Holobiome and Radicle Science launch large-scale gut-brain axis trial
The clinical trial involves more than 6,000 Americans and will investigate whether prebiotic formulations can improve mental wellness by targeting the gut microbiome.
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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...
Bird&Be raises $13M to accelerate fertility expansion
The round was led by BDC Thrive and BFG Partners, with backing from BAM Ventures, Founder Collective, Rejuvenation Ventures and HSR Ventures. The company reported nearly 100% year-over-year growth, with subscriptions accounting for 75% of revenue.
Across the Nutraverse: Accelerating EU novel foods, NZ explores natural health product rule changes, closing GRAS oversight gaps
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the strategic importance of scientific substantiation, safety data, and regulatory readiness as increasingly important competitive advantages.
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...
NutraCast: Supplement companies should act on patents early to protect innovation
Dietary supplement companies should consider intellectual property protection early in product development to safeguard innovation and reduce risk of infringing existing patents, according to Peter Paredes and George Carrera, Jr. of Amin, Wasserman and...
Andrew Shao receives 2026 Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award
Andrew Shao, PhD, senior vice president of global scientific and regulatory affairs at Niagen Bioscience, has been named this year’s CRN/Radicle Science Anette Dickinson Trailblazer Award honoree, recognizing more than 25 years of scientific leadership...
2025 Start-Up Stars winner catch-up: The next chapter
Since winning NutraIngredients’ Start-up Stars competition in 2025, New History has expanded beyond its original nootropic pre-workout offering into functional hydration, launching its zero-sugar, non-carbonated beverage NH2O.
Are billion-dollar supplement deals becoming the new benchmark?
A growing number of companies are entering into megadeals and supplement companies are seeking access to the capital behind them.
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.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Keely Johnson, founder & principal of KLJ Consulting
Keely Johnson has built a career at the intersection of science, nutraceuticals and wellness, but she hasn’t always followed a conventional path.
SupplySide Global 2026: What’s on the supplement industry’s social agenda
In just a few weeks, the nutrition and wellness industry will gather in Las Vegas for the SupplySide Global natural ingredients trade show taking place at the Mandalay Bay.
SupplySide Global 2026: What’s happening on the show floor
From clear protein shakes to creatine gummies and free omega-3 testing, SupplySide Global exhibitors are giving attendees plenty to put on their show-floor itinerary.
WIN brings four ingredient suppliers under one sachet
The RISE + RESTORE project combines branded ingredients from TSI Group, Stratum Nutrition, Nuritas and AstaReal in daytime energy and nighttime wellness supplement concepts with samples set for SupplySide Global 2026.
Sulforaphane supplement moves conversion outside the body
Nootropics Depot has launched a powdered sulforaphane supplement designed to complete the conversion from glucoraphanin before consumption, following almost two years of formulation work.
CRN seeks regulatory clarity on drug preclusion, self-GRAS and supplement innovation
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is pursuing regulatory changes to improve certainly for supplement companies, from drug preclusion and ingredient grandfathering to the future of self-affirmed GRAS, said president and CEO Steve Mister.
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.
Study: Plant omega-3s show potential for neonatal nutrition
A plant-based omega-3 formulation reduced brain inflammation and supported energy metabolism in newborn piglets receiving parenteral nutrition (PN), according to recent University of Alberta research.
FDA, industry outline priorities for dietary supplement modernization
As the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers how to modernize dietary supplement oversight, Cara Welch, PhD, director of FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, has emphasized the agency’s commitment to keeping pace with an evolving...
Reports highlight health and wellness brands ‘winning’ in AI search
About two dozen supplement brands are leading the way in AI search capabilities across five health and wellness categories.
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.
NutraCast: Ann Armbrecht on Sustainable Herb Sourcing and Building Resilient Supply Chains
When we talk about sustainable sourcing, it can be easy for the conversation to become focused on certifications, traceability and supply chain metrics. But what happens when we think about sourcing as a relationship — with the people growing and...
HTBA acquires Specnova to accelerate ingredient delivery technology
Barcelona-based HTBA, which specializes in the manufacturing and commercialization of citrus flavonoids and active forms of vitamin B12, has acquired U.S. biotechnology company Specnova.
Regulatory review: USFDA’s gummy study, Australia’s rules on andrographis and more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (USFDA) assessment of gummy supplements production, Australia’s stricter rules on andrographis use and New Zealand’s upcoming revisions to its natural health products export policies are some of the latest updates...
‘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...
Lower NAD+ levels linked to greater frailty in older adults: Study
Older adults with lower levels of NAD+, an important cellular co-factor for improvement of mitochondrial performance and energy metabolism, may be at higher risk of frailty, says a new study from Japan.
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.
Opinion piece
Drug Preclusion: Necessary Reform
Industry agrees that drug preclusion is broken and in need of reform. We all saw what happened with NAC and NMN. And we want dietary supplement companies to have greater certainty before investing millions of dollars developing and marketing an ingredient.
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.
‘Flirting with disaster’: Did FNIS deliver?
The Future Nutri Innovation Summit set out to create a different kind of nutrition conference. After three days at the resort, did the experiment work?
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.
NutraCast: Beyond the COA – Testing blind spots put brands at risk
As retailers and regulators demand greater confidence in product quality, brands are taking a closer look at what their testing actually proves.
Opinion piece
Drug preclusion: Consider the source
CRN, CHPA and AHPA are celebrating H.R. 10336 as a balanced compromise. But in the pursuit of regulatory certainty, has part of the supplement industry agreed to permanently enshrine the very pharmaceutical gatekeeping mechanism it has spent years fighting?
Start-Up Stars opens entries for 2027 summit
Three emerging sports and active nutrition companies will earn the chance to pitch their businesses, build industry connections and take the stage at the 2027 summit.
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.
Beyond fish oil: What could close the omega-3 gap?
The omega-3 industry has spent decades trying to close the gap between recommended and actual EPA and DHA intake. But with traditional marine resources under pressure, researchers are increasingly asking whether a broader mix of sources can close that gap.
Can companies harness biology, behavior and technology to develop better personalized nutrition apps?
Despite advancements in technology like AI and developments in biomarker testing, personalized nutrition apps have only progressed so far.
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.
