News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Indian brand The Monday Bar’s launch of energy bars targeted at alleviating work stress, CJ Wellcare’s patented herbal mixture for prostate health, Fodbods expanding its...
Women’s health, targeted -biotic innovation and the next wave of microbiome opportunities are set to headline the final day of Probiota Americas 2026 as the conference closes out in Vancouver on June 10.
Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 2 including Dr. Doug Bolster, (OLIPOP), Dr. Ohad Manor (Thorne), Dr. Marcel van de Wouw (The Weston Family Foundation), Dr. Ann Gregory (University of Calgary), Dr. Trevor Kirby...
Indian brand The Monday Bar looks to fill gaps in the local functional bars market by specifically targeting the issue of work stress and heavy mental load commonly faced by modern consumers.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in July.
At this year’s Growth Asia Summit, we’re giving some of the region’s fastest-growing start-ups a chance to shine
This month’s launches highlight a wide array of need states. From energy to cognitive support to beauty benefits tied to longevity, brands are increasingly developing targeted wellness solutions focused on performance, healthy aging and everyday well-being.
South Korean brand CJ Wellcare recently released a product said to be the first in the country to utilize a patented herbal mixture that has been studied for its effects on prostate health and men’s vitality.
The latest batch of testing of dietary supplements purchased online by natural product manufacturer NOW has revealed widespread quality issues among “no-name” lavender oil brands, with only three of the 28 brands tested meeting ISO criteria for authentic...
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
PharmExtracta’s precision probiotic iNatal has been recognized for delivering a “much-needed, scientifically grounded solution” which supports women during pregnancy.
The two companies are drawing a line under a long-running and fractious relationship
The acquisition is expected to drive product innovation, retail expansion, and, potentially, to grow combined annual revenues to over $55 million by 2027.
Creatine innovation and education company Jenerise has launched a ‘precision-grade’ creatine monohydrate that seeks to raise creatine quality-standards across the dietary supplement market.
Australian functional food and snacking brand Fodbods is beefing up its protein range, with its latest launch focusing on meeting physical performance needs and being gut-friendly at the same time.
China’s WALOVI is seeking growth globally in markets from the Middle East to Africa for its traditional herbal teas
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.
Danone has made regenerative agriculture a central pillar in its sustainability strategy. What value does it bring?
What started as a military solution for fatigue has evolved into one of the more unexpected formats in performance nutrition: Military Energy Gum (MEG). The chewable delivery system was originally developed for warfighters and has become the first gum...
The deal gives the Israeli functional gummy company its first manufacturing site in the United States and expands its capabilities in pharmaceutical-grade gummies.
Junghwa Detlefsen, co-founder and CEO of Wholesome Story, credits her journey into women’s hormonal health to her postpartum experience. She discovered that motherhood provided invaluable empathy and understanding that professional knowledge alone could...
Dong-A Pharmaceutical, Orthomol’s partner in South Korea, has attributed its top-ranking multivitamin sales in the local market to brand credibility and product competitiveness.
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...
The California-based biotech company is aiming to improve its ability to identify and evaluate potential bioactive ingredients across a broader range of biological materials.
The future of hydration is becoming increasingly personalized and multifunctional as it moves beyond sports into everyday wellness, Pharmalinea revealed during Vitafoods Europe.
A product called Licorice Extract Capsule launched by MG Pharma Inc (MGP), a subsidiary of Rohto Pharmaceutical, has been accepted as a Foods with Function Claims (FFC) for its body fat-reducing effect.
The supplementation of heat-inactivated Lactiplantibacillus pentosus ONRICb0240 has been shown to benefit certain aspects of oral health, specifically gingival inflammation, in a six-week study that took place in Japan.
A recent tour through several facilities in Tempe, Arizona, offered a behind-the-scenes look at the dietary supplement industry. From raw ingredient sourcing and testing to formulation, manufacturing and finished products, what ultimately reaches store...
The $48M transaction reflects ongoing consolidation in the U.S. superfoods category.
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.
As India’s nutraceutical sector continues to accelerate onto the global stage, the upcoming Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex Summit in Mumbai is positioning itself less as a traditional conference and more as a high-level working boardroom for industry leaders.
Under the agreement, IM8 becomes Inter Miami’s exclusive official health supplements partner, while the club will also take an equity stake in parent company Prenetics Global Limited.
UK-based retailer Holland & Barrett has partnered with Phlo, which offers weight loss pills and injections, in a bid to provide a ‘holistic approach’ to weight management.
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.
Amy McKelvey founded Her Vital Way to bring a personal and purpose-driven approach to wellness rooted in herbalism and consumer connection.
The Microbiome Explorer Challenge, back for its second year, is offering successful early-stage startups the opportunity of expert mentorship, strategic feedback, industry visibility, and funding opportunities within the European microbiome innovation...
Chemist Warehouse has set its sights on the UK market and is working with London-based GreenLight pharmacies to do so.
The growing number of regulatory approvals for human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formulas is set to fuel product innovation and drive more affordable pricing in the long run.
The BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) has referred Iron Rock Ventures LLC to regulatory authorities after the company did not confirm whether it would comply with recommendations to modify or discontinue certain advertising...
New Zealand-headquartered The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) is recalling three batches - or 63,078 tins - of its a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula 0-12 months USA label due to the presence of cereulide, a heat-stable toxin.
Health supplement brands from Centrum to BYHEALTH are doubling down on their e-commerce efforts in China, especially in Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.
Growth Asia Summit 2026 is returning to Singapore from July 8 to 10, and there is a two-week-long 20% special discount on delegate tickets until May 17.
Early-life nutrition may play a broader role in development than typically reflected in prenatal and infant supplement strategies, says a new review by scientists from SmartyPants Vitamins.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including BioGaia’s new product launch in China, Calbee’s personalized nutrition service in Singapore, myBrainCo to grow its pharmacy footprint and Nestle-NTU research partnership.
Japanese company Euglena is acquiring the microalgae business of Kobelco Eco-Solutions, which it says will beef up its immune health offerings.
Biotech company Pendulum Therapeutics is expanding beyond probiotics with the launch of Gut Fuel, a prebiotic fiber and polyphenol blend designed to support gut microbiome function and metabolic health.