Markets & trends

Peru’s extended fishing ban and possible ‘super’ El Niño test omega oil supply resilience

Peru has announced an indefinite extension of a fishing ban that was set to expire on June 10 amid growing concerns about a potential “super” El Niño event.

AI-powered nutrition company Rem3dy Health raises £14M to scale internationally

Rem3dy Health, the Birmingham-based health-tech company behind personalized, 3D-printed gummy brand Nourished, has secured £14 million in fresh funding, valuing the business at £84 million as it accelerates global expansion and investment in AI-driven...

Across the Nutraverse: Microbiome investments, B6 concerns, functional marine ingredient innovation

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

Haleon-funded study argues mismatch in multivitamin research and consumer needs

A review funded by Haleon Singapore argues that many clinical trials on multivitamins have failed to study and evaluate endpoints that consumers are chiefly interested in.

How cross border e-comm and social platforms power China’s booming supplement market

With 51% of consumer spending in China being online, it is critical for brands to understand these online market places and ecosystems and digital channels, says Peter McMath, chief growth officer for WPIC Marketing + Technologies.

Across the Nutraverse: H&B in APAC, Garcinia in France, FTC vs Amare

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

Snack trends: Nutrient-dense grazing hitting its stride

Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles

‘Unmatched’: Nutra Healthspan Summit returns for November 2026

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.

Trend tracker: Japan’s FFC uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production

Find out more about Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production statistics in 2025, the rise of unmanned supplement stores and more in this trends round-up.

Growth Asia Summit 2026: C-suite execs from GNC, Glico, Nuchev to present

This year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 will be attended by C-suite execs from GNC, Glico and Nuchev, who will speak on high-level topics concerning Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition sectors.

Awareness of FFCs high but more needs to be done to raise uptake – Japan survey

Tokyo-based market research firm MyVoicecom has released results from its survey on Foods with Function Claims (FFCs), which indicate that though awareness of these products is high, more work is needed to increase consumption rate.

Mintel reveals top taste trends driving food and beverage formulation

Economic uncertainty is driving consumers towards comforting, familiar flavors, according to Mintel’s 2026 The Future of Flavors report.

South Korea’s top five most produced health supplements in 2025 revealed

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has released statistics on health supplements production last year, with vitamin and mineral supplements surpassing red ginseng to take the top spot for the second consecutive year.

Guest column

Creatine for women: What the data says about the industry’s most misread buyer

In this guest column, Afif Ghannoum, CEO of market intelligence platfrom CPG Radar, takes a look at how one of the most established ingredients in the industry is quietly becoming one of the largest untapped opportunities in women’s wellness.

Indonesia nutra opportunities: Market ripe for higher quality, branded products?

Indonesia’s health supplement market is shifting from predominantly price-driven demand toward products emphasizing quality, safety and credibility, especially among urban and middle-class consumers, prompting brands to refine positioning and product...

Growth Asia Summit 2026: China and Indonesia markets to take centre stage

Industry experts from China and Indonesia detail the latest trends, policies and insights from these two crucial markets at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026.

Retail evolution: Era of unmanned supplement stores unfolds in South Korea

Unmanned convenience stores focusing on health functional foods are emerging as a promising business model amid an evolving retail market in South Korea.

Mitochondria for healthy aging: MitoQ New Zealand deepens Asia research with NUS

MitoQ New Zealand has signed a research partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to assess the potential of mitochondria for healthy aging as it seeks to deepen research partnerships across Asia.

News in brief

Indian high court grants interim stay on ashwagandha leaf ban

The Karnataka High Court in Bangalore has temporarily stayed the Indian government’s restriction on the use of ashwagandha leaves issued last month after industry stakeholders challenged the rationale behind the blanket ban.

AI set to reshape nutra industry but success hinges on trust and oversight: Mintel

Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to transform the nutraceutical industry, particularly in preventative health and accelerating innovation, but its success hinges on consumer acceptance and human oversight, says Yunn Lim, Senior Analyst, Food...

India-New Zealand FTA: NZ health product firms on opportunities, challenges

India and New Zealand recently inked a free trade agreement (FTA) that allows nutritional products such as manuka honey and bulk infant formula from New Zealand to be imported at lower tariff rates — a move that could promote new business, but also comes...

Not a one-condition remedy: The legacy and promise of ‘blessed’ black seed oil

Black cumin seed oil accompanied Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun into the afterlife, was used by Cleopatra and Nefertiti in their beauty routines and was believed by Prophet Muhammed to treat anything but death.

Across the Nutraverse: Chemist Warehouse to enter the UK, H&B partners with Phlo, NutraIngredients Europe Awards

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

Protein webinar to uncover trends, science, formulation tips and more

NutraIngredients is hosting a new webinar that looks into the latest trends, science and product formulation tips for functional protein next Thurs (May 21) at 3 pm Singapore time.

