Markets & trends

Report: Microbiome startups push deeper into longevity

Report: Microbiome startups push deeper into longevity

By Cassandra Stern

Advances in microbiome research are opening new opportunities in longevity, but clinical evidence and proprietary data could increasingly distinguish evidence-backed products from those following the healthy-aging trend.

Hemp industry gets 30-day extension on federal restrictions

NI+Hemp industry gets 30-day extension on federal restrictions

By Cassandra Stern

New federal restrictions on hemp-derived products has been delayed, but the rules themselves remain unchanged. The deadline is now Dec. 11, 2026, and industry stakeholders warn that a 0.4 mg-per-container THC limit could force many full-spectrum hemp...

Humann targets new categories with UC Davis partnership

Humann targets new categories with UC Davis partnership

By Cassandra Stern

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).

More protein, more fiber, more questions: What happens to gut health?

NI+More protein, more fiber, more questions: What happens to gut health?

By Marie Latulippe, MS, MBA, RD, Senior Director of Science Programs, Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS)

Protein and fiber are having a moment, and consumers are being encouraged to get more of both, from fortified foods and functional products to social-media trends and new approaches to weight management.

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

By Stephen Daniells

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…

Yellow Wood buys Nestlé VMS business for $1B

Yellow Wood buys Nestlé VMS business for $1B

By Cassandra Stern

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.

Whey protein pricing: An insider’s view on business strategy

Whey protein pricing: An insider’s view on business strategy

By Nikki Hancocks

From gym-goers to GLP-1 users, consumers have never been more interested in protein. But as the ingredient moves further into mainstream formulations, record whey prices have prompted the exploration of alternatives, raising questions about what can...