Dosage forms & delivery formats
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AG1 study finds greens powder increases circulation of multiple micronutrients
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.
Personalized nutrition takes the podium at this year’s Tour de France
As the 2026 Tour de France (TdF) enters its decisive final stretch, nutrition strategies are proving just as critical as race tactics.
Creatine, GLP-1s, gut health and sleep: How storytelling opens new opportunities in sports nutrition
As the lines blur between sports nutrition and wellness, demand for traditional performance ingredients is booming. But sports nutrition brands are increasingly challenged by niche specialists that excel at emotive storytelling and lifestyle positioning.
UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network expands across Europe
The UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network (NFX UK) has secured $650,000 to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and expand its support across Europe.
Nourished’s Creatine+ range targets muscle and mind
Personalized supplement brand Nourished has entered the creatine category with a range of three stacked gummies for strength, energy and cognitive function.
Natural Foundation Supplements tackles trust gap through batch-by-batch verification
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.
Researchers uncover impacts of UPF intake on the microbiome
Higher consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) correlates with poorer diet quality, higher sugar intake, lower mycobiome richness, and potentially altered cardiometabolic function, according to newly presented data.
Save the date! Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe returns for 2026
NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) will return for 2026, with this year’s iteration taking place in London on November. 9, 2026.
June Launchpad: Innovations in hormone support, the mind, gut health and beauty
June’s NPD activity in Europe points to sustained demand for biotics, adaptogens, fiber and collagen, with brands targeting sleep and hormonal support, gut health and beauty benefits.
Time for self-regulation: EHPM launches influencer marketing guidelines
The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) has unveiled new guidance for influencers and food business operators working in the supplement sector.
Study highlights knowledge gaps in pregnancy nutrition needs
An exploratory study in Germany found ambiguity and knowledge gaps about micronutrients in both pregnant women and their healthcare providers, particularly regarding vitamin B12.
The business of longevity: How to win the credibility game
Longevity is the number one health concern for consumers across continents and age brackets, and they are willing to pay a premium “if they can be convinced the promise of healthspan actually holds true”, according to Nick Stene, senior global insight...
Start-up delivers liquid replenishment for pregnancy sickness
Two mothers have developed a pregnancy electrolyte and vitamin blend, aiming to fill white space for supplements that can be stomached by underserved pregnant women suffering with nausea.
