Across the Nutraverse: Lead in protein powders, herb extracts for healthspan, counterfeit responses
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage
We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.
SupplySide Global 2025: What’s happening off the show floor
From early morning yoga to the final closing party, here’s a preview of the experiences, events and energy happening beyond the booth aisles at SupplySide Global 2025.
Mushroom expert calls for quality quantification beyond ‘easy win’ beta-glucans
The medicinal mushroom industry needs to look beyond beta-glucans and adopt bioactive-specific quality markers to keep up with consumer expectations, according to a new white paper by KÄÄPÄ Biotech.
Sustainability September
The women driving sustainability
NutraIngredients sat down with the women championing sustainability efforts to discuss initiatives they’re working on, the challenges that exist and the push for progress.
Sustainable September
Papacks bets on fiber bottles as plastic alternative
German company looks to US collaborators to scale compostable bottles
Botanical quality in question: High strength, low cost innovation gives industry a bad rap
Scientists and industry gathered this week to address the quality control conundrum within the botanical supplement sector, noting cost-focused innovation, highly concentrated extracts, weak regulatory oversight, and the need for data to challenge safety...
Green Bioactives falls victim to cautious investor landscape, enters liquidation
“We were so close,” says Chris Meaney, chief business officer at Green Bioactives as Scottish biotech company enters liquidation.
Q&A: Is Article 4 of the Novel Food process fit for purpose?
The Novel Food pre-application classification informs suppliers and brands whether they need authorization. However, a regulatory expert warns that competitors may be misusing this process.
PharmaLinea opts for ‘easy to communicate’ quality certification
Slovenian white label supplement brand PharmaLinea gains quality assurance certification through a new programme that is ‘designed to be understandable to non-experts’.
AOAC launches initiative for mushroom validation
A new working group targeting the standardization of lion’s mane shows that all mushrooms are not created equally.
Turning trash into treasure: Researchers uncover benefits of upcycling cherry waste
Researchers from the University of Kent have deciphered a method to utilize cherry waste— upcycling bruised, soft or discolored cherries and transforming the pulp into a food supplement ingredient.
Jellyfish collagen for brain health: Why Longevity By Nature calls it a ‘true category disruptor’
While most consumers are aware of collagen, they typically associate it with beauty and joint support sourced from bovine or fish. Abdul Alkayali, founder, Longevity By Nature, says that his Jellyfish collagen peptides break the mold entirely.
Researchers ‘rewire’ bacteria to produce more vitamin K2
A recent study from Rice University focused on metabolic engineering strategies that cause L. lactis to overproduce K2 in order to make it more sustainable and cost-effective.
Tariffs: Supplement industry responds to new EU-US trade deal
Following months of apprehension, US president Donald Trump and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finally struck a trade deal which will see EU goods incur a 15% tariff in the US. But what does this mean for the European dietary...
Sustainability summit: Time for action on botanical over-exploitation
Global experts convened this month to drive business investment in the sustainable cultivation and quality preservation of botanical ingredients.
EU food stung with 15% tariff in US
It’s feared the trade deal will hinder the competitiveness of European food in the US
EUDR high-risk countries revealed
After much speculation, the European Commission has unveiled which countries are ‘high risk’ under the impending EUDR regulation
Fish oil production surges early in 2025
Global fish oil production rose 34% in the first quarter of 2025 year on year, despite reduced yield from European waters.
EFSA clears KÄÄPÄ Biotech’s mushroom extraction process
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved KÄÄPÄ Biotech’s NordRelease extraction process, confirming its mushroom extract powders as non-novel foods and clearing the way for broader market access.
Across the Nutraverse: The tariffs rollercoaster, melatonin supplement label claims, Blackmores obtains B Corp
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: The importance of diversifying supply chains amid a geopolitical crisis
The dietary supplement industry relies heavily on other regions for ingredients. With today’s ever-changing geopolitical climate, Craig Koffler, VP of sales at the Freemen Nutra Group says that diversifying the supply chain is no longer optional — it’s...
Fish oil production ‘off to a good start’ in 2025
Fish oil total output in January 2025 was up 71% year over year, according to data provided by marine ingredients organization IFFO.
NOW Foods on B12 testing, counterfeits and trends
From navigating tariffs to generational changes, the family-owned supplement brand remains agile amid unpredictable times.
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Seadling gets $1M to propel sustainable seaweed innovation
Malaysia-based Seadling, a biotech company specialising in sustainable seaweed-based functional ingredients, has announced the successful close of its US $1 million seed investment round.
