As 2025 comes to an end, Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) magazine looks back at the most read stories throughout the year. This year featured news items include the FDA declaring NMN lawful in dietary supplements and AHPA naming Graham Rigby as its new president and CEO.
In 2025, VRM Media partnered with Positively Natural Network (PNN) to promote the Naturally Independent Expo in Palm Springs, CA. One of the top stories was announcement about new dates for the trade show.
Other stories include Eurofins launching product certification for supplements and functional foods and Anresco Laboratories and NJ Labs joining forces to establish Anresco NJ Labs
See below for the Top 10 Stories of 2025!
1. PNN Announces New Dates For Palm Springs Expo
The Positively Natural Network (PNN), a not-for-profit trade association for independent natural products retailers, manufacturers, brokers and related businesses, has announced new dates for its annual Naturally Independent Expo (NIE). The event will now be held Nov. 14-15 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palms Springs, CA.
https://niemagazine.com/pnn-announces-new-dates-for-palm-springs-expo/
2. Eurofins Launches Product Certification for Supplements and Functional Foods
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing, Madison and Eurofins Assurance have announced the launch of product certification designed to safeguard the quality of dietary supplements, ingredients and food.
3. Anresco Laboratories and NJ Labs Unite to Form Nationwide Testing Network
Anresco Laboratories (San Francisco, CA) and NJ Labs (New Brunswick, NJ) have joined forces to establish Anresco NJ Labs, a nationwide network uniting trusted, compliant and independent testing solutions across multiple regulated industries.
https://niemagazine.com/anresco-laboratories-and-nj-labs-unite-to-form-nationwide-testing-network/
4. FDA Declares NMN Lawful in Dietary Supplements, Industry Reacts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reversed course and confirmed that Beta (β) Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) is lawful for use in dietary supplements.
https://niemagazine.com/fda-declares-nmn-lawful-in-dietary-supplements-industry-reacts/
5. Clasado Appointed to HFMA Council
Clasado Biosciences (U.K.) has been appointed to the Council of the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA).
https://niemagazine.com/clasado-appointed-to-hfma-council/
6. Graham Rigby Named AHPA’s New President & CEO
During its annual member meeting, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Board of Trustees announced the selection of Graham Rigby as the new president & CEO of the association.
https://niemagazine.com/graham-rigby-named-ahpas-new-president-ceo/
7. NAD Finds Certain Claims for OLLY’s Lovin’ Libido Supplement Supported, But Not All
In a challenge brought by competitor Bayer Healthcare LLC (Whippany, NJ), BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) determined that Olly PBC (San Francisco, CA) provided a reasonable basis for claims made for its Lovin’ Libido dietary supplement related to desire, drive, arousal, satisfaction and lubrication.
8. CRN Encourages Greater Inclusion of Supplements in Dietary Guidelines
According to CRN, the report revealed troubling trends, particularly how Americans’ diets consistently fall short of aligning with Dietary Guidelines recommendations, leading to increased risk of nutrient deficiencies.
https://niemagazine.com/crn-encourages-greater-inclusion-of-supplements-in-dietary-guidelines/
9. ACG Unveils Patented Personalized Capsule Technology
ACG (India) introduced its world-first Personalized Capsule Machine (PCM) – a patented technology that creates custom-formulated supplement capsules tailored to individual needs on demand.
https://niemagazine.com/acg-unveils-patented-personalized-capsule-technology/
10. FDA Approves 3 Food Colors From Natural Sources
On May 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it granted three new color additive petitions that will expand the palette of available colors from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in food.
https://niemagazine.com/fda-approves-3-food-colors-from-natural-sources/
