Pharmavite sharpens women’s health focus with Uqora acquisition
US-based supplement specialist Pharmavite has acquired urinary health brand Uqora in efforts to expand the “underserved” women’s health market. The acquisition will grow the reach of Uqora’s urinary tract infection…
Kerry acquires Biosearch Life for US$150M to expand functional foods and proactive health offerings
Kerry Group is acquiring Biosearch Life for €126.9 million (US$150 million) to expand its portfolio of health ingredients, such as probiotics and omega 3s. The move will further boost Kerry’s…
Vitamin D3 industry calls on EC to remove trade barriers and reclassify it as organic chemical
Industry groups have joined forces against the latest European Commission (EC) legislation, which classifies vitamin D3 as a Product of Animal Origin (POAO) and raises barriers against the import of…
“Dramatically changed” sports nutrition sector causes Sci-Mx to close, Supreme Imports acquires stock and brand name
UK food manufacturer Samworth Brothers is closing its sports nutrition business Sci-Mx Nutrition due to “several years” of loss-making. “The sports nutrition sector has changed dramatically over the last few…
Building Sustainable & Ethical Supply Chains
The rise of conscious consumerism is driving a new interest in sustainability which is now an essential ingredient for health and wellness companies across diverse verticals. With a growing focus…
CBD for elite sports? Fourfive calls for UK gov to trial medicinal cannabis for sports nutrition
Amid controversy around cannabis use and the Olympics, Fourfive is calling on the UK’s sports governing bodies to start clinical trials into the effectiveness of CBD and medical cannabis in…
Sirio to harness botanicals in mood-boosting softgels and gummies
Sirio Group is developing new delivery formats in response to a “sharp increase” in demand for supplements offering mood and stress relief. Key offerings include gummies and softgels with starring…
Youtheory introduces citrus and chili extracts for healthy weight management
Youtheory is tapping into botanicals for weight management with its new supplement Daily Fat Burner. The formula blends 450 mg of Fytexia’s Sinetrol Citrus Fruit Blend and 50 mg of…
Personalization without the hassle? Nature’s Bounty unveils Curated Combinations line
US-based Nature’s Bounty has introduced four nutrition packs that aim to simplify the choices associated with personalized solutions. The suite tackles health areas including sleep, energy and immunity. “For the…
“Just scratching the surface”: Layer Origin Nutrition demystifies HMOs with 7 supplement launches
US-based nutrition start-up Layer Origin Nutrition has launched seven supplements containing human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). The company predicts this “star” ingredient will see major growth in the years ahead due…