How TikTok trends and GLP-1s are reshaping the future of supplements
Fresh off the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit stage, GNC’s Ken Huntly unpacked the evolving health and wellness landscape in retail.
Cargill aims to enhance salmon nutrition and farm efficiency
Cargill seeks to set new industry standards
TopGum acquires Island Abbey to strengthen US gummy foothold
Israeli gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries acquired Island Abbey Nutritionals, a contract developer and manufacturer specializing in gummy and lozenge supplements located in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
HTBA invests €25 million in flavonoid and Vitamin B12 production site
HealthTech BioActives (HTBA), the manufacturer of citrus flavonoids and active forms of vitamin B12, announced the completion of a €25 million investment project modernizing its research, development and manufacturing center in Murcia, Spain.
Top Trumps: 5 ways incoming president Donald Trump will shake food & drink
New United States president Donald Trump is returning to office with, if taken seriously, a host of promises that could not only impact Europe’s, but the world’s food and drink industries.
Does the direct selling industry need to reinvent itself to survive?
The multi-level marketing industry is now at a crucial turning point as it evolves from door-to-door to digital disruption.
NutraCast: From firewalking to plant discovery, Chris Kilham takes us on a global botanical adventure
Botanical extraction company Groupe Berkem recently announced its Global Plant Exploration initiative. The effort includes sending a team to travel around the world to source plants directly. And who better to send on this exploration than the Medicine...
IFFO conference 2024: Peru's anchovy quota boost, sustainable aquaculture growth and climate resilience
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
GRMA launches Innovative Product Integrity Program
The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance said it is hoping to increase confidence in product integrity within the supply chain by introducing the Innovative Product Integrity Program.
Asia’s diverse e-commerce platforms drive supplement industry growth
Finding trade routes into China and Asian Pacific countries can be challenging for nutraceutical companies, but cross-border e-commerce appears an effective way to enter these markets.
BASF further delays vitamin and carotenoid production restart
BASF has announced a further delay to the resumption of vitamin and carotenoid production following the incident earlier this year at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany.
Probi introduces psychobiotic to Nordic market
Swedish company Probi AB has launched its probiotic Probi Sense in Sweden, Denmark and Norway to support stress relief and mental wellness.
Zooca and Lehvoss UK partner for distribution of calanus oil in Europe
Norwegian company Zooca and Lehvoss UK have announced an exclusive partnership to distribute calanus oil-based products across Europe to further meet consumer demands for sustainably obtained fatty acids.
GOED: Omega-3 market sees modest growth amid supply challenges
The 2024 report from the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) reveals that the EPA and DHA omega-3 ingredient market is growing, even in the face of supply shortages and price hikes.
Over 50% of Ginkgo leaf extract samples may be adulterated: BAPP review
A new systematic literature review of five popular botanical ingredients indicates a wide range of estimated adulteration rates, with the highest reported for Ginkgo leaf extract samples at 56.7%.
‘Bringing a fresh face to the supplement world’: Epax explores skin health benefits of North Atlantic fish oil
Supplementation with a fish oil rich in long chain mono-unsaturated fatty acids may increase the Omega-3 Index and support skin health, according to two intervention studies from Epax.
Industry action urged amid vitamin supply crisis following BASF fire
dsm-firmenich strongly urges the industry to conduct a thorough review and develop contingency plans to ensure a resilient vitamin supply.
Picking the right analytical testing lab strongly advised
Insisting on a high bar in product testing protects both a company’s bottom line and the dietary supplement industry’s long-term success, says Alkemist Labs.
BASF declares force majeure on vitamin and carotenoid supply after fire at German plant
BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.
NutraCast: Exploring key differences in regulatory frameworks governing dietary supplements in the U.S. and the EU
The European Union and the United States operate with different regulations for dietary supplements, including labeling, marketing, food additives and more. So how do brands navigate two very different regulatory environments?
New paper explores issue of excessive dilution of botanical extracts
A new HerbalGram article shines a light on the excessive use of excipients with botanical extracts—also known as fairy dusting. “This is about hopefully changing the practice of some members of industry to give consumers the product they expect,” said...
NutraCast: Is aronia berry the next elderberry? Mintel thinks so.
Mintel recently launched Ingredientscape AI, a new landscaping tool that helps brands discover the fastest-growing ingredients using robust data from Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD). Stephanie Mattucci, director of food & drink at Mintel...
Epax reduces carbon emissions with renewable energy transition
Norwegian marine ingredient manufacturer Epax is nearing its goal of 100% renewable energy use following its recent investment in hydroelectric power.