NPEW 2025: Rivalz Snacks achieves low-glycemic status for high-protein, high-fiber snacks 

Peter Barrick, the CEO of Rivalz Snacks, told us the company’s vegan stuffed snacks, rich in protein and fiber, were recently certified as low glycemic index snacks, meaning that they offer a source of sustained energy without...

NPEW 2025: Comet Bio CEO talks health benefits of low-dose prebiotic fiber

Comet Bio featured its proprietary line of soluble dietary fibers, Arrabina, based on arabinoxylan, at Natural Products Expo West (NPEW). The company’s CEO, Loula Merkel, told us Arrabina was developed to address the need for a...

NPEW 2025: Sirio Pharma introduces digital product development journey 

Sirio Pharma debuted an interactive touchscreen kiosk at the recent Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) trade show, allowing visitors to build, customize, and visualize their brand in real time. Evelyn Reinson, the company’s brand...

NPEW 2025: Nuritas unveils PeptiSleep for AI-powered next-gen sleep support

At Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) 2025, Nuritas introduced PeptiSleep, an AI-powered peptide derived from rice bran protein. We sat down with Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller, Nuritas’ chief medical and innovation officer, to discuss...

NPEW 2025: Aker BioMarine talks krill oil’s broad functionalities for sports and women’s health

Matts Johansen, CEO of AkerBioMarine, presented the company’s krill oil applications for sports nutrition and women’s health as well as its skin hydration, heart wellness, prenatal care, weight management, and brain health...

NPEW 2025: Blue Zones Kitchen makes healthy meals easy

At the show floor, Abby Coleman, COO, and Scott Marcus, CEO of Blue Zones Kitchen, spoke to us about the inspiration behind their company’s aim to provide alternative meals to junk food and drive-throughs. They aim to provide...