Tag: ingredients

The dietary supplement industry is experiencing a period of significant consolidation and innovation, marked by a series of high-profile acquisitions and the introduction of novel products leveraging cutting-edge research. In a landscape increasingly defined by strategic partnerships and scientific advancements, key players are reshaping their portfolios and expanding into new market segments. This edition of…

For decades, the nutraceutical industry has operated on a foundation of observational epidemiology and preclinical studies. While these methods have been instrumental in identifying potential links between dietary components like specific fibers and botanicals, and particular health outcomes, a critical piece of the puzzle often remained elusive: the precise mechanisms by which the human gut…

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is poised to convene its highly anticipated annual executive conference, CONVERGENCE, in less than a month, marking a critical juncture for the dietary supplement industry. Set to take place from Tuesday, October 6th to Thursday, October 8th, 2026, at the Westin Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, the event…

Consumers are increasingly turning to probiotic supplements to support their gut health, a trend that outpaces their adoption of dietary patterns known to nurture the microbiome. This phenomenon, highlighted in a recent analysis published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, signals a significant shift in consumer behavior and presents both opportunities and challenges for the burgeoning…

SupplySide Global is poised to reconvene at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 26 to October 30, 2026, marking its continued role as the preeminent B2B trade show and conference for the dynamic supplement, food, and beverage industries. This highly anticipated event will commence with its conference sessions on October 26, followed by…

SupplySide Connect Utah is set to convene from April 7-8, 2027, at the Utah Valley Convention Center, promising to be a pivotal gathering for innovators within the dietary supplement sector. This event is strategically positioned to foster connections and drive advancements in a region increasingly recognized as a significant hub for the industry. The gathering…

The dietary supplement, food, and beverage industries are poised for a significant new convergence in the American Midwest with the forthcoming launch of SupplySide Connect Madison. Scheduled to take place on June 8-9, 2027, at the prestigious Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin, this inaugural event aims to establish itself as the…

SupplySide Connect New Jersey is poised to reconvene in 2028, marking its return as a pivotal event for the health and nutrition industry. Scheduled to take place from April 4th to April 5th, 2028, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, this gathering aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for sourcing, networking, and knowledge exchange. The…

A significant legal battle within the dietary supplement industry has taken a dramatic turn as a federal court has invalidated two key claims of a patent held by Kaneka Corporation, a prominent manufacturer of ubiquinol (reduced coenzyme Q10). The ruling, issued on September 2nd by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New…

A pivotal piece of legislation designed to bring much-needed clarity to the complex "drug preclusion" clause within the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 has garnered significant backing from major industry associations. The proposed bill, spearheaded by Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.), seeks to rectify what proponents describe as an "ambiguous" regulatory landscape…