Market Updates

TopGum Acquires Island Abbey Nutritionals

The acquisition of the CDMO will expand TopGum’s manufacturing and technological capabilities as a global functional gummy manufacturer.

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CRN Welcomes New Members

Supplement brands, a contract manufacturer, an ingredient supplier, and more have joined the trade association.

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Waleria Healthtech to Feature Aspurūs Ingredient at SupplySide Connect New Jersey

The shatavari ingredient is evidenced to help manage menopause symptoms.

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Women in Nutraceuticals Announces Gender Equity Networking Reception at SupplySide Connect New Jersey

The networking reception will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8.

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PLT Health Solutions Joins Natural Products Association

Joe Weiss, a previous board member while working at Nutrition21, has re-joined NPA’s board in his current role at PLT Health.

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Prinova Acquires Specialty Ingredients Manufacturer Aplinova

The Brazilian company, founded in 1987, specializes in foods, beverages, supplements, and personal care.

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Biohm Technologies Secures New Funding, Appoints John Deaton as VP of Science and Technology

New institutional investors include Praesidium and Sparkfood by Sonae.

Products & Ingredients

BiomeNrich POST M005 Becomes First Akkermansia Muciniphila Ingredient to Receive NDIN Notification

The postbiotic was associated with measures of muscle health in a clinical study.

Regulations

Marty Makary, Jay Bhattacharya Confirmed by Senate for HHS Roles Amid HHS Layoffs

Just before HHS announced plans to fire 10,000 employees, Makary was confirmed to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, while Bhattacharya was confirmed as NIH director.

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Bioriginal Reintroduces Cyvex Nutrition as Manufacturer and Distributor of Nutraceutical Ingredients

The former provider of condition-specific ingredients will return as a member of Bioriginal’s group of companies.

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Rob Sinnott Joins Radicle Science as Senior Strategic Advisor

Sinnott has over 25 years of experience in biotechnology, life sciences and nutrition

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AHPA Releases Latest Tonnage Survey of North American Botanicals

Survey includes data collected from respondents reporting on 126 botanical commodities representing 113 different plant species.

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NOW CEO Jim Emme Appointed Chairman of NPA Board of Directors

A veteran leader in the natural products industry, Emme has been at the helm of NOW Health Group for over a decade.

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Korean Ginseng Corporation Receives ABC’s 2025 Varro E. Tyler Award

The phytomedicinal research award recognizes the company’s research, cultivation, and distribution efforts for Korean red ginseng products.

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NOW Reveals Test Results of Methyl B12 Products on Amazon

Eleven brands exceeded their label claim, while 12 brands tested below 100%, and three contained only a 0-1% potency.