Markets & trends

NI+Supplement sector rising, ‘safety needs to evolve with it’

Growing supplement use, novel ingredients, personalized nutrition and digital health advice are challenging safety frameworks in a fragmented global regulatory landscape, prompting greater discussion about the tools needed to foster regulatory coherence.

NI+People on the move: New nutra jobs of summer 2026

The latest executive moves suggest a nutrition industry entering a more institutionalized and global phase of growth and professionalizing around scale, science and channel expansion.

NI+Adapting to life: Happy Caapi reframes the ‘soul vine’ for the nootropics market

Ayahuasca can open the door to a psychoactive journey into other realms, accompanied by profound introspection and physical purging. Happy Caapi is not that.

NI+Supplements 101: How climate change is reshaping botanical ingredient sourcing

As a summer of extreme heat, persistent drought and monsoon rainfall draws to a close, increasingly volatile weather patterns are reshaping the botanical ingredients industry—affecting where plants can be grown, how much they yield, their phytochemical...

NI+P&G to acquire Thorne in premium wellness play

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.

Evidence-based nutrition to underpin Commonwealth Games success

Elite athletes competing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are increasingly turning to personalized nutrition plans and evidence-backed supplements.

NI+Supplement innovation moves beyond ingredients to proof, personalization and performance

Senior innovation leaders in the dietary supplement industry say the next phase of growth is no longer just about finding the next novel ingredient but will be defined by clinically meaningful products, finished-formula evidence, smarter communication...

NI+Peptides rise and collagen falls: The next wave of beauty from within

The beauty-from-within category is rapidly evolving from a niche sector focused on hair, skin and nails into a broader wellness driven market.

NI+People on the move: New nutra jobs of winter 2025-2026

Recent leadership movements across the nutrition, dietary supplement and natural products sectors reflect an industry placing renewed emphasis on experience, scientific credibility and operational depth amid ongoing market and regulatory complexity.

NI+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...

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.

‘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…

NI+Supplements in the health care practitioner channel: A gate-kept growth area

In today’s burgeoning health and wellness market, healthcare practitioners serve as gatekeepers to what one online dietary supplement dispensary describes as pure, potent wellness products for better patient outcomes.

NI+How are pet supplements vetted and regulated in the wellness era?

Pet owners often prioritize their animals’ well-being ahead of their own, embracing the wellness industry’s growing holistic health niche for Lassie and Fido.

NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage

We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.

Global survey: Mothers put infant nutrition and quality above price

Quality and health benefits outrank price and brand when it comes to choice of infant or toddler formula, according to a global survey of mothers, but Europeans are lagging behind in terms of knowledge.

NutraIngredients has a new look

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ProBiotix Health teams up with Raff for Mexico commercial partnership

UK-based ProBiotix Health plc has signed a new deal with Mexico-based raw materials and ingredients specialist, Raff, for distribution of probiotics to support cardiometabolic health.

Weight Management Summit 2025: Event to explore the role of nutrition in a post-GLP-1 world

The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, the regulatory landscape, the science of natural alternatives, side effect support and how to best communicate all of this to an engaged, passionate and growing consumer base.

Too little choline: A disadvantage in Latin America

A new study reports that “an astonishing majority” of women of childbearing age across eight countries in Latin America do not consume enough choline, a nutrient particularly important for fetal development.

Synbiotic may improve energy balance, offer anti-obesity effects: Study

A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.

Slimbiotics announces strategic Mexican partnership for liver health

Austrian plant-based probiotics player Slimbiotics has announced a strategic cooperation with Laboratorios Columbia to accelerate the development of innovative health products, including those targeting liver health.

BASF declares force majeure on vitamin and carotenoid supply after fire at German plant

BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.

Hi & Fi Asia-China 2024

Fish oil supply to recover as 2024’s first fishing season ends on a high note – GOED

The first Peruvian fishing season this year had ended on a high note, with oil yield expected to hit at least 75k tons, said industry body GOED.

IPAWC + Probiota Americas Day 3: Companion animals, gut-brain, start-ups and tech advances

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is just five days away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Salt Lake City!

IPAWC + Probiota Americas Day 2: Rob Knight, regulations, state of the market, HCPs and more!

Day 2 of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas starts with an opening keynote from renowned microbiome research Prof. Rob Knight and finishes with a panel discussion around the healthcare practitioner opportunity. The event is less than a week away...

IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2024: Women’s Health and prebiotics headline Day 1

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is less than a week away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Salt Lake City!

Uruguay considers proposal to regulate dietary supplements

The public comment period for Uruguay’s new draft policy to regulate dietary supplements in the country closes May 15.

