Müller acquires Biotiful in functional dairy push
The dairy major has snapped up the top-selling British kefir brand in a bid to enter the functional dairy space
Archives for April 11, 2025
NutraCast: Axiom Foods tackles heavy metal contamination in plant proteins
Los Angeles-based Axiom Foods recently debuted Oryzatein 2.0, the first patented plant protein with no detectable levels of lead, according to independent lab tests.
L’Oréal’s rosemary-based blend improves post-menopausal skin appearance
A supplement containing rosemary extract may improve skin appearance in post-menopausal women, according to recent research funded by L’Oréal Research and Innovation.
Natural Products Expo West
Trendspotting: Rebrands rule Expo West with focus on clean label, convenience and accessibility
New product launches typically dominate news out of Natural Products Expo West, but this year rebranding initiatives stole the show with many brands unveiling new packaging, taglines, key consumer messages and even in-store positioning
Brands must shift focus as consumers reject aging narrative
Brands must shift messaging from quick fixes to long-term health goals as ageless consumers reject the aging narrative, says Nick Morgan, managing director of Nutrition Integrated.
Tariff ‘whiplash’ causes ‘paralysis’ among CPG businesses and retailers
President Trump’s ‘pause’ on higher reciprocal tariffs may have relieved stock market investors, but industry insiders say CPG manufacturers, retailers and grocery shoppers remain uncertain about the future
Study uncovers significant labeling inaccuracies in melatonin supplements
The amount of melatonin present in food supplements often does not correspond with labeling, according to new research from the University of Murcia, Spain.
Could kiwi and soccer improve sleep in obese children?
New research presents kiwifruit and soccer play as potential strategy to counter childhood obesity, a growing global health concern linked to disrupted sleep patterns, including shorter sleep duration and poorer sleep quality.
Brand new: Daewoong-Daiso launch, Blackmores’ B Corp cert, Vincent’s US entry
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how firms like Daewoong are launching “affordable” supplements in Daiso, Blackmores achieving B Corp certification, Aussie firm Vincent’s entry into the US and more.