Markets & trends

Report: Microbiome startups push deeper into longevity

Report: Microbiome startups push deeper into longevity

By Cassandra Stern

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.

Hemp industry gets 30-day extension on federal restrictions

NI+Hemp industry gets 30-day extension on federal restrictions

By Cassandra Stern

New federal restrictions on hemp-derived products has been delayed, but the rules themselves remain unchanged. The deadline is now Dec. 11, 2026, and industry stakeholders warn that a 0.4 mg-per-container THC limit could force many full-spectrum hemp...

Humann targets new categories with UC Davis partnership

Humann targets new categories with UC Davis partnership

By Cassandra Stern

Cardiovascular supplement company Humann is looking beyond its nitric oxide roots as part of a long-term precision nutrition partnership with the University of California, Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH).

More protein, more fiber, more questions: What happens to gut health?

NI+More protein, more fiber, more questions: What happens to gut health?

By Marie Latulippe, MS, MBA, RD, Senior Director of Science Programs, Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS)

Protein and fiber are having a moment, and consumers are being encouraged to get more of both, from fortified foods and functional products to social-media trends and new approaches to weight management.

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

By Stephen Daniells

The Nutra Healthspan Summit is just over two months away! Bridging cutting-edge science and business strategy to extend healthspan through nutrition and supplements, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Yellow Wood buys Nestlé VMS business for $1B

Yellow Wood buys Nestlé VMS business for $1B

By Cassandra Stern

Private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners has agreed to acquire Nestlé’s mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business for $1 billion, following the food giant’s strategic review of several supplement assets last year.

NutraCast: From taboo to top shelf with O Positiv

NutraCast: From taboo to top shelf with O Positiv

By Danielle Masterson

What began as a personal mission to help one woman manage recurring health issues has grown into one of the fastest-growing brands in the women’s health category.

P&G to acquire Thorne in premium wellness play

NI+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.

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...