News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
After a life-altering health scare in her 30s, Mary Beech, now chief growth officer at Thorne, recounts her transformative journey from a high-powered corporate executive to a passionate advocate for health and wellness.
Research into the gut microbiomes of elite athletes could unlock new possibilities for personalized nutrition, said Dr. Paul Cotter, chief technology officer at SeqBiome and head of food biosciences at Teagasc.
As the popularity of longevity and healthy aging supplements continues to grow, consumers are starting to demand more from brands, according to Sophie Chabloz, co-founder and chief science officer of Avea.
Hormonal fluctuations, the menstrual cycle and the potential for relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) are all key factors that can influence performance in female athletes. According to Renee McGregor, a leading sports dietitian with over 25...
Research reveals the vast potential of the microbiome to guide the best nutrition interventions for a range of indications, including weight loss and cognitive health.
Creatine is a naturally occurring nutrient which is found in animal-based food sources such as beef, pork, herring and salmon. Yet new research suggests that around six in 10 people are lacking this nutrient, putting them at risk of ‘creatine malnutrition’.
Healthy aging was once the focus for older consumers interested in joint, bone or cardiovascular health products, but an important shift is happening as talk of cellular aging, healthspan and longevity are permeating mainstream discussions, says Nick...
Possibly the two biggest trends in health today, GLP-1 agonists and GenAI, will shakeup the personalized nutrition space in a major way. Mariette Abrahams discusses how she sees things playing out.
The certified nutrition consultant and toxicity and detox specialist shared her journey into detox education which stemmed from her own experiences with complex chronic illnesses.
Spanish supplier Bioiberica is celebrating its 50th anniversary by showcasing its circular economy model, designed to maximize value from animal byproducts. As part of the milestone, NutraIngredients was invited to tour its Pallafols site, just outside...
More than 200 guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening that honored the best and brightest in the supplement industry at the 2025 NutraIngredients Awards party in Barcelona
Innovation drives the nutrition industry forwards and at its core is groundbreaking research. Each year, NutraIngredients honors a game-changing project that pushes the boundaries of nutritional science.
The former meteorologist-turned-director-of-business-development shared how she went from studying atmospheric sciences to exploring nutrition and food science.
In a climate of greenwashing and performative sustainability, separating genuine environmental impact from marketing spin can be challenging. Cutting through the noise is Nexira, a French ingredient supplier that won the 2025 NutraIngredients Award for...
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Nestle has identified women’s health as a new growth platform and is assessing the launch of its maternal supplement brand “Materna” into markets such as India.
The growth in creatine research and new health benefits is highlighting the need for new versions of creatine aligned with convenience and big box grocery, and new technology could soon see creatine explode into the RTD space.
Perimenopause support supplement brand Valerie took home the Marketing Initiative of the Year award for its guerrilla marketing DIY billboard campaign
Premium supplement brand HECH talks about its winning innovation and why longevity is now key in the beauty-from-within sector.
Passionate about the intersection of science and food, Olivia Haslam, deputy editor of NutraIngredients, started off as a chef, with a career continuing to revolve around the power of ingredients and storytelling.
The distinguished German pharmacist and scientist said she is committed to advancing women’s leadership in the nutraceutical industry.
Protein consumption through enriched functional foods is on the rise as consumers seek to boost intake levels
While supplements like protein and creatine are common in sports nutrition, probiotics are gaining attention for their benefits beyond performance. Research shows that athletes reported better energy levels, bowel movements and faster recovery times when...
After completing The Iditarod, Aker BioMarine’s CEO Matts Johansen shares his experiences and insights, covering lessons for leadership, the rise of krill for active nutrition and the gold opportunity in the pet supplements space.
Driven by surging consumer demand, the global beauty-from-within (BFW) market is booming as brands innovate with multifunctional, clinically-backed supplements to meet growing interest from social media-savvy audiences.
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The company aims to normalize sweet proteins in sweetener and nutrition systems
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Consumers are demanding lower sugar and sodium products with functional benefits, inspiring CPG and ingredient innovation
Helaina’s human lactoferrin equivalent, effera, recently entered the market as a novel health ingredient backed by pre-clinical and clinical data supporting benefits ranging from gut health and immunity to women’s wellness.
How will the US president’s tariffs affect Europe’s food and drink industries?
From her roots in West Virginia to novel research in Nepal, Dr. Ann Armbrecht shared insights into the delicate relationship between humans, plants and the earth.
Denmark has become a global leader in food science innovation and now two professors are preparing students for Copenhagen’s thriving gut microbiome industry.
Speaking at this year’s IPA World Congress + Probiota, Dr. Olga Sakwinska discussed a new subspecies of gut bacteria and its distinctive potential in infant nutrition.
NutraIngredients-USA caught up with Jack Gayton, vice president and general merchandising manager at The Vitamin Shoppe, to find out about some of the key trends and innovations he observed at the recent Expo West.
ADM has acquired a new postbiotic—in partnership with a notable beer company— which addresses stress, mood and offers sleep support.
Public awareness of the hormone cortisol has surged by over 300% in the past year, with consumers turning to social media to search for how to reduce its levels.
Sports nutrition is becoming one of the top growing supplement categories, thanks to two major shifts in the past five years: The ‘sportification’ of non-athletes and the pandemic.
From navigating tariffs to generational changes, the family-owned supplement brand remains agile amid unpredictable times.
Supplement companies are evolving in real time to respond to changes in social media, and Thorne is no exception.
The 2024 Paris Olympics saw an equal number of men and women competing, marking the first time in history that athletes in the is Summer Games reached gender parity.
Leveraging the ecology of the microbiome and the concept of the pantryome, dsm-firmenich is exploring more ways to deliver key nutrients to the lower intestine to boost microbiome health and diversity following the success of its Humiome technology for...
Postbiotics are an important area of focus for ADM, and the multi-national company is targeting not just human health but also pets.
Following her participation in a healthy aging panel at IPA World Congress + Probiota in Copenhagen, Caitlin Hall, PhD, head of research at myota, discussed the company’s approach to gut health and longevity.
If you type in probiotics on Amazon, you get over 20,000 search results. So how do you stand out? Afif Ghannoum, CEO at CPG Radar, weighed in on how companies can set themselves apart in the saturated probiotic market by focusing on specific,...
Varying formulations of the same probiotic have different effects on brain connectivity and cognition, as recognized through functional MRI, according to the results of the Scientific Frontiers Industry Winner 2025.
The human gut microbiome undergoes significant changes throughout the lifespan, with research suggesting that gut microbiome ‘signatures’ in older adults appear to be distinct from those seen in young people. But how is this linked to health and longevity?
During the recent Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, Clinton Calder of ROCKON MEDIA shared insights on how brands should approach social media.
Maintaining cognition at different life stages, microbiota-targeted interventions for stress-related disorders and women’s health are just three of the areas with knowledge gaps—and therefore potential opportunities—for the gut-brain axis, says an expert.
Fresh off the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit stage, GNC’s Ken Huntly unpacked the evolving health and wellness landscape in retail.
The Gut Stuff is helping consumers “hack their health in 100 days” with a new interactive app that gamifies improving microbiome health.
Understanding that the microbiome and its relationship with the host as an integrated, interconnected system could open up opportunities for novel delivery of ingredients like vitamins, prebiotics and postbiotics to better support human health.
Returning US president Donald Trump promised a barrage of tariffs on importing countries, but that didn’t happen. So, what can Europe’s F&B sector expect next?