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.
Maternal & infant health
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Vietnam and beyond: Nutifood vice-chair on infant nutrition business strategy
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...
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.
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.
Icle Time bolsters position in children’s height growth category with renewed products
South Korean health functional food brand Icle Time says it has further strengthened its position in the children’s height growth category following the launch of two renewed products in its premium line in April.
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.
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Solara Labs seeks partner in China to build on gains and accelerate growth
Florida-based dietary supplement manufacturer Solara Labs is seeking a partner in China that can build on the momentum of its high-performing products and accelerate growth in the market.
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.
Mix of 2’-FL and high-HMO-utilizing probiotic overcomes limitations – Morinaga study
A new study finds that the benefits of 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) in infant and young child formulae may be restricted by inter-individual and age-dependent differences in gut microbiota responses, and supplementation with a high human milk...
Start-up delivers liquid replenishment for pregnancy sickness
Two mothers have developed a pregnancy electrolyte and vitamin blend, aiming to fill white space for supplements that can be stomached by underserved pregnant women suffering with nausea.
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.
Gut-lung axis: RCT supports Bifido probiotic’s immune-supporting benefits
Daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium probiotic strain may significantly reduce the incidence of respiratory infections and eczema in infants and toddlers, says a new study from China.
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Growth Asia Summit 2026: Women’s health experts discuss hormones and wellbeing
It’s just under a month to the Growth Asia Summit 2026, where women’s health will be one of the main topics in the spotlight
Nestlé’s global footprint extends reach of startup Helaina’s protein
The partnership is a crucial milestone toward meeting infants’ nutritional needs in larger populations given Nestlé’s global footprint that would be difficult for the startup to achieve independently
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.
Nestlé and Helaina partner to advance understanding of new bioactive proteins
Nutrition biotechnology company Helaina is partnering with Nestlé to combine the food and beverage giant’s expertise in early-life nutrition and product development with Helaina’s novel protein-production technology.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: C-suite execs from GNC, Glico, Nuchev to present
This year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 will be attended by C-suite execs from GNC, Glico and Nuchev, who will speak on high-level topics concerning Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition sectors.
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.
Women’s health and next-gen solutions in focus for Probiota Americas Day 3
Women’s health, targeted -biotic innovation and the next wave of microbiome opportunities are set to headline the final day of Probiota Americas 2026 as the conference closes out in Vancouver on June 10.
Qina launches Food Health Ecosystem to improve access to real-world data
Strategic innovation consultancy Qina has launched a Food Health Ecosystem to improve data insights for those operating in personalized nutrition, with the aim to improve access to real-world, long-term data and drive evidence-based innovation.
FSANZ proposes minimum vitamin D levels, new labelling rules for toddler milk
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is proposing a new set of regulations for toddler milk, including minimum vitamin D levels, permitted protein sources and new product labelling rules.
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
NI Award entries reveal growing trends in 2026
Another year of record-breaking submissions for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 highlighted key trends, including expansion of microbiome science, rising interest in polyphenols, a rapid growth in longevity and women’s health solutions, and a move away...
Precision fermentation shakes up inositol category as demand for cleaner sourcing grows
A recently announced distribution partnership between LBB Specialties and DMC Biotechnologies is bringing precision-fermentation-derived inositols to the United States supplement market, in what the companies describe as the first commercial-scale use of...
Women’s health award winner aims to set new standard for microbiome support in pregnancy
PharmExtracta’s precision probiotic iNatal has been recognized for delivering a “much-needed, scientifically grounded solution” which supports women during pregnancy.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Junghwa Detlefsen, co-founder and CEO of Wholesome Story
Junghwa Detlefsen, co-founder and CEO of Wholesome Story, credits her journey into women’s hormonal health to her postpartum experience. She discovered that motherhood provided invaluable empathy and understanding that professional knowledge alone could...
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Blackmores, Fast&Up to highlight active nutrition
Active nutrition will take the spotlight at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026, with Blackmores and Fast&Up taking the stage to share expert insights
India-New Zealand FTA: NZ health product firms on opportunities, challenges
India and New Zealand recently inked a free trade agreement (FTA) that allows nutritional products such as manuka honey and bulk infant formula from New Zealand to be imported at lower tariff rates — a move that could promote new business, but also comes...
From cereulide to botulism: Exposing the fault lines in infant nutrition safety
From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark
Formats to chew over: From fizzy bits to chocolate sticks, snowmelts to smoothies
Format fatigue was on the tip of everyone’s tongue at Vitafoods Europe last week (May. 5-7), and exhibitors did not fail to deliver genuinely innovative solutions to keep consumers’ tastebuds tingling, sometimes literally.
Trend tracker: HMO innovations, social commerce strategies, sports nutrition
Find out more about human milk oligosaccharides innovation, brands’ social commerce strategies, sports nutrition trends and opportunities in India and more in this trends round-up.
NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026 winners announced!
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
RTC: 5-MTHF matches folic acid while lowering unmetabolized folic acid in prenatal vitamins
Despite folic acid remaining the recommended form for early pregnancy, manufacturers are increasingly turning to 5-MTHF as questions persist about excess intake and metabolism.
HMO infant formulas: Regulatory developments to drive NPD and affordability
The growing number of regulatory approvals for human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formulas is set to fuel product innovation and drive more affordable pricing in the long run.
FDA’s largest infant formula test yet finds ‘low’ contaminants – but no new rules
FDA’s infant formula test found mostly trace contaminants, but without standards, enforcement or pre‑market testing, the data leaves critical questions unanswered
Cereulide found in The a2 Milk Company’s infant formula
New Zealand-headquartered The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) is recalling three batches - or 63,078 tins - of its a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula 0-12 months USA label due to the presence of cereulide, a heat-stable toxin.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Enjoy 20% discount on tickets until May 17
Growth Asia Summit 2026 is returning to Singapore from July 8 to 10, and there is a two-week-long 20% special discount on delegate tickets until May 17.
Review positions early-life nutrition as ‘systems-level’ intervention
Early-life nutrition may play a broader role in development than typically reflected in prenatal and infant supplement strategies, says a new review by scientists from SmartyPants Vitamins.
Vitafoods show floor preview: Exhibitors 0-Z
With just four days until Vitafoods Europe (May 5–7), we offer a third instalment of exhibitor previews providing a sneak peek at what will take place on the show floor.
Transparency tech: New app reveals supplement ingredient credibility
A nutraceutical consultant hopes to elevate science-backed ingredients after creating an app which can analyze the scientific credibility, regulatory status, dose efficacy and ingredient interactions for any supplement on the market.
Vitafoods show floor preview: Exhibitors A–G
Taking place in Barcelona next week (May 5-7), Vitafoods Europe 2026 will once again bring together experts from across the functional food and supplements industry for an unmissable trade show.
Could folic acid fortification improve allergy rates in Croatian children?
Folate status may be associated with paediatric allergic outcomes, according to research published in Nutrients.
Probiotics shown to relieve constipation in kids: Vietnam RCT
The supplementation of probiotics could significantly reduce functional constipation in pre-schoolers, according to findings of a 28-day randomised controlled trial conducted in Vietnam.
WINCEE launch: Women’s health research top of the agenda
Women are the foundation of healthy families and prosperous economies as they make 80% of purchasing decisions and invest their salaries in loved ones, yet are still underrepresented in clinical trials. WINCEE aims to bring this to an end.