‘Discovery is only the first step’: Brightseed CEO on AI’s next role in nutrition R&D
As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates ingredient discovery, the next question is whether it can help companies avoid costly dead ends later in development.
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Kimere-derived probiotics may offer modest weight loss benefits: RCT
Adding Kimere-derived probiotic supplements may provide modest reductions in body fat when added to a lifestyle-based weight loss program, says a new study from scientists from Texas A&M University.
Q&A: Can pet supplements follow the human healthspan playbook?
As pet nutrition increasingly mirrors trends seen in human supplements, ingredient suppliers are targeting healthy aging, cognitive support, microbiome health and species-specific formulations to meet evolving consumer expectations.
Budenheim expands beyond phosphates with chelated minerals
The company’s category growth reflects growing demand for mineral forms that combine high bioavailability, gastrointestinal tolerance, and formulation flexibility, according to Jorge Flores, senior vice president marketing and sales, Division Life...
Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by Ingredion
The deal between the two ingredients companies creates a global powerhouse
Ingredion strengthens functional fiber portfolio with Benicaros acquisition
Ingredion Incorporated has acquired Benicaros, a patented, prebiotic fiber made from upcycled carrot pomace, from Dutch ingredient innovator Nutrileads.
PLT and Alethios team up to fast-track clinical validation for finished formulas
Through a new partnership with the Alethios decentralized clinical trial platform, ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions announced that it is providing customers with access to faster, scalable clinical research to substantiate competitive,...
Across the Nutraverse: Singapore’s longevity investment, Alzchem creatine supply, NI USA Awards finalists
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
IFF sells bulk of food ingredients business to refocus on health and wellness
The global ingredient supplier’s deal reflects a broader trend of how companies are streamlining their businesses to meet shifting health and wellness preferences
NutraCast: Tingling-free beta-alanine opens up new opportunities in active nutrition
Beta-alanine has long been one of sports nutrition’s most established performance ingredients, but it has also carried a challenge: paresthesia—that tingling, itchy sensation many consumers experience after use. While some users embrace the feeling,...
Women’s health and next-gen solutions in focus for Probiota Americas Day 3
Women’s health, targeted -biotic innovation and the next wave of microbiome opportunities are set to headline the final day of Probiota Americas 2026 as the conference closes out in Vancouver on June 10.
Probiota Pioneer: Holobiome on building the infrastructure to decipher the madness of the microbiome
Holobiome emerged from a growing recognition that the gut microbiome is both profoundly influential and deeply understudied—and that more tools were needed to unlock its vast complexity.
Probiota Americas 2026: Healthspan, phages, prebiotics and weight management headline Day 2
Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 2 including Dr. Doug Bolster, (OLIPOP), Dr. Ohad Manor (Thorne), Dr. Marcel van de Wouw (The Weston Family Foundation), Dr. Ann Gregory (University of Calgary), Dr. Trevor Kirby...
NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026: And the finalists are…
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in July.
Precision fermentation shakes up inositol category as demand for cleaner sourcing grows
A recently announced distribution partnership between LBB Specialties and DMC Biotechnologies is bringing precision-fermentation-derived inositols to the United States supplement market, in what the companies describe as the first commercial-scale use of...
PLT targets ‘experiential longevity’ with new joint health ingredient
New Jersey-based PLT Health Solutions has announced a strategic commitment to longevity that will shape its clinical research, ingredient development, and customer innovation work.
Probiota Pioneer: Kioga on reclaiming ‘Old Friends’ for balanced state
Kioga has gone back to the soil to reestablish contact with the environmental microbes that target the low-grade inflammation responsible for many of today’s chronic health conditions.
Suannutra USA partners with Fitoplancton Marino for US distribution of TetraSOD
The bioactive marine complex TetraSOD has the potential to become a true hero ingredient in the US market, according to Suannutra USA after it inked a distribution deal with the ingredient’s developer.
Behind the scenes tour: From ingredients to the shelf
A recent tour through several facilities in Tempe, Arizona, offered a behind-the-scenes look at the dietary supplement industry. From raw ingredient sourcing and testing to formulation, manufacturing and finished products, what ultimately reaches store...
NutraCast: How Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex is redefining industry events
As India’s nutraceutical sector continues to accelerate onto the global stage, the upcoming Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex Summit in Mumbai is positioning itself less as a traditional conference and more as a high-level working boardroom for industry leaders.
Meet the 2026 Probiota Pioneers: ClostraBio, Holobiome and Kioga
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Clostrabio, Holobiome and Kioga as the next Probiota Pioneers.
