News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
From fibermaxxing to genetically engineered probiotics, consumers are embracing products that help them optimize everyday life. As biotech gains traction, a new generation of supplements designed to deliver targeted health benefits is emerging.
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.
Growing interest in the estrobolome is reshaping discussions around women’s health, with precision nutrition and clinical substantiation moving up the industry’s agenda.
From regulation and women’s health to healthy aging and commercialization, this year’s conference brought together the people and ideas shaping the next chapter of microbiome innovation.
Probiotic–phytonutrient blends containing Lacticaseibacillus and Bifidobacterium strains plus citrus bioflavonoids and dandelion root extract could improve bowl function and gut health, according to a new study.
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.
The companion animal supplement industry in North America operates on intricate frameworks that are changing quickly as regulatory environments shift.
Independent flavor house I.T.S has launched a dedicated Health and Wellness division in response to growing demand for nutrition-focused products.
A new dietary fiber has received novel food approval after six years of regulatory uncertainty, marking the start of its journey to commercialization.
A new study showed that green tea’s primary flavanol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), acts as a ‘metabolic trigger’ via sensory receptors—indicating that systemic absorption isn’t required to unlock its health benefits.
With concerns around supplement quality and label accuracy continuing to challenge the sector, UK-based NF Supplements is betting on batch-by-batch third-party testing and radical transparency as a way to stand out in an increasingly crowded market.
The gut microbiome plays a central role in determining the health benefits of plant-based ingredients and depends on whether an individual’s gut microbiota contains the enzymes needed to convert that compound into its active form, says a new study with...
Higher consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) correlates with poorer diet quality, higher sugar intake, lower mycobiome richness, and potentially altered cardiometabolic function, according to newly presented data.
Austrian health-tech startup NB1 Health aims to deliver a ‘truly personalized’ full daily supplement routine through biology and gut microbiome data.
Research into the role of the microbiome during spaceflight could uncover essential innovations to support astronauts in their mission to Mars, as well as multiple under-served populations on earth.
Patented prebiotic fiber blend Myota has raised $4.5 million in a Series A round led by venture capital firm PeakBridge to expand its clinically validated prebiotic fibre business.
Jill Truitt, president and general manager of Bovita Health, recently discussed her more than two decades in the consumer packaged goods industry and the company’s approach to launching a colostrum-based wellness brand.
A 1% increase in probiotic use could have a €10 billion economic impact across Europe, according to a newly released socio-economic assessment (SEA) commissioned by IPA Europe.
The Protein Brewery has added a further €18 million to its Series B funding round as it gears up to scale production capacity, drive sales in active nutrition, and advance research into the longevity benefits of its flagship mycoprotein ingredient,...
Lupin and soy protein drinks had beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity and improved markers related to fat metabolism, hunger hormones, and inflammation, according to a 5-week study in Mexican male adolescents with obesity.
Probiotics blend plus dandelion root powder and citrus bioflavonoid complex may improve bowel function and normalize stools, and reduce leaky gut, says a new study from HEM Pharma and Amway Research and Development.
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.
June’s NPD activity in Europe points to sustained demand for biotics, adaptogens, fiber and collagen, with brands targeting sleep and hormonal support, gut health and beauty benefits.
A newly developed ingestible smart capsule will allow the analysis of multiple biomarkers along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, providing access to crucial blind spots in microbiome research.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Bayer India’s probiotic, antacid innovation, MuscleBlaze’s creatine chews, G-NiiB’s first synbiotics for supporting mental wellness and more.
Zoe challenges the proteinification trend by shifting the spotlight to the UK’s fiber deficit with its gut health bar product launch.
Menopause specialists are raising awareness of newly presented pilot research indicating the potential wide-ranging benefits of probiotics to support women through this stage of life.
Exclusive insights from senior leaders in Asia’s nutra, food and beverage sectors are coming your way this July, via our Growth Asia Summit 2026
Bayer India’s newly launched Alka Seltzer is said to be the first antacid in the country’s ayurvedic category that comes with probiotic support.
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.
Premium wellness and biohacking brand Lyma enters the green drinks category with ID², its first ingestible launch in five years.
As microbiome science becomes more targeted in dogs and cats, companies working in the companion animal space are weighing how strain selection, clinical validation and safety monitoring will shape the future of pet biotic products.
New research from AB-Biotics suggests its Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KABP-051 probiotic strain provides weight management and mood benefits via the gut-brain axis.
South Korean company CJ Wellcare recently shared its research on strain-customized prebiotics to improve the viability and functional activity of lactic acid bacteria, and announced its partnership with a sleep tech start-up.
The European Commission has authorized Ingredion’s recently acquired patented prebiotic carrot-fiber, Benicaros SF Pure (300 mg), as a Novel Food, allowing manufacturers to use it in food supplements across the EU.
A key forum for microbiome-focused scientists, researchers, and industry, arrives in Kraków, Poland, next week (June 22–24), to spotlight cutting‑edge discoveries, from next‑generation strains and longevity research to smart tech and spaceflight.
Daily consumption of probiotic-fermented yogurt was associated with improvements in glucose dynamics and gut microbiota, suggesting the latter’s potential role in modulating the metabolic effects of yogurt, says a new study from Japan.
With 51% of consumer spending in China being online, it is critical for brands to understand these online market places and ecosystems and digital channels, says Peter McMath, chief growth officer for WPIC Marketing + Technologies.
Daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium probiotic strain may significantly reduce the incidence of respiratory infections and eczema in infants and toddlers, says a new study from China.
Scientists behind the first wearable device designed to measure human flatulence say their tech will differentiate between the gut health products that work, and those that don’t.
Holland & Barrett is returning to Singapore and entering more Asian markets through an exclusive partnership with DFI Retail Group – the parent company of retail pharmacy chains Guardian and Mannings.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in a ‘long overdue’ move described as a genuine opportunity for the health and nutrition industry.
Physician-developed microbiome company Resbiotic has launched a gut health test that offers consumers research-level microbiome insights and a personalized plan to improve their 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.
The highlight of the microbiome health industry calendar, this year’s Probiota Americas conference will provide its unrivalled mix of world-leading expert presentations, inspiring roundtables, innovative pioneers and unmissable networking opportunities.
Women’s health, targeted -biotic innovation and the next wave of microbiome opportunities are set to headline the final day of Probiota Americas 2026 as the conference closes out in Vancouver on June 10.