Markets & trends

Omega-3 in India: Aker Biomarine sets sights on three key growth categories

Aker Biomarine is gearing up for growth in India’s omega-3 market, with a new country manager and distributor on board to drive growth from dietary supplement companies, multinational food companies, and the nutraceutical arm of pharmaceutical companies.

Across the Nutraverse: Sen. Durbin reintroduces supplement listing bill, Garcinia concerns, opportunities and challenges for Vietnam

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Japan focus: FFC findings, Kirin’s R&D efforts and more

Catch up on recent developments in Japan’s nutraceutical firms and market, including findings from a report on Foods with Function Claims (FFCs), Kirin’s R&D focus and appointment of Shohei Ohtani as “Immune Care” promotion ambassador, and more.

Whey protein suppliers race to expand capacity amid tight markets

As the glut for advanced protein ingredients continues, where is the extra supply set to come from?

IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026: Market dynamics, pioneers, next gen biotics and ‘from bums to gums’ headline Day 1

The IPA World Congress + Probiota is less than a month away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Dr. John Hale, Muriel Gonzalez, Ewa Hudson, Dr. Koen Venema, Meghan Taylor and more!

Trend tracker: Vietnam’s nutra market, Taiwan consumer view of multivitamins, Japan’s FFC

Find out more about trends in Vietnam’s booming nutraceutical market, how Taiwan consumers view the benefits of multivitamin and mineral products, and popular Foods with Function Claims in Japan in this roundup.

New product round-up: Innovations in supplement delivery

As industry and consumers trend towards supplements that prioritize convenience, sensory experience and improved bioavailability, product launches are increasingly leveraging advanced technologies (and even quantum physics) to deliver innovative formats.

Supplement delivery formats: What’s driving consumer choice?

In a saturated supplement market, brands are increasingly diversifying their product portfolios, offering a range of innovative delivery formats, from popping crystals to sublingual pouches. But which formats are leading the charge, and which are falling...

China focus: Nestlé recalls, new regulations, Yili diving into health aging and more

This round-up looks at news including Nestlé’s recall of its infant formulas across regions, new nutra regulations in 2026, Yili’s expansion into healthy aging, and more.

Hepatotoxicity concerns and the growing action against Garcinia cambogia

Governments across the globe are taking regulatory action against a tropical fruit that looks like a small pumpkin and whose extracts are commonly used in weight loss and bodybuilding supplements.

Across the Nutraverse: iHerb acquires Vitacost, Kirin’s push into longevity, lavender supplement quality concerns

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Diversification and resilience: How supplement companies weathered tariffs in 2025

Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration in 2025 have pushed supplement companies to shift gears, diversifying by selling to more overseas markets, especially to Southeast Asia.

APAC’s supplement market: Key categories to watch in 2026

As demand for women’s health, longevity, sleep and stress management supplements rises, companies across Asia-Pacific (APAC) are positioning for growth in these categories in the coming year.

Forces and factors that fueled the supplement industry in 2025—and what might be next

Supplement shoppers have moved away from a one-size-fits-all approach as they prioritize convenient self-care solutions they can feel, and the industry has responded with supplements-are-personal formulations and messaging aligned with targeted rather...

Across the Nutraverse: MLB’s Ohtani get new immune ambassador role, Tru Niagen for beauty, rhodiola for athletic performance

Happy New Year, Nutraverse! Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the global nutrition, functional foods and dietary supplements industries.

Across the Nutraverse: Canada warns about turmeric, Australia approves NMN, gut bacteria rankings

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Dairy and beyond: Yili to grow healthy aging nutrition portfolio

China dairy giant Yili is going beyond general milk products and infant nutrition needs by diving into healthy aging needs against the backdrop of a greying population and increased consumer interest in metabolic health.

Consolidation, partnership and growth: Supplement industry deals of 2025

In 2025, the supplement industry saw significant mergers, acquisitions, alliances and investment, with companies looking to expand their market reach, enhance product portfolios and accelerate innovation.

Editors’ picks: Our favorite articles of 2025

We enjoy writing some articles more than others, whether it’s because of the subject, the impact for industry, the insights from commentators or other reasons. But which articles did we enjoy writing the most and why?

Guest article

Omega-3s: A year of ups and downs

The year 2025 in the omega-3 industry—as well as across most industries—was characterized by uncertainty on a global scale.

Across the Nutraverse: Appethyl’s comeback, Church & Dwight sells DS portfolio, Aussie supplements boom across APAC

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‘There was never a dull moment’: 8 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026

The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Opportunities abound for functional nutrition to close sleep satisfaction gap – ADM

Sleep and mood support are becoming priorities in functional nutrition as consumers recognise the impact of rest on daily well-being. China consumers, for instance, have shown the greatest interest in biotics and the role of gut health in supporting...

