Botanicals
Seppic targets gut–brain axis with strawberry leaf ingredient
Seppic has launched strawberry leaf extract Sepibright to support cognitive health during aging, following five years of research and development.
Kerry Group aims to dispel misinformation with Safeguard Ashwagandha platform
Kerry’s new online platform and wider campaign aims to address prevailing myths and misinformation that have led some regulators to question ashwagandha’s safety and even ban the ingredient.
MartinBauer hair growth complex a potential support for GLP-1 side effect
MartinBauer Nutraceuticals has launched a non-hormonal aid for hair growth, providing a natural support for men and women and an option to manage an emerging side effect of GLP-1 use.
Could melatonin and caffeine work together for performance?
Melatonin before sleep and caffeine in the morning improved exercise performance, muscle damage, and inflammation in a new study published in Nutrients.
NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026 winners announced!
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
Across the Nutraverse: India’s ashwagandha leaf ban, prebiotics in Canada, sports nutrition opportunity
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Coffee’s cognitive benefits may act through the microbiota–gut–brain axis
New research from APC Microbiome Ireland suggests coffee-driven changes in the gut microbiome may relate to brain function and behaviour.
April NPD Launchpad: Health shots and flavor fatigue solutions
April’s NPD launches reveal sports nutrition brands working to overcome flavor and format fatigue, a range of RTD health shots, and category leaders shifting away from their hero ingredients.
Vitafoods show floor preview: Exhibitors 0-Z
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 show floor preview: H-N
Featuring more than 1,600 exhibitors, Vitafoods Europe 2026 is set to bring more than 30,000 delegates to Barcelona next week (May 5–7), making it the largest show to date.
Givaudan research: Zensera lemon balm supports the mind during stress
New research indicates the Givaudan’s Zensera lemon balm extract provides acute mind and mood support in situations of heightened cognitive stress.
Transparency tech: New app reveals supplement ingredient credibility
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.
Vitafoods show floor preview: Exhibitors A–G
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Clinical trials for active women, Andrographis in Australia, MPL in the House
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Kerry research: Ashwagandha root and leaf safe at 19 times standard dose
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.
TRIP expands night-time portfolio with CBD-free sleep range
UK-based CBD drinks brand TRIP has expanded its night-time offering with the launch of new Dream Gummies and Dream Powder, formulated without the brand’s flagship ingredient.
Women’s health brand Valerie abandons ‘perimenopause’ label to expand audience
Women’s health supplement brand Valerie is dropping the term ‘perimenopause’ from its marketing, arguing that the label may be preventing women from recognising their symptoms and accessing support.
Centre for Nutraceuticals designing clinical trials for active women
The Centre for Nutraceuticals is on a mission to ensure supplements marketed to women are actually researched in women, with a focus on the sports nutrition field in which just 4-13% of studies are conducted in females.
Saskatoon berry intake linked to improved heart and gut health
Daily consumption of dried Saskatoon berries (SB) could improve cardiometabolic health and reduce inflammation in healthy adults, according to new research published in the International Journal of Molecular Science.
WINCEE launch: Women’s health research top of the agenda
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.
Global research: What parents want and where brands miss the mark
Parents across the globe want supplements which support their children’s immunity, gut health, and cognitive development, but there are significant regional differences in preferences that can elevate a product to a first choice contender.
3H Labs research: Steamed ginger extract supports weight loss
Supplementing with steamed ginger extract may help to reduce body fat and total weight while also improving cholesterol levels, according to new research.
Phytochemical blend holds promise for exercise recovery: Study
Participants who took a supplement containing calcium fructoborate and phytochemicals experienced benefits in pressure pain threshold (PPT), sleep, recovery, and fatigue post-exercise, according to a new study.
Fortified milk drink shows promise for preschool brain development
A study suggested that preschool children who consumed multi-nutrient-fortified milk for nine months improved scores on the Processing Speed Index and showed beneficial gut microbial shifts.
