News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Since winning NutraIngredients’ Start-up Stars competition in 2025, New History has expanded beyond its original nootropic pre-workout offering into functional hydration, launching its zero-sugar, non-carbonated beverage NH2O.
From clear protein shakes to creatine gummies and free omega-3 testing, SupplySide Global exhibitors are giving attendees plenty to put on their show-floor itinerary.
Barcelona-based HTBA, which specializes in the manufacturing and commercialization of citrus flavonoids and active forms of vitamin B12, has acquired U.S. biotechnology company Specnova.
The Future Nutri Innovation Summit set out to create a different kind of nutrition conference. After three days at the resort, did the experiment work?
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the industry’s shift towards a future defined by biotech-enabled innovation, metabolic health convergence, heightened regulatory scrutiny and premium science-backed ingredients.
Three emerging sports and active nutrition companies will earn the chance to pitch their businesses, build industry connections and take the stage at the 2027 summit.
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA (SANS USA) is heading to Dallas in 2027 after two consecutive sold-out editions in San Diego.
A lawmaker in New Jersey has filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors, part of a broader trend of state-level efforts to restrict youth access to certain dietary supplements.
Lehvoss UK Ltd has launched ZOΩ3GO Softgels, a new trademark and finished product for the European and US market combining sustainable and science-based marine lipids to meet consumers’ ‘maturing’ expectations.
One of the largest prospective, placebo-controlled safety and tolerability evaluations of an ashwagandha root extract reports high tolerance and no adverse events, providing ‘an important puzzle piece’ in the safety debate.
New research shows that organic and regenerative farming can boost the nutritional value of beetroots, with organically grown roots containing more beneficial polyphenols and higher nitrate levels than conventionally grown crops.
Palmitoylethanolamide supplementation may sustain levels of special fat-derived compounds produced during intense exercise, according to data from a small human study.
About a year after a change in ownership, KOS is positioning itself for a broader role in dietary supplements, expanding beyond what consumers might traditionally associate with a plant-based brand while strengthening the infrastructure behind its products.
Two weeks of astaxanthin supplementation shifted fuel use toward fat during moderate exercise in recreationally active women, according to a new study.
Sexual wellness may be edging further into the supplement mainstream as consumer interest in products spanning intimate health, beauty and healthy aging creates new territory for brands.
For emerging sports nutrition brands, competing for athlete endorsements often comes down to marketing budgets. F3 Energy believes ownership can offer another path.
Nestlé’s latest GLP-1 strategy suggests that what started as a supplement-industry opportunity is becoming a much broader nutrition category.
The science of the microbiome has moved beyond digestive wellness, with a complex ecosystem found to influence how we perform, age, and thrive.
This month’s launches highlight the continued expansion of convenient, targeted and multifunctional formats, from creatine sachets and sparkling protein to instant mushroom lattes and on-the-go pre-workout.
The California-based mushroom supplier says brands are arriving with defined benefits, formats and target consumers as more projects move toward commercial launch.
A new analysis suggests AI-generated recommendations can shift dramatically depending on how consumers phrase their questions, while experts caution that AI visibility remains difficult to measure.
Connected wellness products offer supplement companies opportunities to reach beyond traditional categories, but that move may also expose them to new safety requirements and closer regulatory scrutiny.
Probiotics may help protect muscle health in older adults, while a predictive AI model could help identify people at higher risk of sarcopenia, according to a new study.
No longer confined to sneakers and streetwear, limited-edition “drops” are becoming a strategic tool for wellness brands to drive trial, test innovation, re-engage consumers and build long-term loyalty.
NSF Certified for Sport continues to expand beyond its traditional sports nutrition roots, with Thorne’s announcement that its Basic Prenatal is the first prenatal supplement containing a bioactive form of folate to earn the certification.
The winners of the 2026 NutraIngredients Awards came from every corner of the nutrition industry, but looking across this year’s categories, several common threads emerged...
Ryse Up Sports Nutrition is facing a proposed class action alleging its Ryse Clear Protein Drinks contain between 6% and 11% less protein than the 22 g declared on the label.
As consumers gravitate toward longevity, metabolic health and science-backed wellness, BODi is doubling down on what CEO Carl Daikeler calls the fundamentals: movement and whole-food nutrition.
Elite athletes competing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are increasingly turning to personalized nutrition plans and evidence-backed supplements.
With consumers increasingly proactive and scrutinizing products through AI, social media, and comparison apps, brands are urged to provide accurate, evidence-backed, and accessible information rather than relying on marketing claims.
A study from AG1 researchers suggests its greens powder leads to measurable increases in circulating micronutrients, filling a significant gap in evidence to support complex multi-ingredient formulations.
dsm-firmenich has partnered Italian foodtech startup Nous to bring its novel botanical complex, Koncentra, to the fast-expanding energy, focus and mood support market.
A year after reformulating and redesigning its flagship Beyond Raw LIT pre-workout, GNC says the launch reflects a broader shift toward continuous innovation as consumers demand clinically backed ingredients alongside engaging product experiences.
The winners of the 9th Annual NutraIngredients USA Awards were revealed this evening (July 13) during an awards presentation in Chicago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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.
This month’s launches highlight women’s health innovation as it becomes more specialized, moving beyond multivitamins into menopause, libido, lactation and healthy aging.
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.
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...
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.
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,...