News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The widespread loss of critical, evolutionarily important microbes is the “defining issue for modern infancy,” according to Stephanie Culler, PhD, CEO of Persephone Biosciences.
Taking place in Dublin next month, NutraIngredients’ Probiota conference will bring three days of expert academic and industry insights as well as unmissable networking opportunities, finishing with a focus on microbiome diets and the gut-brain axis.
Driven by growing consumer awareness and evolving scientific research, gut health innovation is accelerating, with new approaches and solutions reshaping how products support digestive well-being.
A combination of fibers from organic fruit and vegetables may have a “greater and gentler prebiotic effect compared with established purified prebiotic fibers,” says a new study using Futureceuticals’ NatureKnit Organic ingredient.
Day two at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Dublin 2026 will see experts discuss regulatory updates, postbiotic science and strain-level innovation.
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
Science-led supplement brand Pura Collagen has released two new lines, Pura Digest and GLPure+, one designed to support digestive health and the other to provide a natural alternative to GLP-1 medications.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota is less than a month away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Dr. John Hale, Muriel Gonzalez, Ewa Hudson, Dr. Koen Venema, Meghan Taylor and more!
We look at the supply, safety and quality control implications for infant formula manufacturers and ingredient suppliers
The health impact of supplements doesn’t come close to that of a gut health focused diet, according to a microbiome expert set to present his pioneering research at Probiota 2026.
Long-term low fiber intake and high variability in amino acid intake were associated with low-stability microbiota and adverse blood lipid profiles, according to a year-long study conducted in children.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients says fiber diversification, enhanced GLP-1 support and embellished protein offerings will lead nutrition trends this year.
Danish start-up Bactolife has secured over €30 million in its Series B investment round, enabling the company to commercialize its novel gut health solution: binding proteins.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) supplementation showed sex-specific improvements in perceived stress in healthy young adults, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Totality Biosciences has developed a synthetic biology platform that leverages genetically engineered plants to produce the full spectrum of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and will be presenting the business at the upcoming IPA World Congress +...
A micro-encapsulated probiotic may target the gut differently than a non-encapsulated form, and this appears to impact its gut-brain activity, says a new study.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Lumina Intelligence’s global research across nine countries reveals what’s really shaping wellness—and where the next opportunities lie.
The NutraIngredients Awards have become known as the “Oscars of the nutrition world” largely thanks to the caliber of its panel of industry expert judges.
New research from personalized nutrition platform Zoe claims to “advance the gut health field dramatically” by ranking more than 100 species of gut bacteria to help scientists track gut health “better than ever before.”
The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
Dutch food research organization Nizo has partnered with the University of Twente to explore the gut-brain axis through organ-on-chip innovation.
2025’s supplement successes include creatine, cellular health and weight loss solutions with plant exosomes, pet nutrition and shatavari emerging as topics to watch in 2026, according to PharmaLinea’s end-of-year summit.
More than three-quarters of the global population is not getting enough omega-3, according to a collaborative study sponsored by Holland & Barrett, with the retailer noting a lack of awareness around the nutrient’s brain health benefits.
The rising demand for healthy aging supplements has taken the industry by storm, with the cellular health category leading the charge. But are microbial interventions a forgotten aspect of this conversation?
The Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC consulting group has launched CriseNutra, a crisis prevention and management service to help industry players safeguard their long-term position and reputation in the market.
Organic micronutrient startup Biovit has completed a two-year clinical study to back the bioavailability of its 100% organic micronutrients derived from plants, fungi and algae.
With the early bird discount closing this Friday (Dec. 5), now is the opportune time to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.
Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.
The founder of premium women’s health supplement brand Lyma signaled an opportunity for UK brands to contest health claim restrictions during last week’s Nutra Healthspan Summit.
Brands are recognizing diverse nutrition needs across women’s lifespans with new product launches.
British-based retailer Holland & Barrett has published its latest Wellness Trends Report, revealing the company’s best-selling products of 2025 and trend predictions for 2026.
Finnish medicinal mushroom researcher and producer KÄÄPÄ Biotech has closed a €9 million investment round amid thriving global demand for its high quality sustainable extracts.
Supplementation with glucomannans from konjac, a soluble fiber, may ease gastrointestinal symptoms in elite male Taekwondo athletes with functional constipation, says a new study from China.
Asafoetida (ASF) supplementation improved digestive symptoms, sleep, and cognitive performance in adults with functional dyspepsia (FD), according to a new study.
Personalized nutrition startup Stride has acquired the oral microbiome testing platform Floe to further bolster its 360 health service which joins the dots for consumers confused by increasing access to health data.
Australia-based microbiome specialist Life-Space is planning to increase its offerings for gut-skin and gut-brain axes, as well as the gut-muscle and gut-bone axes as it dabbles into the healthy longevity space.
Nutraceuticals are supporting women through the hormonal fluctuations, psychological adjustments and physiological transitions that come with key life stages. Yet often women are not accessing the solutions available—so what is going wrong?
Haleon, the company behind household brands such as Centrum, Caltrate and Sensodyne, is seeking industry and research partnerships to advance self-care.
Two co-founding friends are proud to have “pivoted from beauty to poo” with the launch of female focused supplement start-up We Are Regular.
From probiotics to sleep-supporting snacks, discover how the four pillars of gut health are reshaping food and beverage innovation
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
Consumers aren’t always on the search for health optimization, sometimes they simply want to reduce everyday pains, opening opportunity for accessible daily supplements to reduce the friction of daily grind.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
Swedish firm Probi has bagged a treble of NutraIngredients Awards for its microbiome-based solution targeting iron deficiency, a health issue particularly prevalent among Asian women.
The British Dietetic Association has published the first evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation, recommending several dietary supplements, foods and drinks in a bid to replace outdated guidance.
“Maxxing is out and diversity is in” when it comes to fiber intake trends, according to Mintel’s 2026 Global Food & Drink Predictions report.