News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
New product launches across Europe in May 2026 reveal trends for innovating with creatine format and formulation, fiber for sugar and bloat reduction, and a focus on all-natural botanical blends.
Supplementation with Epax’s omega-9 and omega-11 blend reduced LDL cholesterol by 7% in overweight and obese adults after eight weeks, according to a new clinical trial funded by The Norwegian Seafood Research Fund.
Strategic innovation consultancy Qina has launched a Food Health Ecosystem to improve data insights for those operating in personalized nutrition, with the aim to improve access to real-world, long-term data and drive evidence-based innovation.
A four-week GABA-Melissa officinalis supplement improved diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) in 66.7% of patients compared to 33.3% with placebo, according to a small study published in Nutrients.
Functional mushrooms stepped beyond the supplement aisle and onto the wider functional food and beverage stage at the recent Vitafoods tradeshow in Barcelona.
Based on clinically meaningful thresholds, calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplements offer “little to no benefits” on fracture and fall prevention, says a large review published in the BMJ.
Balchem is capitalizing on the positive results it has seen through consumer-facing marketing, now actively partnering with social media influencers to spread the word about its flagship ingredients.
A new study using a personalized nutrition platform showed a strong engagement from participants and an increase in microbiome diversity after one month of guided recommendations.
French ingredient supplier Weishardt has launched an ultra-low molecular weight marine collagen, positioning it as the first ingredient of its kind to be manufactured in Europe.
Scotland-based biotech company Oceanium has won the NutraIngredients Editors’ Award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year for its seaweed-derived ingredients developed using a circular, low-waste approach.
This year’s European NutraChampion is an academic and innovative pioneer who has made game-changing contributions to the nutraceuticals industry. Yet, he jokes its influencers who seem to gain the glory for his discoveries.
New research from Roquette Life Sciences suggests that baseline dietary fiber intake may subtly shape how the gut microbiome responds to prebiotic supplementation.
PharmExtracta’s precision probiotic iNatal has been recognized for delivering a “much-needed, scientifically grounded solution” which supports women during pregnancy.
Threotech’s Magtein Brain Magnesium Research Program won NutraIngredients’ Nutrition Research Project Award for combining mechanistic neuroscience with human trials.
Four weeks of high-dose collagen peptide (CP) supplementation may favorably modulate bone formation and inflammation in female endurance athletes, according to a newly published pilot study.
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.
From hybrid ‘mashups’ and functional gummies to creatine’s mainstream expansion and mounting pressure on whey protein supply, Nick Morgan, managing director of Nutrition Integrated, shared insights on the biggest trends shaping Vitafoods Europe 2026.
Creatine innovation and education company Jenerise has launched a ‘precision-grade’ creatine monohydrate that seeks to raise creatine quality-standards across the dietary supplement market.
Supplementation with Planttech Biotechnology’s carob liquid concentrate LVLD can significantly improve HbA1c, glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity in participants with elevated blood glucose levels, according to new research.
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Nitrate-rich beetroot supplements may boost bioavailability of nitric oxide activation while preserving oxidative balance in triathletes, says a new study that deepens our understanding of the mechanisms of action.
If you want to build a brand following on social media, you have to do one of two things–entertain or educate.
The European Commission has updated its Novel Food Catalogue to clarify the regulatory status of olive-derived ingredients.
A new study suggested probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans IDCC 1201 improved sleep fragmentation and maintenance in sleep-disturbed participants who took it for four weeks.
Arborea and Vita Actives have announced a partnership to scale up BioSolar Spirulina production, positioning the ingredient as a premium new category of spirulina.
NXT USA has developed an independent testing method to prove the purity, potency, and reproducibility of its Xeya Modern Shatavari, a women’s health herb with surging demand.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive safety opinion on EffePharm’s β-NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), moving the novel food within reach of EU approval.
New research suggests Rhodiola rosea and caffeine each improved soccer players’ performance in aerial duels, but their combination produced the broadest benefits, including explosive output and multidirectional neck strength.
French ingredient supplier Nexira has launched a “holistic and clinically substantiated” ingredient for premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark
Endogenous ketone supplementation may produce “modest” improvements in cognitive performance according to a new meta-analysis that pooled data from over 1,100 people.
The future of hydration is becoming increasingly personalized and multifunctional as it moves beyond sports into everyday wellness, Pharmalinea revealed during Vitafoods Europe.
Daily supplementation of vitamin D3 at doses of 400–800 IU consumed as a chocolate wafer for 12 weeks significantly improved serum 25(OH)D concentrations in vitamin D-deficient young Indian women, according to a new study.
Format fatigue was on the tip of everyone’s tongue at Vitafoods Europe last week (May. 5-7), and exhibitors did not fail to deliver genuinely innovative solutions to keep consumers’ tastebuds tingling, sometimes literally.
Seppic has launched strawberry leaf extract Sepibright to support cognitive health during aging, following five years of research and development.
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Kerry’s new online platform and wider campaign aims to address prevailing myths and misinformation that have led some regulators to question ashwagandha’s safety and even ban the ingredient.
UK-based retailer Holland & Barrett has partnered with Phlo, which offers weight loss pills and injections, in a bid to provide a ‘holistic approach’ to weight management.
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina Ingredients is investing more than €90 million to expand and upgrade its whey protein capacity across three sites.
MartinBauer Nutraceuticals has launched a non-hormonal aid for hair growth, providing a natural support for men and women and an option to manage an emerging side effect of GLP-1 use.
Melatonin before sleep and caffeine in the morning improved exercise performance, muscle damage, and inflammation in a new study published in Nutrients.