Mind Lab Pro expert talks ‘optimal cognitive performance’ using the supplement stack
The team behind the supplement Mind Lab Pro formulated its universal nootropic to meet the brain’s complex needs.
Brands & manufacturers
FermBase launches blend to streamline fermentation-based production
Fermentation solutions specialist FermBase by Cremer is launching a new line of standardized trace element blends to streamline fermentation-based production.
Brand new: Kalbe, BRAND’S, CJ Wellcare, Nestle in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including insights from interviews with senior execs from Kalbe, Suntory Beverage & Food Health Enrichment (SBFHE), as well as Nestlé’s sale of its mainstream vitamins brands.
What will define the next era of nutra? Industry leaders weigh in at FNIS
The next five years of nutraceutical innovation could be defined less by a single breakthrough ingredient and more by the convergence of technology, nature, new delivery formats and changing consumer behavior, according to industry leaders at the Future...
NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi, SVP of Science and Innovation, Ritual
For Mastaneh Sharafi, PhD, RD, SVP of Science and Innovation at Ritual, supporting the next generation of women in science is more than just helping them get a seat at the table.
The ASEAN supplement consumer: Kalbe Nutritionals and Consumer Health boss’s tips for growth
To win in Southeast Asia’s health supplement market, Dr. Rudolf Tjandra, the leading man at major Indonesian nutritionals and consumer health company Kalbe, believes brands should not only focus on product features but also understand consumers’...
Is perimenopause finally becoming its own category?
Ritual is entering the perimenopause category with a hormone-free formula built around shatavari, a botanical with a long history in Ayurvedic medicine but only more recently supported by human clinical research in perimenopausal women.
BRAND’S targets busy young professionals by putting ginseng in jelly format
Suntory-owned BRAND’S has launched a new functional food product in jelly format that provides convenient intake of ginseng for young and busy consumers.
Q&A: BioTRUST’s Rachel Sexton on the shift from longevity to healthspan
As interest in longevity grows, the conversation is moving away from simply extending lifespan to improving quality of life. For Rachel Sexton, BioTRUST Nutrition’s newly appointed president, that means making healthspan the centerpiece of the company’s...
Across the Nutraverse: Korea reviews 10 ingredients, epigenetic clocks, Cymbiotika gets personal, APAC’s beauty boom
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the shift towards advanced biomarkers, personalized health data, and clinically validated outcomes.
Cymbiotika adds biomarker testing to supplement model
Dietary supplement brand Cymbiotika is adding biomarker testing and personalized health recommendations to its subscription offering through a new partnership with health data platform Hundred Health.
Healthspan Innovators: Deadline approaching for longevity start-up initiative
There is still time for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to enter Healthspan Innovators and win the chance to present their company in London at the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026.
Humann targets new categories with UC Davis partnership
Cardiovascular supplement company Humann is looking beyond its nitric oxide roots as part of a long-term precision nutrition partnership with the University of California, Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH).
Beauty supplements on the rise in SEA as awareness and spending power grow – Swisse
Australian health and wellness player Swisse says that there is an increasing uptake of beauty supplements across South East Asia (SEA) as consumer awareness and spending power rise.
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First in Korea: CJ Wellcare debuts health functional foods containing MACs
South Korean firm CJ Wellcare recently launched a new brand of functional foods that apply Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates (MACs) as a key ingredient, said to be a first in the country.
NutraCast: KOS: ‘Being plant-based doesn’t mean you have to stay in the protein aisle forever’
About a year after a change in ownership, KOS is positioning itself for a broader role in dietary supplements, expanding beyond what consumers might traditionally associate with a plant-based brand while strengthening the infrastructure behind its products.
6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026
The Nutra Healthspan Summit is just over two months away! Bridging cutting-edge science and business strategy to extend healthspan through nutrition and supplements, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
cbdMD acquires legacy supplement brand Twinlab
cbdMD, a company that provides cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp-derived cannabinoid products, has acquired long-standing supplement company Twinlab.
All 17 winners of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 revealed
From proprietary functional ingredients to consumer products and research projects, all 17 winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 were announced at an award ceremony held in Bangkok today (September 2).
NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, Chief Medical Advisor, Nutrafol
Dermatologist and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd’s career has largely been driven by advocating for greater representation in dermatology, particularly around skin and hair concerns impacting people of color.
