Five new opportunities to win in the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2027
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards return to celebrate excellence and innovation across the industry, featuring 19 categories, including five exciting new additions.
Weight management
China’s dietary supplement imports: Fish oil fastest-growing category in H1 2026
Fish oil was the fastest-growing category of dietary supplement imports into China in the first half of this year, based on a report by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE).
L. plantarum intake lowers body weight, BMI but effects on lipid profile limited
Supplementation with the probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum J26 could significantly lower body weight and body mass index (BMI) but has limited effects on lipid profile, glycemic levels and blood pressure.
Peru cancels second anchovy fishing season amidst unprecedented El Niño event
The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced it will not authorize a second anchovy fishing season in Peru due to the strongest El Niño weather pattern on record, leading to exceptionally low biomass and poor sustainability.
Five ways GLP-1 drugs are altering consumer demand for supplements
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the supplement category, fueling demand for products that fill nutrient gaps, help to manage side effects and offer weight management support.
SupplySide Global 2026: What’s happening on the show floor
From clear protein shakes to creatine gummies and free omega-3 testing, SupplySide Global exhibitors are giving attendees plenty to put on their show-floor itinerary.
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Lallemand highlights metabolic balance, working with local partners in Asia
Canadian fermented functional ingredients firm Lallemand cast the spotlight on a product targeting metabolic health at the recent Vitafoods Asia, while underscoring the importance of working with local partners in this region.
Algiecel launches circular production at Novonesis site, builds microalgae oil to industrial scale
Microalgae ingredients firm Algiecel has opened a new production facility inside a Novonesis site in Denmark to offer European customers a sustainable omega-3 source.
Asian firms eye EU market, urged to plan early for regulatory hurdles
Asian nutrition companies are increasingly looking to Europe as a key growth market, but they could face significant regulatory hurdles when seeking EU market access, according to FoodChain ID.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Double champion: Phynova takes mulberry leaf extract beyond sugar control
A well-known benefit of mulberry leaf extract is blood glucose control, but Phynova Group, which won two awards in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, is taking the ingredient to new heights through research that uncovers how insulin sensitivity...
CoreFX launches Irish headquarters as gateway to European collaboration
US-based biotech firm CoreFX LLC has launched a new Irish headquarters within Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, as an innovation gateway to Europe.
Megmilk Snow Brand sets up new unit to drive probiotics and ingredient sales
Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd. has established a new business unit to drive domestic and international sales of its nutraceutical ingredients, including probiotics that support gut, immune, and metabolic health.
Across the Nutraverse: Restrictions in California, precision fermentation capacity, the rise of PDRN, and SANS moves to TX
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the industry’s shift towards a future defined by biotech-enabled innovation, metabolic health convergence, heightened regulatory scrutiny and premium science-backed ingredients.
Study: App-based personalized dietary coaching effective for weight loss
A study comparing app-based, personalized, and general dietary coaching for weight reduction found that all interventions achieved clinically meaningful weight loss of at least 5% and improvements in blood lipid levels.
Start-Up Stars opens entries for 2027 summit
Three emerging sports and active nutrition companies will earn the chance to pitch their businesses, build industry connections and take the stage at the 2027 summit.
Can companies harness biology, behavior and technology to develop better personalized nutrition apps?
Despite advancements in technology like AI and developments in biomarker testing, personalized nutrition apps have only progressed so far.
SANS USA moves to Dallas for 2027
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA (SANS USA) is heading to Dallas in 2027 after two consecutive sold-out editions in San Diego.
September NPD launchpad: Beauty, peptides, and convenient formats
Europe’s new product launches reveal trends for nutricosmetics, innovative peptides, and formats which improve consumer experience and encourage consistency.
New Jersey legislator introduces restrictive supplements bill
A lawmaker in New Jersey has filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors, part of a broader trend of state-level efforts to restrict youth access to certain dietary supplements.
More than hormone mimicry: Boosting benefits of phytoestrogens in menopause
Phytoestrogens represent a promising, non-hormonal strategy for improving post-menopausal health, with mechanisms of action including microbiome modulation as well as antioxidant and epigenetic pathways, but personalized formulations are needed to...
