NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026: And the finalists are…
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.
Gut/digestive health
Gut health trend enters new era
The gut health trend is entering its next phase – one shaped by sharper science, smarter consumers and big opportunities
NutraCast: No more ‘me too’ brands: Elevate Organic’s bet on clinical proof, certification and regeneration
After helping scale Garden of Life into a category leader, founders Brian Upton and Hank Ramsey are starting over with Elevate Organic—a new supplement brand they founded along with Matt Borden. The brand centers around clinical validation, transparency...
Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!
For those who haven’t submitted yet, time is on your side.
CPG Radar updates accelerate white space identification and time-to-market
AI-driven insights provider CPG Radar is continuing to hone its platform to streamline and accelerate innovation processes that take into account science, claims, consumer sentiment and more.
Rewriting weight management: GLP-1s, TikTok and the shift to metabolic health
At the Weight Management Summit, NIQ’s Sherry Frey described how shifting consumer behaviors, GLP-1 medications and the rise of social commerce are reshaping not just weight management, but the broader wellness landscape.
Women’s health: Are we entering an era of physiology-first formulation?
From PMS support to menstrual health and athletic performance, women’s supplements are evolving—and so are the ingredients behind them. With new products featuring human-equivalent lactoferrin entering the market, the question is whether...
Probiota Pioneers: Calling all disruptive microbiome-related start-ups
The deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Probiota Pioneers has been extended to Tuesday, April 7.
IPC 2026: International microbiome conference calls for abstracts
The scientific committee for the 19th International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health welcomes abstracts for an oral presentation or a poster display at IPC 2026.
Could a gut microbe improve muscle strength and slow sarcopenia?
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.
Singapore’s MIRIQA expands into immunity category, targets modern family wellness
Singapore firm MIRIQA has expanded beyond beauty supplements into the immunity category, and looks to meet the health and wellness needs of modern families.
Weight management gaining attention in China, but actions still lacking: Junshi Chen
The general public in China now understands that body weight is something that should be controlled and managed, which Junshi Chen, chief consultant of China’s National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, believes is a key achievement of China’s...
Across the Nutraverse: Human milk analytics hub, precision fermented collagen, pharmacovigilance for natural products
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Five product categories offer opportunities for NutraIngredients USA Awards glory
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are back with 16 categories honoring the best and brightest in the U.S. dietary supplement industry, including our five “product of the year” categories.
Early life probiotics may support gut and immune development, study suggests
Bifidobacterium infantis supplementation in infants for 12 weeks was associated with reduced stomach ache, lower incidence of diarrhea and fewer diarrhea-related clinical visits, according to a study in Frontiers in Nutrition.
‘Probiotics have peaked’: Postbiotic pioneer takes gut barrier solution across European market
Postbiotic pioneer Nordic Rebalance, launched in 2006, is taking its oat-based metabolite-rich product beyond the borders of Denmark and Sweden as the team launches its B2B business.
UCSD launches first human milk analytics hub
The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.
Six ingredient categories offer opportunities for NutraIngredients USA Awards glory
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are back with 16 categories honoring the best and brightest in the U.S. dietary supplement industry, including our six “ingredient of the year” categories.
Probiota Americas Scientific Frontiers: Got groundbreaking microbiome-related research to shout about?
The deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Scientific Frontiers has been extended to Thursday, April 2.
ADM study: Postbiotic supports metabolic health markers in labradors
Supplementing labradors with the postbiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis CECT 8145 may influence metabolic health markers during weight change, according to ADM research.
A celebration of innovation: Reasons to enter the NutraIngredients USA Awards
Entries for the awards are welcome across 16 categories, covering ingredients, finished products, companies and initiatives in the nutrition and food supplements industry.
The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas
2025 was a breakout year for creatine, but the ingredient has been a headliner for The Vitamin Shoppe for longer. The retail giant anticipated its transformation from gym niche to mainstream star several years ago. It is now predicting similar explosive...
Athlete gut health: Research spotlights microbiota modulation by protein source
Researchers observed differential responses of bacterial groups to plant and animal protein supplements in professional footballers, highlighting the importance of personalized recommendations.
Culture shift: Could omics advances unlock the full potential of fermented foods?
Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for at least 10,000 years, but researchers are only just starting to understand the microbiomes found in these foods and their impact on health.
