How protein powers CPG majors’ expansion plans
Protein remains a cornerstone of innovation for food and beverage brands. Here’s how Danone, PepsiCo and General Mills are exploring the global megatrend
Archives for December 19, 2025
NutraCast: The hidden epidemic of unapproved research peptides
Banned Substances Control Group’s Oliver Catlin recently partnered with the Associated Press to expose something shocking: research peptides marketed as “laboratory chemicals” are flooding mainstream platforms like Amazon and Alibaba.
US consumers drive surge in supplement ingredients within snacks and beverages
Shifting consumer behavior and social-first discovery are pushing traditional dietary supplement ingredients into everyday food and beverage formats, according to new data from NIQ and Spate.
Guest article
From state battles to tariff relief and FDA fights, NPA delivered wins in 2025
For nine decades, the Natural Products Association has occupied a singular role within the dietary supplement industry: When its businesses are threatened, NPA fights.
Staying ahead in active nutrition: Lessons from 2025
You don’t need me to tell you that longevity, creatine or GLP-1 have been big news. So I’ve taken a different approach to this 2025 recap...
European Commission assigns 34 probiotic strains ‘not novel’ status
The European Commission has updated its Novel Food Catalogue to add 34 probiotic strains considered ‘not novel’ when used in food or food supplements.
Fish oil oxidation: Experts debate the science and health impacts
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
Sports nutrition in 2025: A year of shifts, signals—and where it’s heading in 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, its clear this was a pivotal year for sports and active nutrition.
Is timing everything? Study explores the best time for casein supplementation in soccer players
Soccer players may gain meaningful recovery benefits from casein supplementation either immediately after training or before sleep, depending on their performance goals, according to new research published in Nutrients.
Why is there a whey protein shortage?
High demand and limited supply, in part due to its use with GLP-1 prescriptions, are leading to shortages of the protein
BonPatch expects uptake of patch format to grow, adopts three-pronged strategy
Aussie brand BonPatch foresees a greater uptake of transdermal patches as consumers actively seek formats that simplify wellness, while pursuing a three-pronged strategy to realize its ambitions in market expansion and category leadership.