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.
Healthy aging
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.
Nestlé launches Solgar Prime for fast-growing healthy-longevity market
Nestlé has announced the expansion of its healthy longevity portfolio with Solgar Prime, formulated to help people maintain muscle strength, vitality, mobility and overall wellbeing as they age.
China’s dietary supplement imports: Fish oil fastest-growing category in H1 2026
Fish oil was the fastest-growing category of dietary supplement imports into China in the first half of this year, based on a report by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE).
What Health Canada’s resveratrol and beta-glucan updates mean for manufacturers
Before the revisions, companies using fermentation-derived bioactives could face additional requests for evidence about their ingredient sources or production methods, even when the intended use was already covered by Health Canada’s pre-cleared information.
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.
Dongkoo Bio&Pharma targets underserved hearing care category as growth engine
South Korean firm Dongkoo Bio&Pharma is targeting the unmet needs of its local hearing health market, which it has mapped out as a new engine for growth.
SupplySide Global 2026: What’s happening on the show floor
From clear protein shakes to creatine gummies and free omega-3 testing, SupplySide Global exhibitors are giving attendees plenty to put on their show-floor itinerary.
Sulforaphane supplement moves conversion outside the body
Nootropics Depot has launched a powdered sulforaphane supplement designed to complete the conversion from glucoraphanin before consumption, following almost two years of formulation work.
Dr. Vegan rebrands as DRV+ to broaden market appeal
After operating for six years as Dr. Vegan, the UK supplement brand, is undergoing a rebrand to better appeal to the masses.
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.
Asian firms eye EU market, urged to plan early for regulatory hurdles
Asian nutrition companies are increasingly looking to Europe as a key growth market, but they could face significant regulatory hurdles when seeking EU market access, according to FoodChain ID.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Double champion: Phynova takes mulberry leaf extract beyond sugar control
A well-known benefit of mulberry leaf extract is blood glucose control, but Phynova Group, which won two awards in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, is taking the ingredient to new heights through research that uncovers how insulin sensitivity...
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Kaneka to continue investing in ubiquinol and mitochondrial health as interest grows
Japanese chemical manufacturing major Kaneka Corporation is set to continue investing in research on ubiquinol and mitochondrial health, as it observes growing interest in the ingredient’s benefits across multiple health functions.
Lower NAD+ levels linked to greater frailty in older adults: Study
Older adults with lower levels of NAD+, an important cellular co-factor for improvement of mitochondrial performance and energy metabolism, may be at higher risk of frailty, says a new study from Japan.
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.
Watchdog claims menopause supplements just ‘expensive multivitamins’, industry responds
A new analysis by consumer watchdog Which? has concluded that many menopause supplements are just “expensive multivitamins” with fairy dustings of active ingredients.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Perimenopause a research focus for award-winning botanical blend
EstroG-100, a botanical blend that won the Innovation in Women’s Health Award at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, will undergo research linked to perimenopause and sexual wellbeing, after clinical trials have proven its benefits in alleviating...
Inside the consumer challenges fueling the omega-3 gap
Consumer data shows consumers may already know omega-3s matter. Getting them to understand which omega-3s they need, choose a product or food source and stick with it is proving to be a different challenge.
Across the Nutraverse: Restrictions in California, precision fermentation capacity, the rise of PDRN, and SANS moves to TX
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the industry’s shift towards a future defined by biotech-enabled innovation, metabolic health convergence, heightened regulatory scrutiny and premium science-backed ingredients.
BSRA calls on longevity industry to invest in aging research
Aging research has never been more relevant. Yet despite aging populations, stretched healthcare systems and booming commercial interest in longevity, fundamental questions about the biology of aging remain unanswered and research funding is scarce,...
Nova Mentis launches precision fermentation Hydroxytyrosol for next-gen longevity formulations
Biotech innovator Nova Mentis has launched Polyphenol-HT1, a hydroxytyrosol ingredient produced through precision fermentation, for longevity-focused formulations.
