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.
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Meet the 2026 Probiota Pioneers: Microvitality, Totality Biosciences, Luvbiotics
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.
CRN updates vitamin K2 MK-7 intake limits
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has determined a Highest Observed Intake (HOI) level for vitamin K2-MK7 of 375 mcg/day following a review of over 40 clinical trials.
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.
Buck Institute expert on the challenges of aging research
There is huge excitement from the nutrition industry and consumers around healthspan and longevity, but clinical trials to study aging can be challenging because of the number of participants and durations needed. And don’t forget the troublesome...
Creatine gummy critic unveils his trust-focused solution
The health influencer behind the recent viral creatine gummy testing scandal has launched a range of creatine supplements aiming to provide consumers with complete transparency and trust.
Nektium launches innovative botanical technologies
Ingredients company Nektium has launched Smartek, a new delivery technology for smarter botanical formulations.
dsm-firmenich on targeting select hallmarks of aging for measurable effects
The hallmarks of aging are all connected, but not all are amenable to dietary intervention. Ingredient giant dsm-firmenich is focusing on four specific hallmarks that can be targeted via supplementation.
Across the Nutraverse: Robert Lewandowksi and KSM-66, H&H Group targets cellular health, and efforts to restrict supplements in Michigan
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
EFSA sets safe limit for Delta-8 THC
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has suggested a safe limit of 1 µg/kg body weight for the combined intake of delta-8 and delta-9 THC from food.
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.
Founder urges women’s health brands to lobby against red tape
The founder of premium women’s health supplement brand Lyma signaled an opportunity for UK brands to contest health claim restrictions during last week’s Nutra Healthspan Summit.
Women’s health NPD: Sleep support, hormone balance and targeting the estrobolome
Brands are recognizing diverse nutrition needs across women’s lifespans with new product launches.
FC Barcelona star striker partners with KSM-66 Ashwagandha
Robert Lewandowksi, one of the top goalscorers in Bundesliga and Champions League history, has signed on as global brand ambassador for KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum curbs weight gain in obese mice
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp20 lowered cholesterol and attenuated weight gain in mice by modulating hepatic bile-acid metabolism-related gene expression, according to new research.
Study: Monteloeder botanical blend delivers measurable skin benefits
A nutricosmetic blend of pomegranate, sweet orange, desert ginseng and gotu kola from Monteloeder, S.L. delivered measurable improvements in wrinkles, dullness and hyperpigmentation in a new study.
CarobWay inks US distribution deal as it gears up for CarobBiome launch
CarobWay enters into an exclusive distribution agreement with GRA Nutra Corp, as part of the company’s commercialization efforts in the United States for its carob-based ingredients.
Global wellness shifts: Holland & Barrett’s trend predictions for 2026
British-based retailer Holland & Barrett has published its latest Wellness Trends Report, revealing the company’s best-selling products of 2025 and trend predictions for 2026.
KÄÄPÄ Biotech Secures €9M funding to keep pace with shroom boom
Finnish medicinal mushroom researcher and producer KÄÄPÄ Biotech has closed a €9 million investment round amid thriving global demand for its high quality sustainable extracts.
Konjac glucomannan may support intestinal health in elite athletes
Supplementation with glucomannans from konjac, a soluble fiber, may ease gastrointestinal symptoms in elite male Taekwondo athletes with functional constipation, says a new study from China.
Nutrition and aging researcher recognized for public health impact
The Society for Applied Vitamin Research (GVF) has recognized trailblazing geriatrics researcher Prof. Dr. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari for her “exceptional scientific achievements” in the field of nutrition and aging research.
Across the Nutraverse: Iovate’s new scientific advisory board, PharmaLinea acquired by ANJAC, medical foods access
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Postbiotics may protect eyes from blue-light damage
Postbiotics produced from traditional kimchi and sourdough alleviated blue light-induced retinopathy in laboratory and animal experiments.
Asafoetida may improve dyspepsia via gut-brain axis: Study
Asafoetida (ASF) supplementation improved digestive symptoms, sleep, and cognitive performance in adults with functional dyspepsia (FD), according to a new study.
PharmaLinea acquired by ANJAC Health & Beauty Group in move to accelerate nutraceutical innovation
Premium nutraceutical partner PharmaLinea has been acquired by ANJAC Health & Beauty, a French health and wellness CDMO aiming to bolster its global position in the nutraceutical market.
What’s driving the next wave of format innovation?
Consumers increasingly want ritual-friendly supplement formats, Karin Hermoni, VP of science and innovation at Suannutra and Imagine Health, said at the recent SupplySide Global event in Las Vegas.
Fit for purpose: How analytical methods keep nutrition products safe
Retired Nestlé specialist Erik Konings explains how global collaboration through Codex, ISO, IDF, and SPIFAN is advancing validated testing methods to ensure safety and compliance in specialized nutrition
Meta-analysis supports vitamin K2’s bone health benefits
Data from over 2,500 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis revealed that vitamin K2 supplementation can improve biomarkers of bone turnover, supporting the vitamin’s benefits for bone metabolism and skeletal health.
Research into menopause and taste perception reveals nutrition care complications
Menopause reshapes sensory perception and eating behaviour in ways that can impact identity as well as nutrition, according to new research, providing insights for personalized nutrition care.
Lemon myrtle extract may enhance muscle hypertrophy when combined with low-load resistance training: Study
Japanese adults who consumed lemon myrtle (LM) extract for 12 weeks while resistance training increased their thigh muscle thickness, according to a newly published study.
New lipid gets EFSA novel food approval, and it cuts cholesterol
Food and drink manufacturers now have a new lipid to add to their formulation toolbox – one that boasts health and sustainability credentials
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).
ADM researchers report postmenopausal skin improvements with Novasoy
Novasoy soy isoflavone supplementation boosted S-equol levels and was linked to visible skin benefits in postmenopausal women, according to ADM’s new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Breaking down the ‘rapid hydration’ trend
A swathe of new products are emerging that promise to ‘rapidly hydrate’ consumers. But what does the term actually mean?
‘Innovation in the omega space’: Building the science and awareness of omega-11
Consumer awareness around omega-3 is high, but a new player on the block—omega-11—is offering innovative solutions for a range of health end points, from skin and cardiovascular health to healthspan.
Across the Nutraverse: St. John’s wort, GNC in Singapore, Optifolin+ bioavailability
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Regulation expert: EFSA’s search for ‘risk free guarantee’ from CBD leading to illegal products and loss of engagement
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a negative opinion on the use of synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) in food supplements, leading to questions over the future of the market.
Brand new: Life-Space, Dabur, Foulplay in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Life-Space’s plans in building its gut-axes portfolio, Dabur to pour up to US$56m in health, ayurveda business, and the launch of new creatine gummies brand FOULPLAY.