Across the Nutraverse: Australia’s top supplement categories, Grenade’s Creme Egg collab, 7-OH seizures

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Export diversification: How Aussie supplements sector is booming beyond China

Diversification across the Asia-Pacific region is gathering pace and fuelling growth for Australia’s supplements sector, according to new data.

Guest article

Mission Possible: IPA’s year of reckoning for the future of biotics

Each year, my reflections seem to circle back to film. Maybe it’s because movies often mirror our own journeys, tales of challenge, resilience and purpose.

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.

Growth Asia 2026: Download the Early Advance Agenda to get full info on our Singapore summit

Today we detail the key food, beverage and nutrition themes that will shape our Growth Asia Summit in Singapore in July.

Australia’s top five most popular dietary supplement categories revealed

Women’s health was the most popular dietary supplement category in Australia this year.

Across the Nutraverse: Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals CEO convicted, Vitamin B6 in Australia, creatine

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Five trends in South East Asia’s health supplement market - BCG

The modernization of traditional remedies, a strong uptake of beauty-from-within supplements, and e-commerce as a key channel for purchasing supplements are among the key trends that the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has seen in the region.

Vietnamese health supplement firm taps brown algae extract for weight control

TA Vital, a Vietnam-based company specializing in spirulina and algae products, has formulated a supplement containing brown algae extract for weight management, with plans to develop sleep, stress, and immune health products further down the road.

Across the Nutraverse: Robert Lewandowksi and KSM-66, H&H Group targets cellular health, and efforts to restrict supplements in Michigan

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ジャパン フォーカス：マーケットホットスポット、最新研究など

日本の栄養補助食品企業と市場における最近の動向をキャッチアップ。　日本がスタートアップとの事業連携のマーケットホットスポットとして特定されたこと、最新研究結果などを取り上げています。

Japan focus: Market hotspot, latest research and more

Catch up on recent developments in Japan’s nutraceutical firms and market, including Japan being identified as a market hotspot for start-up partnerships, latest research findings, and more.

Pharmacists vs celebrities: How small nutra brands can win from expert marketing

Working with pharmacist influencers can open doors for small nutraceutical brands that own quality products but lack marketing budget for celebrity endorsements, says the winner of the marketing initiative of the year in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia...

聚焦中国：Noromega、万宁、营养保健品进出口等

本期聚焦 Noromega 在华增长策略、Guardian 和万宁设立更年期产品专区、中国营养保健食品进出口数据等新闻。

聚焦日本：麒麟、森永乳业、NMN 护发潜力新发现

本期聚焦日本营养保健品企业及市场动态，包括麒麟和三菱商事生命科学的研究成果、森永乳业首款情绪调节后生元等。

China focus: Noromega, Mannings, Nutra imports and exports, and more

This round-up looks at news including Noromega’s strategies that drove its China growth, Guardian and Mannings’ menopause-friendly product aisles, China’s nutraceutical imports and exports data, and more.

Vietnam’s Vinh Hoan meets convenience and wellness needs with pangasius

Vietnam’s Vinh Hoan is maximising pangasius fish commercial potential with a circular model supporting convenient nutrition and supplement innovation

Big name brands on board: Check out the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026

Today we can announce the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, with major brands from Japan, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and France on the agenda.

Will gummies lose dominance? 3 key market shifts expected in childhood nutrition

An analyst weighs in on current childhood nutrition trends as well as key market shifts that are expected to take place in the children supplements category.

IPA chief on the end of self-GRAS, China’s probiotic growth and global regulatory uncertainty

The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has mobilized its regulatory affairs committee to address expected changes to the GRAS affirmation pathway. “We’ve been very active, proactive,” says George Paraskevakos.

Cargill, CP Foods, Tate & Lyle on driving healthy longevity in food innovation

Longevity is attracting the attention of not only nutraceutical companies but companies traditionally in the food sector. Cargill, CP Foods, and Tate & Lyle outlined in a recent panel discussion their strategies in this area.

Five market hotspots for start-up partnerships, according to Haleon

The Philippines, India, Taiwan, Japan, and China are the five markets deemed as the “most realistic” for launching start-up partnerships in the upcoming year, according to Haleon.

Across the Nutraverse: St. John’s wort, GNC in Singapore, Optifolin+ bioavailability

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Unilever India confident GST reforms will aid growth despite Q2 declines

Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) is optimistic that the government’s recent tax reforms will help drive growth in the long-run, offsetting current impacts on sales

GNC evaluating store leases of former S’pore franchise

GNC Holdings LLC is evaluating the store leases of 54 outlets formerly ran by its Singapore franchise after a court ruling upheld GNC’s rights to these outlets.

Dabur India sets aside US$56M to invest in health, Ayurveda, food businesses

Dabur India Limited will set aside funds of up to INR$5 billion (US$56 million) to invest in health, ayurveda and food businesses operating in the e-commerce space.

Across the Nutraverse: Saanroo’s launch, TGA’s guidance update, improving taste and texture of greens powders

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.