Brands & manufacturers

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.

The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas

The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas

2025 was a breakout year for creatine, but the ingredient has been a headliner for The Vitamin Shoppe for longer. The retail giant anticipated its transformation from gym niche to mainstream star several years ago. It is now predicting similar explosive...

The growing role of toxicology in dietary supplement safety

The growing role of toxicology in dietary supplement safety

By Danielle Masterson

As regulatory enforcement and consumer awareness around dietary supplements continue to grow, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to demonstrate safety. At NOW Foods, that commitment includes employing a dedicated toxicologist, a role that...

LAC opens in Hong Kong, India

LAC opens in Hong Kong, India

By Tingmin Koe

Singapore-based supplement brand Leader in Antioxidative Control (LAC) has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Hong Kong and also entered India via an exclusive franchisee.

Expo West highlights Climate Day for sustainable innovation

Expo West highlights Climate Day for sustainable innovation

By Cassandra Stern

The upcoming Expo West natural products tradeshow will inlcude a full day of workshops on climate risk assessment and scaling sustainability initiatives, culminating in a networking fair and awards ceremony recognizing leadership in net-zero climate...

Q&A: KAL Vitamins on navigating 93 years of industry change

Q&A: KAL Vitamins on navigating 93 years of industry change

By Danielle Masterson

As KAL Vitamins marks 93 years in business, the brand remains one of the longest-operating pioneers in the U.S. supplement industry. Founded during the early days of vitamin science, KAL helped shape standardized mineral supplementation and played a role...