Aussie discount pharmacy chain to set foot in the UK
Chemist Warehouse has set its sights on the UK market and is working with London-based GreenLight pharmacies to do so.
Markets & trends
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Enjoy 20% discount on tickets until May 17
Growth Asia Summit 2026 is returning to Singapore from July 8 to 10, and there is a two-week-long 20% special discount on delegate tickets until May 17.
Across the Nutraverse: India’s ashwagandha leaf ban, prebiotics in Canada, sports nutrition opportunity
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Men’s health innovation should be driven by motivations and need states: Experts
The men’s health supplements space has evolved into a more holistic product offering and is showing strong growth in energy, sleep, and the emerging longevity category.
NutraCast: Pendulum bets on prebiotics with Gut Fuel as GLP-1 buzz reshapes market
Biotech company Pendulum Therapeutics is expanding beyond probiotics with the launch of Gut Fuel, a prebiotic fiber and polyphenol blend designed to support gut microbiome function and metabolic health.
April NPD Launchpad: Health shots and flavor fatigue solutions
April’s NPD launches reveal sports nutrition brands working to overcome flavor and format fatigue, a range of RTD health shots, and category leaders shifting away from their hero ingredients.
April Launch Pad: Personalized wellness, ingestible beauty and gut health
From beauty-from-within to hydration to microplastic defense and next-gen energy formats, this month’s launches highlight how brands are rethinking everyday wellness with more targeted, lifestyle-driven solutions.
Vitafoods set to be most expansive and immersive yet, director reveals
Vitafoods Europe has expanded its show footprint by 20% this year with a new hall and updated zones and networking spaces, in response to continued sector growth and rising demand for innovation-focused content.
Infinite Epigenetics acquires Tally Health in ‘largest epigenetic testing deal to date’
Infinite Epigenetics has acquired Tally Health, adding a consumer-facing longevity brand and supplement portfolio to its epigenetic testing and analytics business.
Key trends emerge in Vitafoods Europe education programme
Vitafoods Europe will return to Barcelona from May 5–7, 2026 with more than 37 hours and 100 speakers of educational content highlighting key industry trends.
Transparency tech: New app reveals supplement ingredient credibility
A nutraceutical consultant hopes to elevate science-backed ingredients after creating an app which can analyze the scientific credibility, regulatory status, dose efficacy and ingredient interactions for any supplement on the market.
‘Immense opportunity’ in India’s sports nutrition but challenges persist
Indian firm BigMuscles Nutrition sees significant growth opportunities in its domestic market’s sports nutrition industry, but challenges relating to misinformation, price sensitivity and product quality remain to be addressed.
India bans ashwagandha leaf use in any form, industry reacts
On April 16, the Indian government issued an advisory restricting the use of ashwagandha leaves in crude or extract or any other form in food products, catching many industry stakeholders by surprise.
Today! Men’s health market momentum webinar
Experts from GNC, CPG Radar, and Holon Law Partners will share data and insight during a free webinar today, April 28 that explores the rapidly evolving men’s health supplement sector.
Sermo data challenges ‘consumer-driven’ narrative in supplement purchases
Findings suggest clinical validation may play a key role in determining which supplements gain traction in a crowded marketplace.
Vitafoods show floor preview: Exhibitors A–G
Taking place in Barcelona next week (May 5-7), Vitafoods Europe 2026 will once again bring together experts from across the functional food and supplements industry for an unmissable trade show.
Spate: US supplement market is moving toward a ‘symptom-first’ consumer
Shifting consumer behavior, including targeted health concerns and rapid growth in personalized formats, is driving growth across US supplement categories, with custom probiotics emerging as a key trend, according to Spate.
Across the Nutraverse: Clinical trials for active women, Andrographis in Australia, MPL in the House
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
The Gut Stuff acquired by Hero Group as fiber and gut health trends surge
The global food and nutrition conglomerate the Hero Group has acquired UK firm The Gut Stuff as gut health moves from niche trend to mainstream priority.
Men’s health moves beyond muscle as data reveals a broader shift in wellness
Men are expanding their focus and looking past performance, with younger consumers driving demand for supplements, functional foods and GLP-1-related solutions.
Women’s health brand Valerie abandons ‘perimenopause’ label to expand audience
Women’s health supplement brand Valerie is dropping the term ‘perimenopause’ from its marketing, arguing that the label may be preventing women from recognising their symptoms and accessing support.
From quick fixes to whole health: Rethinking men’s sexual wellness
Sexual wellness is transitioning toward whole-body health, reflecting a category in flux as brands like Bult work to help shape its next phase.
