Abbott plans nutrition spinoff as Q3 sales improve
Abbott Laboratories plans to separate its global nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company with approximately $8.5 billion in annual sales.
Markets & trends
China’s dietary supplement imports: Fish oil fastest-growing category in H1 2026
Fish oil was the fastest-growing category of dietary supplement imports into China in the first half of this year, based on a report by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE).
Vivify acquires AuNutra Industries ingredient platform
Vivify Specialty Ingredients, a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, acquired AuNutra Industries, a supplier of botanical extracts and specialty nutritional ingredients, as the private equity firm continues to expand its presence in the high-growth...
From soaring protein costs to GLP-1 disruption, SANSE explores trends redefining active nutrition
NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) 2026 is set to bring together some of the industry’s most influential voices to examine the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of sports and active nutrition.
Brand new: Andrographis reformulation, PDRN innovation, biotics for eczema
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Australian brands recalling and reformulating their Andrographis products due to regulatory changes, and the use of PDRN in oral supplements and biotics for eczema.
Five ways GLP-1 drugs are altering consumer demand for supplements
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the supplement category, fueling demand for products that fill nutrient gaps, help to manage side effects and offer weight management support.
Women’s health research faces tougher questions at CRN Convergence 2026
The half-day program covered research and science communication across menopause, maternal nutrition, metabolic health, dermatology and sports nutrition, with several presenters addressing the limitations of existing evidence and how it is used to...
Precision fermentation versus plant cell culture: Building resilience with green tech alternatives
From the warming climate and extreme weather to geopolitical tension and consumer expectations, the supplements industry is facing mounting pressure to decouple production from agriculture to build more sustainable supply chains.
CRN Convergence 2026: Supplement executives question what buyers bring to brands
From Kimberly-Clark’s planned acquisition of Kenvue to Nestlé’s sale of Nature’s Bounty brands, major transactions have put ownership and consolidation in the dietary supplement industry in focus.
Sleep supplements falling short? Nourished goes beyond bedtime rituals with peptide gummy
As demand for sleep support continues to rise, nutrition brands like 3D-printed gummy brand Nourished are looking beyond traditional remedies to develop science-backed solutions that target sleep quality and overnight recovery.
Beyond skin and hair: Six beauty-from-within trends to watch
From hormonal health to cellular aging, recent consumer insights from Lumina Intelligence point to opportunities for supplement brands looking to connect beauty with broader health and wellness goals.
Algiecel launches circular production at Novonesis site, builds microalgae oil to industrial scale
Microalgae ingredients firm Algiecel has opened a new production facility inside a Novonesis site in Denmark to offer European customers a sustainable omega-3 source.
Across the Nutraverse: Dutch botanical restrictions, British supplement ads, precision fermentation, omega-3s move beyond fish oil, and HTBA buys Specnova
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the stricter compliance requirements and stronger technology-based differentiation.
XXL Nutrition and Those Vegan Cowboys join €1.2M project to deliver cow-free casein
Scientists and sports nutrition experts from across the Netherlands have partnered in an aim to bring functional and ‘future-proof’ protein solutions to the global market.
Asian firms eye EU market, urged to plan early for regulatory hurdles
Asian nutrition companies are increasingly looking to Europe as a key growth market, but they could face significant regulatory hurdles when seeking EU market access, according to FoodChain ID.
‘The tent has to get bigger’: Andrew Hebard on omega-3’s next chapter
In this NutraIngredients Q&A, the Natures Crops founder argues that closing the omega-3 nutrition gap will require the industry to look beyond its traditional reliance on fish oil and bring more plant-based sources, food and beverage applications and...
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Sports nutrition is becoming everyday nutrition – Taiwan’s VITABOX
Muscle building is a major feature in sports nutrition products, but as consumer profiles and goals become more varied, award-winning Taiwanese brand VITABOX says non-whey and non-amino acid options like probiotics can cater to more individuals while...
Inside the consumer challenges fueling the omega-3 gap
Consumer data shows consumers may already know omega-3s matter. Getting them to understand which omega-3s they need, choose a product or food source and stick with it is proving to be a different challenge.
SupplySide Global 2026: Exploring this year’s education sessions
It is that time of year again when the supplement industry prepares to converge on the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas for several days of natural ingredients networking on the SupplySide Global trade show floor.
Across the Nutraverse: Restrictions in California, precision fermentation capacity, the rise of PDRN, and SANS moves to TX
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the industry’s shift towards a future defined by biotech-enabled innovation, metabolic health convergence, heightened regulatory scrutiny and premium science-backed ingredients.
