Dosage forms & delivery formats
Pregnancy nutrition: Aussie start-up designs oral-melt powder to improve user experience
Tablets and capsules are common dosage formats for health supplements. Still, depending on life stage and needs, dosage formats may need to evolve to improve user experience and compliance, and Australian start-up H.E.R Code has embarked on that journey,...
From soaring protein costs to GLP-1 disruption, SANSE explores trends redefining active nutrition
NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) 2026 is set to bring together some of the industry’s most influential voices to examine the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of sports and active nutrition.
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.
Sulforaphane supplement moves conversion outside the body
Nootropics Depot has launched a powdered sulforaphane supplement designed to complete the conversion from glucoraphanin before consumption, following almost two years of formulation work.
New in Nippon: Ninapharm leverages pharmacy channel, Ito Kanpo expands ‘one-bite’ line
Ninapharm Japan looks to leverage the pharmacy retail channel through the launch of seven new products, while Ito Kanpo adds to its “one-bite” range of powder supplements.
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.
Vitex Pharmaceuticals beefs up format offerings, exports with new facility - CEO
Vitex Pharmaceuticals will offer a greater variety of nutraceutical product formats and drive further exports with the opening of its new manufacturing facility, CEO Dr Aniss Chami told NutraIngredients.
BSRA calls on longevity industry to invest in aging research
Aging research has never been more relevant. Yet despite aging populations, stretched healthcare systems and booming commercial interest in longevity, fundamental questions about the biology of aging remain unanswered and research funding is scarce,...
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.
Singapore brand taps into pre-, pro- and postbiotics for eczema relief
Singapore brand MIRIQA has developed a supplement designed for eczema patients, using pre-, pro- and postbiotics as key active ingredients.
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.
Social media rife with misleading supplement marketing, researchers find
Misleading claims about food are widespread on social media, with supplements emerging as the most frequently identified theme, according to a new analysis conducted by Infoodmation.
From supplement sceptic to founder: Doctor turns IVF journey into fertility brand
A former doctor and medical writer has turned her own experience of infertility into a supplement brand that delivers adequately dosed, high quality ingredients for men and women on their IVF journey.
HI Korea 2026
Mibelle builds on continued popularity of beauty-from-within category in South Korea
Swiss ingredients supplier Mibelle Biochemistry believes its beauty-from-within portfolio can meet the continuous demand and evolving consumer needs for this category in South Korea.
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.
FermBase launches blend to streamline fermentation-based production
Fermentation solutions specialist FermBase by Cremer is launching a new line of standardized trace element blends to streamline fermentation-based production.
BRAND’S targets busy young professionals by putting ginseng in jelly format
Suntory-owned BRAND’S has launched a new functional food product in jelly format that provides convenient intake of ginseng for young and busy consumers.
NutraIngredients sports and healthspan summits: Early bird discount ends this week!
There are just a few days left to grab a discounted ticket for NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) and Nutra Healthspan Summit (NHS) landing in London this November.
CPHI/HI Korea 2026
First in Korea: CJ Wellcare debuts health functional foods containing MACs
South Korean firm CJ Wellcare recently launched a new brand of functional foods that apply Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates (MACs) as a key ingredient, said to be a first in the country.
6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026
The Nutra Healthspan Summit is just over two months away! Bridging cutting-edge science and business strategy to extend healthspan through nutrition and supplements, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
Tour de France triggers interest in exogenous lactate: What does the research say?
After entering the spotlight as an ergogenic aid to elite cyclists in the Tour de France 2026, exogenous lactate is being discussed as the next potential big thing in sports nutrition, but how strong is the research behind this new energy strategy?
Top reasons to attend NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe 2026
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe 2026 will take place in London on Monday November 9, 2026, delivering its definitive mix of cutting edges scientific insights, essential business strategy tips and unmissable market intelligence.
Survey: Sexual wellness gains ground in supplement market
Sexual wellness may be edging further into the supplement mainstream as consumer interest in products spanning intimate health, beauty and healthy aging creates new territory for brands.