Webinar: What’s driving growth for the men’s health supplement sector?
Hear from experts from GNC, CPG Radar and Holon Law Partners in a free webinar on April 28 that explores the rapidly evolving men’s health supplement sector.
Yakult Europe goes dairy-free with vitality drink launch
Yakult’s latest product launch Vitals is dairy-free, dropping its patented Lactobacillus strain for the first time since the brand’s entry into Europe.
The 7 nutrition trends redefining food and drink
From emerging ingredients to protein power, discover the nutrition trends shaping the future of food and beverage
Saanroo expands Levagen+ research into companion animal health
The wellness ingredient company revealed findings from a new study at SupplySide Connect New Jersey. The research marks Sannroo’s first published companion animal clinical study of Levagen + .
Across the Nutraverse: Algae pioneer, probiotics for nanoplastic elimination, everyday nutrition
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
‘Not as bad as the media says’: Future Nutra Foundation pushes transparency via new testing initiative
Transparency is taking center stage in the supplement industry and the Future Nutra Foundation is launching an effort to independently test products off the shelf and make those results publicly accessible.
Pendulum expands Mayo Clinic collaboration into women’s health and dermatology
The extended clinical research partnership between Pendulum and the Mayo Clinic seeks to build a stronger body of clinical evidence for microbiome-based interventions beyond metabolic health.
Global research: What parents want and where brands miss the mark
Parents across the globe want supplements which support their children’s immunity, gut health, and cognitive development, but there are significant regional differences in preferences that can elevate a product to a first choice contender.
Beauty supplements and ingredients on show at in-cosmetics Global 2026
A new Inner Beauty Zone focused on beauty-from-within products launched this week at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris (14-16 April).
NIQ: Everyday nutrition habits redraw boundaries for supplement category
Protein, fiber and functional claims are moving into mainstream formats, challenging traditional positioning of vitamins and dietary supplements
Evanium raises €2.2 million to deliver dual encapsulation technology
German life-science startup Evanium has raised €2.2 million to address botanical inefficiency with dual encapsulation technology which it claims will power the next generation of bioavailability-enhanced ingredients.
Icelandirect expands CDMO footprint with SOMA LABS solid dosage acquisition
Icelandirect’s solid dose manufacturing acquisition pushes the company’s established focus beyond lipid-based formulations and softgels.
Wellness brands dominate Alantra fast-growth poll as Dirtea takes gold
Dirtea, the once-niche mushroom coffee pioneer, has been named the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink brand in Alantra’s Food & Beverage Fast 50 with functionality taking over the mainstream poll.
Across the Nutraverse: H&B’s big commitment, FDA’s MAHA priorities, Solnul in Europe, Google-Amili partnership
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Danone’s Mead Johnson decision: Timing, risk and opportunity
This isn’t the first time Danone has contemplated a Mead Johnson acquisition. Can a deal happen this time?
Infant formula recall: Is there a future for cereulide‑tainted ARA oil?
Contaminated ARA oil led to a global infant formula recall in early 2026. Now, new R&D work suggests there could be a way to make affected ingredients safe to use again
Fibre over protein? Danone on changing consumer demands in functional foods
Fibre, gut health and clean labels are driving the next wave of functional foods – and Danone explains how nutrition science and consumer expectations are converging
Protein soda: Why the new craze is going from strength to strength
Gone are the days where protein drinks meant serious whey shakes at the gym. Protein soda is making the category much more fun
Beauty-from-within category growth accelerates at Expo West 2026
Diversification in actives, formats, and distribution channels were highlighted by dietary supplement brands and ingredient suppliers in Anaheim, reflecting how consumer expectations for ingestible beauty continue to evolve.
NutraCast: All grown up—Energy drinks shift from stimulation to systems
For years, energy drinks have been built around one simple promise: more stimulation. But as consumers start using these beverages as part of everyday wellness and performance routines, the category is beginning to evolve.
Trend tracker: India’s protein boom, energy drinks, Chinese firms’ global expansion
Find out more about the booming protein trend in India, energy drinks consumption in China and how Chinese firms are increasingly expanding overseas in this news round-up.
Females in focus: Health priorities reveal industry opportunities
The next generation of female consumers are demanding targeted solutions that can support their mental and physical wellbeing but there are clear education opportunities when it comes to stress, sleep and hormonal balance.
Hiya brings kids chews and greens powder to UK parents
US-based children’s supplement startup Hiya has announced its official launch in the UK as its first international expansion.