How A.I. is accelerating probiotic R&D processes
Machine learning and robotics could accelerate a two-year probiotic development process to four to five months, with a recent presentation at the IPA World Congress + Probiota highlighting the potential of this disruptive technology for strain optimization.
The gut health restore diet: Opportunities and challenges
Microbiome research reveals our ability to undo the damage of industrialized diets and shift health markers away from chronic disease risk within just a few weeks.
Trend tracking: Euromonitor outlines drivers accelerating the biotic boom
Probiotics are outperforming huge markets such as beauty and clothing as consumers increasingly prioritize health and wellness, according to Euromonitor’s Nick Stene.
February NPD launchpad: Gummies and hormone support top the charts
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
Early BioGaia probiotic use linked to gut comfort at age 10
New data reveals a significant correlation between supplementation with L. reuteri DSM 17938 during the first three months of life and lower abdominal pain at age 10.
SPINS: Protein still reigns but fiber, hormone support gain momentum
Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights, SPINS, stepped away from the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit to share that active nutrition and performance supplements have led the vitamins and supplements category for the fifth consecutive year,...
Multi-strain bifidobacterium blend could support frequent-flyer health needs
Probiotic supplementation may improve gut stability, sleep, fatigue, emotional well-being, immune defense and microbial function during short-term international travel, according to a new study.
February Launch Pad: From men’s health to pregnancy, starting in the gut
Microbiome-driven innovation dominates the latest launches, from prebiotic fibers and next-gen probiotics to L-glutamine, but brands are also expanding into targeted solutions for cognition, stress, hydration and metabolic support.
Probiota Pioneer Microvitality gives researchers access to upper GI analysis
Zoe Watson, co-founder and CEO of Microvitality, joined NutraIngredients’ Probiota conference in Dublin to discuss the importance of small intestine testing.
Vitamin B1 supplementation may improve gut motility and constipation
Vitamin B1 supplementation has emerged as a potential tool to manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation in a multi-ancestry study.
Centre for Nutraceuticals aims to be ‘global voice’ for the industry
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
“Its moment has arrived”: Marula fruit ripe for global functional food success
The highly abundant South African polyphenol-rich marula fruit is being under-exploited by the functional food and supplements industry, according to the Marula Fruit Products Association.
dsm-firmenich’s postbiotic gets muscle support application to advance healthspan strategy
dsm-firmenich’s Humiome Post LB (HPLB) postbiotic could act as a foundational ingredient for healthy aging by targeting muscle function and mobility, according to pre-clinical data and ongoing human trials.
Non-GM strain optimization: Lessons from a brewing giant
Carlsberg scientists have developed non-GM strain optimizing technology with the potential to discover superior probiotic strains at speed.
Expo West 2026 supplement preview: What’s happening on the show floor
Thousands of exhibitors across the natural products spectrum will descend on the Anaheim Convention Center for the 45th annual Expo West trade between March 3 and March 6.
Fiber is entering its protein moment – and it’s more multi-faceted than we think
How advances in fiber chemistry and sourcing may influence the next generation of food products and health
Metagenics expands UK presence with Symprove buyout
The company adds Symprove to its portfolio, with the probiotic developer described as the leader in its segment and the brand most recommended by UK healthcare practitioners.
Zinzino bolsters US presence with $30M It Works! merger
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
Prebiotic may improve gut and body composition for overweight prediabetics: RCT
Dietary supplementation with prebiotic short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) may produce modest improvements in body composition without restricting calorie intakes, says a new study from France.
Daily synbiotic promotes post-antibiotic microbiome recovery, study suggests
New research suggests Seed Health’s multi-species synbiotic accelerates the restoration of microbial diversity and enhances gut barrier integrity following antibiotic exposure.
Groupe Berkem study reveals impact of Biombalance on gut-brain axis
The grape seed extract Biombalance can modulate microbial metabolic pathways and influence key gut–brain axis mediators, according to new research.
Australia’s industry body partners with IPA to advance probiotic research, education
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) will collaborate to drive probiotic research, education, and quality standards.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota: One week to go!
The highlight of the microbiome health industry calendar, this year’s Probiota conference (Feb. 11-13) will provide its unrivalled mix of world-leading expert presentations, inspiring roundtables, innovative pioneers and unmissable networking opportunities.