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.
Multi-benefit supplements are the wave of the future, but successfully concepting, developing and marketing them is a present-day work in progress.
Participant selection can be an important part of achieving consistent outcomes across study population. Phenotype-based recruitment, for example, is one strategy that can help achieve clearer results compared to more heterogeneous populations.
Perimenopause blindsides even clinicians. Amanda Frick, ND, senior vice president of Medical, Clinical, & Scientific Affairs at Thorne shares her personal experience going through perimenopause and emphasizes the importance of proactive, woman-led research for transforming the way women's health solutions are developed.
Nutritional Outlook interviews Idil Kavakli, managing director of FrieslandCampina Ingredients about the company's new North American applications lab.
The acquisition strengthens the gummy supplement manufacturer North American production capabilities and positions the company for continued growth in functional delivery formats.
Ministry of Ayush restricts the use of ashwagandha leaves in extracts citing potential injury. While these restrictions were put into place in India where many ashwagandha products are produced, it's unclear what the impact will be on US ashwagandha inventory. Additionally, brands that use ashwagandha leaves in extracts defend the effectiveness and safety of their products.
Perimenopause spotlights a bigger gap: Trials ignore life-stage biology. Learn why evidence must match real women, new moms, and aging men.
Pharmactive announces launch of Kyoh, a hair health supplement that is an extract of Eruca sativa leaf (rocket leaves).
Jennifer Chase, director of business development for Saanroo, sat down with Nutritional Outlook at SupplySide Connect NJ to highlight the findings of recently published research demonstrating the metabolic health benefits of its Trpti OEA.
Choosing design over proximity in clinical research. Why robust design, objective end points, and clear biology outweigh geography in FDA and EMA reviews.
At a SupplySide Connect New Jersey session, industry experts unpack the trends reshaping product development, from protein dominance and fiber innovation, to sustainability, certifications, and shifting consumer trust.
