NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026 winners announced!
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
Omega-3s & nutritional oils
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.
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.
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Algae pioneer, probiotics for nanoplastic elimination, everyday nutrition
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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.
Heights study finds multivitamin corrects key nutrient deficiencies in 12 weeks
A targeted multivitamin supplement could help reduce the national issue of hidden nutritional inadequacy in the UK, according to new research presented at the Nutrition Society Conference.
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.
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.
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.
Sirio targets taste and efficacy with new lipid-friendly chewable supplement format
Nutraceutical manufacturer Siro Europe has launched a new patented supplement delivery format designed to make it easier to incorporate lipid-based ingredients into chewable formats.
Upcycled salmon oil beats fish oil for Omega-3 Index boost: Study
A minimally processed whole salmon oil may lead to 4.3-fold greater increase in the Omega-3 Index per 100 mg of EPA+DHA than a commonly used, concentrated omega-3 oil, says a new study.
Across the Nutraverse: GOED unveils new database, Magtein in the UK, gut microbe and muscle strength
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
GOED to launch online database of omega-3 companies
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is launching an online database to help industry players identify and locate companies operating across the omega-3 supply chain.
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...
UCSD launches first human milk analytics hub
The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.
Arginine plus fish oil may help manage sarcopenia: Study
Older adults with sarcopenia who took a combination of arginine and fish oil improved grip strength, gait speed and frailty and physical activity scores, according to a 12-week study.
Dsm-firmenich vs Mara Renewables patent dispute concludes in Court of Appeal
Dsm-firmenich and Mara Renewables Corporation have been denied their appeals in relation to a recent UK High Court battle over three claims of patent infringement.
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.
Centre for Nutraceuticals aims to be ‘global voice’ for the industry
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.
Are vegans getting the supplementation they need? A multivitamin may hold clues
Researchers assessed a specific concentration of B12 within the multivitamin necessary to augment a healthy vegan diet.
Zinzino bolsters US presence with $30M It Works! merger
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
Danone partners with UICC to tackle cancer-related malnutrition
This World Cancer Day (Feb. 4), Danone is urging policymakers and healthcare leaders to tackle cancer malnutrition – one of the most overlooked issues in oncology which affects up to seven in 10 cancer patients.
Krill oil may improve muscle strength for all older adults: RCT
Supplementation with krill oil may counter age-related declines in muscle mass and function, irrespective of age, sex and BMI, in healthy older adults, says a new study.
Longevity ingredients under the EU regulatory spotlight
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.
Getting inside Gen Z’s head: Global data spotlights stress and sleep struggles
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.
Targeted nutrition strategies may improve gut health and performance in female athletes
Omega-3s, magnesium and polyphenol-rich foods may aid digestion in female athletes, according to insights from a recent webinar hosted by Sport Ireland Institute.
UK Biobank research suggests omega-3 linked to mood disorders
A study using data from the United Kingdom Biobank found that omega-3 was inversely associated with a history of both depression and anxiety.
Jan 2026 Launchpad: Creatine, collagen, iron and probiotic NPD put women center stage
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Ginseng adulteration, EFSA’s DHA levels, ANH sues FDA, Aker’s India strategy
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
EFSA sets ‘conservative’ safe intake level for DHA
EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safe level of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) following concerns that sustained use could increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding.
Beyond basic biotics: Gut health ingredients set for success in 2026
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.
Higher blood omega-3 levels linked to lower risk of early-onset dementia
Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may significantly lower the risk of developing early-onset dementia (EOD), according to a new analysis.
NI Awards: Encouraging businesses to reach new heights
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
Celebrating innovation: 6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026
Every year, NutraIngredients celebrates the best ingredient and finished product innovations, and spotlights the special projects and people changing the supplement industry for the better.
Biomarkers show omega-3s support lower atrial fibrillation risk
Higher circulating blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are linked to a reduced risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF).
Staying ahead in active nutrition: Lessons from 2025
You don’t need me to tell you that longevity, creatine or GLP-1 have been big news. So I’ve taken a different approach to this 2025 recap...
Fish oil oxidation: Experts debate the science and health impacts
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
NutraIngredients Awards Europe 2026: Meet the judges
The NutraIngredients Awards have become known as the “Oscars of the nutrition world” largely thanks to the caliber of its panel of industry expert judges.
Zoe’s ‘breakthrough’ gut bug ranking research hailed a ‘health revolution’
New research from personalized nutrition platform Zoe claims to “advance the gut health field dramatically” by ranking more than 100 species of gut bacteria to help scientists track gut health “better than ever before.”