Lallemand Consolidates Enzyme Operations under Solyve for Enhanced F&B Supply
Lallemand has launched Solyve as a dedicated food and beverage enzyme business, aiming to streamline customer engagement and capitalise on recent acquisitions.…
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Novonesis Invests €600M in Indian Enzyme Production, Boosting Bio-Ingredient Supply
Novonesis's €600 million investment in a new Indian enzyme facility, operational by 2030, strengthens global biosolution supply chains and positions India as a…
Nestlé Divests VMS Portfolio for $1bn; Novel Food Gut Bacterium Approved in EU
Nestlé has sold its mainstream VMS portfolio to Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion, streamlining focus on premium brands. Concurrently, Caelus Life Sciences…
Blockchain Technology Enhances Nutraceutical Supply Chain Traceability and Resilience
Blockchain technology is emerging as a solution for enhanced supply chain transparency and resilience within the nutraceutical sector. It addresses challenges…
Fi Asia 2026: Affordability Drives Yield & Efficiency Innovation in APAC
Ingredient suppliers at Fi Asia 2026 will focus on biosolutions and process optimisation to counter rising costs, as 56% of APAC consumers prioritise value.…
China Microbe Market Growth Fuels New Localised Content, Probiota Summit Launch
China's expanding probiotic market, projected to become the world's largest, is driving new localised content initiatives and the launch of a dedicated…
Mane Acquisition of Cvista Bolsters US Citrus Ingredient Supply for Beverage Formulations
Mane's acquisition of US-based Cvista strengthens its citrus ingredient portfolio and establishes a new US-based Citrus and Beverage Centre of Excellence,…
Sensient Yeast Technologies Double Dairy Culture Yields, Optimise Fermentation Efficiency
Sensient BioNutrients' new Amberferm Grow 288 and 289 yeast-based technologies reportedly double dairy culture yields, offering manufacturers enhanced…
Nestlé Sells Nature's Bounty Portfolio to Yellow Wood Partners for $1 Billion
Nestlé's divestiture of seven mainstream VMS brands to Yellow Wood Partners signals a market shift towards premium, higher-growth assets, leaving traditional…
Dairy Protein Demand Surges in Asia-Pacific, Valio Highlights Healthy Ageing Focus
Strong consumer demand for high-quality protein and healthy ageing solutions is driving dairy ingredient innovation across the Asia-Pacific market. Valio is…
cbdMD Acquires Twinlab for $4M, Targets 40% Revenue Growth and Portfolio Diversification
cbdMD's acquisition of Twinlab for $4 million strategically diversifies its product portfolio beyond hemp-derived offerings, aiming for a 40% annual revenue…
H1 2026 Results Show Specialised Ingredients Outperform Commodities Amidst Pricing Pressure
H1 2026 earnings highlight a market bifurcation: value-added, functional ingredients are driving growth, while core commodity portfolios face volume declines…
Whey Protein Price Surge Compresses Margins, Accelerates Reformulation Across Asia
Soaring whey protein costs, driven by supply shortages and geopolitical factors, are forcing manufacturers to raise prices, reduce pack sizes, and pivot to…
BASF Health Ingredients Sale Signals Ingredient Supply Shift; Calanus Oil Targets China CVD Market
Louis Dreyfus Company's acquisition of BASF's health ingredients business introduces a new major player in plant sterols, CLA, and omega-3 supply, while Zooca…
Asia-Pacific Supplement Market Shifts: Kids' Dominance, Ageing Innovation, & Strategic Expansion
Indonesia's supplement market is heavily weighted towards paediatric products, driving a new strategic entry model, while Japan sees significant functional…
Suntory, Amway, Yuhan Care Drive Asia-Pacific Supplement Market with Personalised Nutrition, Gut Health, and E-commerce Expansion
Major supplement players are investing heavily in Asia-Pacific, focusing on personalised nutrition services via 3D printing, advanced gut microbiome R&D, and…
Sabinsa Expands Retail Presence with New US Consumer Division & Six Product Launches
Sabinsa Wellness, a new consumer goods division, officially launches six new retail-focused supplement products in the US, integrating America's Finest,…
Whey Protein Demand Soars 19.3% Amid GLP-1 Surge; Commodity Dairy Slumps
Arla Foods Ingredients reports a 19.3% revenue jump to €867 million in H1 2026, driven by higher whey protein prices and GLP-1 related nutrition demand,…
Asia-Pacific FY24 Supplement Performance Mixed: China Localisation Drives Growth
Leading supplement and infant nutrition firms reported varied FY24 results across Asia-Pacific, with strategic localisation in China proving critical for…
Whey Protein Scarcity Drives Ingredient Blending; Reformulation Complexity Rises