Targeted supplementation could deliver billions in societal savings, according to new research
A new analysis estimates that targeted supplementation with omega-3 EPA and DHA, phytosterols and beta-glucans could generate substantial societal cost savings by improving heart health among specific populations.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Thai Union Ingredients looks to expand portfolio of tuna-derived ingredients
Thai Union Ingredients aims to unlock full value of the tuna fish by expanding its portfolio of premium nutrition ingredients derived from manufacturing by-products.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Menstruation, menopause and beyond: IMCD casts spotlight on women’s health
IMCD seeks to respond to “real consumer needs” with its market-ready women’s health formulations that the company recently showcased at Vitafoods Asia 2026.
ASA calls out health claim breaches as food brands become function focused
Food brands’ increasing use of health and nutrition messaging reflects a broader trend of ‘aggressive marketing’ across the UK, a legal expert has warned after the ASA called out Whitworths Ltd for claiming nuts could extend life and reduce the risk of...
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.
Trend tracker: AI’s pros and cons, healthspan new product launches and more
Check out trends in artificial intelligence (AI) and health supplement searches, new healthspan product launches and more in this round-up.
Olive by-products show potential as natural antioxidant sources
Olive waste could be utilized as a source of natural antioxidants in functional foods and nutraceuticals, according to researchers who recovered valuable compounds from olive brine and alpechin.
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...
Study highlights risks of vitamin D and B12 co-deficiency in the elderly
Analysis of Romanian geriatric patients found that vitamin D deficiency was associated with poorer cognitive performance and greater frailty. Patients who had co-deficiency of vitamin D and vitamin B12 showed the most pronounced cognitive impairment and...
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.
Upcycled salmon protein may improve key biological drivers of healthy aging: RCT
Eight weeks of supplementation with salmon protein hydrolysate may improve systemic inflammation, glycemic control, and body composition, says a pilot study using Hofseth BioCare’s ProGo ingredient.
From sushi to supplements: Exploring hexaraphane’s brain health potential with Dr. Wasabi
Dr. Isao Okunishi earned his PhD at Kagoshima University through research on wasabi. To communicate the scientific findings of his research more effectively to a broader audience, he adopted the moniker “Dr. Wasabi,” believing it would help convey his...
Across the Nutraverse: Andrographis in Australia, botanical adulteration, perimenopause in focus
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the importance of demonstrable safety, verified ingredient authenticity and precise consumer targeting, particularly in rapidly evolving categories such as women’s health and healthy aging.
Report: Microbiome startups push deeper into longevity
Advances in microbiome research are opening new opportunities in longevity, but clinical evidence and proprietary data could increasingly distinguish evidence-backed products from those following the healthy-aging trend.
Balchem’s Optifolin+ may offer epigenetic health solutions
Balchem’s choline-enriched L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF) folate ingredient, Optifolin+, may boost cellular methylation capacity and DNA methylation in a human cell model.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi, SVP of Science and Innovation, Ritual
For Mastaneh Sharafi, PhD, RD, SVP of Science and Innovation at Ritual, supporting the next generation of women in science is more than just helping them get a seat at the table.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Puredia looks to heighten awareness of sea buckthorn for oral beauty amid award win
Hong Kong-headquartered Puredia hopes to raise greater awareness of omega-7-rich sea buckthorn ingredients for use in beauty-from-within supplements on the back of a NutraIngredients-Asia Awards win.
Is perimenopause finally becoming its own category?
Ritual is entering the perimenopause category with a hormone-free formula built around shatavari, a botanical with a long history in Ayurvedic medicine but only more recently supported by human clinical research in perimenopausal women.
Q&A: BioTRUST’s Rachel Sexton on the shift from longevity to healthspan
As interest in longevity grows, the conversation is moving away from simply extending lifespan to improving quality of life. For Rachel Sexton, BioTRUST Nutrition’s newly appointed president, that means making healthspan the centerpiece of the company’s...