Grenade ‘raising the bar’ with soft core Cadbury Creme Egg collab
Grenade has revealed its “best protein bar ever” in collaboration with Cadbury Creme Egg.
Proteins, peptides, amino acids
SSG 2025: One year later with lactoferrin innovator Helaina
Biotech company Helaina has increased production capacity for its lactoferrin ingredient effera and broadened its focus across women’s health, active nutrition and gut support.
Collagen Activator supplement improves skin and reduces biological age: Study
Six months of supplementation with a specific combination of amino acids, alpha-ketoglutarate, astaxanthin, and vitamin C may reduce biological age by 1.4 years, says a new study published in npj Aging.
Explosive growth in brain boosting bioactives: Men’s mental health on the horizon
The mind health market is dominated by omega-3 and magnesium but its exceptional growth is driven by exploding interest in mushrooms and cellular health, according to new data from Euromonitor International.
Michigan legislator introduces restrictive supplements bill
A lawmaker in Michigan has filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors. The Council for Responsible Nutrition said the bill is “premised on a misunderstanding of both the science and the regulation of dietary...
Hofseth Biocare partners with Jim Lavalle and Metabolic Elite
Norway-based Hofseth BioCare has announced a strategic product partnership with Metabolic Elite, with formulations being guided by key opinion leader and nutrition expert Jim LaValle.
NutraIngredients Awards 2026: Find your category!
The NutraIngredients Awards are back, with a mission to shine a spotlight on outstanding work in the nutraceuticals space, and there are a few important category edits and additions for 2026.
Special edition: Women’s health
Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.
Bioiberica explores further potential of low-dose undenatured type II collagen
Bioiberica presented new clinical evidence that its Collavant n2 ingredient can support articular cartilage in healthy individuals at the recent Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE).
Lower β-lactoglobulin doses may improve muscle protein synthesis: Study
A suboptimal dose of β-lactoglobulin boosted muscle protein synthesis in young men and delivered more leucine, essential amino acids (EAA) and branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) than whey protein isolate in new research.
Collagen and plant-enriched curd shows sports nutrition potential
A cow’s milk curd supplement enriched with collagen and plant extracts increased enzymatic activity of the antioxidant system, decreased inflammatory markers and modulated immune and metabolic markers when administered to rats, according to a recent study.
October Launch Pad: Mushrooms, collagen, shatavari, biotics, creatine + more
This month’s new product launches focus on addressing key wellness areas, including beauty, sports nutrition, stress relief, improved sleep and women’s health.
Illuminating product differentiation is key for HBC’s new business development chief
Norwegian company Hofseth BioCare ASA (HBC)’s recently appointed Head of New Business Development lists raising awareness of product differentiation as a key priority in driving growth.
Majority of consumers think supplements can extend healthspan, what’s holding them back?
There is a clear appetite for longevity supporting solutions from consumers across the globe, but uptake of supplements is yet to make pace with awareness, so what is holding back potential shoppers?
Special edition: Mind health matters
With the brain clearly being front of mind for a wide demographic of consumers, supplement and functional food and drink developers are getting creative with cognitive support products.
Hallmarks of aging, ingredients, microbiome and skin: Nutra Healthspan Summit to explore the longevity opportunity
The inaugural Nutra Healthspan Summit will take place in London on Nov. 12 and 13, featuring a star-studded line-up of speakers who will cut through the hype to explore our current knowledge and understanding around aging and where nutritional approaches...
L’évive Labs aims to establish presence in Singapore and Malaysia, seeks collaboration
Singapore-headquartered supplements firm L’évive Labs looks to strengthen presence in the region through various initiatives and seeks strategic partnerships to support its growth.
VC-H1 offers plant-based alternative to traditional collagen in US market
Freeman Nutra Group has partnered with Rawga, Inc, to launch a hibiscus-derived ingredient, VC-H1, into North America, with claims of matching the peptide profile of animal collagen while offering key formulation, sustainability and cost advantages.
Across the Nutraverse: Lead in protein powders, herb extracts for healthspan, counterfeit responses
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Review highlights tart cherry, kiwi and dairy sleep interventions for elite athletes
Kiwifruit, tart cherry juice and dairy offer potential nutritional interventions to promote sleep in elite athletes, while protein has a ceiling effect, according to a new research review.
NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage
We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.
Rousselot’s cartilage matrix to expand footprint in Asia amid rising joint care demand
Netherlands-headquartered Rousselot is poised to expand the footprint of its patented cartilage matrix ingredient in Asia amid growing demand for joint health products.
Bezos Centre boss on barriers to market for alternative proteins
Precision fermentation and cultivated meat have a long way to go before they can be sold to consumers
Joint health: No longer an ‘older adult’ issue
Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients’ (CHI) recent report, ‘Empowering Motion, for Life’ highlighted the importance of mobility and why supporting that area of health is key for healthspan – even for younger generations.
Glanbia’s US sports nutrition brand Isopure launches in UK
Glanbia’s lifestyle protein brand Isopure officially launched its whey protein and collagen products in the UK following success in the U.S. market.
FDA ‘no questions’ letter for Verley’s whey proteins unlocks new functionality for high-protein foods
The French startup’s FermWhey Native and FermWhey MicroStab expands formulation options for RTD beverages, shots and plant-based hybrids to better meet demands for consumers using GLP-1s and seeking support for active lifestyles and healthy aging
Huel Lite range caters to calorie-conscious and snack-seekers
Huel has launched a light version of its nutritionally complete meal replacement drink, providing 26 essential vitamins and minerals, 25 grams of protein and just 190 calories per serving.
‘A pivotal expansion’: European inulin producers join IPA
The European Association of Chicory Inulin Producers (CEFI) has joined the International Probiotics Association, a move that IPA calls “a pivotal expansion in the representation of prebiotic science and industry worldwide”.
CREATEA headed to Vegas for marketing collaboration
The team behind XPO NRG, the collaborative concept beverage that swept the show floor at last year’s SupplySide expo in Las Vegas, is back with a brand-new creation for this year’s global ingredient trade event.
Top trends and formats driving innovation in dairy
Protein is the biggest buzzword, but what else is shaping new product development?
Joe Wicks’ satirical ‘Killer’ protein bar stunt sparks backlash
Fitness figure Joe Wicks’ exaggerated health claim protein bar, launched to promote an upcoming documentary targeting Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) and the UK Government, has sparked criticism and possible legal rebuttal.
Opinion
Fitness guru Joe Wicks’ anti-UPF rhetoric hurts more than his Killer bar
Joe Wicks is launching a “Killer” protein bar to expose ultra-processed foods – but his rhetoric risks misleading consumers more than the ingredients ever could
The ‘proteinification’ of everything
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
Cohort study: Formula for sensitive or intolerant babies linked with elevated BMI
A new study associates non-standard infant formulas, such as lactose-free, with higher weight gain in the first year compared to standard formulas and breastfeeding.
Accelerating gut microbiome research: Danone unveils new OneBiome lab
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.
DuelFuel founder relaunches protein bars after VAT battle comes to ‘tragic’ end
An entrepreneur has relaunched his ’perform and recover’ protein bars after reaching the ‘tragic’ end of a three-and-a-half-year legal battle with the HMRC, stating “only consumers can decide our fate.”
Solar Foods on cracking $10bn whey isolate market with ‘food from air’
The Finnish start-up is turning its attention to the US, where it hopes to disrupt the health and performance market
ACI Group brings DolCas’ marine collagen to the UK
Morikol, a next-generation marine collagen, is available to formulators in the UK following an agreement between U.S. supplier DolCas Biotech and distributor ACI Group.
Activia’s ‘glow up’: How Danone is modernizing a legacy brand for the next generation
The brand is betting on a “gut health glow-up,” refreshing its brand and product lineup to win over the next generation of wellness-minded consumers
Human-identical lactoferrin enters menopause market
A human-identical lactoferrin ingredient is set to enter the menopause market in the form of a supplement combining the breakthrough ingredient with high strength aloe vera.
Up the food chain
Danone’s dairy category head on powering up nutriton
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage
Rapeseed protein fiber-concentrate gets green light from EFSA
EFSA has approved a rapeseed protein-fibre concentrate, marketed as Raptein30, as a safe novel food, marking a new entry into the alternative protein category.