Cassandra Stern

Budenheim has expanded beyond phosphate-based ingredients with the launch of its BUDAL Plus chelated minerals range, targeting supplement manufacturers seeking greater formulation flexibility.

As demand for targeted pet nutrition grows, ingredient suppliers are exploring opportunities in healthy aging, cognitive health, microbiome support and species-specific formulations to help companion animals live longer, healthier lives.

In this Q&A, Brightseed co-founder and CEO Lee Chae explores how AI-powered platforms are helping ingredient manufacturers and supplement companies evaluate bioactive compounds, improve R&D decision-making and accelerate innovation.

Vitamins and supplements became TikTok Shop’s largest Health & Beauty category, generating $784 million in sales during the year ending February 2026, outpacing facial skin care and fragrance. The platform serves as a key discovery and trial channel, with leading brands like Micro Ingredients and Goli gaining prominence through social-first strategies and fostering increasing buyer loyalty. TikTok Shop users spend more per buyer than those at drug and mass retailers, and trust in the platform remains strong, especially among younger consumers. Experts note that TikTok Shop’s influence extends beyond its own transactions, driving product discovery and sales across multiple channels.

A new Lipids study found that stearidonic acid (SDA)-rich plant oils significantly increased eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) levels in mice, highlighting their potential as plant-based omega-3 ingredients for dietary supplements.

A proposed lawsuit against Airborne examines front-of-pack vitamin C claims and what supplement manufacturers can do to reduce the risk of false advertising.

Browse highlights from Probiota Americas 2026, where industry leaders explored microbiome science, probiotics, regulation, healthy aging and innovation.

New research presented at Probiota Americas 2026 found gut bacteria can accumulate PFAS, opening the door to precision probiotics designed to support PFAS removal.

Watch Daily Nouri founder Caroline Carralero discuss the gut-hormone axis, the estrobolome, and why targeted, clinically validated probiotics are driving women's health innovation.

Recent research presented at Probiota Americas 2026 found that pasturized Akkermansia mucinphila MucT supported weight-loss maintenance, improved insulin sensitivity and highlighted the potential for personalized microbiome-based interventions in metabolic health.