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SupplySide Global trend spotting with SPINS: Beverages, peptides, longevity, and more
SupplySide Global is the launch pad for new ingredients, so we caught up with Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS, to pick out some key trends and newsworthy topics.
Video: What’s next for high-value dairy ingredients?
Whey protein’s evolution from a dairy processing byproduct into a high-value nutrition ingredient could offer a blueprint for the next generation of dairy-derived compounds, as industry research turns toward metabolic health, cognition and immune support.
Solnul study examines questions about prebiotic reproducibility
Prebiotic suppliers are more inclined to investigate new health outcomes than repeat clinical trials, a practice that could leave questions about the reproducibility of ingredient claims, according to Solnul’s chief scientific officer.
Holland & Barrett forecasts shift towards simpler, more targeted wellness in 2027
Retail giant Holland & Barrett (H&B) has identified six key wellness trends for 2027 that reflect the consumer response to digital fatigue, rising temperatures and growing interest in healthy aging.
Poland’s rise to CDMO powerhouse: Experts discuss the manufacturing boom
With its thriving economy, wellness focused population and ultra-modern facilities, Poland has become the heart of the European CDMO industry, delegates heard at the recent Remedy Nutrafood CDMO Conference 2026.
Lubrizol to boost speed-to-market innovation with expanded capabilities in S’pore lab
Lubrizol recently introduced enhancements to its Southeast Asia Innovation Center in Singapore, including formulation development capabilities, to meet evolving needs in the region.
SABPA moves to safeguard sceletium raw material supply through self-GRAS affirmation
South African botanical Mesembryanthemum tortuosum (Sceletium tortuosum) has achieved self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the United States for raw material as part of a careful effort to open the international market without...
Hi Japan 2026
NMN for hair: Mitsubishi Corporation Life Science on new applications and science
Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences Limited (MCLS) revealed new evidence and strategies for its nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and cysteine peptides functional ingredients, specifically their applications for hair and skin health, respectively, at...
Bactolife eyes human data for novel gut-binding proteins
Danish biosolutions company Bactolife is looking beyond conventional microbiome ingredients with a new class of binding proteins designed to neutralize potentially harmful metabolites in the gut, with its first human clinical results expected in the...
Meet the 2026 Healthspan Innovators: Alethios, Kioga, Longevity Life Sciences
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Alethios, Kioga, Longevity Life Sciences as the 2026 Healthspan Innovators.
Five new opportunities to win in the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2027
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards return to celebrate excellence and innovation across the industry, featuring 19 categories, including five exciting new additions.
Ashwagandha-Rhodiola combination may improve stress and sleep: RCT
A combination of extracts from ashwagandha and Rhodiola rosea may boost sleep quality and improve stress measures in healthy adults, says a new study from scientists at the University of South Carolina.
Vivify acquires AuNutra Industries ingredient platform
Vivify Specialty Ingredients, a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, acquired AuNutra Industries, a supplier of botanical extracts and specialty nutritional ingredients, as the private equity firm continues to expand its presence in the high-growth...
Peru cancels second anchovy fishing season amidst unprecedented El Niño event
The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced it will not authorize a second anchovy fishing season in Peru due to the strongest El Niño weather pattern on record, leading to exceptionally low biomass and poor sustainability.
Dongkoo Bio&Pharma targets underserved hearing care category as growth engine
South Korean firm Dongkoo Bio&Pharma is targeting the unmet needs of its local hearing health market, which it has mapped out as a new engine for growth.
Women’s health research faces tougher questions at CRN Convergence 2026
The half-day program covered research and science communication across menopause, maternal nutrition, metabolic health, dermatology and sports nutrition, with several presenters addressing the limitations of existing evidence and how it is used to...
CRN Convergence 2026: Supplement executives question what buyers bring to brands
From Kimberly-Clark’s planned acquisition of Kenvue to Nestlé’s sale of Nature’s Bounty brands, major transactions have put ownership and consolidation in the dietary supplement industry in focus.
SupplySide Global 2026: What’s on the supplement industry’s social agenda
In just a few weeks, the nutrition and wellness industry will gather in Las Vegas for the SupplySide Global natural ingredients trade show taking place at the Mandalay Bay.
SupplySide Global 2026: What’s happening on the show floor
From clear protein shakes to creatine gummies and free omega-3 testing, SupplySide Global exhibitors are giving attendees plenty to put on their show-floor itinerary.
WIN brings four ingredient suppliers under one sachet
The RISE + RESTORE project combines branded ingredients from TSI Group, Stratum Nutrition, Nuritas and AstaReal in daytime energy and nighttime wellness supplement concepts with samples set for SupplySide Global 2026.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Lallemand highlights metabolic balance, working with local partners in Asia
Canadian fermented functional ingredients firm Lallemand cast the spotlight on a product targeting metabolic health at the recent Vitafoods Asia, while underscoring the importance of working with local partners in this region.
Asian firms eye EU market, urged to plan early for regulatory hurdles
Asian nutrition companies are increasingly looking to Europe as a key growth market, but they could face significant regulatory hurdles when seeking EU market access, according to FoodChain ID.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Double champion: Phynova takes mulberry leaf extract beyond sugar control
A well-known benefit of mulberry leaf extract is blood glucose control, but Phynova Group, which won two awards in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, is taking the ingredient to new heights through research that uncovers how insulin sensitivity...
