Fish oil production ‘off to a good start’ in 2025
Fish oil total output in January 2025 was up 71% year over year, according to data provided by marine ingredients organization IFFO.
Supply chain
NPA’s Fabricant on the tariffs, state restrictions, NMN and FDA
Companies are being advised to have one plan to deal with disruptions from tariffs with Mexico and Canada and then a longer-term plan for China. “What’s the long-term solution?” asks the Natural Products Association’s Dr. Daniel Fabricant.
NOW Foods on B12 testing, counterfeits and trends
From navigating tariffs to generational changes, the family-owned supplement brand remains agile amid unpredictable times.
RFK, Jr. seeking to eliminate self-affirmed GRAS
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is directing the acting FDA commissioner to explore the elimination of the self-affirmed GRAS pathway for ingredients.
How TikTok trends and GLP-1s are reshaping the future of supplements
Fresh off the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit stage, GNC’s Ken Huntly unpacked the evolving health and wellness landscape in retail.
TopGum acquires Island Abbey to strengthen US gummy foothold
Israeli gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries acquired Island Abbey Nutritionals, a contract developer and manufacturer specializing in gummy and lozenge supplements located in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
HTBA invests €25 million in flavonoid and Vitamin B12 production site
HealthTech BioActives (HTBA), the manufacturer of citrus flavonoids and active forms of vitamin B12, announced the completion of a €25 million investment project modernizing its research, development and manufacturing center in Murcia, Spain.
Does the future of organic hang in the ‘bromance’?
Dick Morris made a surprise after-dinner appearance at the 10th annual Organic & Natural Health Association conference last week to speak about the role he played in orchestrating the ‘bromance’ between President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
NutraCast: Canomiks on revolutionizing botanical testing and the challenges in biotech
One biotech company is leveraging genomics and AI to validate, test and certify the biological efficacy and safety of botanical ingredients.
Clean Label Project puts protein powder under the microscope, critics call the report misleading
This week the Clean Label Project released its 2024-25 Protein Powder Category Report, which included findings about contaminants in protein powders.
Guest Article
Looking back, leaping forward
Radicle Reflections on 2024: Trailblazers shaping the future of the dietary supplement industry
2025 Organic & Natural Health conference: Planet’s health and humanity’s future in focus
The Organic & Natural Health Association will host its 10th annual conference from Jan. 21 to 23 at the B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
How Valensa secures its supply chain through crop forecasting
2018 was a particularly tough year for Florida-based ingredient supplier Valensa. A fungus decimated a significant portion of its supply of saw palmetto berries, used globally as supplement ingredient.
Why Utah? How the Beehive State became the supplement capital of the U.S.
The remarkable history behind a cast of unlikely characters and a collection of fortuitous circumstances that led to Utah’s $16 billion industry.
Sami-Sabinsa Group CEO: Don't have a 'commodity mentality'
Ingredient supplier Sami-Sabinsa Group is a long-time leader in managing the supply chain and sidelining some of the pitfalls of ingredient commodification.
Dietary supplement industry considers the future of U.S.-China tariffs
The dietary supplement industry continues to closely monitor the evolution of tariff policies between China and the United States, pending the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
NutraCast: From firewalking to plant discovery, Chris Kilham takes us on a global botanical adventure
Botanical extraction company Groupe Berkem recently announced its Global Plant Exploration initiative. The effort includes sending a team to travel around the world to source plants directly. And who better to send on this exploration than the Medicine...
IFFO conference 2024: Peru's anchovy quota boost, sustainable aquaculture growth and climate resilience
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
GRMA launches Innovative Product Integrity Program
The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance said it is hoping to increase confidence in product integrity within the supply chain by introducing the Innovative Product Integrity Program.
Asia’s diverse e-commerce platforms drive supplement industry growth
Finding trade routes into China and Asian Pacific countries can be challenging for nutraceutical companies, but cross-border e-commerce appears an effective way to enter these markets.
‘Burn it, don’t return it’: SupplySide adds BAPP SOP to exhibitor compliance program
SupplySide is encouraging dietary ingredient exhibitors at its trade shows to adopt the best practices established by the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) for the removal of “irreparably defective articles” from global commerce.
SupplySide West 2024
Sustainability minefields, stories and zones at SupplySide West
With growing consumer demand for eco-friendly and ethically sourced supplement products, sustainability is moving beyond marketing concept to practice and will feature at the upcoming SupplySide West ingredients trade show in Las Vegas.
Berkem teams with Arctic Bioscience to launch B-Romega in North America
French manufacturer Groupe Berkem has partnered with Norwegian biotech company Arctic Bioscience to introduce a B-Romega-branded herring caviar oil extract to the North American B2B market.
Gaia Herbs emerges resilient after Hurricane Helene
On Sept. 28, Hurricane Helene barreled through North Carolina, leaving a path of destruction, days of torrential rainfall and over 100 confirmed deaths as of Oct. 3.
GOED: Omega-3 market sees modest growth amid supply challenges
The 2024 report from the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) reveals that the EPA and DHA omega-3 ingredient market is growing, even in the face of supply shortages and price hikes.
The botanical supply chain and its discontents
The global botanical supply chain is hampered by challenges posed by tariffs, climate change, and geopolitical and economic volatility.
Over 50% of Ginkgo leaf extract samples may be adulterated: BAPP review
A new systematic literature review of five popular botanical ingredients indicates a wide range of estimated adulteration rates, with the highest reported for Ginkgo leaf extract samples at 56.7%.