The Better Menopause: Bringing scientific substantiation to the burgeoning menopause market
Two female entrepreneurs who entered the menopause wellness market before it became mainstream are investing in gold-standard science to differentiate their products in a surging market.
Upcycled salmon protein may improve key biological drivers of healthy aging: RCT
Eight weeks of supplementation with salmon protein hydrolysate may improve systemic inflammation, glycemic control, and body composition, says a pilot study using Hofseth BioCare’s ProGo ingredient.
Lehvoss combines Zooca calanus oil with Golden Omega to create ZOΩ3GO Softgels
Lehvoss UK Ltd has launched ZOΩ3GO Softgels, a new trademark and finished product for the European and US market combining sustainable and science-based marine lipids to meet consumers’ ‘maturing’ expectations.
Study finds KSM-66 ashwagandha safe in sample of more than 1,000 adults
One of the largest prospective, placebo-controlled safety and tolerability evaluations of an ashwagandha root extract reports high tolerance and no adverse events, providing ‘an important puzzle piece’ in the safety debate.
Dietitians could bridge nutrition and sustainability gap using One Health ethos
Dietitians could play a far greater strategic role in connecting human health, sustainable food systems and environmental wellbeing, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Cellular fat burning: Study shows potential of Coleus forskohlii
Coleus forskohlii extract may provide a safe and effective alternative to synthetic anti-obesity drugs, according to a new clinical trial.
Combination supplement shows promise for obesity, but individual roles unclear
A supplement containing berberine, white mulberry leaf extract, and chromium picolinate significantly improves insulin sensitivity and body composition markers in adults with obesity, according to a randomized controlled trial published in Nutrients.
All 17 winners of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 revealed
From proprietary functional ingredients to consumer products and research projects, all 17 winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 were announced at an award ceremony held in Bangkok today (September 2).
Substantial gaps in mushroom trials impact efficacy of product innovations, experts argue
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.
August NPD Launchpad: Higher dose creatine, niche target markets, protein and healthspan in focus
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.
GLP-1 nutrition race heats up as Nestlé, supplements and pharma target ‘companion’ market
Nestlé’s latest GLP-1 strategy suggests that what started as a supplement-industry opportunity is becoming a much broader nutrition category.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors A-G
Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors H-O
Vitafoods Asia 2026, set to take place on September 2 to 4 next week, will shine the spotlight on innovations across trending themes, including healthy longevity, women’s health and more.
Microbiome modulation beyond digestion: Four emerging opportunities
The science of the microbiome has moved beyond digestive wellness, with a complex ecosystem found to influence how we perform, age, and thrive.
Health tracking apps could improve weight loss, BMI - Lancet Digital Health
Health tracking apps could improve body weight and body mass index (BMI) but not total cholesterol levels and dietary intake, according to new findings published in The Lancet Digital Health.
GLP-1 levels increased with OEA supplementation - Study
Supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) could significantly increase the body’s production of GLP-1, according to new findings published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.
Unity, AMILI launch Asian gut microbiome-inspired synbiotics for metabolic health
Unity, a pharmacy under Singapore’s supermarket chain FairPrice, has partnered with homegrown microbiome supplement firm AMILI in an exclusive synbiotic supplement retail launch, against the backdrop of growing consumer concerns around metabolic health.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli
Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli, has built a career spanning corporate law, Nike, retail, health technology and food biotechnology — a path she says only looks intentional in hindsight.
From weight loss shakes to wellness routines: SlimFast repositioned with new look and NPD
SlimFast is transforming from a heritage weight management brand into an everyday wellness business in response to the GLP-1 boom, with NPD launches focused around creatine, collagen, protein and fiber.
Study reveals poor knowledge of drug-supplement interactions among health practitioners
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.
Japan’s FFC sector: Fewer new products launched but market grew 4%
Fewer Foods with Function Claims (FFC) hit the Japanese pharmacies and supermarkets in FY2025, but the market size still grew by 4%, according to a new industry report.