Escalating demand for high-quality protein, particularly from GLP-1 drug users and 'proteinmaxxing' trends, is outstripping whey supply. Manufacturers face…
Food Science Workforce Faces Critical Skills Gap in AI, Policy, Communication
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) highlights an urgent need for food professionals with advanced skills in AI, regulatory literacy, systems thinking,…
Active Nutrition Demand Drives Multifunctional Formulation Challenges for Manufacturers
Consumer demand for convenient, multifunctional active nutrition products is intensifying, presenting formulators with complex flavour and stability hurdles…
Daewoong Targets Mass Market with KRW3,000 Supplements via Daiso Amid Pharmacy Pressure
South Korean pharmaceutical giant Daewoong is challenging traditional supplement distribution by selling low-cost health functional foods in Daiso,…
Tufts Innovation Hub Accelerates Food-Tech Scale-Up: Implications for Novel Ingredient Development
Tufts University's new 17,000 sq ft Innovation Hub for Food and Materials, opening fully in autumn 2026, offers critical scale-up and commercialisation…
Yili Targets China's Senior Nutrition Market with TCM-Infused, Flavour-Optimised Products
Yili Group is strategically advancing into China's senior nutrition market, leveraging Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and prioritising palatability to…
Haleon Accelerates Self-Care Innovation in APAC via Digital and Biotech Partnerships
Haleon is actively seeking partnerships with start-ups and research institutions across Asia-Pacific to advance digital self-assessment tools and…
AG1 Diversifies Beyond Greens Powder with Gummy Launch, Targets Broader LATAM Market
AG1 has launched its first non-powder format, Essential Gummies, marking a strategic pivot to diversify its product portfolio beyond its flagship greens powder…
EU Wegovy Oral Approval: GLP-1 Market Expansion Challenges Supplement Sector
The European Commission's approval of oral semaglutide (Wegovy pill) on 15 July 2026 for obesity management will accelerate GLP-1 adoption, intensifying demand…
Bayer/Economist Report Identifies US$179bn Self-Care Opportunity for Supplements
A new report from Bayer and Economist Enterprise highlights the significant economic and health system benefits of integrated self-care, positioning…
Oobli CEO Highlights Sweet Protein Disruption Amidst Sugar Reduction Mandates
Oobli's CEO, Ali Wing, leverages deep commercial and tech experience to drive plant-based sweet protein innovation, positioning the firm for market leadership…
APAC Brands Expand: Haleon Replicates China VMS, Doctor's Best Targets Anti-Ageing
Major supplement and functional beverage brands are strategically expanding across Asia-Pacific, leveraging localised market insights and targeted product…
El Niño Threatens Cocoa, Palm Oil, and Fish Oil Supplies; Price Hikes Expected through 2027
Strengthening El Niño conditions are set to compress margins and challenge supply continuity for critical supplement ingredients, including fish oil, cocoa,…
PeakBridge Identifies Nutricosmetics, GLP-1 Support, Women's Health as Key Investment Areas
Venture capital firm PeakBridge targets significant investment opportunities in nutricosmetics, GLP-1-related supplements, and women's health, driven by…
MHRA Publishes 2026-27 Government Procurement Card Spending Data for Transparency
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has released its Government Procurement Card (GPC) spending data for April and May 2026,…
USDA Adds Watermelon Rind to FoodData Central, Unlocking New Product Formulations
The USDA's new official nutrient profile for watermelon rind provides an opportunity for US supplement and food manufacturers to innovate with a previously…
Acquisitions Signal Market Consolidation: P&G, Kirin, Lallemand Expand Supplement Portfolios
Major strategic acquisitions by P&G, Kirin, and Lallemand indicate a significant industry consolidation and a push towards science-backed, personalised health…
SiS Acquires PhD Nutrition for £32m; Exercise Impacts Gut Microbiota
Science in Sport (SiS) has acquired PhD Nutrition for £32m, targeting international expansion, while new research confirms exercise influences gut microbiota,…
Hindustan Unilever Doubles Down on Horlicks, Boost for India Growth Amidst Market Caution
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is recommitting to its Horlicks and Boost nutrition drinks in India, targeting revitalisation and adult nutrition expansion despite…
Sports Nutrition Summit to Address Whey Pricing, Female Athlete Needs, and GLP-1 Impact
The upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in London will provide critical market insights on whey protein costs, female-specific product development, and…
Kirin expands LC-Plasma postbiotic into everyday beverages, targeting mainstream health
