US patent backs new L. reuteri strain for women’s urogenital health
Church & Dwight’s L. reuteri 3613-1 strain offers a novel probiotic solution for women’s urogenital health by supporting urinary tract comfort and delaying UTI onset.
Brands & manufacturers
ADM report: 47% of North Americans face sleep stress
Interest in postbiotics is growing as consumers look beyond traditional sleep aids, according to new research.
Retail giant says timing is everything when it comes to product success
Healthspan innovation means moving fast on trends without losing sight of solid nutrition science, according to Rachel Kreider, vice president of product innovation and science at GNC.
Meet the 2026 Probiota Pioneers: Microvitality, Totality Biosciences, Luvbiotics
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Research revealing high anemia prevalence calls for targeted screening
Researchers have called for targeted screening for anemia in women after discovering a high prevalence of iron deficiency in a large sample of health-conscious participants.
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.