News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
Functional mushrooms stepped beyond the supplement aisle and onto the wider functional food and beverage stage at the recent Vitafoods tradeshow in Barcelona.
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.
This year’s European NutraChampion is an academic and innovative pioneer who has made game-changing contributions to the nutraceuticals industry. Yet, he jokes its influencers who seem to gain the glory for his discoveries.
Four weeks of high-dose collagen peptide (CP) supplementation may favorably modulate bone formation and inflammation in female endurance athletes, according to a newly published pilot study.
Creatine innovation and education company Jenerise has launched a ‘precision-grade’ creatine monohydrate that seeks to raise creatine quality-standards across the dietary supplement market.
Nitrate-rich beetroot supplements may boost bioavailability of nitric oxide activation while preserving oxidative balance in triathletes, says a new study that deepens our understanding of the mechanisms of action.
New research suggests Rhodiola rosea and caffeine each improved soccer players’ performance in aerial duels, but their combination produced the broadest benefits, including explosive output and multidirectional neck strength.
The future of hydration is becoming increasingly personalized and multifunctional as it moves beyond sports into everyday wellness, Pharmalinea revealed during Vitafoods Europe.
Format fatigue was on the tip of everyone’s tongue at Vitafoods Europe last week (May. 5-7), and exhibitors did not fail to deliver genuinely innovative solutions to keep consumers’ tastebuds tingling, sometimes literally.
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina Ingredients is investing more than €90 million to expand and upgrade its whey protein capacity across three sites.
Melatonin before sleep and caffeine in the morning improved exercise performance, muscle damage, and inflammation in a new study published in Nutrients.
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
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April’s NPD launches reveal sports nutrition brands working to overcome flavor and format fatigue, a range of RTD health shots, and category leaders shifting away from their hero ingredients.
With just four days until Vitafoods Europe (May 5–7), we offer a third instalment of exhibitor previews providing a sneak peek at what will take place on the show floor.
Vitafoods Europe will return to Barcelona from May 5–7, 2026 with more than 37 hours and 100 speakers of educational content highlighting key industry trends.
A nutraceutical consultant hopes to elevate science-backed ingredients after creating an app which can analyze the scientific credibility, regulatory status, dose efficacy and ingredient interactions for any supplement on the market.
Taking place in Barcelona next week (May 5-7), Vitafoods Europe 2026 will once again bring together experts from across the functional food and supplements industry for an unmissable trade show.
Resistance exercise under calorie-restricted conditions increased irisin levels in participants with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, particularly when combined with whey protein, according to new research.
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon yesterday in London—a feat fueled by 115 g of carbohydrate every hour.
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New research conducted by Kerry Group concluded Sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract was safe to take at 4,000 mg/kg/day, as regulators across the globe show increasing caution over the ingredient’s safety.
Women are the foundation of healthy families and prosperous economies as they make 80% of purchasing decisions and invest their salaries in loved ones, yet are still underrepresented in clinical trials. WINCEE aims to bring this to an end.
Participants who took a supplement containing calcium fructoborate and phytochemicals experienced benefits in pressure pain threshold (PPT), sleep, recovery, and fatigue post-exercise, according to a new study.
German life-science startup Evanium has raised €2.2 million to address botanical inefficiency with dual encapsulation technology which it claims will power the next generation of bioavailability-enhanced ingredients.
Dirtea, the once-niche mushroom coffee pioneer, has been named the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink brand in Alantra’s Food & Beverage Fast 50 with functionality taking over the mainstream poll.
An isomaltulose-based caffeinated beverage with l-theanine may cause less increase in blood glucose and insulin compared to a sucrose-based caffeinated beverage, without compromising cognitive and performance benefits.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients completed a major expansion of its Borculo facility in the Netherlands, doubling production capacity for whey protein isolate (WPI) and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM).
UK-based biotech firm Enbiosis is set to launch its ‘game changing’ digital twin platform which it claims will enable the fast creation of clinically credible, AI-powered gut health formulations.
MyProtein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, has announced a return to growth after a period of decline driven by high whey prices and a challenging rebranding initiative.
New product launches in March included the ‘UK’s first’ nootropic creatine soda, a multitude of magnesium innovations, a hormonal support botanical blend and more.
Researchers at the Japanese dairy and pharmaceutical company Meiji and the Tokyo sports tech company Euphoria compared the effects of a fermented and a non-fermented milk protein drink on performance and body composition in prepubertal male athletes.
Organic mushrooms supplier Musheez has published a guide to medicinal mushrooms in an aim to help formulators avoid common and costly functional food and drink errors.
Qura Creatine, a new “challenger ingredient brand”, is aiming to disrupt the premium creatine market with its ultra-pure, soluble and transparent white label solution.
A combination of vitamins B3 (nicotinamide) and B6 (pyridoxine) may stimulate muscle stem cells and accelerate muscle regeneration and repair after high intensity exercise, says a new study.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026... The winners will be celebrated at the industry party of the year in Barcelona in May.
French food giant Danone is acquiring British meal-replacement brand Huel in a €1 billion deal to tap into the fast-growing market for functional, complete nutrition and accelerate its shift toward health-focused products.
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A species of gut bacteria may be associated with higher grip strength in humans and could convert muscle fibers to fast-twitch (type II) in mice, says a new study from researchers in Spain and the Netherlands.
Animal-free protein innovator Provenance Bio has partnered German CDMO Artes Biotechnology to scale its precision hydroxylated collagen peptide.
Daily supplementation with a proprietary turmeric formulation may improve muscle function and reduce muscle soreness post-exercise, says a new study using Givaudan’s TurmiPure Gold.
After completing an oversubscribed €32 million Series A financing round, French fermented whey manufacturer Verley will ramp up production capacity of its animal free protein ready for launch later this year.
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This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.