers at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Here’s a sneak—but not exhaustive—peek at what to expect in the supplement and...
Winners of the Healthspan Innovators competition announced!
To celebrate the first ever Nutra Healthspan Summit, NutraIngredients has been on the hunt for start-ups making waves in the health and longevity space. Today, the winners are announced.
Urine test and immune status: Kirin studies new ways to measure pDC activity
Kirin says it plans to develop a “simple” method to measure plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) activity - which is indicative of a person’s immune status - after a recent research showed links between pDC activity and urine test results.
Omega-11-rich fish oil may lower risk factors for cardiometabolic syndrome
Fish oils rich in omega-11 (cetoleic acid) may significantly reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels by around 50%, says a new rat study from Norway using Grøntvedt Biotech’s CETO3 herring oil.
Roelmi HPC opens new biotech division devoted to biofermentation
Sustainable nutraceutical ingredients developer Roelmi HPC has launched a new division with a production and research hub focused on innovation through fermentation and the circular economy.
Walmart launches Ritual supplements in women’s health drive
Walmart has added four of Ritual’s multivitamin formulas to its shelves and online store, expanding its wellness assortment with products positioned around clinical validation and ingredient transparency.
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026: Early bird discount expires soon
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, Amin Wasserman Gurnani, Holon Law Partners, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas, TSI Group, NNB...
Vitafoods Asia 2025
Now Foods inspired: TikTok popular Thai brand seeks expansion across SEA
Thai dietary supplement company Boost Up Life Center (Thailand) Co. Ltd is seeking expansion across South East Asia, with its CEO citing US brand Now Foods as its target and inspiration.
Last call for sports and active nutrition start-ups for SANS 2026
The deadline is fast approaching for entries to the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit’s Start-up Stars initiative, which will spotlight three pioneering entrepreneurs at the 2026 summit and provide a platform for industry engagement and visibility.
Powdered beverage brand TRUWILD’s growing pains and path forward
Rapid growth and supply chain hurdles prompt the outdoor-focused brand to consider new strategies and possibly investors
Iovate Health Sciences pursues restructuring
Iovate Health Sciences, makers of iconic supplement brands Hydroxycut and MuscleTech, recently filed for creditor protection in Canada as it pursues restructuring to execute an “aggressive growth strategy”, says the company’s CEO.
Bird&Be targets fertility ‘deserts’ with Ulta retail expansion
Direct-to-consumer fertility supplement brand Bird&Be is entering more than 300 Ulta Beauty locations across the United States, aiming to make clinically supported reproductive health products more accessible through mainstream retail channels.
The ‘proteinification’ of everything
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.
Accelerating gut microbiome research: Danone unveils new OneBiome lab
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.
Lifevantage expands gut health portfolio with LoveBiome acquisition
Utah-based Lifevantage has acquired microbiome-focused direct sales company LoveBiome to deepen its position in the gut and cellular health categories.
Seed expands portfolio with Co-Biotics line for sleep, energy and daily nutrition
Microbiome science company Seed, best known for its synbiotic formulations, is expanding its portfolio with three new products: DM-02 Daily Multivitamin, AM-02 Energy + Focus and PM-02 Sleep + Restore.
Study unveils mechanisms impacting maternal health during vitamin D deficiency
New research has uncovered metabolic alterations linked to vitamin D deficiency and suggests potential mechanisms driving its impact on maternal lipid metabolism.
Micronutrient deficiencies: Europe’s invisible epidemic?
Dietary supplements are an overlooked solution when it comes to general population health, according to a new review, which found that micronutrient inadequacy is rampant across Europe.
Made in the USA: Biovivo brings botanical extraction manufacturing home
Jeffersonville, Indiana is now home to BioVivo Science’s new facility, marking a major shift from overseas dependency to domestic production. The $70 million investment into the new 100,000-square-foot facility will allow Biovivo to process 2,000 metric...
Human-identical lactoferrin enters menopause market
A human-identical lactoferrin ingredient is set to enter the menopause market in the form of a supplement combining the breakthrough ingredient with high strength aloe vera.
New synbiotic targets missing gut microbes in US babies
Persephone Biosciences has commercialized its infant and toddler synbiotic following the ‘largest-ever U.S. microbiome study’ and growing industry focus on early-life microbial health.
Up the food chain
Danone’s dairy category head on powering up nutriton
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage
Performance supplements research: Significant knowledge gaps for female athletes and certain sports
A review of research into the performance benefits of a range of sports supplements concludes that there is a significant underrepresentation of women.
