Trends & Business

Marking a first in the NSF Certified for Sport certification history, Impossible Foods’ Impossible Beef and Impossible Burger have received this designation.

Consumers want meaningful benefits from bars without sacrificing taste and texture. Protein and fiber are top nutrient content claims in the category.

Building strong bones starts in childhood. A balanced mix of calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K2 is key. These nutrients work together to help build strong, dense bones while protecting the heart, setting the stage for lifelong health.

Once an underserved market, innovative supplement companies are now leading a movement to provide comprehensive support, recognizing that women’s health is a dynamic, lifelong journey.

Consumer Reports says testing on 23 protein products found that two-thirds had high levels of heavy metals. Industry has responded to the report criticizing the report for a lack of transparency on methodology and how it set its threshold, which is well below federal standards.

Lonza Capsugel launched plant-based, USDA organic certified capsule made with pullalan.

Gencor and its exclusive delivery systems technology partner, Pharmako Biotechnologies, will debut BioBerb, a cold-water dispersible berberine, and highlight research on Trpti and Levagen+.

Nonpsychoactive cannabinoids like CBN, CBG, and CBDA support sleep, pain relief, and metabolism. Learn about their science, safety, and potential in functional foods and supplements.

Tariff relief is key to supporting U.S. herbal product manufacturing, says the American Herbal Products Association's Graham Rigby.

Sirio will be showcasing its new soft chew capabilities, highlighting the advantages of soft chews compared to other alternative dosage formats.

Aquanova will highlight clinical validation for its NovaSOL Curcumin ingredient for mobility, and NovaSOL Q10 for energy as well as introducing its NovaSOL White Label initiative, offering a portfolio of ready-to-market dietary supplements incorporating the company’s micelle technology and clinically validated ingredients such as curcumin, astaxanthin, CoQ10, and Boswellia, in both softgel and liquid capsule formats.

While California Senate Bill 646 threatens to hurt the reputation of prenatal supplements, clarifying language in S.B. 862 prevents onerous testing and disclosure requirements for supplements.

David Trosin, Senior Director of NSF, discussed at The Outlook on Active Nutrition conference, how rigorous, science-backed certification protects consumers and athletes from harmful or mislabeled supplement products.

SynbÆctive ProBeautyShield gains Health Canada approval for probiotic skin health claims, supporting acne, eczema, and anti-aging benefits.

In its response to the citizen petitions, FDA has reversed its stance that NMN was not a dietary ingredient.

Stratum Nutrition expands globally, opening a Netherlands hub to meet European demand.

CRN data shows how expanding HSA/FSA coverage for supplements could be an affordable option, costing $12.2 billion over 10 years.

Stick packs have revolutionized the nutrition industry with their convenience, precise dosing, and sustainability, driving growth in single-serve packaging.

Herbalist & Alchemist, a Certified B Corp details its responsible botanical sourcing, emissions tracking, and other sustainability efforts in herbal supplements manufacturing.

The partnership between Nutrafol and MLB will start in the 2025 Postseason and extend into the 2026 regular season with campaigns that include fan experiences and testimonials from players and other baseball personalities.

Kaneka's new Ubiquinol Verified Program partners with Eurofins to ensure supplement potency and quality, protecting consumers and building trust.

A new FrieslandCampina Ingredients' application center in Singapore aims to accelerate the development of nutritional products for the APAC region.

AG1 and UC Davis partner to advance nutrition science, exploring breakthroughs in precision health and metabolic wellness.

With the launch of Tylenol’s Proactive Support Line, it’s clear that joint health ingredients have the potential to capture a huge audience, but their results need to be fast-acting and tangible.

Burcon announced the first commercial sales of its Puratein C canola protein which offers high solubility, mild flavor, and complete amino acids, supporting the expansion of plant-based food applications.

Lonza's UC-II has earned NutraStrong certification, which ensures quality, safety, and claim substantiation for the collagen product.