Pre, pro & postbiotics

Study: Maternal gut bacteria may help predict infant eczema

Study: Maternal gut bacteria may help predict infant eczema

By Cassandra Stern

The findings, from a longstanding collaboration involving Nestlé and the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands, raise questions about whether maternal nutrition could influence the bacteria passed to infants.

Start-Up Stars opens entries for 2027 summit

Start-Up Stars opens entries for 2027 summit

By Cassandra Stern

Three emerging sports and active nutrition companies will earn the chance to pitch their businesses, build industry connections and take the stage at the 2027 summit.

Report: Microbiome startups push deeper into longevity

Report: Microbiome startups push deeper into longevity

By Cassandra Stern

Advances in microbiome research are opening new opportunities in longevity, but clinical evidence and proprietary data could increasingly distinguish evidence-backed products from those following the healthy-aging trend.

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

By Stephen Daniells

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…

NutraCast: From taboo to top shelf with O Positiv

NutraCast: From taboo to top shelf with O Positiv

By Danielle Masterson

What began as a personal mission to help one woman manage recurring health issues has grown into one of the fastest-growing brands in the women’s health category.

bioMérieux launches rapid PCR assay for probiotic species verification

bioMérieux launches rapid PCR assay for probiotic species verification

By Cassandra Stern

Biotechnology company bioMérieux has launched a PCR-based assay that verifies probiotic species in dietary supplements in around 90 minutes, reducing a process the company said can otherwise take days or weeks when samples are sent to external laboratories.

NutraCast: How biotechnology is powering the lifemaxxing movement

NutraCast: How biotechnology is powering the lifemaxxing movement

By Danielle Masterson

From fibermaxxing to genetically engineered probiotics, consumers are embracing products that help them optimize everyday life. As biotech gains traction, a new generation of supplements designed to deliver targeted health benefits is emerging.

Could probiotics help tackle PFAS?

Could probiotics help tackle PFAS?

By Cassandra Stern

Research published in Nature Microbiology suggests certain gut bacteria can accumulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and increase their excretion in preclinical models, raising the prospect of microbiome-based interventions to help reduce...

Probiota Americas 2026 in pictures

Probiota Americas 2026 in pictures

By Cassandra Stern

From regulation and women’s health to healthy aging and commercialization, this year’s conference brought together the people and ideas shaping the next chapter of microbiome innovation.

July 16: Join our beauty-from-within webinar

July 16: Join our beauty-from-within webinar

It’s not too late to register! NutraIngredients-USA’s annual Beauty-from-Within webinar will return July 16 with a new panel of experts to examine the science, innovation and market forces shaping the nutricosmetics category.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Ritu Shah, CEO, ClostraBio

NutraWomen Wednesday: Ritu Shah, CEO, ClostraBio

By Danielle Masterson

As a seasoned biotech executive with more than 20 years of experience spanning pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, gene therapy and microbiome innovation, ClostraBio CEO Ritu Shah shared she transitioned into the gut health space after seeing the potential...