Across the Nutraverse: Xymogen’s new sports nutrition line, Canola protein fiber-concentrate, combating decision fatigue
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Markets & trends
Human-identical lactoferrin enters European market in menopause supplement
A human-identical lactoferrin ingredient is set to enter the European market in the form of a menopause supplement combining the breakthrough ingredient with high strength aloe vera.
Up the food chain
Danone’s dairy category head on powering up nutriton
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage
Mushroom expert calls for quality quantification beyond ‘easy win’ beta-glucans
The medicinal mushroom industry needs to look beyond beta-glucans and adopt bioactive-specific quality markers to keep up with consumer expectations, according to a new white paper by KÄÄPÄ Biotech.
Ryze Superfoods drops mushroom coffee and matcha health claims after NAD inquiry
The case highlights compliance risk for functional beverages and ingredient claims among dietary supplement and food‐adjacent product manufacturers.
Q&A: The gut-skin-brain axis and the future of microbiome beauty
The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.
Why General Mills is cheering on the GLP-1 boom
Weight-loss drugs threaten to cut calorie consumption, but General Mills sees opportunity in a leaner consumer, betting big on protein, fiber and smarter supply chains
People on the Move: The new nutra jobs of Summer 2025
Summer 2025 brought a number of strategic appointments and big moves, signaling a renewed focus on innovation, growth and regulatory compliance.
Across the Nutraverse: Novonesis-Novo Nordisk partnership, yerba mate for weight management, GNC in Singapore
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
AHPA leans on past to embrace high-tech future at botanical congress
The American Herbal Products Association hosted its first botanical congress outside the confines of the SupplySide Global trade show.
Holistic beauty-from-within trends: The mind-body connection in nutricosmetics
Single-focus products will struggle as consumers demand multi-benefit solutions, according to one beauty-from-within expert.
Regulatory trends: Novel formats, unannounced inspections and the ‘high‑quality’ question
The health and wellness industry is facing a regulatory maze as companies push boundaries with innovative products that do not fit traditional FDA categories, says Shelly Blackwell from EAS Consulting Group.
Sustainability September
NutraCast: Why GLP‑1s, sustainability and TikTok are the next frontier of wellness
Nielsen IQ recently released its The Next Frontier of Wellness Report. The leading global consumer intelligence company identified several trends shaping the industry.
Guest article
Yerba Mate: The next big weight management ingredient?
With data supporting its metabolic benefits and growing consumer interest, Yerba Mate could be the next breakout star for the weight management category, says Afif Ghannoum in this guest column.
Weight management supplement category feeling the squeeze as GLP-1 support grows
Sales of traditional weight management supplements are shrinking like a GLP-1 user’s waistline, but adjacent categories like blood sugar management and GLP-1 support are seeing big growth.
Blood spot analysis reveals widespread global omega-3 deficiencies
A large-scale analysis of dried blood spot (DBS) samples has found that omega-3 levels remain low and omega-6:omega-3 ratios are too high across nearly all global regions.
Dr. Vegan challenges ‘overmedicalization of menopause’ in wake of ASA ruling
The founder of a brand called-out by the ASA argues that the ruling is an example of the over-medicalization of women’s health, creating red tape for those attempting to support women through diet and supplements.
3H Labs launch gotu kola extract in Europe and US
Korean nutraceutical company 3H Labs has launched its gotu kola extract, marketed as Himalca, in Europe and the United States in a bid to bring ‘natural wellness solutions’ to new markets.
Across the Nutraverse: US herbal supplements growth, Holland & Barrett’s beauty play, NZ export exemptions
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: Nutrabolt on the ‘Energy Drink 2.0′ revolution
Once dominated by a few established brands that relied on high-sugar, high-caffeine formulas for an energy boost, today’s energy drink market is larger, more fragmented and healthier than that of the early 2000s.
Skin Moderne targets gut–skin axis and cellular health in nutricosmetic debut
With the launch of i/O Beauti, Skin Moderne joins a growing group of beauty brands embracing clinically aligned nutrition strategies—this time, with tributyrin and spermidine at its core.
Sustainable September
Papacks bets on fiber bottles as plastic alternative
German company looks to US collaborators to scale compostable bottles
Menopause care goes mainstream as Bonafide Health launches into Target stores
Bonafide Health’s expansion into Target nationwide is a first for the formerly DTC brand known for its women’s health supplements that address menopausal wellness.
GOS gains traction in infant milk formulas: The science behind the trend
Nearly six in 10 (57%) infant formula products launched in 2025 contained galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), reflecting a growing demand for GOS in early life nutrition. But what’s driving this trend?
Expanding beauty-from-within: Breaking audience stereotypes
Beauty-from-within innovation opportunities are expanding with a more diverse audience than ever as a result of growing consumer demand for products that support ‘agelessness’.
