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Find out more about Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production statistics in 2025, the rise of unmanned supplement stores and more in this trends round-up.

Nammex Mushrooms is adding a 100% pure freeze-dried lion’s mane mycelium powder standardized to 1% of neuroactive compound erinacine A to its portfolio of functional mushroom extracts. It is the company’s first official foray into mycelium, the vegetative, root-like network of thin thread-like hyphae strands responsible for absorbing nutrients and connecting the entire fungal ne...

The FTC has sued Amare Global Holdings over alleged deceptive marketing of dietary supplements promoted for depression, anxiety and ADHD, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of gut-brain axis claims, MLM compliance and social media health marketing in the supplement industry.

McCormick and Unilever are advancing plans for their proposed $40 billion food merger, targeting growth, cost synergies and global expansion.

Ingredion Incorporated has added Benicaros, a patented, prebiotic fiber made from upcycled carrot pomace to its portfolio.The acquisition is an asset deal that includes full ownership of all intellectual property, trademarks, human clinical trials and know-how related to manufacturing the product.