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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026 winners announced!
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
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.
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.
Global research: What parents want and where brands miss the mark
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.
Fortified milk drink shows promise for preschool brain development
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.
Evanium raises €2.2 million to deliver dual encapsulation technology
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.
Infant formula recall: Is there a future for cereulide‑tainted ARA oil?
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 expands Dutch facility to meet whey protein demand
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).
Hiya brings kids chews and greens powder to UK parents
US-based children’s supplement startup Hiya has announced its official launch in the UK as its first international expansion.
Enbiosis reveals 2.0 platform: AI-powered nutraceutical discovery
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Could GMO plants unlock full-spectrum human milk oligosaccharide production?
Totality Biosciences has developed a synthetic biology platform that leverages genetically engineered plants to produce the full spectrum of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and will be presenting the business at the upcoming IPA World Congress +...
Nestlé recalls infant formulas due to potential presence of toxin
Nestlé is recalling infant formulas sold across Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Europe, and South America as a precautionary measure against the potential presence of the toxin cereulide.