Archives for August 25, 2026

NI+Can athlete ownership help startups compete beyond endorsement budgets?

For emerging sports nutrition brands, competing for athlete endorsements often comes down to marketing budgets. F3 Energy believes ownership can offer another path.

GLP-1 nutrition race heats up as Nestlé, supplements and pharma target ‘companion’ market

Nestlé’s latest GLP-1 strategy suggests that what started as a supplement-industry opportunity is becoming a much broader nutrition category.

NI+The overproteinification of everything? Protein push in new dietary guidelines raises evidence and access questions

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans elevate protein with a 1.2 to 1.6 g/kg/d intake range, opening new opportunities for the nutrition sector while drawing attention to the science, cost, practicality and potential risks underlying the...

GymBeam builds European footprint through AI, robotics and sports nutrition staples

Sports nutrition retailer and brand GymBeam claims to have established itself as the largest European retailer of supplements after investing in warehouse robotics, AI and delivering on trends for sports nutrition, GLP-1 support and longevity.

Combining L-carnosine and L-tyrosine may give footballers the edge: New data

New research suggests that pairing the physical buffering capacity of L-carnosine with the cognitive support of L-tyrosine significantly mitigates post-exercise fatigue and boosts passing accuracy in professional players.

New sleep brand bets on underserved night shift workers

UK-based start-up Noctiva Health is making its debut with a new sleep supplement targeted at night shift workers.

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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Spotlight on conferences and innovation showcase

Market research companies Euromonitor and GlobalData will present insights on consumer trends developing across Asia-Pacific, especially on functional health trends, pet nutrition and healthy longevity.

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Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors P-Z

Next week’s Vitafoods Asia 2026 marks the last edition of the show in Bangkok, Thailand, and will feature a show floor of 30,000 square meters with over 800 exhibitors.

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Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors A-G

Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.

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Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors H-O

Vitafoods Asia 2026, set to take place on September 2 to 4 next week, will shine the spotlight on innovations across trending themes, including healthy longevity, women’s health and more.

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Vitafoods Asia 2026: One more show in Bangkok before debuting in Kuala Lumpur

The annual Vitafoods Asia will be hosted in Bangkok next week, the fifth time it is hosted at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) before moving to Kuala Lumpur next year.

Glucosamine linked to most complementary health product adverse events - S’pore study

Health supplements accounted for 68% of adverse event reports linked to complementary health products (CHPs) in Singapore over a seven-year period, with glucosamine-containing supplements the most frequently reported category, predominantly affecting the...