News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
The science of the microbiome has moved beyond digestive wellness, with a complex ecosystem found to influence how we perform, age, and thrive.
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.
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.
Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.
A hop-derived nutraceutical may help adults with overweight lose body fat while maintaining muscle mass, according to a 24-week randomized controlled trial that researchers say expands the evidence supporting non-prescription weight-management ingredients.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued The Akkermansia Company (TAC) with a new patent, granting the company the exclusive right to market Akkermansia for metabolic disorders.
A study from AG1 researchers suggests its greens powder leads to measurable increases in circulating micronutrients, filling a significant gap in evidence to support complex multi-ingredient formulations.
The UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network (NFX UK) has secured $650,000 to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and expand its support across Europe.
New research from gut health-focused tech firm and whole-food supplement company Zoe found that consuming its blend of more than 30 plant foods changed significantly more gut bacteria than a probiotic supplement over six weeks.
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.
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.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
New research conducted by Kerry Group concluded Sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract was safe to take at 4,000 mg/kg/day, as regulators across the globe show increasing caution over the ingredient’s safety.
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.
Supplementing with steamed ginger extract may help to reduce body fat and total weight while also improving cholesterol levels, according to new research.