Gut/digestive health

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.

NI+Hormonal health supplement launches target women at every life stage

As the women’s supplement market continues to expand, hormonal health is emerging as a key area of innovation, with brands taking a closer look at formulations tailored to life stages.

Calcium-rich whey protein side stream delivers post-menopausal bone health benefits

Supplementation with a calcium-rich byproduct of whey protein production for 12 months supports the maintenance of bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, according to a new clinical study.

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.

NI+Plant cell players unite to position industry as essential green solution

Plant cell culture (PCC) is emerging as a promising solution to some of the supplement industry’s most pressing sourcing challenges, but realizing its commercial potential will require the sector to overcome significant hurdles related to scale,...

Up to one third of infants lack key gut bacteria despite breastfeeding

Nearly one third of infants lack detectable levels of Bifidobacterium, even when breastfed, raising questions about current approaches to infant nutrition and the development of microbiome supporting products, according to new research.

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.

Study uncovers links between feeding choices and infant microbiome development

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland involving data from 125 infants highlights how feeding milk type and introduction of solids impact microbiome development and function. 

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.

From microbiome sequencing to precision nutrition: What’s the missing link?  

The extraordinary individuality of the human gut microbiome presents one of the greatest challenges for personalized nutrition, and the solution lies in large-scale research.

Nordic Rebalance turns consumer validation into B2B expansion

Postbiotic pioneer Nordic Rebalance is taking its oat-based gut health ingredient beyond borders with its first B2B partnership in Germany as it simultaneously launches a new consumer brand for its home market.

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.

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...

Mushroom-based prebiotic may help restore gut bacteria after antibiotics

A porcini mushroom β-glucan-based prebiotic may help restore the gut microbiome after antibiotic treatment, according to new research published in the journal Nutraceuticals.

Kerry bets on growing UK gut health market with Bio-K+ launch

International food ingredients corporation Kerry has launched its probiotic brand Bio-K+ in the UK and Ireland, bringing the company’s most researched probiotic products to the British Isles.

The Better Menopause: Bringing scientific substantiation to the burgeoning menopause market

Two female entrepreneurs who entered the menopause wellness market before it became mainstream are investing in gold-standard science to differentiate their products in a surging market.

FermBase launches blend to streamline fermentation-based production

Fermentation solutions specialist FermBase by Cremer is launching a new line of standardized trace element blends to streamline fermentation-based production.

NI+FSA signals ‘major milestone’ in CBD novel food process: Should industry raise its hopes?

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has described its recommendation to authorize the country’s first CBD novel food applications as a “major milestone”, but industry observers question whether the move marks a genuine regulatory breakthrough or simply...

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.

NI+Could disappearing heritage diets hold new clues for nutrition innovation?

A newly launched global research initiative is investigating how disappearing heritage diets influence disease, metabolism, immunity and the microbiome, and whether those insights could lead to new health interventions.

NI+Supplements 101: How climate change is reshaping botanical ingredient sourcing

As a summer of extreme heat, persistent drought and monsoon rainfall draws to a close, increasingly volatile weather patterns are reshaping the botanical ingredients industry—affecting where plants can be grown, how much they yield, their phytochemical...

NI+Science vs politics: Kiwi’s long road to EU health-claim approval

It took four years after Europe’s food-safety scientists backed green kiwifruit’s digestive-health claim for regulators in Brussels to approve it, raising the bigger question: What happens when the science is settled, but the politics are not?

NI+More protein, more fiber, more questions: What happens to gut health?

Protein and fiber are having a moment, and consumers are being encouraged to get more of both, from fortified foods and functional products to social-media trends and new approaches to weight management.

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

The Nutra Healthspan Summit is just over two months away! Bridging cutting-edge science and business strategy to extend healthspan through nutrition and supplements, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

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.

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.

Microbiome modulation beyond digestion: Four emerging opportunities

The science of the microbiome has moved beyond digestive wellness, with a complex ecosystem found to influence how we perform, age, and thrive.

Startup Spotlight

NI+Yutrients converts supplement stackers with ‘limitless’ tailored blends

UK startup Yutrients is looking to ‘redefine’ personalized nutrition be creating customized powder blends designed to be as unique as the customer’s fingerprint.

Across the Nutraverse: Proposed GRAS changes, FFCs in Japan, hair growth supplements surge, Verb’s postbiotic efficacy

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

NI+EU packaging and recycling rules now in force: Timeline for obligations

The EU regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) came into force on Aug. 12, introducing immediate and upcoming obligations that redefine how packaging must be designed, used, recycled and reduced across all EU countries.

AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics’ blend may improve multiple menopause symptoms

A probiotic blend developed by AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics may help improve menopause-related symptoms and quality of life in peri- and postmenopausal women.

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.

Danone reports H1 sales boost despite infant formula recall incident

Global food giant Danone has reported closing a ‘solid’ first half of the year, with sales up in its specialized nutrition division despite the infant formula recall earlier this year.

NI+Amazon Spain blocks listings and suspends accounts in packaging compliance crackdown

Amazon Spain has triggered immediate blocks on listings and suspended accounts as it cracks down on producer responsibility compliance.

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’.

L. plantarum improves functional constipation and mental wellbeing: Study

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum improved bowel movements, constipation-related quality of life, and psychological well-being in adults with functional constipation, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

The Akkermansia Company secures new US patent for metabolic disorders

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued The Akkermansia Company (TAC) with a new patent, granting the company the exclusive right to market Akkermansia for metabolic disorders.

Across the Nutraverse: Judgement on fake Urolithin A sellers, Eggnovo novel food approval, TCI’s probiotics strategy

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

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.

Quince extract may support brain health through the gut–brain axis

Hydroethanolic extract of quince (HECO) may improve depression-like symptoms by reducing neuroinflammation and regulating the gut–brain axis, according to a new animal study.

UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network expands across Europe

The UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network (NFX UK) has secured $650,000 to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and expand its support across Europe.

Zoe research highlights plant diversity for microbiome health over ‘silver bullet’ probiotics

New research from gut health-focused tech firm and whole-food supplement company Zoe found that consuming its blend of more than 30 plant foods changed significantly more gut bacteria than a probiotic supplement over six weeks.

Nexira goes straight to the source with acquisition of carob specialist Keragum

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.

Probiotic–phytonutrient blends may improve gut function

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.

AI entrepreneurs turn industry waste into tomorrow’s breakthrough ingredients

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.

Growing nutrition trends prompt I.T.S to launch health and wellness division

Independent flavor house I.T.S has launched a dedicated Health and Wellness division in response to growing demand for nutrition-focused products.

NI+Dietary fiber designed to slow weight gain receives novel food approval

A new dietary fiber has received novel food approval after six years of regulatory uncertainty, marking the start of its journey to commercialization.

Sensory receptor study: Green tea elevates glucose tolerance and GLP-1 through taste receptors

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.

Natural Foundation Supplements tackles trust gap through batch-by-batch verification

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.