Review supports omega-3 supplementation for cognitive health
Omega-3 supplementation showed improvements in Mini Mental State Examination scores among 26,881 participants aged 40 years or older, according to a review published in Nutrients.
Ryze Superfoods drops mushroom coffee and matcha health claims after NAD inquiry
The case highlights compliance risk for functional beverages and ingredient claims among dietary supplement and food‐adjacent product manufacturers.
Xymogen intros sports performance nutrition brand
Family-owned supplement company Xymogen has launched its first brand geared toward athletes.
Bayer unveils new lab devoted to botanical and biotic innovation
Multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences firm Bayer has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to advancing innovation in phytomedicines and biotics.
Q&A: The gut-skin-brain axis and the future of microbiome beauty
The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.
People on the Move: The new nutra jobs of Summer 2025
Summer 2025 brought a number of strategic appointments and big moves, signaling a renewed focus on innovation, growth and regulatory compliance.
Myoform debuts personalized nutrition platform
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.
Professor disputes low vitamin D limit recommendation
Dr. Manfred Eggersdorfer, professor for healthy aging at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, has outlined a number of studies which call into question the recent assessment issued by a recent German report.
Red Bull’s former APAC head sets up functional drink start-up with neuroscientist
Arun Hozack, formerly the President of Red Bull Asia-Pacific, has launched a functional drink start-up known as Numin with neuroscientist Dr Shawn Watson.
Dr. Vegan challenges ‘overmedicalization of menopause’ in wake of ASA ruling
The founder of a brand called-out by the ASA argues that the ruling is an example of the over-medicalization of women’s health, creating red tape for those attempting to support women through diet and supplements.
Geothermal project highlights Nature’s Way’s sustainability commitments
Wisconsin-based Nature’s Way is drilling 280 wells to support its facility’s sustainable heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system—an initiative expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 850 tons annually.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Lisa Miller, Communications Director, Aker BioMarine
With over 25 years in public relations, Lisa Miller evolved from working as an agency publicist to founding her own firm and now serves as communications director at Aker BioMarine.
What dietary supplements should GLP-1-RA users be taking?
GLP-1 receptor agonist drug use has become emblematic of current culture, but knowledge and communication about the nutritional needs of an increasing number of patients on these rapid weight loss journeys remains limited.
Healthspan Innovators: Last call for entries for start-up competition
The closing date for entries to the inaugural Healthspan Innovators competition for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups is rapidly approaching
NutraCast: Nutrabolt on the ‘Energy Drink 2.0′ revolution
Once dominated by a few established brands that relied on high-sugar, high-caffeine formulas for an energy boost, today’s energy drink market is larger, more fragmented and healthier than that of the early 2000s.
Skin Moderne targets gut–skin axis and cellular health in nutricosmetic debut
With the launch of i/O Beauti, Skin Moderne joins a growing group of beauty brands embracing clinically aligned nutrition strategies—this time, with tributyrin and spermidine at its core.
Sustainable September
Papacks bets on fiber bottles as plastic alternative
German company looks to US collaborators to scale compostable bottles
Menopause care goes mainstream as Bonafide Health launches into Target stores
Bonafide Health’s expansion into Target nationwide is a first for the formerly DTC brand known for its women’s health supplements that address menopausal wellness.
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026: SF 49ers, Herbalife and Front Row headline speaker list
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas and more, the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit is not to be...
Every Phase offers non-hormonal menopause support option
Amid rising demand for natural menopause solutions, Japanese wellness brand Apothékary has officially entered the global women’s health space with the launch of Every Phase.
Whey protein intake with exercise improves MPS in time- and dose-dependent manner
The combination of whey protein supplementation and physical exercise improves muscle protein synthesis (MPS) in a time- and dose-dependent manner, according to a new review in China.
Sustainability Focus
PlantFusion gains national shelf presence in mission-aligned retailer Whole Foods
PlantFusion has launched into more than 500 Whole Foods locations across the United States, introducing its new BPI-certified compostable packaging.
UK teen energy drink ban: Is caffeine really the culprit?
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?
Botanical quality in question: High strength, low cost innovation gives industry a bad rap
Scientists and industry gathered this week to address the quality control conundrum within the botanical supplement sector, noting cost-focused innovation, highly concentrated extracts, weak regulatory oversight, and the need for data to challenge safety...