Quince extract may support brain health through the gut–brain axis
Hydroethanolic extract of quince (HECO) may improve depression-like symptoms by reducing neuroinflammation and regulating the gut–brain axis, according to a new animal study.
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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.
The 2026 NutraIngredients USA Awards: And the winners are...
The winners of the 9th Annual NutraIngredients USA Awards were revealed this evening (July 13) during an awards presentation in Chicago.
Nourished’s Creatine+ range targets muscle and mind
Personalized supplement brand Nourished has entered the creatine category with a range of three stacked gummies for strength, energy and cognitive function.
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.
Monteloeder looks to fill gaps in sleep support following latest regulatory approvals
SuanNutra-owned Monteloeder seeks to fill existing gaps in the sleep support category on the back of regulatory approval of its proprietary RelaxPLX ingredient in South Korea.
Growing nutrition trends prompt I.T.S to launch health and wellness division
Independent flavor house I.T.S has launched a dedicated Health and Wellness division in response to growing demand for nutrition-focused products.
Sensory receptor study: Green tea elevates glucose tolerance and GLP-1 through taste receptors
A new study showed that green tea’s primary flavanol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), acts as a ‘metabolic trigger’ via sensory receptors—indicating that systemic absorption isn’t required to unlock its health benefits.
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.
Sustained-release melatonin may boost sleep outcomes and wellbeing for poor sleepers: RCT
A low dose of a sustained release melatonin may improve measures of sleep, including the total sleep time, falling asleep faster, and fewer night-time awakenings, says a new study.
Countdown to send microbiome to Mars: Biotics may hold key to long-term spaceflight
Research into the role of the microbiome during spaceflight could uncover essential innovations to support astronauts in their mission to Mars, as well as multiple under-served populations on earth.
Growing demand for evidence-backed fiber drives Myota’s $4.5m funding round
Patented prebiotic fiber blend Myota has raised $4.5 million in a Series A round led by venture capital firm PeakBridge to expand its clinically validated prebiotic fibre business.
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.
Lutein-zeaxanthin supplements may boost attention in teenagers: RCT
Daily supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin may boost attention and processing speed in teenagers, says a new clinical trial that claims to be the first to study the effects of the carotenoids in teenagers.
June Launchpad: Innovations in hormone support, the mind, gut health and beauty
June’s NPD activity in Europe points to sustained demand for biotics, adaptogens, fiber and collagen, with brands targeting sleep and hormonal support, gut health and beauty benefits.
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.
Exploring saffron’s potential for mood and sleep disorders: Study
Supplementing saffron extract for 12 weeks was associated with improvements in depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and sleep-related impairment, according to a study.
Lyma launches ‘four-dimensional’ greens powder to ‘restore biological foundations’
Premium wellness and biohacking brand Lyma enters the green drinks category with ID², its first ingestible launch in five years.
CJ Wellcare makes advances in strain-specific prebiotics, personalized sleep care
South Korean company CJ Wellcare recently shared its research on strain-customized prebiotics to improve the viability and functional activity of lactic acid bacteria, and announced its partnership with a sleep tech start-up.
Can soluble corn fiber support cognitive function? Study points to gut-brain link
New research puts soluble corn fiber (SCF) under the microscope, examining whether prebiotic fiber consumption could influence cognitive performance, mood and gut bacteria in healthy adults.
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.
Blackcurrant may boost strength and focus, but not sprint power
A short course of New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) supplements showed small improvements in certain strength measures and modest gains in some cognitive performance tests in resistance-trained adults, according to a study published in Nutrients.
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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
Nammex introduces ErinaPrime lion’s mane mycelium powder
Nammex Mushrooms is adding a 100% pure freeze-dried lion’s mane mycelium powder standardized to 1% of neuroactive compound erinacine A to its portfolio of functional mushroom extracts.
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.
Holland & Barrett flags brain health nutrient gaps
Most people are falling short on key nutrients needed for brain health across the life course, according to internal data presented by Holland & Barrett.
Experts call for shift in sleep supplements and cognitive health research
Industry experts at Vitafoods called for a fundamental rethink of how sleep is understood and treated, urging the nutrition sector to move beyond simplistic sleep tracking and symptom-based approaches toward a more integrated, systems-based model of...
Cumin essential oil may improve cognitive function in healthy seniors
Daily consumption of a cuminaldehyde-rich cumin essential oil may boost reaction times in healthy seniors, says a new study from Japan.
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.
Energy bars for stress: India’s The Monday Bar targets market gaps with new launch
Indian brand The Monday Bar looks to fill gaps in the local functional bars market by specifically targeting the issue of work stress and heavy mental load commonly faced by modern consumers.
NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026: And the finalists are…
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in July.
Europe’s functional mushroom trend expands beyond Chaga and Cordyceps
Functional mushrooms stepped beyond the supplement aisle and onto the wider functional food and beverage stage at the recent Vitafoods tradeshow in Barcelona.
May Launch Pad: Energy, portability and skin for the win
This month’s launches highlight a wide array of need states. From energy to cognitive support to beauty benefits tied to longevity, brands are increasingly developing targeted wellness solutions focused on performance, healthy aging and everyday well-being.
Magtein wins NI Award for brain health research innovation
Threotech’s Magtein Brain Magnesium Research Program won NutraIngredients’ Nutrition Research Project Award for combining mechanistic neuroscience with human trials.
Hydrolyzed chicken extract shown to improve perceived sleep quality: Suntory-funded study
Daily consumption of a hydrolyzed chicken extract may improve sleep and memory, and be potentially incorporated as a nutritional supplement within a wider, multi-pronged strategy for sleep management.
Jenerise launches precision-grade creatine monohydrate
Creatine innovation and education company Jenerise has launched a ‘precision-grade’ creatine monohydrate that seeks to raise creatine quality-standards across the dietary supplement market.