Nova Mentis launches precision fermentation Hydroxytyrosol for next-gen longevity formulations
Biotech innovator Nova Mentis has launched Polyphenol-HT1, a hydroxytyrosol ingredient produced through precision fermentation, for longevity-focused formulations.
Tiny Health Raises $33M Series B to advance microbiome intelligence
Tiny Health announced a $33 million oversubscribed Series B round, accelerating its mission to unlock the gut microbiome as a measurable, accessible and actionable pillar of precision health across the lifespan.
Gut microbiome needs time to adapt to fibermaxxing, experts warn
The “fibermaxxing” trend could carry a digestive health caveat, with gut health expert Dr. Megan Rossi warning that rapidly increasing fiber intake may cause bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort as the gut microbiota adapts to a higher supply of...
Nordic Rebalance turns consumer validation into B2B expansion
Postbiotic pioneer Nordic Rebalance is taking its oat-based gut health ingredient beyond borders with its first B2B partnership in Germany as it simultaneously launches a new consumer brand for its home market.
Targeted supplementation could deliver billions in societal savings, according to new research
A new analysis estimates that targeted supplementation with omega-3 EPA and DHA, phytosterols and beta-glucans could generate substantial societal cost savings by improving heart health among specific populations.
SANS USA moves to Dallas for 2027
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA (SANS USA) is heading to Dallas in 2027 after two consecutive sold-out editions in San Diego.
Across the Nutraverse: NZ claims for exports, Amway vs FTC, Bio-K+ in the UK, Better Menopause, krill oil pulled from Aus retailers
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the industry’s shift towards a future defined by stronger regulatory oversight, greater scientific substantiation, export-focused regulatory reform, and growing sustainability expectations.
September NPD launchpad: Beauty, peptides, and convenient formats
Europe’s new product launches reveal trends for nutricosmetics, innovative peptides, and formats which improve consumer experience and encourage consistency.
NutraIngredients at 25
NutraCast: NutraIngredients at 25 | Stephen Daniells reflects on two decades of change
As NutraIngredients celebrates 25 years, Global Editor-in-Chief Stephen Daniells, PhD, looks back at the 20+ years he has been with the publication. From the early days of digital publishing to the rise of social media, podcasts, video and now AI,...
From supplement sceptic to founder: Doctor turns IVF journey into fertility brand
A former doctor and medical writer has turned her own experience of infertility into a supplement brand that delivers adequately dosed, high quality ingredients for men and women on their IVF journey.
Trend tracker: AI’s pros and cons, healthspan new product launches and more
Check out trends in artificial intelligence (AI) and health supplement searches, new healthspan product launches and more in this round-up.
Women’s health boom puts science communication under the microscope
CRN’s upcoming SciComms Connect symposium will highlight how women’s health is attracting more research, investment, and product development, but translating that momentum into credible supplement products and consumer messaging remains challenging.
Elixinol Wellness to acquire Vitable amid global interest in personalized health
Elixinol Wellness Limited says there is strong global strategic interest and capital already flowing into the personalized, subscription health and supplement space, citing examples such as Procter & Gamble’s acquisition of Thorne HealthTech in August...
How Ancient Nutrition is building regenerative supply from farm to shelf
After encountering hurdles around ingredient availability, pricing, processing and minimum order quantities, the company is working with Rodale Institute to support farmers deeper into its supply chain.
Industry faces trust test as AI reshapes health information
Consumer trust cannot be taken for granted as AI-generated information and increasingly informed audiences reshape how people assess brands and health claims, delegates heard at Vitafoods Asia in Bangkok.
What is the industry getting wrong? FNIS leaders weigh in
From social media pseudoscience and influencer culture to industry advocacy and trend-chasing, Future Nutra Innovation Summit (FNIS) attendees outlined where they see gaps — and what could change them.
The Better Menopause: Bringing scientific substantiation to the burgeoning menopause market
Two female entrepreneurs who entered the menopause wellness market before it became mainstream are investing in gold-standard science to differentiate their products in a surging market.
Across the Nutraverse: Andrographis in Australia, botanical adulteration, perimenopause in focus
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the importance of demonstrable safety, verified ingredient authenticity and precise consumer targeting, particularly in rapidly evolving categories such as women’s health and healthy aging.
Report: Microbiome startups push deeper into longevity
Advances in microbiome research are opening new opportunities in longevity, but clinical evidence and proprietary data could increasingly distinguish evidence-backed products from those following the healthy-aging trend.