SmartyPants delivers new prenatal multivitamin, expands into capsules
Unilever brand SmartyPants Vitamins has launched a prenatal multivitamin to support a baby’s brain and growth.
Maternal & infant health
Industry leaders praise ‘high bar’ of NutraIngredients USA awards as entry deadline approaches
With the extended deadline for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2026 now just days away, the window for companies across the U.S. supplement and nutrition sector to submit their entries is almost closed.
NutraCast: No more ‘me too’ brands: Elevate Organic’s bet on clinical proof, certification and regeneration
After helping scale Garden of Life into a category leader, founders Brian Upton and Hank Ramsey are starting over with Elevate Organic—a new supplement brand they founded along with Matt Borden. The brand centers around clinical validation, transparency...
Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!
For those who haven’t submitted yet, time is on your side.
Women’s health: Are we entering an era of physiology-first formulation?
From PMS support to menstrual health and athletic performance, women’s supplements are evolving—and so are the ingredients behind them. With new products featuring human-equivalent lactoferrin entering the market, the question is whether...
Biomarker assessments reveal global vitamin B2 deficiencies in women and children
Almost half of British and Irish women who don’t take supplements have a riboflavin deficiency, according to new research published in The Journal of Nutrition.
SmartyPants partners with Chamber of Mothers for maternal support
SmartyPants Vitamins has joined forces with the Chamber of Mothers (CoM) Unity program, a national initiative designed to strengthen community care by reconnecting mothers to one another and to local support resources.
Across the Nutraverse: Human milk analytics hub, precision fermented collagen, pharmacovigilance for natural products
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Bayer’s Elevit tackles Aussie motherhood challenges through partnerships
Bayer’s maternal health brand Elevit seeks to address the silent struggles of Australian mothers through constant product innovation and providing holistic support by partnering local start-ups.
Zinereo Pharma set to rollout new probiotic solution for childhood ear infections
Spanish probiotic company Zinereo Pharma is gearing up for the global launch of a new probiotic solution to support the prevention of recurrent ear infections in children.
UCSD launches first human milk analytics hub
The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: The Advance Agenda is here! See our latest confirmed speakers
This year’s Growth Asia Summit promises a stellar line-up of food and nutrition industry experts including PepsiCo, Haleon, Dabur and many more
Probiota Americas Scientific Frontiers: Got groundbreaking microbiome-related research to shout about?
The deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Scientific Frontiers has been extended to Thursday, April 2.
Brand new: a2MC’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT factory, HUL acquisition
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including The a2 Milk Company’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT’s new factory and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) acquiring clean-label and women’s health firm OZiva.
Biotic yogurt consumption by overweight mothers may prevent excessive weight gain in children
Overweight or obese mothers who consume biotic yogurt may prevent excessive weight gain in their offspring, according to a new study.
FrieslandCampina research finds nutrient-dense supplement improves early life growth outcomes
New research conducted and funded by FrieslandCampina shows that an oral nutrition supplement (ONS) significantly improved intake of protein, vitamins D, C and B-complex, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron in children at risk of stunted...
February NPD launchpad: Gummies and hormone support top the charts
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
Young boys may be more susceptible to impact of climate change on micronutrients
Climate change is worsening food insecurity in ways that may disproportionately put boys at risk, as reduced levels of essential nutrients combined with higher metabolic needs and greater vulnerability to environmental stressors raise their likelihood of...
Early BioGaia probiotic use linked to gut comfort at age 10
New data reveals a significant correlation between supplementation with L. reuteri DSM 17938 during the first three months of life and lower abdominal pain at age 10.
Study: Improved vitamin D status in first weeks of pregnancy linked to nausea
Women who raised their vitamin D status from a deficient or insufficient state to a sufficient state in early pregnancy were more likely to experience nausea and vomiting compared to those who were already sufficient, according to a new study.
Nestlé and Danone address infant formula recall impact
Nestlé and Danone faced investor questions over their infant formula recalls
The a2 Milk Company to enter China’s pediatric supplements market
The a2 Milk Company is ramping up its infant nutrition business in China with the upcoming launch of four pediatric supplements in Q3 this year.
