Five new opportunities to win in the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2027
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards return to celebrate excellence and innovation across the industry, featuring 19 categories, including five exciting new additions.
Cardiovascular health
China’s dietary supplement imports: Fish oil fastest-growing category in H1 2026
Fish oil was the fastest-growing category of dietary supplement imports into China in the first half of this year, based on a report by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE).
What Health Canada’s resveratrol and beta-glucan updates mean for manufacturers
Before the revisions, companies using fermentation-derived bioactives could face additional requests for evidence about their ingredient sources or production methods, even when the intended use was already covered by Health Canada’s pre-cleared information.
Peru cancels second anchovy fishing season amidst unprecedented El Niño event
The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced it will not authorize a second anchovy fishing season in Peru due to the strongest El Niño weather pattern on record, leading to exceptionally low biomass and poor sustainability.
SupplySide Global 2026: What’s happening on the show floor
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.
Algiecel launches circular production at Novonesis site, builds microalgae oil to industrial scale
Microalgae ingredients firm Algiecel has opened a new production facility inside a Novonesis site in Denmark to offer European customers a sustainable omega-3 source.
Personalized nutrition for night shift workers linked to reduced inflammation
The timing of macronutrient intake may influence circadian regulation of fat metabolism and inflammation in night shift workers, independently of total calorie intake, a new study suggests.
CoreFX launches Irish headquarters as gateway to European collaboration
US-based biotech firm CoreFX LLC has launched a new Irish headquarters within Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, as an innovation gateway to Europe.
Inside the consumer challenges fueling the omega-3 gap
Consumer data shows consumers may already know omega-3s matter. Getting them to understand which omega-3s they need, choose a product or food source and stick with it is proving to be a different challenge.
Targeted supplementation could deliver billions in societal savings, according to new research
A new analysis estimates that targeted supplementation with omega-3 EPA and DHA, phytosterols and beta-glucans could generate substantial societal cost savings by improving heart health among specific populations.
ASA calls out health claim breaches as food brands become function focused
Food brands’ increasing use of health and nutrition messaging reflects a broader trend of ‘aggressive marketing’ across the UK, a legal expert has warned after the ASA called out Whitworths Ltd for claiming nuts could extend life and reduce the risk of...
September NPD launchpad: Beauty, peptides, and convenient formats
Europe’s new product launches reveal trends for nutricosmetics, innovative peptides, and formats which improve consumer experience and encourage consistency.
Balchem’s K2VITAL DELTA linked to benefits for long-term heart health
Balchem’s branded vitamin K2 combined with vitamin D3 could slow coronary artery calcium progression by over 20%, according to new research published in the journal Circulation.
More than hormone mimicry: Boosting benefits of phytoestrogens in menopause
Phytoestrogens represent a promising, non-hormonal strategy for improving post-menopausal health, with mechanisms of action including microbiome modulation as well as antioxidant and epigenetic pathways, but personalized formulations are needed to...
Ginger shows promise for cholesterol metabolism
Short term ginger supplementation enhanced cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC) and improved the antioxidant response in healthy participants, according to a new study.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Monteloeder taps into opportunities in metabolic health, beauty-from-within for growth
Monteloeder looks to capitalize on opportunities in the booming metabolic health and beauty-from-within categories in Asia to strengthen its global market position.
Upcycled salmon protein may improve key biological drivers of healthy aging: RCT
Eight weeks of supplementation with salmon protein hydrolysate may improve systemic inflammation, glycemic control, and body composition, says a pilot study using Hofseth BioCare’s ProGo ingredient.
Dose for Cholesterol supplement shows lipid-lowering effects in healthy adults: RCT
Daily supplementation with Dose for Cholesterol liquid supplement has demonstrated lipid-lowering and cardioprotective effects in healthy adults, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in India.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Cardio health and exercise: Winner of Sports Ingredient of the Year advances beetroot research
Bio-gen Extracts, which took home the Ingredient of the Year (Sports Nutrition) for its beetroot extract TruBeet, is deepening research on beetroot’s cardiovascular support and, in turn, its benefits for exercise performance.
Lehvoss combines Zooca calanus oil with Golden Omega to create ZOΩ3GO Softgels
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.
Study finds KSM-66 ashwagandha safe in sample of more than 1,000 adults
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.
Dietitians could bridge nutrition and sustainability gap using One Health ethos
Dietitians could play a far greater strategic role in connecting human health, sustainable food systems and environmental wellbeing, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Study highlights cardiometabolic benefits of polyphenol-rich sugarcane extract
Polyphenol-rich sugarcane extracts (PRSEs) reduced trans-fatty acids, triglycerides, and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol in healthy participants according to a new study in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Humann targets new categories with UC Davis partnership
Cardiovascular supplement company Humann is looking beyond its nitric oxide roots as part of a long-term precision nutrition partnership with the University of California, Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH).
All 17 winners of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 revealed
From proprietary functional ingredients to consumer products and research projects, all 17 winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 were announced at an award ceremony held in Bangkok today (September 2).
Substantial gaps in mushroom trials impact efficacy of product innovations, experts argue
Human clinical research involving medicinal mushrooms is growing fast but significant gaps in crucial detail make it extremely challenging to translate the science into real world interventions, according to a new scientific review.
Magnesium and vitamin D combo a ‘reasonable approach’ to modestly lower blood pressure: review
A combination of magnesium and vitamin D may modestly reduce hypertension, according to a review evaluating emerging evidence on the synergy of the nutrients.
August NPD Launchpad: Higher dose creatine, niche target markets, protein and healthspan in focus
This month’s new product launches highlight the drive to deliver cognitive health focused creatine solutions, an unabating interest in protein innovation and an overarching focus on healthspan support.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors A-G
Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.
Qunol faces class action over omega-3 claims
Quten Research Institute is facing a proposed class action alleging that its Qunol Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil contains less omega-3 than the 1,000 mg advertised on the product label.
Health tracking apps could improve weight loss, BMI - Lancet Digital Health
Health tracking apps could improve body weight and body mass index (BMI) but not total cholesterol levels and dietary intake, according to new findings published in The Lancet Digital Health.
Which sports nutrition brands is AI recommending to consumers?
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.
NAD backs Force Factor ‘#1’ beet supplement claims
The dispute highlights how competing measures of market leadership can determine which supplement brands are able to claim the top spot.
Study reveals poor knowledge of drug-supplement interactions among health practitioners
Healthcare professionals in Portugal may be ill-equipped to identify potential drug-supplement interactions, according to new findings, with researchers calling for better training and clearer clinical protocols.
The rise of supplement drop culture: How limited editions have become an innovation playbook
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.
Regenerate Symposium to examine science, strategy for closing omega-3 nutrition gap
The one-day meeting will examine emerging science and commercial strategies shaping the future of omega-3 nutrition.
Body weight may influence coffee’s effects on heart and metabolic health
Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.
NutraCast: BODi CEO on keeping active nutrition simple amid AI, GLP-1s and wellness trends
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.
Scientists and nutrition experts call for increased vitamin D threshold to “wake up officials”
The threshold for vitamin D deficiency in the UK should be doubled in order to rouse officials to take a preventative approach to health, according to a newly published paper by the health and nutrition expert working group ‘Act Now Vitamin D’.
Personalization drives Hone heart health launch
The new cardiovascular supplement program uses blood biomarker testing to tailor nutrition recommendations, reflecting a shift from traditional cholesterol-focused approaches to a broader view of heart health.
AG1 study finds greens powder increases circulation of multiple micronutrients
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.