Brands & manufacturers

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

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

By Tingmin Koe

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.

Weight Management Summit 2026 in pictures

Weight Management Summit 2026 in pictures

By Cassandra Stern

This year’s Weight Management Summit brought together academia and supplement industry stakeholders for discussions surrounding how GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs continue to reshape the category.

Menopause claims back under the spotlight following ASA review

Menopause claims back under the spotlight following ASA review

By Olivia Haslam

Women’s health brands Lunera, Minerva Wellness and Nova breached multiple advertising codes by making claims that their supplements could treat or significantly alleviate menopause symptoms, according to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

What the 2026 monacolin ban could mean for nutraceutical players

What the 2026 monacolin ban could mean for nutraceutical players

By Olivia Haslam

The European Union is set to ban monacolins from red yeast rice (RYR), a key ingredient in high cholesterol management, as early as Q3 2026, leaving the nutraceutical sector scrambling to fill the resulting ‘therapeutic gap’.

Zoe fails to overturn ASA ruling on gut supplement ad

Zoe fails to overturn ASA ruling on gut supplement ad

By Olivia Haslam

Professor Tim Spector says the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) decision to uphold its ruling that Zoe’s Daily30+ supplement advertisement was misleading is a profound failure of logic. 

Magtein joins Schwarzenegger platform for brain health push

Magtein joins Schwarzenegger platform for brain health push

By Cassandra Stern

Magtein supplier ThreoTech has announced a partnership with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Arnold’s Pump Club wellness platform to broaden consumer education around magnesium L-threonate and its potential role in cognitive health and healthy aging.

Why are Indian FMCG, pharma companies buying nutra firms?

Why are Indian FMCG, pharma companies buying nutra firms?

By Tingmin Koe

India’s FMCG and pharma companies are acquiring health and nutrition firms at pace, with three major deals last month alone, as they chase not just wellness growth but stronger D2C presence, portfolio synergies and proven revenue streams.