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.
Creatonics targets female-focused longevity with day and night creatine blends
Co-founded by an Olympic gold medalist and biomedical researcher, Creatonics launched this month with a female focused day and night creatine bundle aiming to provide 24-hour support for women in midlife and beyond.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
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.
Zooki brings liposomal solution to cellular health sphere
Liposomal supplement brand Zooki has entered the cellular health sphere with the launch of an NAD+ product targeting consumers intimidated by the science-heavy category.
Tonic enters creatine contest with efficacy-focused brain support blend
UK-based supplement brand Tonic Health has launched a brain health focused creatine blend catering to demand for convenient solutions with efficacious doses.
August Launch Pad: Convenience, targeted benefits and multifunctional formulas converge
This month’s launches highlight the continued expansion of convenient, targeted and multifunctional formats, from creatine sachets and sparkling protein to instant mushroom lattes and on-the-go pre-workout.
Which sports nutrition brands is AI recommending to consumers?
A new analysis suggests AI-generated recommendations can shift dramatically depending on how consumers phrase their questions, while experts caution that AI visibility remains difficult to measure.
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.
Role models rebranded: AG1 kicks off first football collaboration
AG1 has partnered Swansea City AFC marking the brand’s first football collaboration in what it hopes will be the start of a “new trend where wellness brands sit front-and-center on sports jerseys”.
Polish research suggests ‘aggressive advertising’ deepens supplement confusion
A new study from the National Research Institute in Poland argues consumer education campaigns are needed to combat the widespread belief promoted by ‘aggressive advertising’ that dietary supplements have therapeutic effects.
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Blackmores leverages community engagement and digital content for new launch
Blackmores is leveraging community building and digital campaigns for the launch of its new fast-dissolving supplement, specifically targeted at younger consumers, in Singapore.
Ryse sued over alleged protein shortfalls in Clear Protein Drinks
Ryse Up Sports Nutrition is facing a proposed class action alleging its Ryse Clear Protein Drinks contain between 6% and 11% less protein than the 22 g declared on the label.
Sports nutrition experts discuss ‘more is better’ mindset following life-threatening overdose report
The sports nutrition industry has a responsibility to tackle the ‘more is better’ mindset through appropriate limits and warnings, experts warn, following a life-threatening case of supplement stacking and over-consumption.
Nutra Healthspan Summit: First speakers announced!
The Nutra Healthspan Summit will land in London once again this November, bringing together leading academics, innovators, analysts and practitioners in the longevity space.
July NPD Launchpad: Mind and body performance, gut loving extensions, and accessible protein
July’s NPD launches include extensions to gut loving line-ups, creatine and carbs to support the mind and muscles, a fresh partnership offering from Vimto and Myprotein.
‘Women’s health has long lacked targeted, non-hormonal solutions’: Saanroo wins Innovation in Women’s Health Award
The Innovations in Women’s Health Award highlights innovation in products and ingredients that address women’s health challenges through strong scientific substantiation and consumer impact.
Valerie founders put business up for sale in attempt to save promising women’s health brand
UK-based women’s health brand Valerie is on the hunt for a new buyer after struggling to raise the capital needed for the brand’s next stage of growth.
Fast-growing CDMO Wellma acquires Virun NutraBiosciences
Sweden’s Wellma has partnered with nutrient delivery technologies pioneer Virun NutraBiosciences, marking Wellma’s first sites in the US and in Ireland.
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Staying relevant: Three key pillars driving Blackmores’ next phase of growth
Blackmores, which is entering its 94th year, is driving long-term growth by steering consumers’ mindset shift, increasing its relevance and accessibility in the younger generation’s lives and creating new entry points into supplement use.
Brand new: KINS, Suntory, Nutifood and more
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how Japanese microbiome brand KINS is putting an innovative spin on protein beverages, Suntory’s real-world evidence studies and Nutifood’s efforts in developing new...