News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The round was led by BDC Thrive and BFG Partners, with backing from BAM Ventures, Founder Collective, Rejuvenation Ventures and HSR Ventures. The company reported nearly 100% year-over-year growth, with subscriptions accounting for 75% of revenue.
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.
As few as one in four pregnant women may take folic acid (FA) before conception, despite widespread awareness of its benefits, according to a new Italian study.
The half-day program covered research and science communication across menopause, maternal nutrition, metabolic health, dermatology and sports nutrition, with several presenters addressing the limitations of existing evidence and how it is used to...
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.
A plant-based omega-3 formulation reduced brain inflammation and supported energy metabolism in newborn piglets receiving parenteral nutrition (PN), according to recent University of Alberta research.
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.
New research suggested that tocotrienol supplementation mitigated inflammatory stress caused by allergic asthma in mice, restoring mitochondrial function in their embryos and improving developmental outcomes.
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.
US-based biotech firm CoreFX LLC has launched a new Irish headquarters within Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, as an innovation gateway to Europe.
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.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
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.
Europe’s new product launches reveal trends for nutricosmetics, innovative peptides, and formats which improve consumer experience and encourage consistency.
A former doctor and medical writer has turned her own experience of infertility into a supplement brand that delivers adequately dosed, high quality ingredients for men and women on their IVF journey.
CRN’s upcoming SciComms Connect symposium will highlight how women’s health is attracting more research, investment, and product development, but translating that momentum into credible supplement products and consumer messaging remains challenging.
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...
New Zealand supplement brand Lifestream says that ingredients and formulas targeting both vision and brain function will be an important direction for innovation in eye supplements.
A new study reports that the maternal gut microbiome is a major reservoir of bacterial strains passed from mothers to infants, with transmission from breast milk and the vaginal microbiome occurring less frequently.
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.
Pregnancy has long been a focal point for the supplement industry, but Ritual says the nutritional needs that follow childbirth have received far less attention.
From proprietary functional ingredients to consumer products and research projects, all 17 winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 were announced at an award ceremony held in Bangkok today (September 2).
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.
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, 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.
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) said that its FY26 revenue has been affected by supply chain disruption in its infant formula business and the effects are expected to last until early FY27.
A new review finds that carotenoids’ antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties could play a crucial role in reducing photooxidative damage and maintaining retinal function.
New Zealand dairy nutrition firm The a2 Milk Company’s recently released research results are set to drive growth in the US market and shape its innovation pipeline.
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.
NSF Certified for Sport continues to expand beyond its traditional sports nutrition roots, with Thorne’s announcement that its Basic Prenatal is the first prenatal supplement containing a bioactive form of folate to earn the certification.
Will the use of whey in trending foods and beverages have a knock-on effect on essential categories?
What began as a personal mission to help one woman manage recurring health issues has grown into one of the fastest-growing brands in the women’s health category.
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.
A study found that carotenoid supplementation could provide vision and cognitive benefits in children, but further long-term studies are needed to validate its efficacy as an adjunct therapy.
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Known for its Oli6 line of goat milk infant formulas, Australian company Nuchev is tapping into unique components of goat milk - including its naturally occurring A2 milk protein - to develop products catered to a wider group of consumers, including...
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Asia Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in September.
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’.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how Japanese microbiome brand KINS is putting an innovative spin on protein beverages, Suntory’s real-world evidence studies and Nutifood’s efforts in developing new...
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.
The UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network (NFX UK) has secured $650,000 to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and expand its support across Europe.
Behind the Big Story
Vietnamese dairy company Nutifood is actively working with business partners from the United and Australia to raise the quality and brand reputation of its infant nutrition products—a move it believes is important to lead in the local market and expand...
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.