Cassandra Stern

According to Glanbia's MegaTrends 2026 report, credibility is projected to become a key competitive advantage as consumers demand greater transparency and take a more proactive approach to managing their health.

The cardiovascular supplement market is expanding, and Hone Health's newly launched program aims to identify and address cardiovascular risk earlier through science-based, personalized interventions.

bioMérieux has launched a rapid PCR-based assay, GENE-UP PROBIOTIC SPECIES ID, that verifies the identity of 18 commonly used probiotic species in dietary supplements within 90 minutes, addressing a significant bottleneck for manufacturers previously reliant on slower external lab testing.

A July 2026 clinical study evaluated four Nutrafol hair growth nutraceuticals, highlighting their effects on linear hair growth rate and other objective measures of hair health in women with thinning hair.

Organic Traditions, a Canadian functional wellness company, has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding to support US expansion, broaden retail distribution, and invest in clinical research for its science-backed gut health products.

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial found adults taking the hop-derived nutraceutical Calocurb achieved greater reductions in body fat than placebo while maintaining lean muscle mass.

Ryse Up Sports Nutrition is facing a proposed class action alleging its Clear Protein Drinks contain less protein than declared on the label, while legal expert Asa Waldstein explains why protein-content lawsuits continue to target the nutrition industry.

Canomiks' WhatToTrust platform won the 2026 NutraIngredients-USA Editors' Award for Industry Initiative of the Year for its evidence-based approach to improving transparency and consumer confidence in dietary supplements.

The 2026 NutraIngredients Awards recognized innovation across the nutrition industry, with this year's winners highlighting advances in healthy aging, microbiome science, women's health, sports nutrition and scientific research.

Researchers, clinicians and industry leaders will explore emerging omega-3 science, sustainability and product innovation at the Regenerate Symposium 2026 in Halifax.