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Supplements & Nutraceuticals
Mental health crisis presents challenges and opportunities for US supplement industry
20 May 2024
Growing numbers of Americans are experiencing mental health problems and supplements can help relieve people from the symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Nutrition Business Journal's Mood and Mental Health Report explores the macro trends dri...
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Which ingredients are most effective to improve sleep?
6 May 2024
Stress and anxiety are increasingly impacting people’s sleep quality, which is creating opportunities for new product development. From gingko biloba to vitamin B, Ingredients Network looks at which science-backed nutrients and botanicals are most like...
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Red yeast rice: Japan recalls supplements after investigation into deaths
25 Apr 2024
Red yeast rice supplements from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical were recalled over their potential link to kidney disease following five deaths and approximately 240 hospitalisations.
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Spike in demand for collagen peptide driven by growing body of research
11 Apr 2024
Collagen peptide has become one of the leading beauty from within ingredients in recent years, underlined by its growing inclusion in a significant number of new supplement and functional food launches.
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Food ingredients drive growth in beauty supplements
15 Mar 2024
As Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido partners with a food ingredient supplier for the launch of its “inner wellness” division, food-based extracts are playing a defining part in beauty-from-within supplement launches in Asia and beyond.
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Tesco trials first ever menopause-dedicated retail space
13 Mar 2024
The growing awareness about how the menopause can affect women’s health has prompted a slew of bespoke supplement and beauty products. Tesco has become the first major retailer to trial a dedicated menopause-friendly retail space.
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Jelly Drops made of 95% water tackle dehydration among seniors
27 Feb 2024
Specialised nutrition startup Jelly Drops makes small jelly drops that contain 95% water and added electrolytes and vitamins to combat dehydration among elderly people and those with dementia who often forget to drink– a common yet previously underserv...
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Mycelium to move beyond plant-based applications
12 Feb 2024
As mycelium development kicks off in 2024 with new multi-million investment, product development, and retail expansion, manufacturers lean into launches.
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E-commerce is biggest sales channel for US supplements
30 Aug 2023
E-commerce has become the biggest single channel for sales of dietary supplements in the US, according to Euromonitor data, while online celebrity endorsements and the rise of influencer marketing is fuelling interest in beauty-from-within brands.
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