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.
Archives for April 13, 2026
Can a novel iron supplement address a nutritional deficiency among GLP-1 users?
Many people prescribed GLP-1s will experience iron deficiency, but a dietary supplement may be uniquely positioned to address the side effect from the weight loss medications.
Kimchi-derived probiotic shows promise for nanoplastic elimination
A probiotic derived from kimchi may absorb nanoplastics in the gut and help eliminate environmental pollutants from the body, suggests a new study from the World Institute of Kimchi in South Korea.
ABbiotek, Fytexia and Anzchem rebrand as Biotexia
ABF Ingredients businesses ABbiotek Health, Fytexia and Anzchem have joined under a new brand, Biotexia, in a move designed to strengthen their position across metabolic, immune, and digestive health, as well as the growing longevity market.
Wellness brands dominate Alantra fast-growth poll as Dirtea takes gold
Dirtea, the once-niche mushroom coffee pioneer, has been named the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink brand in Alantra’s Food & Beverage Fast 50 with functionality taking over the mainstream poll.
Across the Nutraverse: H&B’s big commitment, FDA’s MAHA priorities, Solnul in Europe, Google-Amili partnership
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Microencapsulation technology for enhancing the stability of live Akkermansia muciniphila
Paid for by Vidya
As Akkermansia muciniphila emerges as one of the most promising next-gen probiotics, microencapsulation technologies are paving the way for more stable, effective and accessible probiotic products.
Weizmannia coagulans BC99 presents promising probiotic strategy for chronic constipation
A study in China supports Weizmannia coagulans BC99’s potential to enhance intestinal motility, regulate gut microbiota and increase SCFA production.
How consumer expectations are rewriting the future of consumer health packaging
Paid for by Amcor
Brands that treat packaging as a strategic asset are the ones quietly pulling ahead. What are the five consumer and market forces reshaping future packaging needs?
Why post-meal glucose matters, and how emerging ingredients support metabolic health
Paid for by TCI Co., Ltd.
As post-meal glucose spikes gain attention, emerging human data on peanut-skin-derived polyphenols point to new, science-backed approaches for stabilizing glycemic response.