News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and 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.
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.
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.
Will the use of whey in trending foods and beverages have a knock-on effect on essential categories?
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PharmExtracta’s precision probiotic iNatal has been recognized for delivering a “much-needed, scientifically grounded solution” which supports women during pregnancy.
From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark
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.
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
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.
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.
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.
Folate status may be associated with paediatric allergic outcomes, according to research published in Nutrients.
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.
Parents across the globe want supplements which support their children’s immunity, gut health, and cognitive development, but there are significant regional differences in preferences that can elevate a product to a first choice contender.
A study suggested that preschool children who consumed multi-nutrient-fortified milk for nine months improved scores on the Processing Speed Index and showed beneficial gut microbial shifts.
German life-science startup Evanium has raised €2.2 million to address botanical inefficiency with dual encapsulation technology which it claims will power the next generation of bioavailability-enhanced ingredients.
Contaminated ARA oil led to a global infant formula recall in early 2026. Now, new R&D work suggests there could be a way to make affected ingredients safe to use again
FrieslandCampina Ingredients completed a major expansion of its Borculo facility in the Netherlands, doubling production capacity for whey protein isolate (WPI) and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM).
US-based children’s supplement startup Hiya has announced its official launch in the UK as its first international expansion.
UK-based biotech firm Enbiosis is set to launch its ‘game changing’ digital twin platform which it claims will enable the fast creation of clinically credible, AI-powered gut health formulations.
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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.
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.
Overweight or obese mothers who consume biotic yogurt may prevent excessive weight gain in their offspring, according to a new study.
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
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.
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.
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.
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.