Olivia Haslam

Olivia Haslam

Deputy Editor Europe

"Olivia has been part of the NutraIngredients team since 2023 and currently serves as Deputy Editor. In this role, she is responsible for daily coverage of key developments across the health and nutrition industry, with a focus on regulatory updates, consumer and market trends, and cutting-edge scientific research.
She holds a BA(Hons) in Communication Design from Glasgow School of Art, as well as a Master’s degree in Gastronomy from the Università degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche, where she developed a multidisciplinary perspective on food systems, sustainability, and health. Olivia is deeply passionate about evidence-based reporting, genuine sustainability, and advancing global health outcomes through nutrition.
At NutraIngredients.com, she curates editorial content, hosts expert-led webinars, coordinates high-impact special newsletters, and presents engaging video features. She is also a judge for the NutraIngredients Awards and co-host at global industry summits including Probiota, the NutraHealthSpan Summit, and the Active Nutrition Summit. Olivia has a background as a professional chef and a lifelong love of cooking. She is also a keen runner and trained ballet dancer."

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EU novel food ruling places extra hurdle on red yeast rice

EU novel food ruling places extra hurdle on red yeast rice

By Olivia Haslam

The Italian Ministry of Health has classified red yeast rice strain RYR-SWM352 with undetectable levels of monacolin K as a novel food, adding an additional hurdle to European market access for an ingredient already under the regulatory microscope.

Mushroom blend shows promise for mind health in Gen Z women

Mushroom blend shows promise for mind health in Gen Z women

By Olivia Haslam

A blend of Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms may support mental well-being in young women, with research published in Frontiers in Nutrition finding greater improvements in anxiety scores than with Lion’s Mane alone.

EU platform launched to accelerate novel food approvals

EU platform launched to accelerate novel food approvals

By Olivia Haslam

The Ministry of Future Affairs has launched a new platform to help companies navigate the EU’s novel food approval process and reduce delays, drawing on lessons from the UK’s regulatory sandbox for cultivated meat.