‘Bringing a fresh face to the supplement world’: Epax explores skin health benefits of North Atlantic fish oil
Supplementation with a fish oil rich in long chain mono-unsaturated fatty acids may increase the Omega-3 Index and support skin health, according to two intervention studies from Epax.
Industry action urged amid vitamin supply crisis following BASF fire
dsm-firmenich strongly urges the industry to conduct a thorough review and develop contingency plans to ensure a resilient vitamin supply.
Picking the right analytical testing lab strongly advised
Insisting on a high bar in product testing protects both a company’s bottom line and the dietary supplement industry’s long-term success, says Alkemist Labs.
BASF declares force majeure on vitamin and carotenoid supply after fire at German plant
BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.
Plant shutdown: BASF cannot rule out delays or disruptions for vitamin E and A products
BASF has provided an update following an incident at one of its plants last week, indicating potential delays or disruptions in the supply of products from the vitamin E and vitamin A value chain and related carotenoids.
Trace expands capacity to remineralize the world
Most people who know the Trace story will have heard how Dr. Darrin Starkey, ND, nearly severed his leg while cutting wood with a chainsaw.
NutraCast: Mushrooms from China? Why Nammex says yes
China has a rich tradition of growing, cultivating, studying and using mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Deep-rooted expertise, historical background and substantial research contribute to a profound comprehension of mushroom chemistry and...
Lawyers talk evolving risk in modern supplement industry
In a constantly evolving marketplace, dietary supplement companies are exposed to a constantly evolving risk profile determined by off-script influencers, generative AI, elongated supply chains and the proliferation of new ingredients and manufacturing...
NutraCast: USP advocates for regulatory reform in dietary supplement industry
Since the passage of DSHEA in 1994, the dietary supplement industry has expanded from about 4,000 products to an estimated 80,000 today. With 80% of U.S. consumers using dietary supplements, some say a stronger regulatory framework is needed to address...
Alkemist Labs releases ingredient 'watch' list
By releasing its list of 20 suspect ingredients, Alkemist says it hopes the effort will "make it harder for cheaters to cheat."
NutraCast: Exploring key differences in regulatory frameworks governing dietary supplements in the U.S. and the EU
The European Union and the United States operate with different regulations for dietary supplements, including labeling, marketing, food additives and more. So how do brands navigate two very different regulatory environments?
New paper explores issue of excessive dilution of botanical extracts
A new HerbalGram article shines a light on the excessive use of excipients with botanical extracts—also known as fairy dusting. “This is about hopefully changing the practice of some members of industry to give consumers the product they expect,” said...
NutraCast: Is aronia berry the next elderberry? Mintel thinks so.
Mintel recently launched Ingredientscape AI, a new landscaping tool that helps brands discover the fastest-growing ingredients using robust data from Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD). Stephanie Mattucci, director of food & drink at Mintel...
Will small businesses stay afloat under Amazon third-party supplement testing?
Amazon’s latest policy to require third-party testing of supplements may lead to consolidation, disproportionately impacting small business, according to market, regulatory and financial experts.
Reorg tops FDA’s priorities ahead of presidential election, followed by raft of ‘nutrition’ issues, including ultra-processed food, dietary supplement oversight
Finalizing FDA’s massive reorganization to create a unified Human Foods Program under one leader is the “number one” priority ahead of the November presidential election, which could impact the agency’s focus if a new administration wins office, agency...
Epax reduces carbon emissions with renewable energy transition
Norwegian marine ingredient manufacturer Epax is nearing its goal of 100% renewable energy use following its recent investment in hydroelectric power.
Finding delicate balance along a volatile botanical supply chain
During a recent NutraIngredients-USA webinar on navigating the botanical supply chain, industry experts discussed sourcing challenges and risk mitigation measures in a market limited by resources and stressed by demand.
Oxford ICSB 2024: A botanist, FDA official and lab tech walk into a conference…
An institution since 2000, this year the Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) gathered over 300 scientists, regulators and industry professionals from across the globe for an immersive program of expert educational sessions...
Ritual's Impact Report highlights traceability challenges in complex supply chains
“Oftentimes it feels like we are the first in our industry to ask some of these questions of our supply chain, there isn’t a playbook yet to use,” said Lindsay Dahl, Ritual's Chief Impact Officer.
Coming soon: The Botanical Supply Chain webinar
Hear from experts from Nature’s Way, the American Botanical Council, Plantaphile and Ayana Bio in a free webinar on April 25 that explores the challenges of a rapidly changing (and stretched) botanical supply chain.
Industry coalition targets carbon emissions in herbal supply chain
A new coalition known as the Scope 3 Herbal Footprinting Working Group is taking on climate change by collecting data on greenhouse gas emissions associated with the agricultural production of herbs.
Shaheen Majeed on continuing his father’s legacy, expanding the portfolio and our over-reliance on China
Recently named as the CEO of Sami-Sabinsa Group, Shaheen Majeed said his late father left a simple and brilliant recipe for the next generation to follow: “Science and quality. Be reliable, be responsible.”
CON-CRĒT stands behind creatine HCL gummies
One year ago, Vireo Systems, the parent company of the CON-CRĒT creatine brand, marked an exciting new chapter by opening the first creatine manufacturing plant in the United States. NutraIngredients-USA caught up with the company's founder and president...