News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
Research presented at Probiota Americas 2026 suggested that pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT may help address one of the biggest challenges in obesity management: maintaining weight loss.
From regulation and women’s health to healthy aging and commercialization, this year’s conference brought together the people and ideas shaping the next chapter of microbiome innovation.
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.
Independent flavor house I.T.S has launched a dedicated Health and Wellness division in response to growing demand for nutrition-focused products.
A new dietary fiber has received novel food approval after six years of regulatory uncertainty, marking the start of its journey to commercialization.
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.
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.
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.
The Protein Brewery has added a further €18 million to its Series B funding round as it gears up to scale production capacity, drive sales in active nutrition, and advance research into the longevity benefits of its flagship mycoprotein ingredient,...
Lupin and soy protein drinks had beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity and improved markers related to fat metabolism, hunger hormones, and inflammation, according to a 5-week study in Mexican male adolescents with obesity.
Ketone esters may help preserve muscle mass and strength for semaglutide users without affecting the fat loss benefits of the drug, suggests data from a recent study with lab mice.
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
This month’s launches highlight women’s health innovation as it becomes more specialized, moving beyond multivitamins into menopause, libido, lactation and healthy aging.
Following a unanimous EU vote, the Dutch company is leveraging its five-year data exclusivity and low-cost fermentation to scale production of its mycoprotein globally.
Adding Kimere-derived probiotic supplements may provide modest reductions in body fat when added to a lifestyle-based weight loss program, says a new study from scientists from Texas A&M University.
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.
A study that compared a high-linoleic acid (LA) diet to a low-LA diet found that higher intake increased the ratio of inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids to anti-inflammatory omega-3s.
Growth Asia Summit 2026
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
Science-backed spinach extract Appethyl has taken a significant step towards health claim approval and is now available for acquisition by firms eager to compete in the GLP-1 market.
Dietary fibers and GLP-1 drugs should not be viewed as competing weight management approaches, but complementary strategies, according to a new review published in Advances in Nutrition.
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.
Supplementation with Epax’s omega-9 and omega-11 blend reduced LDL cholesterol by 7% in overweight and obese adults after eight weeks, according to a new clinical trial funded by The Norwegian Seafood Research Fund.
The highlight of the microbiome health industry calendar, this year’s Probiota Americas conference will provide its unrivalled mix of world-leading expert presentations, inspiring roundtables, innovative pioneers and unmissable networking opportunities.
Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 2 including Dr. Doug Bolster, (OLIPOP), Dr. Ohad Manor (Thorne), Dr. Marcel van de Wouw (The Weston Family Foundation), Dr. Ann Gregory (University of Calgary), Dr. Trevor Kirby...
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.
Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Nick Gibson (Nielsen IQ), Peter McMath (WPIC), Dr. Stan Kubow (McGill University), Dr Martha Cline (Nestlé Purina Petcare), Dr. Anna Lindell (Cambiotics), and more!
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.
Balchem is capitalizing on the positive results it has seen through consumer-facing marketing, now actively partnering with social media influencers to spread the word about its flagship ingredients.
Taking caffeine 60 minutes before exercising may significantly improve the breakdown of fats in overweight and obese women, say new findings from China.
From hybrid ‘mashups’ and functional gummies to creatine’s mainstream expansion and mounting pressure on whey protein supply, Nick Morgan, managing director of Nutrition Integrated, shared insights on the biggest trends shaping Vitafoods Europe 2026.
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.
Active nutrition will take the spotlight at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026, with Blackmores and Fast&Up taking the stage to share expert insights
The California-based biotech company is aiming to improve its ability to identify and evaluate potential bioactive ingredients across a broader range of biological materials.
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.
A product called Licorice Extract Capsule launched by MG Pharma Inc (MGP), a subsidiary of Rohto Pharmaceutical, has been accepted as a Foods with Function Claims (FFC) for its body fat-reducing effect.
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UK-based retailer Holland & Barrett has partnered with Phlo, which offers weight loss pills and injections, in a bid to provide a ‘holistic approach’ to weight management.
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rarely goes after eBay sellers, which is exactly why it caught Asa Waldstein’s eye.
Biotech company Pendulum Therapeutics is expanding beyond probiotics with the launch of Gut Fuel, a prebiotic fiber and polyphenol blend designed to support gut microbiome function and metabolic health.
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.
Vitafoods Europe will return to Barcelona from May 5–7, 2026 with more than 37 hours and 100 speakers of educational content highlighting key industry trends.
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.
Metabolic health and weight management are two key themes covered in this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 and Malaysia-based Alpro Pharmacy chain and China’s health supplement giant BYHEALTH are among the key speakers.