Archives for June 8, 2026

Monster chases global energy drink growth with Coca-Cola distribution muscle

Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue

Garlic-derived compound shows promise for healthy muscle aging

Researchers investigating S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a sulfur-containing amino acid found in aged garlic extract (AGE), identified improvements in muscle strength and frailty markers in aged mice following long-term supplementation.

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Why a ‘Day on the Hill’ still matters

On June 10, executives from across the dietary supplement and functional food industry will gather in Washington, D.C., for CRN’s annual Day on the Hill. We will spend the day meeting with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss policies that...

NI+NASC pushes Animal Health Supplement Act to modernize oversight

The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) is advancing legislative efforts to move the companion animal supplement industry beyond a regulatory gray area.

Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by Ingredion

The deal between the two ingredients companies creates a global powerhouse

Across the Nutraverse: H&B in APAC, Garcinia in France, FTC vs Amare

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

NI+Regulators clamp down on vitamin B6 as toxicity debate grows

Vitamin B6 is essential to human health, but excessive doses may cause serious side effects. As a growing number of countries tighten oversight of vitamin B6 supplements, debate is intensifying over whether the restrictions are proportionate to the risk.

HTBA’s vitamin b12 could improve cycling performance

Short-term supplementation with a vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)-based formulation from HTBA alters key markers of anaerobic performance and cognitive response in amateur cyclists, according to new research. 

Spinach extract one step closer to satiety health claim

Science-backed spinach extract Appethyl has taken a significant step towards health claim approval and is now available for acquisition by firms eager to compete in the GLP-1 market.

Wooree Enterprise launches supplement brand exclusive to GS Shop retail channels

Wooree Enterprise’s CLARION has expanded its portfolio to include a line of supplements that are exclusively available via GS SHOP’s retail channels, as part of a collaboration.

Snack trends: Nutrient-dense grazing hitting its stride

Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles

Heavy legs, visible veins: The rising demand for daily venous wellbeing

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Heavy legs and visible veins are increasingly linked to modern lifestyles, driving demand for solutions supporting venous health and circulation.