Superguts' Target expansion underscores new retail playbook for addressing Ozempic era demands
Demand for GLP-1 support products helped gut-health brand Supergut triple sales in the last year and opened retail doors, including at Target.
Archives for October 15, 2024
Nutrafol expands into topical hair care with Men’s Active Cleanse
Beauty supplements player Nutrafol is entering the male topical market after learning that men "experience more scalp concerns than women and that shampoo is top of mind for over half of men (56%) when it comes to hair growth products", said Dr. Brianna...
Experiential performance booster joins PLT Health portfolio
PLT Health Solutions has added CellFlo6—a gallate-enhanced oligomer extract sourced from green tea—to its broad portfolio of botanical ingredients as an experiential performance enhancer primed for a broad range of health benefits.
Steve Mister calls for convergence at CRN conference
Last week, the Council for Responsible Nutrition hosted its annual executive conference at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, with sessions spanning emerging science, marketing and communication, innovation, technology and the evolving regulatory...
Vitamin D, probiotic combination reduces migraine frequency: Study
Supplementing with a combination of a probiotic and vitamin D may have beneficial effects for adults suffering from migraine headaches.
REBBL bulks up protein offerings with 26-gram shake, featuring upcycled EverPro ingredient
Functional beverage brand REBBL is delivering on consumer demands for sustainability and enhanced macronutrient content with its new shakes that contain 26 grams of plant-based protein blend, including an upcycled barley.
“Made for TikTok dreams”: behind new Gen Z beauty-from-within brand Glowery
French beauty and wellness brand Glowery is set to launch this week after five years in the making. We spoke to founder and CEO Alexandra Kolasinski to find out more...
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.
Proteine Resources receives €1.36 million investment for insect biotechnology
Polish biotech company Proteine Resources has its sights set on the human nutrition industry, following a new investment that brings its total funding to €1.8 million.
More research needed on OTC products commonly used for anxiety
A new UK review has revealed a critical gap in research on over-the-counter (OTC) products widely used to manage anxiety, noting that few trials have examined the effects of these supplements when taken alongside antidepressants.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024
Invest in science: NutraIngredients-Asia’s Start-up of the Year says research crucial for success
The winner of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 Start-up of the Year says investing in research is key for start-ups to stand out from competition and it is aiming to do more in this area, with five clinical trials in the pipeline.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
'Dr. Pong effect': AstaReal’s new initiative to keep out fake astaxanthin from burgeoning Thai market
AstaReal has launched an initiative to identify authentic astaxanthin supplements from counterfeits in Thailand, which is experiencing strong demand for astaxanthin products led by homegrown brand Dr. Pong.
New synbiotic yoghurt offers novel solution for metabolic syndrome management – study
A synbiotic yoghurt could help reduce oxidative stress in adults with metabolic syndrome, according to a new RCT.
Dubai-based Linafsi prioritises flavour innovation, sales channel expansion to stand out in competitive healthy snacking market
Dubai-based healthy snack brand Linafsi is adopting several strategies to overcome stiff competition, including flavour innovation and localisation, exploring new product formats, and expanding sales channels.
'Emerging interest': Swisse seeks to pioneer Australia’s nootropics consumption with new energy range
Swisse is seeking to pioneer Australia’s nootropics consumption with the launch of three new SKUs designed for focus, memory, and stress management.