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From hot flashes to mood swings, menopause is rough on women, and they are actively seeking out solutions.

Awareness and interest in pre-, pro-, and postbiotics in the human supplement space is translating to the pet health space.

Definitions don’t matter as much if the customer knows what they’re looking for—and the manufacturer knows what they’re best at providing.

Is the omega-3 market big enough for all types of ingredient sources?

As the sports and active nutrition market reclaims its glory, which ingredients and products are the champions?

Mineral supplements are better than ever.

There’s still a lot of white space in the beauty-from-within market. Experts point out the future opportunities.

Read why elderberry stakeholders believe this immune-health powerhouse can endure.

What will it take to make prebiotics a superstar?

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What’s new in the world of equipment for dietary supplement processing and packaging?

Recovery is becoming a major component of physical fitness, and personal wellness, creating opportunity for nutraceutical manufacturers.

Are supply chain clouds still looming over supplement packaging?

Supplement companies are branching out into novel delivery formats, but their number-one goal should still be to stick within the bounds of supplement regulations.

The supplements industry is focused on plant-based solutions to meet growing demand.

Leaders in dietary supplement manufacturing describe inflation-related struggles—and advise how companies can help themselves.

Going forward, growth will rest on moving minerals beyond the body basics to fulfilling consumer expectations for condition-specific ingredient combinations, increased bioavailability, and new delivery methods.

As consumers get active post-pandemic, they’ll find a wider range of sports supplements ready to cater to their every need.

The energy products shelf is increasingly characterized by shared values, personal health, and sustainability.

The men’s health toolbox is growing with ingredients for everything from skin and heart health to testosterone, muscle, and sex support.

Sweeteners suppliers continue to innovate sugar replacers that still achieve great taste, texture, mouthfeel, and functionality.

As customers rededicate themselves to sports and active nutrition, supplement companies are looking beyond challenges at long-term opportunities.

No doubt diet plays a part in the rise and fall of blood sugar, so is there a place for dietary ingredients in helping consumers manage their blood sugar?

Dietary supplement leaders discuss how to keep consumers interested in immune health supplements long-term.

Despite the challenges in making regenerative agriculture the new norm, one expert says that “the biggest downside would be to do nothing.”

Despite the attention on COVID-19, heart disease is still the number one killer. Can dietary supplements play a role in heart health?

Even with all the obstacles involved in conducting research in this age demographic, companies continue to ensure they are investing in scientific research to back their immune-support ingredients for infants and children.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, contract manufacturers are working hard to ensure today’s operations are a success.

When it comes to health and supplements—and in a nod to the Spice Girls: What do women really, really want?

It’s an exciting time to be in the gut health market.

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