Kirin Holdings is integrating its proprietary LC-Plasma postbiotic into daily beverage and foodservice formats to mainstream functional health, amidst…
Kirin Acquires Jamieson Wellness for C$2.5bn, Bolstering North American Presence
Kirin Holdings' C$2.5 billion acquisition of Jamieson Wellness signals aggressive expansion into North America, creating new competitive pressures and…
Lallemand Expands Enzyme & Microbial Portfolio, Bolsters US Manufacturing
Lallemand's acquisition of US-based BIO-CAT Enzymes & Microbials strengthens its functional ingredient capabilities, particularly in enzymes and probiotics,…
Ahold Delhaize Q2: Private Label Exceeds 40%, Driving Ingredient Reformulation Demands
Ahold Delhaize's Q2 2026 results show private label food sales now surpass 40% penetration, signalling increased retailer control over product specifications…
ADM Q2: Flavours Drive Nutrition Growth, Strong Crushing Margins Boost Oilseeds
ADM reports robust Q2 2026 operating profit growth across all segments, with flavours significantly contributing to Nutrition segment's 51% increase. Strong…
Sweetener Systems Evolve for Clean Label, GLP-1 Market; Production Capacity Expands
Suppliers shift focus to comprehensive sweetener systems addressing taste, texture, and regulatory compliance, with significant investments in bioconverted…
Maternal Supplement Brands Face Opportunity in Breastfeeding Support
A new Legendairy Milk survey reveals pervasive physical and emotional challenges among breastfeeding mothers, signalling a clear market gap for targeted…
Mango Ingredient Variability Challenges Supply Amidst Surging Demand
Rising demand for mango in functional and premium products challenges ingredient suppliers with inconsistent quality, fluctuating prices, and complex…
Ingredion Q2 Highlights Clean Label Growth, Acquisition Strategy Amid Core Ingredient Dip
Ingredion's Q2 2026 results reveal robust growth in its Texture & Healthful Solutions segment, up 7% in volume, contrasting with a 4% decline in traditional…
Leprino Dairy Targets Mainstream F&B with Advanced Protein Solutions
Leprino Nutrition is expanding the application of high-purity micellar casein and microparticulated whey protein beyond sports nutrition, aiming for broader…
AI Integration Streamlines Supplement Formulation, Cuts R&D Lead Times by 50%
Artificial intelligence is transitioning from conceptual to operational within supplement R&D, significantly accelerating ingredient selection and formulation…
Lallemand Acquires BIO-CAT, Expands US Probiotic & Enzyme Manufacturing Capacity
Lallemand Inc.'s acquisition of BIO-CAT Enzymes & Microbials boosts its US production footprint with two new facilities, enhancing probiotic and enzyme supply…
P&G acquires Thorne for $3.8bn, signalling shift to performance-driven supplements
Procter & Gamble's acquisition of Thorne for $3.8 billion underscores a strategic pivot towards science-backed, performance-oriented dietary supplements,…
Poland's Growing Role in European Private Label Supplement Manufacturing
Poland is increasingly recognised as a significant centre for private label dietary supplement manufacturing, presenting an alternative to established hubs…
Whey-to-Bioethanol Tech to Drive Up Protein Costs, Impacting Supplement Sector
New Scottish research converting dairy whey into bioethanol threatens to elevate protein ingredient prices further, intensifying competition for raw material…
US Partnership Aims to Fast-Track Food & Health Ingredient Innovation
A new strategic partnership between IIFH (UC Davis) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory targets accelerating the development of next-generation food and…
Lecka Shifts to Premium Endurance Niche in SE Asia, Targeting 80-90g Carb/Hour Demand
Singapore-headquartered sports nutrition brand Lecka is recalibrating its strategy to focus on the premium endurance sports market across Southeast Asia,…
Afyren Bio-Based Acids: Scaling Fermentation for Sustainable Food & Flavor Applications
Afyren's bio-based organic acids offer a direct, sustainable replacement for fossil-derived equivalents in food and flavour, boasting a five-fold lower carbon…
MAHA Reformulation Drives Demand for Natural Colours, Protein; Whey Costs Impact Margins
US reformulation initiatives are accelerating demand for natural ingredients, while rising whey prices compel ingredient suppliers to innovate protein…
DSM-Firmenich Shifts Focus: Health & Nutrition Growth Accelerates Amid Portfolio Streamlining
DSM-Firmenich's Q2 results show accelerated growth in Taste, Texture & Health, alongside a strategic divestment of its Animal Nutrition & Health division by…
Rubisco Protein Emerges as Whey Alternative Amidst Tight Supply & Cost Increases
Alfalfa-derived Rubisco protein is gaining traction as a functional whey and egg alternative, offering manufacturers supply chain de-risking and potential cost…