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Supplements & Nutraceuticals
The Vitamin Shoppe’s top five US health and wellness trends
30 Jul 2026
A TikTok-driven fibre boom, liver health, and a preference for trademarked ingredients are some of the top trends shaping health and wellness, according to The Vitamin Shoppe.
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Pet food brands chase the GLP-1 trend with fibre and flavonoids
29 Jul 2026
Omni and PetNutra are developing dog supplements around the GLP-1 pathway, using ingredients like fibre, resistant starch, and a citrus flavonoid.
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ZOE launches gut health snack bar to make 'complex nutrition accessible'
9 Jul 2026
UK gut health company ZOE has launched a snack bar made with 12 plant-based ingredients whose natural structure is intact in order to maximise dietary diversity and support the microbiome.
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Supplements market: Healthy ageing to maintain US ‘top spot’ through 2029
25 Jun 2026
Healthy ageing is the fastest growing supplement category in the US as consumers seek foundational and longevity-oriented solutions, says Nutrition Business Journal.
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Food and drink giants call for postponements to EU packaging laws
1 Jun 2026
Some of Europe’s biggest companies, including Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, McCormick, and Mondelēz, have called for new EU rules on packaging to be delayed.
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CMC’s impact on gut health comes under increasing scrutiny
25 May 2026
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) has been associated with gut dysbiosis. Should food and supplement manufacturers be concerned?
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Supplements market update: Consumers seek targeted health solutions
22 May 2026
While vitamins, gummies, and protein powder are some of the largest supplement categories, dynamic pockets such as clear protein, mushroom-based products, and GLP-1 support are driving growth, NBJ data shows.
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Fairtrade International calls on industry to act for fair supply chains
14 May 2026
Via its Global Strategy 2026-2028, Fairtrade International is calling on the food industry to embed fairer sourcing practices and invest in long-term supplier relationships.
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What are the biggest food health trends for 2026?
7 May 2026
Protein, gut health, functional beverages, and mental wellbeing are the key health-powered trends driving innovation and growth, says Innova Market Insights.
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Is paper packaging always better for the environment than plastic?
30 Apr 2026
Sustainability concerns are driving demand for paper packaging – but without careful design and sourcing, paper packaging may offer “little or no benefit”, say experts.
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Supplement safety: Adulteration and contamination remain worldwide problems
23 Apr 2026
Industry and regulators must tackle global issues like adulteration, contamination, adverse reports, and online compliance to make food supplements safe, an expert says.
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A new standard for omega-3 experience
13 Apr 2026
Omega-3 quality is no longer just about purity or concentration. Senses™ by Naturmega delivers ultra-pure, sensory-optimised omega-3 with no taste, no odour, and improved stability.
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