News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced it will not authorize a second anchovy fishing season in Peru due to the strongest El Niño weather pattern on record, leading to exceptionally low biomass and poor sustainability.
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.
From the warming climate and extreme weather to geopolitical tension and consumer expectations, the supplements industry is facing mounting pressure to decouple production from agriculture to build more sustainable supply chains.
The Ministry of Future Affairs has launched a new platform to help companies navigate the EU’s novel food approval process and reduce delays, drawing on lessons from the UK’s regulatory sandbox for cultivated meat.
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.
After operating for six years as Dr. Vegan, the UK supplement brand, is undergoing a rebrand to better appeal to the masses.
A plant-based omega-3 formulation reduced brain inflammation and supported energy metabolism in newborn piglets receiving parenteral nutrition (PN), according to recent University of Alberta research.
Microalgae ingredients firm Algiecel has opened a new production facility inside a Novonesis site in Denmark to offer European customers a sustainable omega-3 source.
In this NutraIngredients Q&A, the Natures Crops founder argues that closing the omega-3 nutrition gap will require the industry to look beyond its traditional reliance on fish oil and bring more plant-based sources, food and beverage applications and...
US-based biotech firm CoreFX LLC has launched a new Irish headquarters within Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, as an innovation gateway to Europe.
Consumer data shows consumers may already know omega-3s matter. Getting them to understand which omega-3s they need, choose a product or food source and stick with it is proving to be a different challenge.
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,...
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.
The omega-3 industry has spent decades trying to close the gap between recommended and actual EPA and DHA intake. But with traditional marine resources under pressure, researchers are increasingly asking whether a broader mix of sources can close that gap.
A new biotechnology facility with advanced precision fermentation capabilities has opened in Clermont-Ferrand, France today (Sept. 29) to help start-ups scale from the lab to mass market production.
A new analysis estimates that targeted supplementation with omega-3 EPA and DHA, phytosterols and beta-glucans could generate substantial societal cost savings by improving heart health among specific populations.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Thai Union Ingredients aims to unlock full value of the tuna fish by expanding its portfolio of premium nutrition ingredients derived from manufacturing by-products.
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the industry’s shift towards a future defined by stronger regulatory oversight, greater scientific substantiation, export-focused regulatory reform, and growing sustainability expectations.
Europe’s new product launches reveal trends for nutricosmetics, innovative peptides, and formats which improve consumer experience and encourage consistency.
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.
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.
New Zealand supplement brand Lifestream says that ingredients and formulas targeting both vision and brain function will be an important direction for innovation in eye supplements.
Three 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.
Four months of daily DHA supplementation significantly increased omega-3 levels in semi-professional female soccer players and was linked to higher aerobic capacity, according to new research funded by FrieslandCampina.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Hong Kong-headquartered Puredia hopes to raise greater awareness of omega-7-rich sea buckthorn ingredients for use in beauty-from-within supplements on the back of a NutraIngredients-Asia Awards win.
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.
Lehvoss UK Ltd has launched ZOΩ3GO Softgels, a new trademark and finished product for the European and US market combining sustainable and science-based marine lipids to meet consumers’ ‘maturing’ expectations.
Pregnancy has long been a focal point for the supplement industry, but Ritual says the nutritional needs that follow childbirth have received far less attention.
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…
Combining vitamin D3 and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is significantly more effective at mitigating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults than supplementing either nutrient alone, according to a new randomized controlled trial (RCT).
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.
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.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
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.
Quten Research Institute is facing a proposed class action alleging that its Qunol Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil contains less omega-3 than the 1,000 mg advertised on the product label.
Supplementing caffeine, taurine and phosphatidylserine may improve cognitive and performance-related outcomes in footballers, initial data suggests.
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.
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”.
The one-day meeting will examine emerging science and commercial strategies shaping the future of omega-3 nutrition.
The winners of the 2026 NutraIngredients Awards came from every corner of the nutrition industry, but looking across this year’s categories, several common threads emerged...
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.
