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MSP Starch Products Inc., the company behind Solnul, continues to strengthen its science, with two new studies showing that the potato-derived resistant starch prebiotic may boost absorption of antioxidants like vitamins A and E, and levels of choline...
A prebiotic containing inulin improved symptom severity and quality of life scores in 34 patients with constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C), according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
The Gut Stuff, a multi-faceted business devoted to improving the general public’s awareness of gut health, has been recognized in the UK Fast Growth 50 index this year.
The European Association of Chicory Inulin Producers (CEFI) has joined the International Probiotics Association, a move that IPA calls “a pivotal expansion in the representation of prebiotic science and industry worldwide”.
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Ocean Actives H+, a fucoidan-rich algae extract, shows prebiotic benefits at a dose of 250 mg per day, potentially reducing risk of bloating pain, according to new research.
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.
Utah-based Lifevantage has acquired microbiome-focused direct sales company LoveBiome to deepen its position in the gut and cellular health categories.
Persephone Biosciences has commercialized its infant and toddler synbiotic following the ‘largest-ever U.S. microbiome study’ and growing industry focus on early-life microbial health.
With expert speakers confirmed from MaryRuth’s, BLIS Technologies, Traitomic, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, CanBiocin, University of Milano-Bicocca, Teagasc, APC Microbiome Ireland and more, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is not to be...
Multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences firm Bayer has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to advancing innovation in phytomedicines and biotics.
A compound derived from seaweed may help protect the gut microbiota during antibiotic therapy.
The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.
Vitafoods Asia 2025
Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd has launched its first postbiotics for mood support for international markets at last week’s Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok.
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) supplementation may reduce short-term weight and metabolic complications in adults with excess body weight, new research published in Nutrients shows.
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Sustainability September
Nielsen IQ recently released its The Next Frontier of Wellness Report. The leading global consumer intelligence company identified several trends shaping the industry.
Novonesis and Novo Nordisk are joining forces in a new research collaboration to explore solutions that seek to preserve and optimize metabolic health and well-being.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) deemed Benicaros, a precision prebiotic fiber derived from upcycled carrot pomace, safe for human consumption.
With the launch of i/O Beauti, Skin Moderne joins a growing group of beauty brands embracing clinically aligned nutrition strategies—this time, with tributyrin and spermidine at its core.
Nearly six in 10 (57%) infant formula products launched in 2025 contained galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), reflecting a growing demand for GOS in early life nutrition. But what’s driving this trend?
Sales of herbal supplements in the United States increased by 5.4% in 2024 to reach a record $13.23 billion, according to the American Botanical Council’s latest Herb Market Report.
Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.
Plant-derived exosomes offer a new opportunity for microencapsulated active botanical ingredients with additional health benefits.
A clinical study identified withanolide glycosides as the key drivers of superior bioavailability in ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extracts.
Medicinal mushrooms are gaining the interest of previously plant-focused consumers, businesses and academics alike. But with new-found glory comes fast-growing concerns around quality control.
Scientists and industry gathered this week to address the quality control conundrum within the botanical supplement sector, noting cost-focused innovation, highly concentrated extracts, weak regulatory oversight, and the need for data to challenge safety...
Find out more about recent trends in China’s infant formula sales, eye health supplement ingredients, and biotics for GLP-1 in this round-up.
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) supplementation may regulate specific microbiome activity, support a balanced inflammatory response and aid in maintaining healthy triglyceride levels, says a new study with Gencor’s Levagen+ ingredient.
Consumers are shifting from a surface-level view of beauty to a more integrated approach that connects wellness, lifestyle, and self-care
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Encapsulating L. rhamnosus GG in pea protein improved viability in the digestive tract by at least 30% compared to unencapsulated control, according to a study by AnaBio Technologies in Ireland.
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Dublin.
A combination of Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus could restore a healthy gut microbiota in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) babies, according to new research published in Nature Communications.
CosmaxNBT is tapping into the multi-benefit trend by combining popular wellness goals, such as metabolic boosters, mood enhancers and digestive aids into one convenient formulation.
Described by one recent attendee as “the bridge between science and marketing”, the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is returning to the Emerald Isle for its 12th edition.
Kefir’s dairy-free twin has enormous growth potential
Magnesium Orotate Dihydrate has failed to secure EU novel food approval, as Magnesium L-threonate clears its final regulatory hurdle to enter the European supplement market.
Functional coffees have taken the industry by storm, but a new trend has emerged, raising the question of whether coffee alone is already functional enough.
A new clinical study has investigated the potential of neurocosmetics, concluding that it “signals a paradigm shift within dermatology and cosmetic science,” which also brings many complexities for future NPD.
An in-vitro study demonstrated that the proprietary ingredient Benicaros (carrot rhamnogalacturonan-I, or cRG-I) can potentially deliver gut microbiome benefits in dogs of all sizes.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) supplement brand Eu Yan Sang has recently launched in Australia, with plans for Japan, Vietnam, and US entry further down the road, says parent company Rohto which also revealed new findings on microbiome and TCM.
A coconut-derived prebiotic offers a promising new approach to tackle the global health threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Consuming a probiotic yogurt before academic exams may help students protect their gut microbiota from stress-related disruptions, says a new study from KU Leuven and Danone Research & Innovation.
A novel bacterium found in rice may benefit both plant and human health, with a new study highlighting its potential to reduce cholesterol levels and body weight in lab animals.
Microbiome research has evolved rapidly over the past few decades, but it is now at risk of losing credibility, warns microbiologist Dr. William DePaolo.
The supplementation of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve BBr60 has been shown to improve metabolic and gut health in an eight-week trial.
Prebiotics attenuated detrimental microbiome changes in mice exposed to three times the gravitational force of Earth, according to a study published in Nutrients.
Stripped-back sports supplement brand Naked Nutrition has broken into the colostrum market with a single ingredient, Naked Colostrum, launching alongside a reformulated collagen powder.
An infant formula supplemented with six human milk oligosaccharides and two probiotics may support healthy, age-appropriate growth and improve gut health, according to new research.