Protein in India: ITC says market opportunities plenty despite more competition

There are still plenty of growth opportunities in India’s protein space despite the increasing number of new brands and products entering the market, according to ITC Foods.

Trend tracker: HMO innovations, social commerce strategies, sports nutrition

Find out more about human milk oligosaccharides innovation, brands’ social commerce strategies, sports nutrition trends and opportunities in India and more in this trends round-up.

Aussie discount pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse to set foot in the UK

Chemist Warehouse has set its sights on the UK market and is working with London-based GreenLight pharmacies to do so.

Across the Nutraverse: India’s ashwagandha leaf ban, prebiotics in Canada, sports nutrition opportunity

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

‘Immense opportunity’ in India’s sports nutrition but challenges persist

Indian firm BigMuscles Nutrition sees significant growth opportunities in its domestic market’s sports nutrition industry, but challenges relating to misinformation, price sensitivity and product quality remain to be addressed.

India bans ashwagandha leaf use in any form, industry reacts

On April 16, the Indian government issued an advisory restricting the use of ashwagandha leaves in crude or extract or any other form in food products, catching many industry stakeholders by surprise.

Across the Nutraverse: Clinical trials for active women, Andrographis in Australia, MPL in the House

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

Men’s health supplement launches go for the T and longevity

Testosterone boosting remains central to the men’s health supplement category, but its positioning is shifting from hormone optimization alone toward energy, metabolism, healthy aging, beauty from within and cognitive performance.

Across the Nutraverse: Algae pioneer, probiotics for nanoplastic elimination, everyday nutrition

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

Fish oil omega-3 industry tackles supply chain uncertainty and cost pressures

From locking in fish oil supply to confronting ingredient commoditization and counterfeits, dietary supplement brands in the omega-3 space are addressing the pain points impacting the industry.

Menopause supplement launches go symptom- and stage-specific

The menopause supplement category is expanding rapidly, with a marked proliferation of single brands launching multiple, symptom‑specific solutions spanning sleep, mood, libido, cognition and weight for women throughout this life transition.

Across the Nutraverse: H&B’s big commitment, FDA’s MAHA priorities, Solnul in Europe, Google-Amili partnership

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

Danone’s Mead Johnson decision: Timing, risk and opportunity

This isn’t the first time Danone has contemplated a Mead Johnson acquisition. Can a deal happen this time?

Catching the green wave: Fueling the future of omega‑3 sustainability

The rising demand for omega-3 fatty acids, vital to health yet lacking in the modern diet, has put increasing pressure on marine resources and accelerated efforts to secure more sustainable alternatives.

Trend tracker: India’s protein boom, energy drinks, Chinese firms’ global expansion

Find out more about the booming protein trend in India, energy drinks consumption in China and how Chinese firms are increasingly expanding overseas in this news round-up.

Across the Nutraverse: FDA explores expanded supplements scope, Herbalife-Bioniq, energy drinks in China

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

Growth Asia Summit 2026: Duke-NUS Medical School, Morinaga, Yeo’s to present kids’ nutrition

Growth Asia Summit 2026 takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore, and childhood nutrition is one of the main themes to be covered on the first day of the summit.

From India to Japan: What’s happening in the functional protein space?

From India to Japan, protein is fast becoming a staple in functional food products, with consumer-packaged goods companies incorporating it into their products or investing in smaller outfits specializing in protein products.

Consolidation, partnerships and growth: Supplement industry deals of Q1 2026

The dietary supplement sector continued to roll out deals in early 2026, reflecting a shift toward platform‑driven strategies to cultivate more diversified businesses positioned for long‑term growth in a crowded and evolving market.

Energy and sports drinks demand is robust in China, says Eastroc

There is “robust” demand for functional drinks such as energy beverages and sports drinks in China, says Eastroc, which reported a 17.3% increase in energy beverage sales and a 119% growth in sales of its sports drinks last year.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Entries open for submission

The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!

Across the Nutraverse: China’s top supplement categories, Danone acquires Huel, B3 + B6 for muscles

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

Vanity-led demand: Vitagen taps female audience with beauty-focused drinks

The probiotic cultured milk brand refocuses on gut health and collagen, riding on the beauty food revolution that has swept across food and wellness categories in Asia

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Entries open for submission

The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!

The perils of the GLP-1 rebound and the off-ramp opportunity

For many patients, discontinuing GLP-1 treatment after short-term use is followed by rapid weight regain and the erosion of hard-won metabolic gains.

Localised and functional: Asia energy drinks tap health demand

Energy drinks in Asia are evolving beyond caffeine as consumers seek added health benefits, opening opportunities for functional, better-for-you innovation