Forget calcium: Milk alternatives have bigger nutritional gaps to fill
Protein and calcium are important, but ignoring fortification with riboflavin, iron and other key nutrients could spell real health woes for consumers
Archives for June 2, 2025
Gender gap in mental health reveals key opportunities for supplement brands
Data from consumer research firm Mintel shows that men and women differ in how they experience and address stress, offering industry stakeholders direction for targeted product development and messaging.
New doctor-backed tracker designed to build trust in supplements
Endorsed by celebrity physicians, SuppCo has developed a supplement tracker that ranks brands to help consumers differentiate quality from misleading marketing claims.
The ‘creatinification’ of everything: Pioneer eyes bold future for sport nutrition’s hottest ingredient
The growth in creatine research and new health benefits is highlighting the need for new versions of creatine aligned with convenience and big box grocery, and new technology could soon see creatine explode into the RTD space.
The countdown is on for the 10th anniversary Probiota Americas
The 10th anniversary edition of Probiota Americas is less than a week away! There’s still time to register for the leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome community in North America. Here’s what to expect in Vancouver…
Botanical blend outperforms vitamin C in immune recovery
Acute low dose supplementation with an antioxidant botanical blend may improve post-COVID-19 immune response more than vitamin C, according to new research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Across the Nutraverse: IPA adopts prebiotic definition, Pharmavite’s investment in gummies, prenatal supplements in Cambodia
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Marketing Initiative of the Year targets perimenopausal demographic
Perimenopause support supplement brand Valerie took home the Marketing Initiative of the Year award for its guerrilla marketing DIY billboard campaign
Black pepper breakthrough: Piper nigrum for optimal nutrient absorption
Paid for and in partnership with Sabinsa Corporation
Piper nigrum has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes thanks to its antioxidant effects. How can its health-promoting properties be utilized in formulations to deliver maximum health benefits?
5 ingredients powering the high-protein craze
Protein is popping up in everything. Which ingredients promise to further propel this powerful trend?
Korea calls for sales of Amorepacific, Cosmax health foods to halt after residual solvent detected
Ethyl acetate, a residual solvent, has been detected in 13 health functional foods manufactured by Amorepacific and Cosmax, and the local regulator is ordering for sales suspension and product recalls.
Probiotics show promise for improving cognitive function, China meta-analysis
Probiotics could become a key tool in managing cognitive decline, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.
Vitafoods Europe 2025
K-beauty power: South Korea’s Huons N sets sight on Europe expansion
The South Korean company behind beauty supplement brand Innerset and menopause probiotics Menolacto is doubling down efforts on entering European markets this year.