Brands & manufacturers

P&G to acquire Thorne in premium wellness play

P&G to acquire Thorne in premium wellness play

By Cassandra Stern

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire dietary supplement manufacturer Thorne from L Catterton’s Flagship Fund, in a deal reportedly valued at $3.8 billion.

Jim Emme, 2026 NutraChamp: ‘Common sense is a gift, not a given’

Jim Emme, 2026 NutraChamp: ‘Common sense is a gift, not a given’

By Asia Sherman

Jim Emme, the winner of the 2026 NutraChamp award, has dedicated his career to promoting excellence in the natural product world—humbly, kindly and consistently with a reasoned, practical and grounded approach—whether at the helm of NOW Health Group or...

bioMérieux launches rapid PCR assay for probiotic species verification

bioMérieux launches rapid PCR assay for probiotic species verification

By Cassandra Stern

Biotechnology company bioMérieux has launched a PCR-based assay that verifies probiotic species in dietary supplements in around 90 minutes, reducing a process the company said can otherwise take days or weeks when samples are sent to external laboratories.

Personalization drives Hone heart health launch

Personalization drives Hone heart health launch

By Cassandra Stern

The new cardiovascular supplement program uses blood biomarker testing to tailor nutrition recommendations, reflecting a shift from traditional cholesterol-focused approaches to a broader view of heart health.

How systems biology is redefining hair wellness

How systems biology is redefining hair wellness

By Danielle Masterson

For years, hair supplements largely focused on ingredients like biotin, collagen and botanicals aimed at supporting hair growth. Today, the category is evolving to incorporate emerging science in areas such as longevity, the microbiome, menopause and...

July Launch Pad: Gummies target specialized health needs

July Launch Pad: Gummies target specialized health needs

By Danielle Masterson

This month’s launches underscore the growing role of gummies as a delivery format for increasingly targeted health solutions, from vaginal probiotics and mood support to men’s vitality. At the same time, brands are expanding into liquid and powdered...

Probiota Americas 2026 in pictures

Probiota Americas 2026 in pictures

By Cassandra Stern

From regulation and women’s health to healthy aging and commercialization, this year’s conference brought together the people and ideas shaping the next chapter of microbiome innovation.

July 16: Join our beauty-from-within webinar

July 16: Join our beauty-from-within webinar

It’s not too late to register! NutraIngredients-USA’s annual Beauty-from-Within webinar will return July 16 with a new panel of experts to examine the science, innovation and market forces shaping the nutricosmetics category.

Next-gen DNA testing gains traction in botanicals

Next-gen DNA testing gains traction in botanicals

By Cassandra Stern

NOW has added next-generation DNA sequencing to its botanical identity testing program through a new partnership with botanical genomics company LeafWorks, reflecting broader changes in how genomic testing is applied to quality control in the supplement...

TikTok Shop’s largest Health & Beauty category? Supplements

TikTok Shop’s largest Health & Beauty category? Supplements

By Cassandra Stern

Vitamins and supplements generated $784 million in TikTok Shop sales during the 52 weeks ending February 2026, making the category TikTok Shop’s largest Health & Beauty segment, according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) data shared with NutraIngredients.

People on the move: New nutra jobs of spring 2026

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People on the move: New nutra jobs of spring 2026

By Asia Sherman

From CEO appointments to clinical, regulatory and international roll-out roles, the latest hiring moves show a supplement industry continuing to build leadership teams designed to scale growth, sharpen execution and turn science into market advantage.

Q&A: Can pet supplements follow the human healthspan playbook?

Q&A: Can pet supplements follow the human healthspan playbook?

By Cassandra Stern

As pet nutrition increasingly mirrors trends seen in human supplements, ingredient suppliers are targeting healthy aging, cognitive support, microbiome health and species-specific formulations to meet evolving consumer expectations.

Why Herbalife continues to invest in Ronaldo

Why Herbalife continues to invest in Ronaldo

By Cassandra Stern

As sports nutrition expands beyond elite athletes, Herbalife is using its long-running relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo to connect performance-focused habits with a broader consumer audience, including Hispanic consumers who remain underrepresented...

‘Unmatched’: Nutra Healthspan Summit returns for November 2026

‘Unmatched’: Nutra Healthspan Summit returns for November 2026

By Stephen Daniells

Described by one attendee as “an event with wall-to-wall speakers who delivered insightful, topical, useable information”, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is returning to London for its 2nd edition with more high-level content and networking opportunities.

FTC sues Amare over mental health supplement claims

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FTC sues Amare over mental health supplement claims

By Cassandra Stern

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued Amare Global Holdings Inc. (Amare) and three company executives, alleging the multilevel marketing company illegally marketed dietary supplements as treatments for depression, anxiety and ADHD in children...