Lauren Nicolle

Lauren Nicolle

Senior Reporter

As a senior reporter for NutraIngredients, Lauren covers the latest news in the supplement space, with a particular focus on scientific research and the latest product innovations. With a background in healthcare journalism, Lauren has attended numerous international conferences, produced consensus documents and conference reports, and has co-hosted a number of events. She is passionate about health and nutrition and is a keen netball player. Lauren received her MA in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Sussex.

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Driving growth through science: Behind the scenes at Horphag Research

Driving growth through science: Behind the scenes at Horphag Research

By Lauren Nicolle

In 1925, chemist Charles Haimoff founded Horphag Research in Berlin. A century later, the company’s flagship ingredient, Pycnogenol, is included in more than 1,000 products with sales to end consumers exceeding $500 million. But what is driving the...

Mind health market targets rising consumer stress and fatigue

Mind health market targets rising consumer stress and fatigue

By Lauren Nicolle

The mind health market is booming, with data from Euromonitor revealing that supplements specifically targeting cognitive function and mood accounted for €940 million in Western Europe in 2025, or 8.3% of the total supplement market.