Synbiotic supplement may reduce signs of skin aging: Vidya study
Daily supplementation with an antioxidant-rich synbiotic may improve skin elasticity in the face and reduce the severity of wrinkles, says a new study.
NIQ: Everyday nutrition habits redraw boundaries for supplement category
Protein, fiber and functional claims are moving into mainstream formats, challenging traditional positioning of vitamins and dietary supplements
Icelandirect expands CDMO footprint with SOMA LABS solid dosage acquisition
Icelandirect’s solid dose manufacturing acquisition pushes the company’s established focus beyond lipid-based formulations and softgels.
Beauty-from-within category growth accelerates at Expo West 2026
Diversification in actives, formats, and distribution channels were highlighted by dietary supplement brands and ingredient suppliers in Anaheim, reflecting how consumer expectations for ingestible beauty continue to evolve.
Ambrosia AI platform compresses ingredient development timelines from years to hours
A new agentic A.I. platform from Canada-based Applied Laboratory Technologies, built on on a decade of laboratory-based research, is promising to accelerate the discovery, validation and repurposing of nutrition ingredients.
‘Industry must rethink creatine messaging for women’: Dr. Sue Kleiner
While creatine remains strongly associated with male bodybuilding and strength sports, the bigger issue may not be consumer resistance, but industry assumptions...
Low-dose ashwagandha effective for exercise endurance and overall performance: RCT
Thirty milligrams per day of an optimized ashwagandha ingredient may boost cardiorespiratory fitness and delay the onset fatigue in healthy adults, according to data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Editor to editor: Key takeaways from Expo West 2026
Protein saturation, delivery format diversification and a more evidence-based approach to women’s health were among the clearest themes at Natural Products Expo West 2026, according to NutraIngredient editor Danielle Masterson and Deputy Editor Cassandra...
SANS 2026: State-level rules and class action trends raise new stakes for supplement brands
Dietary supplement companies may be focused on FDA activity in Washington, but at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit (SANS), Rend Al‑Mondhiry, partner at Amin Wasserman Gurnani LLP, warned that some of the major risks are emerging much closer to home.
Novella taps new CEO and bets on ‘precision botanicals’ for consistent ingredients
Israel-based Novella Innovative Technology have appointed Antonio Martínez Descalzo as CEO as the plant cell culture start-up transitions from its R&D phase toward full-scale commercial operation.
Industry leaders praise ‘high bar’ of NutraIngredients USA awards as entry deadline approaches
With the extended deadline for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2026 now just days away, the window for companies across the U.S. supplement and nutrition sector to submit their entries is almost closed.
Sequential raises $3.5M to scale AI-led ingredient discovery across skin and ingestible health
Skin microbiome testing company Sequential has announced its latest funding round will advance its platform development and commercial pipeline, with an eye on data-driven product development in personal care and health categories.
Across the Nutraverse: GOED unveils new database, Magtein in the UK, gut microbe and muscle strength
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
GOED to launch online database of omega-3 companies
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is launching an online database to help industry players identify and locate companies operating across the omega-3 supply chain.
Probiota Pioneers: Calling all disruptive microbiome-related start-ups
The deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Probiota Pioneers has been extended to Tuesday, April 7.
Across the Nutraverse: Human milk analytics hub, precision fermented collagen, pharmacovigilance for natural products
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Six ingredient categories offer opportunities for NutraIngredients USA Awards glory
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are back with 16 categories honoring the best and brightest in the U.S. dietary supplement industry, including our six “ingredient of the year” categories.
Turmeric extract may support sports recovery: RCT
Daily supplementation with a proprietary turmeric formulation may improve muscle function and reduce muscle soreness post-exercise, says a new study using Givaudan’s TurmiPure Gold.
A celebration of innovation: Reasons to enter the NutraIngredients USA Awards
Entries for the awards are welcome across 16 categories, covering ingredients, finished products, companies and initiatives in the nutrition and food supplements industry.
OEA may boost Akkermansia levels and improve gut barrier function: RCT
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
‘Pink gold’: Vivici launches fermentation-derived lactoferrin
Dutch company Vivici has launched a precision fermentation-derived lactoferrin, a whey protein, and announced it has achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for the ingredient in the United States.
Botalys and Biohm present formulation concept for multi-system post-workout recovery
Belgian ingredient supplier Botalys and U.S. microbiome product developer Biohm Technologies have teamed up to create a red ginseng-postbiotic product concept for post-workout muscle recovery as a dual mechanism recovery solution.