Pre, pro & postbiotics
Calcium-rich whey protein side stream delivers post-menopausal bone health benefits
Supplementation with a calcium-rich byproduct of whey protein production for 12 months supports the maintenance of bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, according to a new clinical study.
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.
EU platform launched to accelerate novel food approvals
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.
Probiotic strain may support exercise endurance, study suggests
One week of SLAB51 multi-strain probiotic supplementation was associated with longer total exercise duration and exercise duration above Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER), as well as higher pre-exercise antioxidant activity compared with placebo.
Dr. Vegan rebrands as DRV+ to broaden market appeal
After operating for six years as Dr. Vegan, the UK supplement brand, is undergoing a rebrand to better appeal to the masses.
Up to one third of infants lack key gut bacteria despite breastfeeding
Nearly one third of infants lack detectable levels of Bifidobacterium, even when breastfed, raising questions about current approaches to infant nutrition and the development of microbiome supporting products, according to new research.
Study uncovers links between feeding choices and infant microbiome development
New research from APC Microbiome Ireland involving data from 125 infants highlights how feeding milk type and introduction of solids impact microbiome development and function.
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.
From microbiome sequencing to precision nutrition: What’s the missing link?
The extraordinary individuality of the human gut microbiome presents one of the greatest challenges for personalized nutrition, and the solution lies in large-scale research.
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.
New precision fermentation facility opens in France to accelerate ingredient innovation
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.
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.
Mushroom-based prebiotic may help restore gut bacteria after antibiotics
A porcini mushroom β-glucan-based prebiotic may help restore the gut microbiome after antibiotic treatment, according to new research published in the journal Nutraceuticals.
Kerry bets on growing UK gut health market with Bio-K+ launch
International food ingredients corporation Kerry has launched its probiotic brand Bio-K+ in the UK and Ireland, bringing the company’s most researched probiotic products to the British Isles.
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.
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.
Akkermansia may improve PMOS-related measures for obese women: RCT
Daily supplementation with postbiotic Akkermansia muciniphila may improve metabolic and hormone measures in women with obesity-associated polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), says a new study from China.
Across the Nutraverse: Nestlé sells Nature’s Bounty, gut-native bacterium gets Novel Foods, NI on WeChat
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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…
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.
Microbiome modulation beyond digestion: Four emerging opportunities
The science of the microbiome has moved beyond digestive wellness, with a complex ecosystem found to influence how we perform, age, and thrive.
Across the Nutraverse: Proposed GRAS changes, FFCs in Japan, hair growth supplements surge, Verb’s postbiotic efficacy
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Research builds evidence for gut-muscle axis and proposes AI sarcopenia prediction tool
Probiotics may help protect muscle health in older adults, while a predictive AI model could help identify people at higher risk of sarcopenia, according to a new study.
AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics’ blend may improve multiple menopause symptoms
A probiotic blend developed by AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics may help improve menopause-related symptoms and quality of life in peri- and postmenopausal women.
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”.
Acute intake of Cargill’s postbiotic EpiCor rapidly alters immune markers
A single dose of the yeast-derived postbiotic EpiCor may rapidly influence immune activity within hours of consumption, according to new research funded by Cargill.
Danone reports H1 sales boost despite infant formula recall incident
Global food giant Danone has reported closing a ‘solid’ first half of the year, with sales up in its specialized nutrition division despite the infant formula recall earlier this year.
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.
Probiotic may boost mood and emotional health for older adults: RCT
Daily supplementation with Pediococcus acidilactici PA53 may improve gastrointestinal health, sleep quality, and happiness scores in older adults, says a new study from China.
Precision synbiotic outperforms probiotics alone for toddler gut-immune health
Combining the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2’-FL with specific Bifidobacterium strains creates a synergistic effect that significantly reduces infectious and atopic disease risk in toddlers, according to new multi-center trial data.
Across the Nutraverse: Probiotic foods in China, Akkermansia I.P., IM8’s $1bn financing deal
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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.
L. plantarum improves functional constipation and mental wellbeing: Study
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum improved bowel movements, constipation-related quality of life, and psychological well-being in adults with functional constipation, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.