Can biopeptides reclaim weight loss from GLP‑1 drugs?
As GLP‑1 drugs reshape how people eat, food‑based bioactive peptides are emerging as a potential way to support satiety before, during and after drug use
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CKD Bio on respiratory health: Underdeveloped but holds significant growth potential
South Korean firm CKD Bio sees respiratory health as a relatively underdeveloped segment, but increasing consumer concerns due to environmental and seasonal factors are expected to boost category growth.
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What GLP‑1 users need: Food, nutrition and CPG innovation
An evolving class of GLP-1 medications rewrites the rules of appetite – giving food companies their biggest innovation challenge in decades
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.
Musheez creates formulators’ guide to functional food and drink
Organic mushrooms supplier Musheez has published a guide to medicinal mushrooms in an aim to help formulators avoid common and costly functional food and drink errors.
Healthy competition: Qura creatine sets sights on premium market disruption
Qura Creatine, a new “challenger ingredient brand”, is aiming to disrupt the premium creatine market with its ultra-pure, soluble and transparent white label solution.
At the intersection of personalized health and GLP-1s
Over the last 10 years, personalized nutrition has evolved from tailored pill packs based on consumer questionnaires to the integration of wearable technologies which deliver real-time data about a person’s health.
Last call for the 2026 NutraIngredients-USA Award submissions!
You still have time to submit entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, but the deadline, set for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:55 p.m. CT, is quickly approaching!
Are calorie counts wrong or just outdated? David Protein lawsuit sparks debate
A lawsuit challenging the nutrition claims of David Protein bars is putting calorie counts under the microscope and highlighting a deeper debate over how those numbers are determined in the first place.
Creatine lawsuits, peptide pitfalls and GLP-1 risks take center stage at SANS
At the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in San Diego, attorney Amber Littlejohn highlighted a growing set of regulatory challenges facing brands as innovation accelerates across sports nutrition and adjacent categories.
Rousselot targets post-meal glucose control with newly patented collagen peptide
Rousselot is stepping further into the metabolic health space with newly granted patents for Nextida GC, a collagen peptide ingredient positioned for post-meal blood glucose management.
Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!
For those who haven’t submitted yet, time is on your side.
Bioactive supplements may modulate gut microbiota in obesity: Study
An animal study demonstrated specific shifts in microbial composition in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) supplemented with α-lipoic acid, betaine and L-carnitine.
CPG Radar updates accelerate white space identification and time-to-market
AI-driven insights provider CPG Radar is continuing to hone its platform to streamline and accelerate innovation processes that take into account science, claims, consumer sentiment and more.
Rewriting weight management: GLP-1s, TikTok and the shift to metabolic health
At the Weight Management Summit, NIQ’s Sherry Frey described how shifting consumer behaviors, GLP-1 medications and the rise of social commerce are reshaping not just weight management, but the broader wellness landscape.
Coffee industry byproduct shows promise for lowering cholesterol and weight
Coffee pulp extract (CPE) from the arabica species may improve cholesterol levels, reduce body weight and enhance insulin sensitivity, according to research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Weight management gaining attention in China, but actions still lacking: Junshi Chen
The general public in China now understands that body weight is something that should be controlled and managed, which Junshi Chen, chief consultant of China’s National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, believes is a key achievement of China’s...
Lallemand launches fermented ingredient to tackle metabolic health
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients has created a new ingredient designed to support metabolic balance.
Five product categories offer opportunities for NutraIngredients USA Awards glory
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are back with 16 categories honoring the best and brightest in the U.S. dietary supplement industry, including our five “product of the year” categories.
Rhode Island bill proposes age restrictions on weight-loss and muscle-building supplements
SB 2774 is part of a broader trend of state-level efforts to restrict youth access to certain dietary supplements, with similar proposals seen in over a dozen other states nationwide.
Six ingredient categories offer opportunities for NutraIngredients USA Awards glory
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are back with 16 categories honoring the best and brightest in the U.S. dietary supplement industry, including our six “ingredient of the year” categories.
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.