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Kaneka to continue investing in ubiquinol and mitochondrial health as interest grows
Japanese chemical manufacturing major Kaneka Corporation is set to continue investing in research on ubiquinol and mitochondrial health, as it observes growing interest in the ingredient’s benefits across multiple health functions.
‘The tent has to get bigger’: Andrew Hebard on omega-3’s next chapter
In this NutraIngredients Q&A, the Natures Crops founder argues that closing the omega-3 nutrition gap will require the industry to look beyond its traditional reliance on fish oil and bring more plant-based sources, food and beverage applications and...
Megmilk Snow Brand sets up new unit to drive probiotics and ingredient sales
Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd. has established a new business unit to drive domestic and international sales of its nutraceutical ingredients, including probiotics that support gut, immune, and metabolic health.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Perimenopause a research focus for award-winning botanical blend
EstroG-100, a botanical blend that won the Innovation in Women’s Health Award at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, will undergo research linked to perimenopause and sexual wellbeing, after clinical trials have proven its benefits in alleviating...
Inside the consumer challenges fueling the omega-3 gap
Consumer data shows consumers may already know omega-3s matter. Getting them to understand which omega-3s they need, choose a product or food source and stick with it is proving to be a different challenge.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
3rd-gen prebiotic? Whole fruit kiwi’s benefits lie beyond fiber
Prebiotics are known for their rich dietary fiber levels, but New Zealand firm Anagenix, which recently took home the microbiome modulation Ingredient of the Year with its New Zealand gold kiwifruit prebiotic powder Livaux, is championing the idea of the...
Beyond fish oil: What could close the omega-3 gap?
The omega-3 industry has spent decades trying to close the gap between recommended and actual EPA and DHA intake. But with traditional marine resources under pressure, researchers are increasingly asking whether a broader mix of sources can close that gap.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Thai Union Ingredients looks to expand portfolio of tuna-derived ingredients
Thai Union Ingredients aims to unlock full value of the tuna fish by expanding its portfolio of premium nutrition ingredients derived from manufacturing by-products.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Menstruation, menopause and beyond: IMCD casts spotlight on women’s health
IMCD seeks to respond to “real consumer needs” with its market-ready women’s health formulations that the company recently showcased at Vitafoods Asia 2026.
SANS USA moves to Dallas for 2027
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA (SANS USA) is heading to Dallas in 2027 after two consecutive sold-out editions in San Diego.
Olive by-products show potential as natural antioxidant sources
Olive waste could be utilized as a source of natural antioxidants in functional foods and nutraceuticals, according to researchers who recovered valuable compounds from olive brine and alpechin.
Women’s health boom puts science communication under the microscope
CRN’s upcoming SciComms Connect symposium will highlight how women’s health is attracting more research, investment, and product development, but translating that momentum into credible supplement products and consumer messaging remains challenging.
How Ancient Nutrition is building regenerative supply from farm to shelf
After encountering hurdles around ingredient availability, pricing, processing and minimum order quantities, the company is working with Rodale Institute to support farmers deeper into its supply chain.
HI Korea 2026
Mibelle builds on continued popularity of beauty-from-within category in South Korea
Swiss ingredients supplier Mibelle Biochemistry believes its beauty-from-within portfolio can meet the continuous demand and evolving consumer needs for this category in South Korea.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Monteloeder taps into opportunities in metabolic health, beauty-from-within for growth
Monteloeder looks to capitalize on opportunities in the booming metabolic health and beauty-from-within categories in Asia to strengthen its global market position.
Upcycled salmon protein may improve key biological drivers of healthy aging: RCT
Eight weeks of supplementation with salmon protein hydrolysate may improve systemic inflammation, glycemic control, and body composition, says a pilot study using Hofseth BioCare’s ProGo ingredient.
FrieslandCampina study shows DHA supplementation may support endurance in female athletes
Four months of daily DHA supplementation significantly increased omega-3 levels in semi-professional female soccer players and was linked to higher aerobic capacity, according to new research funded by FrieslandCampina.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Phytogaia establishes grant to support local palm phytonutrient research
Malaysian palm phytonutrients company Phytogaia is establishing a research grant to support local studies examining the use of palm phytonutrients for a range of health issues, including sarcopenia, stress management and cognitive health.
Balchem’s Optifolin+ may offer epigenetic health solutions
Balchem’s choline-enriched L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF) folate ingredient, Optifolin+, may boost cellular methylation capacity and DNA methylation in a human cell model.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Puredia looks to heighten awareness of sea buckthorn for oral beauty amid award win
Hong Kong-headquartered Puredia hopes to raise greater awareness of omega-7-rich sea buckthorn ingredients for use in beauty-from-within supplements on the back of a NutraIngredients-Asia Awards win.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Cardio health and exercise: Winner of Sports Ingredient of the Year advances beetroot research
Bio-gen Extracts, which took home the Ingredient of the Year (Sports Nutrition) for its beetroot extract TruBeet, is deepening research on beetroot’s cardiovascular support and, in turn, its benefits for exercise performance.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
What’s next for longevity? Connect the dots between functionality, tech and ecosystem
Brands that can connect the dots between functionality, digitalization and technology, as well as an ecosystem of services and experiences, will stand to win in the longevity and healthspan sector in the long term, according to Euromonitor at the recent...