News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
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.
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.
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.
The timing of macronutrient intake may influence circadian regulation of fat metabolism and inflammation in night shift workers, independently of total calorie intake, a new study suggests.
US-based biotech firm CoreFX LLC has launched a new Irish headquarters within Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, as an innovation gateway to Europe.
Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd. has established a new business unit to drive domestic and international sales of its nutraceutical ingredients, including probiotics that support gut, immune, and metabolic health.
A concentrated nutritional extract derived primarily from plant oils may enhance antibody responses to the influenza vaccine.
Singapore brand MIRIQA has developed a supplement designed for eczema patients, using pre-, pro- and postbiotics as key active ingredients.
Europe’s new product launches reveal trends for nutricosmetics, innovative peptides, and formats which improve consumer experience and encourage consistency.
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...
Suntory-owned BRAND’S has launched a new functional food product in jelly format that provides convenient intake of ginseng for young and busy consumers.
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.
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.
The global One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) has been extended to 2029, giving governments and industry stakeholders three additional years to coordinate action across human, animal, food and environmental health.
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.
The US cold and flu market may be shrinking, but NielsenIQ (NIQ) says the decline masks an underlying shift in how consumers are preparing for and responding to seasonal illness — one that could create new opportunities for dietary supplements and other...
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.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026, set to take place on September 2 to 4 next week, will shine the spotlight on innovations across trending themes, including healthy longevity, women’s health and more.
New laboratory research suggests cranberry juice may enhance the activity of an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and, under some experimental conditions, reduce the emergence of resistant bacteria by more than 100,000-fold.
The EU has confirmed that traditional Echinacea roots, herbs and teas are non-novel, but uncertainty remains around flowers, whole-plant preparations and the species Echinacea pallida.
A new ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over The Turmeric Co.’s use of blurred customer testimonials reinforces the agency’s strict stance on disease claims, reminding the industry that even implied treatment claims are off-limits.
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.
Kirin Holdings Company is challenging itself to hit the next level of growth as its health science business turns profitable for the first time in FY2025, said President and COO Takeshi Minakata, on the decision to acquire Canada-based Jamieson Wellness...
A single dose of the yeast-derived postbiotic EpiCor may rapidly influence immune activity within hours of consumption, according to new research funded by Cargill.
Combining the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2’-FL with specific Bifidobacterium strains creates a synergistic effect that significantly reduces infectious and atopic disease risk in toddlers, according to new multi-center trial data.
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’.
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Kirin Holdings Company is applying its immune support postbiotic Lactococcus lactis Plasma (L. lactis Plasma) into new areas of use, specifically active lifestyle nutrition.
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.
Supplements formulated with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CRL 1505 may significantly the recurrence of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), says a new study.
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The unbalanced protein intake among Chinese consumers and insufficient domestic supply of high-quality protein are two key drivers of innovation in the market, says Angel Yeast.
The UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network (NFX UK) has secured $650,000 to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and expand its support across Europe.
New data suggests supplementation with a fish-derived lipid formula may help reduce painful symptoms in certain women with endometriosis.
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.
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.
Independent flavor house I.T.S has launched a dedicated Health and Wellness division in response to growing demand for nutrition-focused products.
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.
The case highlights how consumer perception can lead to false advertising allegations, even when labels comply with FDA requirements.
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.
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.
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.