China has a rich tradition of growing, cultivating, studying and using mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Deep-rooted expertise, historical background and substantial research contribute to a profound comprehension of mushroom chemistry and biology....
From spirulina to mushrooms to probiotics, July has an ingredient for every need state. This month is wrapping up with formulations for cellular health, cognitive support, hydration, metabolism and more.
Unilever is leveraging new technology while focusing on business basics as its $2 billion Health & Wellbeing Collective continues to register double-digit, volume-led growth quarter after quarter.
Giving preterm infants probiotics comes with relative risks so research is needed to help make this common procedure in low-risk cases, according to experts speaking at the recent International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)...
With over 500 members, 30-plus sponsors and thousands of social media followers, the powerhouse group of men and women is showing no signs of slowing down.
Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions is expanding its cognitive health platform with the addition of Vanizem, an extract of a West African flowering plant shown to reduce stress, enhance mood and improve sleep.
J.P. Morgan Research predicts that there will be 30 million GLP-1 users in the U.S. by 2030—about 9% of the population. The dietary supplement industry is actively responding to the opportunities presented by the GLP-1 era, with a focus on innovation,...
New Hampshire-based MegaFood has unveiled its fully-integrated ambassador platform to provide practical, credible advice on health and wellness topics for women.
Gut health-focused tech firm Zoe has launched its first own brand whole-food supplement designed to be sprinkled on meals to provide a microbiome diversity boost, utilizing an (as yet) unpublished RCT to help market its benefits.
Amare Global recently announced the appointment of Asma Ishaq as Chief Executive Officer. The new CEO said she is determined to position Amare Global as a leader in the mental wellness category through innovative product offerings.
Despite being 51% of the population, it's no secret that women still face huge data gaps and lack of representation. Nouri founder Caroline Carralero has witnessed firsthand some of the emerging science and market response to women's health...
According to Bonafide Health’s Annual State of Menopause Study, women are increasingly open and vocal about menopause, but confusion and misperceptions about symptoms and treatment remain rampant.
Dr Zack Abbott, founder and CEO of ZBiotics, says the science supporting probiotics is inconsistent because like a fingerprint, everyone has a unique microbiome. Instead, Abbott suggests genetically engineered probiotics.
Adding mulberry fruit extract (MFE) to carbohydrate-rich meals may reduce postprandial glucose (PPG) and insulin (PPI) responses in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 in Salt Lake City highlighted many of the innovations happening in the prebiotics space, including how GLP-1s are impacting the category.
The Vitamin Shoppe is taking its leading proprietary brands to consumers around the world via a new global distribution partnership with leading e-commerce retailer iHerb.
Sharon Leite, the newly appointed CEO of Omni Retail Enterprises, said she is excited to take on the challenge of leading the company into a new era. Leite brings with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including her time as CEO of the...
The innovator of tech-driven ingredients for the health and wellness industry has partnered with Australian supplements company Blackmores to offer consumers a concentrated turmeric.
After six years of incubation as an educational and advocacy program with the American Botanical Council, the Sustainable Herbs Program (SHP) has now become the independent Sustainable Herbs Initiative.
Described as a formidable advocate for women's health, Komal Baldwa, founder of Waleria Health Tech, is a serial entrepreneur and women's health proponent. Baldwa's boldness in launching Bleu, the first vegan condom brand in India, addressed...
There’s still time to register! Don’t miss the chance to hear from experts on everything from innovative delivery systems to emerging ingredients that are shaping the future of the sector and why consumer attitudes are shifting from anti-aging to well-aging.
A new report by wellbeing solutions provider Nutiani, a brand of Fonterra, says that most consumers aged 45 and older are prioritizing healthy aging but that meeting the needs of this cohort is a challenging task.
The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) annual scientific meeting is opening to members of the press and public next week.
The ink on the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron deference was barely dry when dietary supplements stakeholders were asking about potential implications for their industry.
The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on the shelves. However, the recent IPAWC + Probiota Americas highlighted how more brands are using gut health to tap into a range of needs–from fertility to PMS to menopause.
In a constantly evolving marketplace, dietary supplement companies are exposed to a constantly evolving risk profile determined by off-script influencers, generative AI, elongated supply chains and the proliferation of new ingredients and manufacturing...
As consumers continue to treat their pets like children, fads that are typically reserved for humans are now tracking in the pet category. One trend that is on the rise is pet supplements, a topic highlighted at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota...
Personalized nutrition company Care/of cancelled all subscriptions June 17 after parent company Bayer said it will be closing the subsidiary’s operations. So what went wrong for the company that Bayer acquired for $225 million in 2020?
A panel at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas discussed ways to better engage the healthcare practitioner community in all things -biotics, with three main takeaways.
Online health and wellness retailer iHerb has expanded its proprietary dietary supplement range with three new products developed by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Murray to combat common side effects from GLP-1 drugs.
Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.
Targeting the more than 15 million Americans using GLP-1 drugs, Nestlé Health Science launched a new web platform to provide nutritional support for individuals on their weight management journey.
Aiming to solve the infrastructure problem for companies using precision fermentation, Danone is, alongside partners Michelin, DMC Technologies, and Crédit Agricole, developing a platform to upscale it.
NutraIngredients-USA's DSHEA Summit, supported by the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), brought together the architects of the law and key industry stakeholders to discuss the past, present and future of the U.S. dietary supplements industry.
At the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas event in Salt Lake City, market research firm FMCG Gurus presented the current biotics landscape, painting a picture of a consumer base focused on day-to-day needs and value for money.
Taking nods from his career as director of performance for the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers, Mubarak Malik developed sports drink brand Barcode with a formulation that aligns with fitness and recovery, and includes vitamin D3, an uncommon...
Brands need to stop treating women as one homogenous group and take note of the key white space in bone health, panelists agreed during the recent NutraIngredients webinar on women’s health.
The gut health trend is on the up and up, with consumer interest continuing to grow. So, how is the food and beverage industry serving this unstoppable trend? We bring you the latest…
From need states such as sleep and hormone balancing to ingredients like GLA and astaxanthin, Spate’s trends report highlights a diverse market where interest extends to both traditional and innovative supplements.
GC Rieber VivoMega has opened its new omega-3 manufacturing facility campus in Norway, allowing it to double output of its triglyceride marine omega-3s and certified vegan algal oils.
Consumers are prioritizing mental health, sleep and weight control as pandemic attitudes become ingrained lifestyle behaviors and influencers continue to shape demand for self-care solutions, according to The Vitamin Shoppe’s latest Health & Wellness...
Maastricht-based Solabia Nutrition is collaborating with the Radbound University Medical Centre on a new project to explore the impact of polyphenols on skin health.
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned UK supplement brand Hangcure Ltd that it must not claim that its product can prevent, treat or cure disease through product name or advertising.
Through a global challenge offering up to $2 million in prize funding announced this week, the US Department of Agriculture and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) want to place “big bets” on high-risk, but high-reward innovations...
A working group of 26 member states has published a report suggesting the need to ban or restrict 12 'critical' ingredients such as ashwagandha, curcumin, maca and substances like melatonin.
