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New product launches across Europe in May 2026 reveal trends for innovating with creatine format and formulation, fiber for sugar and bloat reduction, and a focus on all-natural botanical blends.
The highlight of the microbiome health industry calendar, this year’s Probiota Americas conference (June 8-10) will provide its unrivalled mix of world-leading expert presentations, inspiring roundtables, innovative pioneers and unmissable networking...
Women’s health, targeted -biotic innovation and the next wave of microbiome opportunities are set to headline the final day of Probiota Americas 2026 as the conference closes out in Vancouver on June 10.
Holobiome emerged from a growing recognition that the gut microbiome is both profoundly influential and deeply understudied—and that more tools were needed to unlock its vast complexity.
Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 2 including Dr. Doug Bolster, (OLIPOP), Dr. Ohad Manor (Thorne), Dr. Marcel van de Wouw (The Weston Family Foundation), Dr. Ann Gregory (University of Calgary), Dr. Trevor Kirby...
Strategic innovation consultancy Qina has launched a Food Health Ecosystem to improve data insights for those operating in personalized nutrition, with the aim to improve access to real-world, long-term data and drive evidence-based innovation.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in July.
Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Nick Gibson (Nielsen IQ), Peter McMath (WPIC), Dr. Stan Kubow (McGill University), Dr Martha Cline (Nestlé Purina Petcare), Dr. Anna Lindell (Cambiotics), and more!
This month’s launches highlight a wide array of need states. From energy to cognitive support to beauty benefits tied to longevity, brands are increasingly developing targeted wellness solutions focused on performance, healthy aging and everyday well-being.
A new study using a personalized nutrition platform showed a strong engagement from participants and an increase in microbiome diversity after one month of guided recommendations.
Another year of record-breaking submissions for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 highlighted key trends, including expansion of microbiome science, rising interest in polyphenols, a rapid growth in longevity and women’s health solutions, and a move away...
ClostraBio has translated decades of research into a next-gen probiotic that targets the hundreds of millions of people living with food allergies and sensitivities.
New research from Roquette Life Sciences suggests that baseline dietary fiber intake may subtly shape how the gut microbiome responds to prebiotic supplementation.
PharmExtracta’s precision probiotic iNatal has been recognized for delivering a “much-needed, scientifically grounded solution” which supports women during pregnancy.
Kioga has gone back to the soil to reestablish contact with the environmental microbes that target the low-grade inflammation responsible for many of today’s chronic health conditions.
A postbiotic strain previously studied in atopic dermatitis was tested in a recent clinical trial involving healthy middle-aged women, funded by Kaneka Corporation and published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
A new study suggested probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans IDCC 1201 improved sleep fragmentation and maintenance in sleep-disturbed participants who took it for four weeks.
Format fatigue was on the tip of everyone’s tongue at Vitafoods Europe last week (May. 5-7), and exhibitors did not fail to deliver genuinely innovative solutions to keep consumers’ tastebuds tingling, sometimes literally.
Under the agreement, IM8 becomes Inter Miami’s exclusive official health supplements partner, while the club will also take an equity stake in parent company Prenetics Global Limited.
Researchers at Universiti Sains Malaysia demonstrated that daily supplementation with their proprietary probiotic strain, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum K014, was well-tolerated and safe in healthy adults.
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
The Microbiome Explorer Challenge, back for its second year, is offering successful early-stage startups the opportunity of expert mentorship, strategic feedback, industry visibility, and funding opportunities within the European microbiome innovation...
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Early-life nutrition may play a broader role in development than typically reflected in prenatal and infant supplement strategies, says a new review by scientists from SmartyPants Vitamins.
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.
Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has published a monograph for prebiotics, establishing a clear set of rules and the basis for health claims in Canada.
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.
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.
From beauty-from-within to hydration to microplastic defense and next-gen energy formats, this month’s launches highlight how brands are rethinking everyday wellness with more targeted, lifestyle-driven solutions.
A new ADM study indicated that individuals with sub-clinical anxiety showed improvements in microbial balance, vitality, and stress scores after taking probiotics and postbiotics.
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.
Findings suggest clinical validation may play a key role in determining which supplements gain traction in a crowded marketplace.
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.
Shifting consumer behavior, including targeted health concerns and rapid growth in personalized formats, is driving growth across US supplement categories, with custom probiotics emerging as a key trend, according to Spate.
Daily supplementation with an antioxidant-rich synbiotic may improve skin elasticity in the face and reduce the severity of wrinkles, says a new study.
The probiotic, BPL1, containing Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis showed positive effects on stool number, weight, and humidity, effectively reversing loperamide-induced constipation in rats in a recent study.
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.
A new study suggested that fermentation of oat and soy dairy alternatives substantially improves their properties and potential cardiovascular health benefits.
The deadline to submit an abstract for an oral presentation or a poster display at the 19th International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health (IPC) is fast-approaching.
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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.
The extended clinical research partnership between Pendulum and the Mayo Clinic seeks to build a stronger body of clinical evidence for microbiome-based interventions beyond metabolic health.
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.
Vidya has opened a 28,750-square-foot probiotic manufacturing facility in Bunnell, Florida, adding U.S.-based capacity for multi-strain formulations and finished dosage formats.
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.
A probiotic derived from kimchi may absorb nanoplastics in the gut and help eliminate environmental pollutants from the body, suggests a new study from the World Institute of Kimchi in South Korea.
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