Brands & manufacturers

Magtein joins Schwarzenegger platform for brain health push

Magtein joins Schwarzenegger platform for brain health push

By Cassandra Stern

Magtein supplier ThreoTech has announced a partnership with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Arnold’s Pump Club wellness platform to broaden consumer education around magnesium L-threonate and its potential role in cognitive health and healthy aging.

The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas

The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas

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...

Expo West highlights Climate Day for sustainable innovation

Expo West highlights Climate Day for sustainable innovation

By Cassandra Stern

The upcoming Expo West natural products tradeshow will inlcude a full day of workshops on climate risk assessment and scaling sustainability initiatives, culminating in a networking fair and awards ceremony recognizing leadership in net-zero climate...

Q&A: KAL Vitamins on navigating 93 years of industry change

Q&A: KAL Vitamins on navigating 93 years of industry change

By Danielle Masterson

As KAL Vitamins marks 93 years in business, the brand remains one of the longest-operating pioneers in the U.S. supplement industry. Founded during the early days of vitamin science, KAL helped shape standardized mineral supplementation and played a role...

New bill aims to end patchwork of state supplement regulations

New bill aims to end patchwork of state supplement regulations

By Cassandra Stern

A Republican congressman has introduced legislation seeking to reaffirm federal oversight of dietary supplements, blocking states from imposing their own additional regulatory requirements and creating what he characterized as a “confusing patchwork of...

Nutrafol debuts formula tailored for men aged 50+

Nutrafol debuts formula tailored for men aged 50+

By Cassandra Stern

Haircare supplement brand Nutrafol has launched its first life-stage-specific formula for men, marking nearly a decade since the company innovated in the men’s supplement category.

Functional Mushroom Council launched amid market growth

Functional Mushroom Council launched amid market growth

By Cassandra Stern

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.

Rae Wellness returns after operational overhaul

Rae Wellness returns after operational overhaul

By Cassandra Stern

“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.”

Cyvex adds plant-based ferritin iron to distribution portfolio

Cyvex adds plant-based ferritin iron to distribution portfolio

By Cassandra Stern

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.

Binding proteins: The next big thing in gut health?

Binding proteins: The next big thing in gut health?

By Lauren Nicolle

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.