News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
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.
From building gut microbiome databases to designing personalized nutrition, major food and beverage companies Nestle, Charoen Pokphand Foods and Calbee are innovating with healthy longevity in mind.
Europe’s regulatory framework is struggling to keep pace with advances in nutrition science, which is affecting the industry’s ability to communicate the health benefits of ingredients such as whey protein, according to a leading European dairy industry...
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights three major themes shaping the supplement sector: the importance of robust ingredient governance, clinically validated longevity solutions, and strong creator-led consumer engagement.
Premium creatine remained a key innovation trend in October, alongside triple-form magnesium blends, ‘accessible’ protein powders, and a range of energy and immunity focused formulations for the colder seasons.
Hi Japan 2026
Growing awareness of andropause in Japan, driven by the Japanese government, could open new market opportunities for health supplement companies, says Japanese ingredient supplier and distributor Octroll.
The GLP-1 phenomenon is bringing the market to the sports and active nutrition category and these consumers may be more purchase-primed that the industry thinks.
Women are increasingly purchasing sleep and stress management and related products to support their perimenopause and menopause needs, and Australia’s Coles supermarket chain is expanding its menopause-support category through its partnership with GenM.
From creatine-based muscle support and GLP-1-focused metabolic health to women’s wellness and beer-inspired energy drinks, the fall season’s latest launches highlight multifunctional formulas, targeted benefits and formats designed to fit evolving...
Nutritional modulation of gut microbiota must account for a complex web of factors, including age, genetics, lifestyle, environment and, crucially, the composition and functions of the existing microbiome.
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the big near-term business impact on omega-3 supply chains, and how the biggest long-term growth opportunity remains healthy longevity and aging-focused nutrition.
IPSY is expanding beyond beauty with the launch of IPSY Wellness, a new offering designed to help consumers navigate the growing wellness market through curated product collections, sampling and education.
Check out trends in China’s nutraceutical imports for the first half of 2026, innovation in women’s health, sleep support and probiotics from India-based companies in this round-up.
Abbott Laboratories plans to separate its global nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company with approximately $8.5 billion in annual sales.
Fish oil was the fastest-growing category of dietary supplement imports into China in the first half of this year, based on a report by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE).
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...
NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) 2026 is set to bring together some of the industry’s most influential voices to examine the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of sports and active nutrition.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Australian brands recalling and reformulating their Andrographis products due to regulatory changes, and the use of PDRN in oral supplements and biotics for eczema.
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the supplement category, fueling demand for products that fill nutrient gaps, help to manage side effects and offer weight management support.
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...
From the warming climate and extreme weather to geopolitical tension and consumer expectations, the supplements industry is facing mounting pressure to decouple production from agriculture to build more sustainable supply chains.
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.
As demand for sleep support continues to rise, nutrition brands like 3D-printed gummy brand Nourished are looking beyond traditional remedies to develop science-backed solutions that target sleep quality and overnight recovery.
From hormonal health to cellular aging, recent consumer insights from Lumina Intelligence point to opportunities for supplement brands looking to connect beauty with broader health and wellness goals.
Microalgae ingredients firm Algiecel has opened a new production facility inside a Novonesis site in Denmark to offer European customers a sustainable omega-3 source.
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the stricter compliance requirements and stronger technology-based differentiation.
Scientists and sports nutrition experts from across the Netherlands have partnered in an aim to bring functional and ‘future-proof’ protein solutions to the global market.
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.
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...
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Muscle building is a major feature in sports nutrition products, but as consumer profiles and goals become more varied, award-winning Taiwanese brand VITABOX says non-whey and non-amino acid options like probiotics can cater to more individuals while...
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.
It is that time of year again when the supplement industry prepares to converge on the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas for several days of natural ingredients networking on the SupplySide Global trade show floor.
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the industry’s shift towards a future defined by biotech-enabled innovation, metabolic health convergence, heightened regulatory scrutiny and premium science-backed ingredients.
Biotech innovator Nova Mentis has launched Polyphenol-HT1, a hydroxytyrosol ingredient produced through precision fermentation, for longevity-focused formulations.
Tiny Health announced a $33 million oversubscribed Series B round, accelerating its mission to unlock the gut microbiome as a measurable, accessible and actionable pillar of precision health across the lifespan.
The “fibermaxxing” trend could carry a digestive health caveat, with gut health expert Dr. Megan Rossi warning that rapidly increasing fiber intake may cause bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort as the gut microbiota adapts to a higher supply of...
Postbiotic pioneer Nordic Rebalance is taking its oat-based gut health ingredient beyond borders with its first B2B partnership in Germany as it simultaneously launches a new consumer brand for its home market.
A new analysis estimates that targeted supplementation with omega-3 EPA and DHA, phytosterols and beta-glucans could generate substantial societal cost savings by improving heart health among specific populations.
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA (SANS USA) is heading to Dallas in 2027 after two consecutive sold-out editions in San Diego.
