News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
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.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in July.
This month’s launches highlight a wide array of need states. From energy to cognitive support to beauty benefits tied to longevity, brands are increasingly developing targeted wellness solutions focused on performance, healthy aging and everyday well-being.
A study in Japan shows that daily intake of piceatannol led to a significant improvement in skin hydration and wrinkles, underscoring its potential as a dietary intervention for enhancing moisture retention and the appearance of crow’s feet.
French ingredient supplier Weishardt has launched an ultra-low molecular weight marine collagen, positioning it as the first ingredient of its kind to be manufactured in Europe.
The acquisition is expected to drive product innovation, retail expansion, and, potentially, to grow combined annual revenues to over $55 million by 2027.
A postbiotic strain previously studied in atopic dermatitis was tested in a recent clinical trial involving healthy middle-aged women, funded by Kaneka Corporation and published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Active nutrition will take the spotlight at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026, with Blackmores and Fast&Up taking the stage to share expert insights
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.
MartinBauer Nutraceuticals has launched a non-hormonal aid for hair growth, providing a natural support for men and women and an option to manage an emerging side effect of GLP-1 use.
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
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.
From beauty-from-within to hydration to microplastic defense and next-gen energy formats, this month’s launches highlight how brands are rethinking everyday wellness with more targeted, lifestyle-driven solutions.
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.
Australian supplements brand myBrainCo is partnering StirlingFildes Plus to leverage the latter’s connections in the pharmacy industry, a sector it is looking to establish a foothold in.
Daily supplementation with an antioxidant-rich synbiotic may improve skin elasticity in the face and reduce the severity of wrinkles, says a new study.
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.
The extended clinical research partnership between Pendulum and the Mayo Clinic seeks to build a stronger body of clinical evidence for microbiome-based interventions beyond metabolic health.
A new Inner Beauty Zone focused on beauty-from-within products launched this week at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris (14-16 April).
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.
Diversification in actives, formats, and distribution channels were highlighted by dietary supplement brands and ingredient suppliers in Anaheim, reflecting how consumer expectations for ingestible beauty continue to evolve.
Check out the latest updated Advance Programme for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, which takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore
Protein saturation, delivery format diversification and a more evidence-based approach to women’s health were among the clearest themes at Natural Products Expo West 2026, according to NutraIngredient editor Danielle Masterson and Deputy Editor Cassandra...
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.
Chewable supplements formulated with a non-viable Lactobacillus salivarius strain may improve oral health for children by reducing levels of tooth decay causing bacteria, says a new study from Poland.
This month’s offerings point to a shift from single-benefit solutions toward more integrated, system-wide support.
Cosmetic scientist and director of innovation for beauty-from-within brand Urenew explains how nutricosmetics are reshaping skin health from the inside out.
The probiotic cultured milk brand refocuses on gut health and collagen, riding on the beauty food revolution that has swept across food and wellness categories in Asia
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant unveiled its new vegan PDRN ingredient, said to biomimic hyaluronic acid (HA)’s benefits while being more cost-effective, at the recent Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show.
You still have time to submit entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, but the deadline, set for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:55 p.m. CT, is quickly approaching!
A standardized saw palmetto extract standardized for specific fatty acids report improvements in hair density, new hair growth and shedding reduction in adults with self-perceived hair thinning, say two new studies.
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.
China’s health foods industry has been seeing declining sales from brick-and-mortar pharmacy chains and brands like Swisse are seeing Douyin and Sam’s Club as new growth channels.
IMCD Sanrise says that biotechnology is empowering ingredient innovation amid rapid urbanisation and shifting consumption habits in Asia, particularly China.
With the extended deadline for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2026 now just days away, the window for companies across the U.S. supplement and nutrition sector to submit their entries is almost closed.
We take a look inside the nutricosmetics boom to explore the science, trending formats and ingredients, and opportunities for future growth.
Skin microbiome testing company Sequential has announced its latest funding round will advance its platform development and commercial pipeline, with an eye on data-driven product development in personal care and health categories.
Here’s what brands need to know about this growing area of new product development…
A study published this week outlines efforts to make palmitoleic acid (POA) more commercially viable, outlining a fermentation-based production route that could help address ongoing supply and consistency issues.
For those who haven’t submitted yet, time is on your side.
GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic are changing beauty needs, driving demand for products targeting skin laxity, hair loss and emotional well-being. Here’s how brands can respond.