‘I came to learn and was delighted to find so much more’: 8 reasons to attend the IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2024

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

NutraCast: Biohacking cellular health via supplements that mimic fasting

There is a wide array of clinical benefits of fasting such as improved mood and cognition, balanced immune responses, enhanced energy, improvements in heart and metabolic health, weight management and more. But anyone who has fasted knows that it can be...

MuscleTech expands ties with Trust Group to manufacture in Brazil

Global sports supplement brand MuscleTech has reached a manufacturing and marketing agreement with Trust Group to expand its reach into the Brazilian market.

Aker BioMarine capitalizes on krill oil know-how, expands into algae

Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest krill oil supplier for supplements, aquaculture and pet food, is diversifying into algae oil to prepare for a supply-and-demand squeeze in the omega-3 fish oil space.

The rise of exogenous ketones for athletic recovery

Initially touted as acute performance aid, exogenous ketones and the supporting science are shifting towards opportunities for athletic recovery, a subject matter expert told NutraIngredients-USA.

South Korea, Brazil fastest growing markets for sports nutrition probiotics – Synbio Tech

South Korea and Brazil have become the fastest growing markets for incorporating probiotics into sports nutrition products, says supplier firm Synbio Tech, which is known for its probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TWK10.

Kilyos Nutrition adds Aker BioMarine krill oil to Brazilian portfolio

Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.

ANVISA approves first tetrahydrocurcuminoid for use in Brazil

Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.

Timeline raises CHF 56M from L’Oréal and Nestlé in Series D financing

Swiss longevity biotech company Timeline (parent company Amazentis) announced that it has raised CHF 56 million (US$ 66 million) in an oversubscribed Series D financing round that included strategic investments by L’Oréal and Nestlé.

Kyowa Hakko continues LATAM expansion with Mexico launch

Kyowa Hakko has partnered with Mexican manufacturer Quifaest to broaden the reach of its Immuse postbiotic for immune support.

Chr. Hansen review outlines HMO health benefits

In a new systematic review, Chr. Hansen scientists have compiled data from 26 clinical studies on HMOs, concluding there is a wealth of evidence that these are well-tolerated modulators of the gut microbiome providing health benefits.

Special Edition: Sports & Active Nutrition

Hydration, pre-workouts & creatine the stars of the 2023 sports nutrition market

After a challenging few years during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sports and active nutrition category is surging, with hydration, pre-workouts, and creatine crushing it with huge sales growth.

Gisele Bündchen joins Gaia Herbs as wellness ambassador

Herbal supplement manufacturer Gaia Herbs has partnered with supermodel Gisele Bündchen to inspire and teach consumers about how to kickstart a healthier lifestyle.

TSI gets exclusive global distribution of ‘market changing’ enfinity caffeine metabolite

enfinity energy, LLC and TSI Group have announced an exclusive global distribution partnership for enfinity paraxanthine, a metabolite of caffeine supported by 23 filed patents, four human clinical studies, and a robust body of preclinical work.

Kyowa Hakko’s glutathione approved as health ingredient in Brazil

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has approved Kyowa Hakko’s Setria ingredient, making it the first glutathione authorized for use in dietary supplements and functional foods in the country.

Don’t call it a comeback, chia’s been here for years

Chia became a household name in the 1980s, popularized by the fascination with fur-sprouting animal figurines, but its use as health aid dates as far back as the Aztec and Mayan empires. Today, after a slight dip in the market, chia is back on the scene...

Nestlé microbiome breakthrough identifies weaning opportunity: ‘This paves the way for solutions supporting children's growth and development’

Nestlé scientists are among a team that has detected novel gut bacteria present in the transition from infancy to early childhood. The Swiss company tells FoodNavigator it hopes the discovery will advance innovation that supports childhood development...

Herbalife abruptly ousts CEO on heels of disappointing sales

For the second time in recent years network marketing giant Herbalife has made an abrupt management switch, with board chairman Michael Johnson stepping in as interim CEO. The move coincided with a disappointing sales report that saw the company’s share...

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit to focus on esports, CBD, regulatory landscape, and more

Save the Date! NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returns to San Diego, Feb. 15 to 17, 2023. The event brings together scientists, formulators, consultants, and regulatory experts to move the sports nutrition category forward.

Natural Alternatives sees sales rise, but inflation clouds future

Contract manufacturer Natural Alternatives International Inc. reported increased sales but saw inflationary pressures cut into its profit in its year end earnings statement released yesterday.

Sports nutrition supplementation for the active female: ‘We need data to support any claims’

Despite the growing understanding that women are not small men attracted to pink packaging, sports nutrition experts say that a gap remains to address the true needs of the athletic woman.

Chr. Hansen receives landmark approvals for HMOs in global markets

Chr. Hansen has received regulatory approval to supply a range of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) to new and existing global markets, following recent endorsements from Australia and New Zealand last year.