Nourished’s Creatine+ range targets muscle and mind
Personalized supplement brand Nourished has entered the creatine category with a range of three stacked gummies for strength, energy and cognitive function.
Active nutrition
Nexira goes straight to the source with acquisition of carob specialist Keragum
French botanical ingredient supplier Nexira has acquired Moroccan carob specialist Keragum in a move to strengthen supply chain control and improve traceability amid increasing demand for natural, clean-label ingredients.
AI entrepreneurs turn industry waste into tomorrow’s breakthrough ingredients
An Israeli health-tech startup is uniting the industry to uncover functional ingredients from waste streams, with two bioactives revealed as potential disruptors in the booming GLP-1 arena.
Collagen peptide supplements may boost resistance training response: RCT
A combination of specific collagen peptide supplementation and resistance training may increase collagen content in connective tissue more than resistance training alone, says a new study using Gelita’s BodyBalance ingredient.
Growing nutrition trends prompt I.T.S to launch health and wellness division
Independent flavor house I.T.S has launched a dedicated Health and Wellness division in response to growing demand for nutrition-focused products.
Sensory receptor study: Green tea elevates glucose tolerance and GLP-1 through taste receptors
A new study showed that green tea’s primary flavanol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), acts as a ‘metabolic trigger’ via sensory receptors—indicating that systemic absorption isn’t required to unlock its health benefits.
Natural Foundation Supplements tackles trust gap through batch-by-batch verification
With concerns around supplement quality and label accuracy continuing to challenge the sector, UK-based NF Supplements is betting on batch-by-batch third-party testing and radical transparency as a way to stand out in an increasingly crowded market.
Save the date! Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe returns for 2026
NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) will return for 2026, with this year’s iteration taking place in London on November. 9, 2026.
Countdown to send microbiome to Mars: Biotics may hold key to long-term spaceflight
Research into the role of the microbiome during spaceflight could uncover essential innovations to support astronauts in their mission to Mars, as well as multiple under-served populations on earth.
Bone-support supplement combined with electromagnetic therapy could improve healing
A new study suggested that nutraceutical supplementation in patients undergoing pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for wrist fractures may be associated with improved early clinical outcomes.
‘The media’s bad guy’: Creatine in need of an education refresh, say experts
Social media misinformation is blurring the line between supplements like creatine and controversial performance-enhancing drugs, making it harder for young people and parents to make informed decisions.
Cost analysis suggests probiotic use could have €10 billion impact
A 1% increase in probiotic use could have a €10 billion economic impact across Europe, according to a newly released socio-economic assessment (SEA) commissioned by IPA Europe.
Regulation replaces discovery as biggest challenge for microbial innovation, say experts
The future of microbial innovation will be defined less by the discovery of effective organisms and more by the ability to navigate increasingly complex regulatory frameworks.
The Protein Brewery raises €48.2M in Series B funding, sets sights on active nutrition and longevity
The Protein Brewery has added a further €18 million to its Series B funding round as it gears up to scale production capacity, drive sales in active nutrition, and advance research into the longevity benefits of its flagship mycoprotein ingredient,...
Top trends shaping supplement purchases in 2026, according to The Vitamin Shoppe
Consumers are becoming more selective about the supplements they buy, placing greater emphasis on transparency, clinically studied ingredients and products that fit into everyday routines.
Across the Nutraverse: Influencer marketing guidelines, protein powder in Texas, creatine chews in India
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)
Sports nutrition in China: CPT unveils four big opportunities
Chinese sports nutrition brand CPT, which celebrates its 25th year in 2026, unveils the four major growth opportunities it sees in the category.
June Launchpad: Innovations in hormone support, the mind, gut health and beauty
June’s NPD activity in Europe points to sustained demand for biotics, adaptogens, fiber and collagen, with brands targeting sleep and hormonal support, gut health and beauty benefits.
NutraCast: Liquid I.V.’s R&D chief taps nostalgia to drive hydration innovation
Hydration has evolved beyond simply replacing electrolytes. Today’s consumers expect products that are effective, enjoyable and emotionally engaging, prompting brands to rethink how functional beverages are developed and marketed.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Check out the major MNCs in our latest confirmed agenda
Exclusive insights from senior leaders in Asia’s nutra, food and beverage sectors are coming your way this July, via our Growth Asia Summit 2026
June Launch Pad: Targeted life stage support, gut health and multi-benefit formulations dominate
This month’s launches highlight women’s health innovation as it becomes more specialized, moving beyond multivitamins into menopause, libido, lactation and healthy aging.
EU greenlights The Protein Brewery’s Fermotein in first mycelium approval
Following a unanimous EU vote, the Dutch company is leveraging its five-year data exclusivity and low-cost fermentation to scale production of its mycoprotein globally.
Mintel: Muscle, ovarian and gut health emerge as key pillars of women’s longevity
The women’s longevity market is moving beyond surface-level appearance and toward a broader focus on healthspan, resilience and function, according to new research from Mintel.
