Archives for March 31, 2026

Consolidation, partnerships and growth: Supplement industry deals of Q1 2026

The dietary supplement sector continued to roll out deals in early 2026, reflecting a shift toward platform‑driven strategies to cultivate more diversified businesses positioned for long‑term growth in a crowded and evolving market.

Last call for microbiome start-ups and research abstracts for Probiota Americas

The deadline for submitting entries to the Scientific Frontiers and Probiota Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas is fast approaching, but there’s still time to showcase your research or innovative startup.

March Launch Pad: Biotics, hormonal health and cellular energy lead the way

This month’s offerings point to a shift from single-benefit solutions toward more integrated, system-wide support.

What is a ‘dietary substance’? FDA invites comment to move supplement innovation forward

Advances in biotech and ingredient manufacturing are spurring the FDA to reconsider the boundaries of DSHEA, agency officials said at a public meeting on dietary ingredients. From plant cell culture and precision fermentation to ingredients like...

Study suggests fermented milk protein may support young athletes

Researchers at the Japanese dairy and pharmaceutical company Meiji and the Tokyo sports tech company Euphoria compared the effects of a fermented and a non-fermented milk protein drink on performance and body composition in prepubertal male athletes.

Musheez creates formulators’ guide to functional food and drink

Organic mushrooms supplier Musheez has published a guide to medicinal mushrooms in an aim to help formulators avoid common and costly functional food and drink errors.

Inside the rise of ingestible beauty and the science driving it

Cosmetic scientist and director of innovation for beauty-from-within brand Urenew explains how nutricosmetics are reshaping skin health from the inside out.

Ashwagandha across ages: A multi-functional ingredient for modern wellness

Paid for by KSM-66 Ashwagandha & SRI-81 Shatavari

The nutraceutical market is shifting from single-condition solutions toward ingredients that support multiple dimension of health. How is ashwagandha being re-examined through this broader lens?

Whey’s boom is flipping dairy economics on their head

Once a waste product, whey has become dairy’s hottest commodity, driving record prices, factory investments and a profound shift in the economics of global milk production

Energy and sports drinks demand is robust in China, says Eastroc

There is “robust” demand for functional drinks such as energy beverages and sports drinks in China, says Eastroc, which reported a 17.3% increase in energy beverage sales and a 119% growth in sales of its sports drinks last year.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Entries open for submission

The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!