Trends & Business

Eurofins Lab results show four newly tested products containing a fraction of their labeled ubiquinol content, bringing the total number of flagged ubiquinol products to two dozen.

Thorne's NSF Certified for Sport line gains another athlete endorsement as the company continues to position itself around women's athletic and health markets.

A new 5-year strategic plan and a $24 million research center aim to close the gap between organic ingredient demand and domestic farmland supply.

Brandie Conforti joins the global health nonprofit's executive team, following the recent hire of CFAO Sam Wehbe.

Solabia acquires Mibelle Biochemistry from Persán, expanding its science-backed active ingredient lineup for supplement and cosmetic manufacturers.

Ahead of IFT First, Lauretta Katsriku, global category leader for collagen, at Rousselot walks through new clinical findings on the company's Nextida GC collagen peptide and explains why pairing collagen with whey protein could help brands navigate a tight supply and rising costs.

SRI-81 Shatavari, produced by Ixoreal Biomed, and distributed in Canada by CK Nutraceuticals has earned a Natural Product Number from Health Canada, allowing brands that use the ingredient to utilize 5 approved health claims that include peri- and menopause support as well as sexual health claims.

Gustavo Serrato joins Amano Enzyme USA to help food and beverage manufacturers formulate with enzyme-based ingredient solutions.

PharmaLinea highlights evolving opportunities as surging consumer demand and supply chain shifts open new export opportunities for manufacturers in China's market.

Driven by retail sales and survey data, the report outlines five key market shifts—fiber expansion, proactive liver care, trademarked ingredients, formula transparency, and creative flavoring—offering development and positioning data.

At The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Ayla Barmmer explained how ovarian health was about so much more than fertility and menopause, and is actually connected to women's overall health, and longevity.

Alkemist Labs names Mo Lababidi to lead botanical identity testing amid continued focus on supplement quality compliance.

Nutrition directly impacts cognitive health, which means that dietary recommendations have the potential to support cognitive health outcomes. This Op-Ed explores the existing research that connects diets and specific nutrients with cognitive health, and what we still need to learn to develop comprehensive recommendations that support long-term cognitive health outcomes.

At IFT FIRST 2026, Nextin Research will provide exclusive consumer insights and ingredient trends to attendees.

The company expands its commercial development team, aiming to strengthen partnerships in the US.

Former Nestlé Health Science U.S. CEO Abigail Buckwalter aims to bridge consumer shifts for taste and nutrition as new CEO of Ocean Spray.

Nutraceutical industry veteran, Lauren Clardy, discusses her 25-year journey, the biological shift in weight management, and why the intersection of traditional botanical medicine and modern delivery technologies excites her.

From energy and focus to long-term neuroprotection, the brain health category is rich with opportunities for unique and effective formulations.

Upcycled ingredients have a great sustainability story, but to succeed, they need clinical substantiation to demonstrate their benefits and truly differentiate.

The appointment of a finance executive with deep investment banking and growth equity experience signals a shift toward a more capital-intensive phase for the Austin-based wellness ingredient supplier.

Oliver Catlin of BSCG calls on the dietary supplement industry to reinforce the boundary between lawful supplements and unapproved pharmaceutical drugs.

CRN’s 2026 events will address supplement science communication, women’s health, innovation, and compliance for manufacturers.

The partnership aims to open new formulation paths for the prebiotic for food, beverage, supplement, and pet nutrition brands.

Women’s health is undergoing a renaissance. Scientists and manufacturers are finally recognizing the critical need for research and product innovations that truly represent women and their actual needs. In honor of Women’s Health Month, Nutritional Outlook is spotlighting the science, innovations, and leaders driving progress in the women's health category.

Trisha Sugarek MacDonald, market development manager for Akay Bioactives discusses the importance of addressing menopause in stages (pre-, peri-, and post-menopause) and understanding the impact of hormones on women's overall health, not just fertility, monthly cycles and menopause.

A NOW study of 28 lavender oils found 89% failed authenticity tests due to dilution, synthetic additives, and species substitution, linking low cost to poor quality.

The Dietary Supplements Access Act proposes expanding tax-advantaged healthcare accounts to include eligible supplements, reflecting growing attention on preventive wellness and consumer-directed health spending.

Auke Zeilstra, Regional Sales Director for FrieslandCampina Ingredients, shares insights into the capabilities of the new applications lab.