News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
French food giant Danone is acquiring British meal-replacement brand Huel in a €1 billion deal to tap into the fast-growing market for functional, complete nutrition and accelerate its shift toward health-focused products.
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.
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
The supplements industry has been a trailblazer in its adoption of health tech and decentralized clinical trials to advance scientific backing of commercial products.
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
The highly abundant South African polyphenol-rich marula fruit is being under-exploited by the functional food and supplements industry, according to the Marula Fruit Products Association.
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
When a health trend takes off, the nimble nutrition industry is adept at creating and marketing new products that fit consumers’ emerging demands. But with this can come a tendency to overlook the regulatory status of burgeoning ingredients.
Stress and sleep are the top priorities for the next generation of consumers, and they have a growing appetite for supplements that can support them, according to latest market insights.
New product launches in January 2026 suggest women’s health is front of mind for formulators across the industry, with NPD focused on beauty, pregnancy and everyday energy.
Driven by growing consumer awareness and evolving scientific research, gut health innovation is accelerating, with new approaches and solutions reshaping how products support digestive well-being.
A combination of fibers from organic fruit and vegetables may have a “greater and gentler prebiotic effect compared with established purified prebiotic fibers,” says a new study using Futureceuticals’ NatureKnit Organic ingredient.
The health impact of supplements doesn’t come close to that of a gut health focused diet, according to a microbiome expert set to present his pioneering research at Probiota 2026.
Long-term low fiber intake and high variability in amino acid intake were associated with low-stability microbiota and adverse blood lipid profiles, according to a year-long study conducted in children.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients says fiber diversification, enhanced GLP-1 support and embellished protein offerings will lead nutrition trends this year.
Totality Biosciences has developed a synthetic biology platform that leverages genetically engineered plants to produce the full spectrum of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and will be presenting the business at the upcoming IPA World Congress +...
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2025’s supplement successes include creatine, cellular health and weight loss solutions with plant exosomes, pet nutrition and shatavari emerging as topics to watch in 2026, according to PharmaLinea’s end-of-year summit.
The Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC consulting group has launched CriseNutra, a crisis prevention and management service to help industry players safeguard their long-term position and reputation in the market.
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Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.
Supplementation with glucomannans from konjac, a soluble fiber, may ease gastrointestinal symptoms in elite male Taekwondo athletes with functional constipation, says a new study from China.
Establishing scientific evidence for anti-aging products is challenging, but real progress depends on collaboration between academia and industry, according to a leading aging researcher.
There is a clear appetite for longevity supporting solutions from consumers across the globe, but uptake of supplements is yet to make pace with awareness, so what is holding back potential shoppers?
“Maxxing is out and diversity is in” when it comes to fiber intake trends, according to Mintel’s 2026 Global Food & Drink Predictions report.
Kiwifruit, tart cherry juice and dairy offer potential nutritional interventions to promote sleep in elite athletes, while protein has a ceiling effect, according to a new research review.
The Gut Stuff, a multi-faceted business devoted to improving the general public’s awareness of gut health, has been recognized in the UK Fast Growth 50 index this year.
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EFSA has approved a rapeseed protein-fibre concentrate, marketed as Raptein30, as a safe novel food, marking a new entry into the alternative protein category.
Swedish supplements brand Great Earth has rolled-out fiber-based caps across its portfolio, reducing plastic content by 95% and contributing to Europe-wide targets.
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Formulating beverages with Beneo’s Palatinose (isomaltulose) may significantly increase levels of key hunger hormones, such as GLP-1 and PYY, in people with Metabolic Syndrome, says a new study from an international team of researchers.
Fibermaxxing is having more than just a moment.
Functional coffees have taken the industry by storm, but a new trend has emerged, raising the question of whether coffee alone is already functional enough.
Adults taking beta-glucans demonstrated higher antibodies to the flu vaccine compared to placebo, according to a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements.
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has turned up the heat on unauthorized health claims, using its AI monitoring tool, but will the sheer number of rulings dilute their impact, or will they help change marketing behaviour?
The European Commission has confirmed that three traditional plant-derived ingredients are not considered novel foods, clearing them for use in dietary supplements across Europe.
Consuming ready-made liquid supplements may help older adults overcome most nutrient inadequacies without significantly reducing regular dietary intake.
Inulin may be better for blood sugar management in overweight or obese people, while fructooligosaccharides (FOS) may help manage homocysteine levels for people with a healthy weight, says a new study.
‘Highly sustainable’ CarobBiome prebiotic fiber has been developed to deliver gut and metabolic benefits as well as complement GLP-1 diets.
Global data reveals a shift toward individualized wellness, but with European consumers more cautious to adopt new technologies, there are steps the industry can take to encourage engagement.
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Research reveals the vast potential of the microbiome to guide the best nutrition interventions for a range of indications, including weight loss and cognitive health.
TikTok users are looking to maximize fiber intake in the latest nutrition trend, but new research from the prebiotic fiber supplement brand Myota highlights just how different individual responses to fiber can be and why the trend might be an...
New research in male rugby players shows the prebiotic potential of blackcurrant extract or partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) in improving gut health in athletes with dysbiosis.
A supplement containing glucomannan, fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and chromium may reduce insulin concentration and improve satiety scores, says a new study using OptiBiotix Health’s SlimBiome product.