News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Three months supplementation with Slimbiotics’ heat-killed L. fermentum strain led to reduced body fat and waist circumference alongside increased muscle mass, according to a pilot study.
MSP Starch Products Inc. has announced an exclusive partnership with Lehvoss Group to distribute its Solnul-branded resistant starch to the European market.
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.
US-based children’s supplement startup Hiya has announced its official launch in the UK as its first international expansion.
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.
Chewable supplements formulated with a non-viable Lactobacillus salivarius strain may improve oral health for children by reducing levels of tooth decay causing bacteria, says a new study from Poland.
Twelve weeks of probiotic supplementation may improve fasting glucose and reduce inflammatory markers in adults with subthreshold depression, according to a study in the journal Nutrients.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026... The winners will be celebrated at the industry party of the year in Barcelona in May.
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A species of gut bacteria may be associated with higher grip strength in humans and could convert muscle fibers to fast-twitch (type II) in mice, says a new study from researchers in Spain and the Netherlands.
Bifidobacterium infantis supplementation in infants for 12 weeks was associated with reduced stomach ache, lower incidence of diarrhea and fewer diarrhea-related clinical visits, according to a study in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Spanish probiotic company Zinereo Pharma is gearing up for the global launch of a new probiotic solution to support the prevention of recurrent ear infections in children.
Postbiotic pioneer Nordic Rebalance, launched in 2006, is taking its oat-based metabolite-rich product beyond the borders of Denmark and Sweden as the team launches its B2B business.
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...
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.
Supplementing labradors with the postbiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis CECT 8145 may influence metabolic health markers during weight change, according to ADM research.
Dietary guidelines should factor in not just nutrients and vitamins but also the intake of live microorganisms, according to emerging evidence.
Researchers observed differential responses of bacterial groups to plant and animal protein supplements in professional footballers, highlighting the importance of personalized recommendations.
Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for at least 10,000 years, but researchers are only just starting to understand the microbiomes found in these foods and their impact on health.
Overweight or obese mothers who consume biotic yogurt may prevent excessive weight gain in their offspring, according to a new study.
Machine learning and robotics could accelerate a two-year probiotic development process to four to five months, with a recent presentation at the IPA World Congress + Probiota highlighting the potential of this disruptive technology for strain optimization.