Holland & Barrett pilots ingestible beauty focus with 7% sales uplift
Against a backdrop of growing consumer interest in inside-out beauty products, UK wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has unveiled a new beauty category transformation.
US herbal supplements sales hit a record $13.2 billion in 2024
Sales of herbal supplements in the United States increased by 5.4% in 2024 to reach a record $13.23 billion, according to the American Botanical Council’s latest Herb Market Report.
Climate change, quality loss, and adulteration: Summit calls for sustainable botanical supply chains
Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026: SF 49ers, Herbalife and Front Row headline speaker list
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas and more, the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit is not to be...
Every Phase offers non-hormonal menopause support option
Amid rising demand for natural menopause solutions, Japanese wellness brand Apothékary has officially entered the global women’s health space with the launch of Every Phase.
Longevity and skin health: what’s coming next?
How will the longevity skincare movement evolve? This November, a brand-new summit in London will bring together some of the industry’s biggest players—including Estée Lauder Companies and L’Oréal—to explore what’s next for this hot topic.
Thorne ‘levels up’ with new creatine campaign featuring singer Ciara
On a mission to make creatine more approachable, Thorne is launching its Creatine Campaign spotlighting the supplement’s wide-ranging benefits.
Across the Nutraverse: FDA petitioned over health claims, dsm-firmenich’s longevity grant, mushroom quality
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: Herbalife on its ‘new generation’ approach to weight management
Demand for weight management supplements is on the rise, with the global market size estimated at over 33 billion currently and projected to reach over 71 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. The demand for natural and clinically-backed...
Sustainability Focus
PlantFusion gains national shelf presence in mission-aligned retailer Whole Foods
PlantFusion has launched into more than 500 Whole Foods locations across the United States, introducing its new BPI-certified compostable packaging.
GA Naples: Professor warns of blind spots in fast-growing mushrooms market
Medicinal mushrooms are gaining the interest of previously plant-focused consumers, businesses and academics alike. But with new-found glory comes fast-growing concerns around quality control.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Luna Aziz, founder and CEO, Legendairy Milk
Following a struggle with low milk supply in her early motherhood, Luna Aziz launched Legendairy Milk, illustrating how necessity truly is the mother of invention.
Celsius buys Rockstar Energy Drink from PepsiCo
The deal also includes a $558 million investment from PepsiCo and distribution of Celsius’ Alani Nu
Supplements for bruising? Products walk a regulatory fine line amid surging consumer demand
Social media is fueling consumer demand for non-surgical procedures to deliver a more youthful appearance. Market research shows these patients are also seeking nutritional support to help accelerate the recovery process.
Nutra Healthspan Summit: Early bird delegate rate expiring soon!
The discounted early bird delegate registration for our Nutra Healthspan Summit will expire on Sept. 10, 2025.
Across the Nutraverse: H1 growth for Swisse, nutrition education in US med schools, cordyceps in the EU
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: Beyond prenatals: Folate’s crucial role in methylation, women’s health and more
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a vital nutrient that plays a pivotal role in cell growth and development. The CDC recommends all women capable of becoming pregnant take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent neural tube defects in a baby’s...
Global supplement use on the rise, yet ‘trust gap’ persists
Nearly half (47%) of global consumers are using supplements at least twice a week, according to a new report from HealthFocus International. However, there is a significant ‘trust gap’, with only 50% believing supplements can support health concerns.
Jellyfish collagen for brain health: Why Longevity By Nature calls it a ‘true category disruptor’
While most consumers are aware of collagen, they typically associate it with beauty and joint support sourced from bovine or fish. Abdul Alkayali, founder, Longevity By Nature, says that his Jellyfish collagen peptides break the mold entirely.
Across the Nutraverse: EU boost for Calanus oil, pro golfer’s creatine ‘episode’, TGA goes after vitamin D products for bone health
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
August Launch Pad: Fall reset
This month’s launches carry a fall reset theme that feature sleep, cognition, sports performance and a return to fundamental ingredients.
NutraCast: Tapping into the estrobolome
As awareness of gut health grows, so do more specific areas of the microbiome, such as gut-brain axis, the gut-skin axis and the gut-hormone axis. For women, this hormonal link is the estrobolome, which encompasses the bidirectional communication system...
What makes a brand successful in the beauty-from-within space?
Consumers are sharpening their standards, and as they learn scientific jargon, brands must step up their game, says a beauty data analyst.
Startup Spotlight
Niche vs mainstream: Startup ReadyBar sees big potential in focused market
ReadyBar’s founder warns CPG startups against trying to be everything to everyone. His lesson: focus on a niche, like first responders, to build real traction
The rise of hybrid formulations
CosmaxNBT is tapping into the multi-benefit trend by combining popular wellness goals, such as metabolic boosters, mood enhancers and digestive aids into one convenient formulation.