Brands & manufacturers

P&G to acquire Thorne in premium wellness play

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.

Beyond infant formulas: Nuchev taps into goat milk for lifestage nutrition

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Beyond infant formulas: Nuchev taps into goat milk for lifestage nutrition

By Tingmin Koe

Known for its Oli6 line of goat milk infant formulas, Australian company Nuchev is tapping into unique components of goat milk - including its naturally occurring A2 milk protein - to develop products catered to a wider group of consumers, including...

Jim Emme, 2026 NutraChamp: ‘Common sense is a gift, not a given’

Jim Emme, 2026 NutraChamp: ‘Common sense is a gift, not a given’

By Asia Sherman

Jim Emme, the winner of the 2026 NutraChamp award, has dedicated his career to promoting excellence in the natural product world—humbly, kindly and consistently with a reasoned, practical and grounded approach—whether at the helm of NOW Health Group or...

bioMérieux launches rapid PCR assay for probiotic species verification

bioMérieux launches rapid PCR assay for probiotic species verification

By Cassandra Stern

Biotechnology company bioMérieux has launched a PCR-based assay that verifies probiotic species in dietary supplements in around 90 minutes, reducing a process the company said can otherwise take days or weeks when samples are sent to external laboratories.

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.

Brand new: KINS, Suntory, Nutifood and more

Brand new: KINS, Suntory, Nutifood and more

By Tingmin Koe

See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how Japanese microbiome brand KINS is putting an innovative spin on protein beverages, Suntory’s real-world evidence studies and Nutifood’s efforts in developing new...

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...

July Launch Pad: Gummies target specialized health needs

July Launch Pad: Gummies target specialized health needs

By Danielle Masterson

This month’s launches underscore the growing role of gummies as a delivery format for increasingly targeted health solutions, from vaginal probiotics and mood support to men’s vitality. At the same time, brands are expanding into liquid and powdered...

Probiota Americas 2026 in pictures

Probiota Americas 2026 in pictures

By Cassandra Stern

From regulation and women’s health to healthy aging and commercialization, this year’s conference brought together the people and ideas shaping the next chapter of microbiome innovation.