Evanium raises €2.2 million to deliver dual encapsulation technology
German life-science startup Evanium has raised €2.2 million to address botanical inefficiency with dual encapsulation technology which it claims will power the next generation of bioavailability-enhanced ingredients.
Wellness brands dominate Alantra fast-growth poll as Dirtea takes gold
Dirtea, the once-niche mushroom coffee pioneer, has been named the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink brand in Alantra’s Food & Beverage Fast 50 with functionality taking over the mainstream poll.
EU continues CBD scrutiny, rejecting 6 more novel food applications
The European Commission has terminated a backlog of cannabidiol (CBD) novel food applications for lack of data and non-compliance.
Females in focus: Health priorities reveal industry opportunities
The next generation of female consumers are demanding targeted solutions that can support their mental and physical wellbeing but there are clear education opportunities when it comes to stress, sleep and hormonal balance.
Hiya brings kids chews and greens powder to UK parents
US-based children’s supplement startup Hiya has announced its official launch in the UK as its first international expansion.
Ginseng adulteration under the microscope in new BAPP Bulletin
A new bulletin from the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) details the latest adulteration and mislabeling of ginseng roots, a highly regarded herb with high prices incentivizing fraud in the supply chain.
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.
March NPD Launchpad: Canned creatine, protein partnership and modernized magnesium
New product launches in March included the ‘UK’s first’ nootropic creatine soda, a multitude of magnesium innovations, a hormonal support botanical blend and more.
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.
Novella taps new CEO and bets on ‘precision botanicals’ for consistent ingredients
Israel-based Novella Innovative Technology have appointed Antonio Martínez Descalzo as CEO as the plant cell culture start-up transitions from its R&D phase toward full-scale commercial operation.
Study explores broccoli powder supplementation in exercise
Short-term supplementation with broccoli powder enriched with mustard seed powder increased sulforaphane levels in healthy participants but did not affect oxidative stress, performance or recovery after aerobic exercise, according to a study in the...
Across the Nutraverse: Human milk analytics hub, precision fermented collagen, pharmacovigilance for natural products
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
KSM-66 ashwagandha may support cognition and sleep in children
Supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract in gummy form for eight weeks is well tolerated and may enhance cognitive performance and sleep quality in children between the ages of 6 and 12, according to new research.
New pharmacovigilance survey on natural health products to roll out globally
A new survey covering global pharmacovigilance approaches in the natural health products sector is launching soon and will be extended to over 200 industry organizations and regulatory bodies, including those in China, the United States, Europe and other...
‘No safe intake’ level for berberine: EFSA opens consultation
Experts have warned the future for berberine containing plants looks bleak after EFSA published a draft opinion questioning their safety, with a stakeholder consultation now open until May. 4.
Turmeric extract may support sports recovery: RCT
Daily supplementation with a proprietary turmeric formulation may improve muscle function and reduce muscle soreness post-exercise, says a new study using Givaudan’s TurmiPure Gold.
Across the Nutraverse: China health food imports, SuppCo’s new certification program, MartinBauer consolidation
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
MartinBauer nutraceutical unit delivers ‘single gateway to the world of botanicals’
Botanical experts MartinBauer, Finzelberg and MB-Med have united under one nutraceutical unit to sharpen their value proposition and offer a one-stop shop for credible, science-driven ingredients.
Dirtea re-imagined: Pure Essentials cue new focus on clean cognitive care
Mushrooms drinks and gummies brand Dirtea is taking its community of fungi fanatics on a journey of creatine and collagen discovery with new product launches that aim to evolve the brand from mushroom mogul to mind health mentor.
Across the Nutraverse: WCO recognizes supplements, Ronaldo and Herbalife, Pharmactive’s Korean opportunity
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
World Customs Organization formally recognizes dietary supplements as a standalone category
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
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.
Supplements industry leading the charge on decentralized trials
The supplements industry has been a trailblazer in its adoption of health tech and decentralized clinical trials to advance scientific backing of commercial products.