Vitaquest International LLC

We’re looking forward to joining the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) for The Skin Barrier as a Living Interface: Biology, Disruption, and Repair on October 8th in Pompton Plains, NJ. Vitaquest’s Michael Anthonavage, Vice President of Product Development and Innovation, will present “Nutritional Modulation of Epidermal Function: Implications for Barrier Integrity and Skin Aging” from 3:40–4:05 p.m. Join Michael and fellow industry experts for a day exploring the evolving science of the skin barrier and its importance to skin health and cosmetic innovation. Learn more and register: https://zurl.co/zamL2

Winter supplement trends for 2027 are moving beyond traditional seasonal immune support. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing sleep, hydration, cognitive wellness, and more —creating new opportunities for brands to develop more targeted, multifunctional products. From ingredients like saffron, L-theanine, and citicoline to evolving preferences around clean labels and convenient formats, there’s a lot for supplement brands to consider as they plan for Winter 2027. Explore the trends, ingredients, and manufacturing considerations that could shape your next product: https://zurl.co/q3tNR Written by Lauren Samot, RD, Director of Innovation Featuring Andrew Goldman, VP Digital Marketing

SupplySide Global is coming up, and we’re proud to once again exhibit as part of the International Probiotics Association Center! This year, we’re bringing something new to the show: QPeach QPOP™, our newest peach-flavored sparkling hydration experience powered by QFIZZ® technology. Stop by the Vitaquest booth# 6253 to try QPeach, meet our team, and discover how our formulation, manufacturing, and delivery expertise can help bring your next supplement innovation to life. We’ll see you in Las Vegas! Meet Mike Ford, Matthew Clark, Jason Gorgone, Matthew Greenberg, Jon Weisgal, Ryan Gillen, Michael Anthonavage, Wade T. at Booth 6253!

A long-established beauty-from-within ingredient, collagen and collagen peptides have also clinically demonstrated their role in joint and bone support. And consumers are buying in. In a recent survey of U.S. supplement consumers, 19% have taken collagen/collagen peptides in the past year — putting the ingredient into the growing-trend stage. Need states for collagen supplementation will continue moving beyond the beauty aisle and into new formulation combinations in wellness realms such as longevity and sports nutrition. Brands that embrace collagen’s wider potential have an opportunity to own label differentiation and establish their place on shelf. Learn how to choose the right collagen for your supplement at the link below.

Menopause is creating new opportunities for supplement brands to develop more targeted probiotic solutions for women in midlife. From digestive health to broader menopausal wellness, the research highlights one important consideration: probiotic benefits are strain-specific. That makes clinical evidence, appropriate dosing, stability, delivery format, and manufacturing quality critical when developing a credible product. Explore some of the probiotic strains being studied for menopause-focused formulations and key considerations for bringing these products to market. Read the full article written by Lauren Samot, RD: https://zurl.co/0rUUW Featuring Caitlin Gonzalez, Commercial Innovation Leader and Formulator

Advocacy drives sales, and women are talking. Vitaquest’s Lauren Samot, RD, Director of Commercial Innovation, spoke with Beverage Industry Magazine’s Chloé Alverson about the growing attention on women’s need states in the beverage world. “Women are powerful end users when it comes to supplement purchases,” says Lauren, and that can be seen clearly in the movement of previously niche subjects into the mainstream. Subjects like hormonal health and postpartum support all the way to daily strength training. Beverage brands listening are exploring a wide range of ingredients with clinical validation, structure-function clarity, and practicality in beverage formulation. Read the full article: https://zurl.co/YGLr3

Probiotic supplementation can often feel like a game of Fact or Fiction, for both the brand and the consumer. Though they have come a long way, global regulatory standards just don’t exist yet — leaving everyone unsure of the best strains, dosing, and delivery formats for their particular need states. Vitaquest supports the International Probiotics Association mission to change that. For almost 30 years, IPA has been working alongside scientific experts, regulatory agencies, and industry leaders to promote proper labeling, responsible marketing, and scientifically backed claims. And we’re doing our own part, by setting internal best-practice standards for probiotic supplements, developed by experts across the field and implemented through our meticulous Probiotic Manufacturing Suite. From strain selection and encapsulation techniques to temperature control and packaging stability, we have the guidelines and capabilities to unravel the complexities of probiotic supplement manufacturing for clear, efficacious, and impactful results. Start with our in-depth guide to probiotic manufacturing. Link below

Chewable tablets can offer consumers a convenient, approachable supplement experience, but getting the format right requires more than great flavor. Hardness, crumbling, gritty texture, bitter aftertaste, stickiness, and inconsistent appearance can often be traced back to formulation and manufacturing decisions. From particle engineering and compression optimization to flavor masking and sensory evaluation, addressing these factors early can help brands create more consistent, consumer-friendly products. Explore common chewable tablet complaints and the strategies brands can use to help avoid them in our latest blog written by Gregory Drew: https://zurl.co/e7vw5 #SupplementManufacturing #ChewableTablets #ProductDevelopment #Nutraceuticals #Vitaquest Featuring Lauren Turner, Marketing Intern

As interest in GLP-1-based weight management grows, so does demand for supplements designed to complement consumers’ broader wellness goals. Explore common formulation approaches, key ingredients, regulatory considerations, and manufacturing challenges brands should consider when developing GLP-1 support supplements. Read the full article: 

Healthy aging and longevity are like the bourbon and whiskey of supplements. Longevity can be healthy aging, but healthy aging isn’t longevity. For example, both seek cognitive health, but longevity is focused on performance and healthy aging often protection or prevention. Understanding this key difference in motivations of each consumer market clarifies the kind of formulations that sell. A good CDMO can help. With more than 4,000 new products created each year, our in-house team is well-versed in leveraging consumer trends to produce efficacious and marketable supplements. Learn about our supplement formulation design services at the link in comments