Yellow Wood buys Nestlé VMS business for $1B
Private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners has agreed to acquire Nestlé’s mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business for $1 billion, following the food giant’s strategic review of several supplement assets last year.
Survey: Sexual wellness gains ground in supplement market
Sexual wellness may be edging further into the supplement mainstream as consumer interest in products spanning intimate health, beauty and healthy aging creates new territory for brands.
Trend tracker: From GLP-1 to eye health launches and Japan’s FFC market
Find out more about trends happening in the GLP-1 nutrition category, eye health and kids’ supplement launches, as well as new market developments in Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) sector in this news round-up.
Can athlete ownership help startups compete beyond endorsement budgets?
For emerging sports nutrition brands, competing for athlete endorsements often comes down to marketing budgets. F3 Energy believes ownership can offer another path.
GymBeam builds European footprint through AI, robotics and sports nutrition staples
Sports nutrition retailer and brand GymBeam claims to have established itself as the largest European retailer of supplements after investing in warehouse robotics, AI and delivering on trends for sports nutrition, GLP-1 support and longevity.
New sleep brand bets on underserved night shift workers
UK-based start-up Noctiva Health is making its debut with a new sleep supplement targeted at night shift workers.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026: Spotlight on conferences and innovation showcase
Market research companies Euromonitor and GlobalData will present insights on consumer trends developing across Asia-Pacific, especially on functional health trends, pet nutrition and healthy longevity.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors P-Z
Next week’s Vitafoods Asia 2026 marks the last edition of the show in Bangkok, Thailand, and will feature a show floor of 30,000 square meters with over 800 exhibitors.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors A-G
Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors H-O
Vitafoods Asia 2026, set to take place on September 2 to 4 next week, will shine the spotlight on innovations across trending themes, including healthy longevity, women’s health and more.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026: One more show in Bangkok before debuting in Kuala Lumpur
The annual Vitafoods Asia will be hosted in Bangkok next week, the fifth time it is hosted at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) before moving to Kuala Lumpur next year.
When the influencer isn’t real: AI amplifies familiar supplement advertising risks
Synthetic spokespeople may be new, but industry experts say brands remain responsible for substantiated claims, truthful endorsements and transparent marketing.
Healthspan and longevity: Experts to highlight new science, R&D and regulations
Three industry experts specializing in consumer product development, research and regulations will present their insights on the healthspan and healthy longevity nutraceutical category this Thursday (August 27) at 3 pm Singapore time.
Happy Mammoth looks to fill the gap in collagen-gut support
Australian brand Happy Mammoth is looking to fill a market gap in collagen and prebiotic combined supplementation through a product built on the gains of its bestseller.
NutraCast: ‘It can be terrifying’: Tariffs, freight and geopolitics are squeezing the supplement supply chain
The dietary supplement industry is facing a new layer of supply-chain uncertainty as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, energy prices and freight disruptions ripple through the global ingredient market.
Brand new: GNC, AMILI, Kirin, a2 milk in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including GNC’s new retail plans in Singapore, AMILI’s metabolic health synbiotic launch, Kirin’s plan to acquire Jamieson Wellness, a2mc’s new scientific findings and more.
NOW’s testing of vitamin C gummies on Amazon returns ‘deeply disappointing results’
Natural product manufacturer NOW tested 25 vitamin C gummy supplements sold on Amazon. Of these, only 13 met label claim, and 12 had nearly no detectable vitamin C.
TSI building Tailored Script as ‘operating system for personalization’
The TSI Group’s personalized nutrition platform Tailored Script will expand into additional markets this year, already in the United States and Australia.
Maurten’s personalized high-carb plan fuels Tour de France Femmes win
Sports nutrition brand Maurten has revealed the high-carbohydrate fueling strategy that helped Demi Vollering secure her second Tour de France Femmes title.
Growth Asia Summit 2026
China’s BYHEALTH tackles stress-related needs
From metabolism and sleep disruption to hair loss, China’s BYHEALTH says it sees an opportunity in addressing consumer needs arising from a high-stress, high-cortisol urban lifestyle.
August Launch Pad: Convenience, targeted benefits and multifunctional formulas converge
This month’s launches highlight the continued expansion of convenient, targeted and multifunctional formats, from creatine sachets and sparkling protein to instant mushroom lattes and on-the-go pre-workout.
Monterey Nutra doubles output as mushroom projects scale
The California-based mushroom supplier says brands are arriving with defined benefits, formats and target consumers as more projects move toward commercial launch.