Japan study links eating rice to better weight control
A Japanese study suggests regular rice consumption is linked to better weight control in adults, challenging low-carb weight-loss narratives
A celebration of innovation: Reasons to enter the NutraIngredients USA Awards
Entries for the awards are welcome across 16 categories, covering ingredients, finished products, companies and initiatives in the nutrition and food supplements industry.
GLP‑1 drinks take off as brands race for $3.5bn functional growth
From protein shakes to collagen coolers, brands are reinventing beverages for the GLP‑1 era and the race for dominance in this fast‑growing $3.5bn category is just beginning
OEA may boost Akkermansia levels and improve gut barrier function: RCT
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
Protein is the baseline as GLP-1 accelerates the shift
As consumer appetite changes and nutrient scrutiny intensifies, protein is moving from differentiator to design standard
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.
SPINS: Protein still reigns but fiber, hormone support gain momentum
Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights, SPINS, stepped away from the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit to share that active nutrition and performance supplements have led the vitamins and supplements category for the fifth consecutive year,...
February Launch Pad: From men’s health to pregnancy, starting in the gut
Microbiome-driven innovation dominates the latest launches, from prebiotic fibers and next-gen probiotics to L-glutamine, but brands are also expanding into targeted solutions for cognition, stress, hydration and metabolic support.
Exercise and L-leucine supplementation may improve appetite control: Study
A small study of overweight men found that both high-intensity exercise and L-leucine supplementation were associated with reduced subjective perception of appetite (SPA), improved satiety (SPS) and decreased caloric intake.
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.
Nestle Health Science-Australian Catholic University collab on start-up incubator
Nestle Health Science and Australian Catholic University are setting up a start-up incubator to drive nutrition innovations in three areas, namely women’s health, healthy longevity and weight management.
GLP-1 boom spurs supplement innovation as Bragg enters metabolic support category
As weight loss drugs reshape the weight management conversation, legacy brands like Bragg are positioning science-backed, natural alternatives to capture shifting consumer demand.
Business Leaders Forum 2026: Leaders weigh tariffs, GLP-1 ripple effects, AI and ‘MAHA’ momentum
As consumer expectations sharpen and policy conversations accelerate, category leaders shared how they are navigating change and positioning for growth in 2026.
Zinzino bolsters US presence with $30M It Works! merger
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
The GLP-1 wake-up call for food makers: Appetite loss is exposing ‘weak’ products
As GLP-1s suppress appetite at scale, manufacturers are running into an awkward reality: when people eat less, nutritionally weak products are exposed fast
Prebiotic may improve gut and body composition for overweight prediabetics: RCT
Dietary supplementation with prebiotic short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) may produce modest improvements in body composition without restricting calorie intakes, says a new study from France.
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.
The Popeye effect? Study explores impact of spinach thylakoids on muscle signaling
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) combined with spinach thylakoid supplements may boost muscle signaling and improve metabolic health, according to new research published in Nutrients.
Danone partners with UICC to tackle cancer-related malnutrition
This World Cancer Day (Feb. 4), Danone is urging policymakers and healthcare leaders to tackle cancer malnutrition – one of the most overlooked issues in oncology which affects up to seven in 10 cancer patients.
Denps taps into ‘wellness window’ in Singapore, eyes further expansion across SEA
Danish supplements brand Denps is looking to leverage Singapore’s premium market environment as a strategic launchpad for the South East Asian region.
Hawaiian legislators seek to restrict access to weight loss and muscle supplements
Lawmakers in Hawaii have filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors, the latest in a long list of state-level attempts to restrict access to specific dietary supplement categories.
NutraCast: Dr. Coetzee on personalized nutrition, psychoneutrogenomics and why anaerobic bacteria is the next big thing
Dr. Oscar Coetzee, VP of education and clinical support at Designs for Health, shared his unconventional career journey from psychology to nutritional science and how he still applies much of his background to his current work.
January Launch Pad: Probiotics lead the way
From the gut-skin to the gut-bone to the gut-vaginal axes, new launches are proving biotics benefits extend far beyond gut health.