Optimum Nutrition launches Clear Whey in UK to capture ‘lifestyle performance’ market
The rollout highlights a booming sub-category designed to seamlessly integrate lighter, water-based protein products into everyday consumer routines.
Creatine chews: MuscleBlaze’s new launch to capture lifestyle, cognitive users
Creatine has become the largest SKU for Indian sports nutrition firm MuscleBlaze in sales volume and the company is now hoping to capture a wider audience with a new dosage format and highlighting creatine’s cognitive benefits.
Study explores potential of hydrolyzed whey protein after lactic acid modification
Researchers in China used a specialized process involving enzymatic hydrolysis of whey protein, followed by lactation, and analyzed its application, absorption, and potential for muscle synthesis.
Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)
Botanic Healthcare looks to address ‘neglected’ men’s health category
Indian company Botanic Healthcare says that its new men’s health ingredient innovations, focusing on addressing the needs of two age groups, are set to be launched within the year, despite the category having taken a back seat in recent years.
Why Herbalife continues to invest in Ronaldo
As sports nutrition expands beyond elite athletes, Herbalife is using its long-running relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo to connect performance-focused habits with a broader consumer audience, including Hispanic consumers who remain underrepresented...
International Probiotics Conference set to deliver unmissable insights from birth to spaceflight
A key forum for microbiome-focused scientists, researchers, and industry, arrives in Kraków, Poland, next week (June 22–24), to spotlight cutting‑edge discoveries, from next‑generation strains and longevity research to smart tech and spaceflight.
Blackcurrant may boost strength and focus, but not sprint power
A short course of New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) supplements showed small improvements in certain strength measures and modest gains in some cognitive performance tests in resistance-trained adults, according to a study published in Nutrients.
Single-dose creatine before exercise may support strength training: Study
Physically active men who took a single dose of creatine before exercise achieved greater strength performance than those who ingested it during or after, according to a new study.
Monster chases global energy drink growth with Coca-Cola distribution muscle
Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue
HTBA’s vitamin b12 could improve cycling performance
Short-term supplementation with a vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)-based formulation from HTBA alters key markers of anaerobic performance and cognitive response in amateur cyclists, according to new research.
PCOS becomes PMOS: A ‘genuine opportunity’ for industry
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in a ‘long overdue’ move described as a genuine opportunity for the health and nutrition industry.
How Lactalis’ Protein Works deal sharpens its active nutrition focus
Lifestyle nutrition has become a major CPG bet – and dairy’s richest player just took a slice
Applied Nutrition extends reach in North America with new US facility
UK sports nutrition and wellness brand Applied Nutrition is expanding in North America through the acquisition of Nutrablend Group’s assets for $16 million.
Green tea catechins and exercise shown to improve knee extension - ITO EN study
A combination of green tea catechins supplementation, lower limb exercise and resistance training may improve knee extension strength in healthy seniors, according to a 24-week study by Japanese green tea beverage company ITO EN.
NutraCast: Tingling-free beta-alanine opens up new opportunities in active nutrition
Beta-alanine has long been one of sports nutrition’s most established performance ingredients, but it has also carried a challenge: paresthesia—that tingling, itchy sensation many consumers experience after use. While some users embrace the feeling,...
May NPD Launchpad: Innovations highlight creatine+, fiber and botanical blends
New product launches across Europe in May 2026 reveal trends for innovating with creatine format and formulation, fiber for sugar and bloat reduction, and a focus on all-natural botanical blends.
Qina launches Food Health Ecosystem to improve access to real-world data
Strategic innovation consultancy Qina has launched a Food Health Ecosystem to improve data insights for those operating in personalized nutrition, with the aim to improve access to real-world, long-term data and drive evidence-based innovation.
Energy bars for stress: India’s The Monday Bar targets market gaps with new launch
Indian brand The Monday Bar looks to fill gaps in the local functional bars market by specifically targeting the issue of work stress and heavy mental load commonly faced by modern consumers.
NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026: And the finalists are…
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in July.
Europe’s functional mushroom trend expands beyond Chaga and Cordyceps
Functional mushrooms stepped beyond the supplement aisle and onto the wider functional food and beverage stage at the recent Vitafoods tradeshow in Barcelona.
Influencer-led education: Inside Balchem’s new consumer awareness strategy
Balchem is capitalizing on the positive results it has seen through consumer-facing marketing, now actively partnering with social media influencers to spread the word about its flagship ingredients.
Across the Nutraverse: Jenerise creatine, France bans CBD edibles, U.S. Dietary Supplements Access Act
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
CJ Wellcare launches prostate supplement with first application of patented herbal mixture
South Korean brand CJ Wellcare recently released a product said to be the first in the country to utilize a patented herbal mixture that has been studied for its effects on prostate health and men’s vitality.