Maternal zinc status linked to early infancy weight and length outcomes
Maternal zinc levels during pregnancy could impact infant growth outcomes in the first six months, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Centre for Nutraceuticals aims to be ‘global voice’ for the industry
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
“Its moment has arrived”: Marula fruit ripe for global functional food success
The highly abundant South African polyphenol-rich marula fruit is being under-exploited by the functional food and supplements industry, according to the Marula Fruit Products Association.
Review positions ubiquinol as essential for male and female fertility
A new review positions ubiquinol as an essential nutrient for fertility support in men and women as they age.
Bayer pours €5M into micronutrient supplement factory, R&D in Indonesia
Bayer has invested €5 million (US$5.9m) in its multiple micronutrient supplement production line and R&D center in Indonesia.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Don’t miss out on 15% CNY promo
Enjoy a 15% discount when you register for the Growth Asia Summit 2026 from now until February 22.
Progress Biotech’s algae oil receives EU organic certification after ‘uphill battle’
Progress Biotech’s DHA-algae oil will target infant nutrition as it receives organic certification in European first.
China approves HMO 3’-SL for use in infant formula
The Chinese authorities have approved 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) – a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) – for use in infant formula for the first time.
Looming folic-acid fortification deadline stirs up UPF debate
Ingredient distributor ACI Group has called on UK food producers to actively educate consumers about folic acid fortification, warning that misinformation about “ultra-processed foods” is overshadowing the health benefits of the policy.
Study associates maternal choline with infant intelligence and development
New research found a significant association between maternal choline intake and infant development and intelligence scores, but fewer than 2% of mothers had adequate intake.
New safety thresholds for toxin disrupting infant formula sector
It’s hoped EFSA’s proposed limits will offer clarity for manufacturers and regulators alike
From regulatory gaps to litigation: What we know about the infant formula recalls
Manufacturers and food safety authorities are under fire after a toxin was discovered in infant formula batches. Here’s what we know so far
Breastmilk may lack essential B vitamins for preterm infants, researchers warn
“Nutritional micronutrient recommendations must be improved” for very low birth weight (VLBW) babies, according to researchers in Norway.
Toxin behind formula recall is largely unregulated
Industry and regulators are left guessing as no official limits have been set for cereulide
Omega-3 plus prenatal vitamins may slash preterm birth risk: Study
Adding omega-3 supplements to a prenatal multivitamin regimen may reduce the odds of a preterm birth by over 30%, says a new study.
Jan 2026 Launchpad: Creatine, collagen, iron and probiotic NPD put women center stage
New product launches in January 2026 suggest women’s health is front of mind for formulators across the industry, with NPD focused on beauty, pregnancy and everyday energy.
Novel Foods: Major updates on botanical assessments
The European Commission (EC) has updated its Novel Food Catalogue, offering crucial clarification on the status of several traditional botanical ingredients.
Award returns for second year to celebrate the industry’s creative minds
The NutraIngredients Awards are back, and with one more week to apply, one returning category is a little different from the rest.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Calbee, NielsenIQ, PepsiCo to present this July
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
The microbial crisis of modern infancy: Bifidobacterium loss reshapes children’s immune health from birth
The widespread loss of critical, evolutionarily important microbes is the “defining issue for modern infancy,” according to Stephanie Culler, PhD, CEO of Persephone Biosciences.
More time, more impact: NutraIngredients Europe Awards extend entry deadline
The submission dealdine for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards has been extended to Feb. 2, 2026, providing innovators in the nutrition and health sectors with additional time to submit their entries.
Danone and Lactalis embroiled in global infant formula crisis
Two dairy majors have pulled infant formula products as cereulide fears spread beyond Nestlé
NI Awards: Encouraging businesses to reach new heights
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
Nestlé CEO issues apology following infant formula recall
Nestlé’s global infant formula recall sparks safety concerns and transparency backlash – can the food giant restore trust?
Cyvex adds plant-based ferritin iron to distribution portfolio
Ingredient supplier Cyvex Nutrition has expanded its portfolio with the addition of plant-based ferritin iron through a partnership with SloIron, Inc., as supplement brands continue to look for alternatives to conventional iron salts and chelates.