Suntory embarks on real-world evidence studies as part of NPD strategy
Suntory’s Institute for Science of Life is conducting a series of real-world evidence studies on its nutraceutical products as part of its new product development strategy.
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NutraCast: How biotechnology is powering the lifemaxxing movement
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.
Nourished’s Creatine+ range targets muscle and mind
Personalized supplement brand Nourished has entered the creatine category with a range of three stacked gummies for strength, energy and cognitive function.
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.
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.
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.
‘Informing the development of next-gen probiotics’: Study explores how microbiome biotransforms phytonutrients
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...
Sustained-release melatonin may boost sleep outcomes and wellbeing for poor sleepers: RCT
A low dose of a sustained release melatonin may improve measures of sleep, including the total sleep time, falling asleep faster, and fewer night-time awakenings, says a new study.
Coffee study reveals biological clues behind liver health benefits
A large UK Biobank study combining long-term clinical outcomes with MRI imaging and proteomic profiling is providing fresh insights on the biological mechanisms that may underpin coffee’s long-observed association with improved liver health.
Countdown to send microbiome to Mars: Biotics may hold key to long-term spaceflight
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.
Growing demand for evidence-backed fiber drives Myota’s $4.5m funding round
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.
Bone-support supplement combined with electromagnetic therapy could improve healing
A new study suggested that nutraceutical supplementation in patients undergoing pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for wrist fractures may be associated with improved early clinical outcomes.
‘The media’s bad guy’: Creatine in need of an education refresh, say experts
Social media misinformation is blurring the line between supplements like creatine and controversial performance-enhancing drugs, making it harder for young people and parents to make informed decisions.
Cost analysis suggests probiotic use could have €10 billion impact
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.
Regulation replaces discovery as biggest challenge for microbial innovation, say experts
The future of microbial innovation will be defined less by the discovery of effective organisms and more by the ability to navigate increasingly complex regulatory frameworks.
The Protein Brewery raises €48.2M in Series B funding, sets sights on active nutrition and longevity
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,...
Top trends shaping supplement purchases in 2026, according to The Vitamin Shoppe
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.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Check out the major MNCs in our latest confirmed agenda
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
June Launch Pad: Targeted life stage support, gut health and multi-benefit formulations dominate
This month’s launches highlight women’s health innovation as it becomes more specialized, moving beyond multivitamins into menopause, libido, lactation and healthy aging.
EU greenlights The Protein Brewery’s Fermotein in first mycelium approval
Following a unanimous EU vote, the Dutch company is leveraging its five-year data exclusivity and low-cost fermentation to scale production of its mycoprotein globally.
Mintel: Muscle, ovarian and gut health emerge as key pillars of women’s longevity
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Super El Niño, Benicaros gets novel foods, Function acquires SuppCo, ‘neglected’ men’s health category
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
The business of longevity: How to win the credibility game
Longevity is the number one health concern for consumers across continents and age brackets, and they are willing to pay a premium “if they can be convinced the promise of healthspan actually holds true”, according to Nick Stene, senior global insight...
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Botanic Healthcare looks to address ‘neglected’ men’s health category
Indian company Botanic Healthcare says that its new men’s health ingredient innovations, focusing on addressing the needs of two age groups, are set to be launched within the year, despite the category having taken a back seat in recent years.
Can soluble corn fiber support cognitive function? Study points to gut-brain link
New research puts soluble corn fiber (SCF) under the microscope, examining whether prebiotic fiber consumption could influence cognitive performance, mood and gut bacteria in healthy adults.
International Probiotics Conference set to deliver unmissable insights from birth to spaceflight
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.
Abbott Nutrition study: Older women gain greater muscle benefits from protein plus HMB
Adding TSI’s beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) to a high-protein drink boosted muscle-building rates in older women and reduced muscle breakdown in both men and women, in new research published in Nutrients.
Q&A: As microplastics exposure research grows, Sifts bets on digestion-focused nutrition support
The discussion comes as formulators and ingredient suppliers increasingly evaluate how environmental exposure trends may shape future product development.
Anti-aging benefits of PQQ may extend beyond antioxidant effects, new research finds
A mouse study from Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company finds long-term supplementation with pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) and its derivative imidazopyrroloquinoline (IPQ) could extend lifespan, delay declines in muscle function and slow visible signs of aging.
Health and wellness brands take center stage on Times 100 list
Eight supplement brands have been named on The Sunday Times 100 list, reflecting a ‘fundamental shift in how consumers view health’, according to Dr. Jenna Macciochi, director of science and innovation at Ancient + Brave.
Major Japanese firms to drive industry-government-academia partnerships in longevity
Japanese companies, including Asahi, Meiji, and Rohto Pharmaceutical, are part of a new collaborative platform to foster industry-government-academia partnerships in the field of longevity.
Garlic-derived compound shows promise for healthy muscle aging
Researchers investigating S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a sulfur-containing amino acid found in aged garlic extract (AGE), identified improvements in muscle strength and frailty markers in aged mice following long-term supplementation.
‘Unmatched’: Nutra Healthspan Summit returns for November 2026
Described by one attendee as “an event with wall-to-wall speakers who delivered insightful, topical, useable information”, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is returning to London for its 2nd edition with more high-level content and networking opportunities.
Curcumin combined with flaxseed oil may have potential for lipid management
A study suggested that combining flaxseed oil with curcumin improved dyslipidemia and hepatic lipid accumulation in hamsters fed a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet.
PCOS becomes PMOS: A ‘genuine opportunity’ for industry
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.
Holland & Barrett flags brain health nutrient gaps
Most people are falling short on key nutrients needed for brain health across the life course, according to internal data presented by Holland & Barrett.
Cumin essential oil may improve cognitive function in healthy seniors
Daily consumption of a cuminaldehyde-rich cumin essential oil may boost reaction times in healthy seniors, says a new study from Japan.
Green tea catechins and exercise shown to improve knee extension - ITO EN study
A combination of green tea catechins supplementation, lower limb exercise and resistance training may improve knee extension strength in healthy seniors, according to a 24-week study by Japanese green tea beverage company ITO EN.
From lifespan to cellspan: How dsm-firmenich is reframing longevity innovation
Longevity and healthspan have emerged as a key theme across the nutraceutical industry, and dsm-firmenich is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift, presenting a science-led approach grounded in the biology of aging.
NutraCast: Tingling-free beta-alanine opens up new opportunities in active nutrition
Beta-alanine has long been one of sports nutrition’s most established performance ingredients, but it has also carried a challenge: paresthesia—that tingling, itchy sensation many consumers experience after use. While some users embrace the feeling,...
May NPD Launchpad: Innovations highlight creatine+, fiber and botanical blends
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.
From science to strategy: Inside Probiota Americas 2026
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.