Coffee’s cognitive benefits may act through the microbiota–gut–brain axis
New research from APC Microbiome Ireland suggests coffee-driven changes in the gut microbiome may relate to brain function and behaviour.
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Vitafoods set to be most expansive and immersive yet, director reveals
Vitafoods Europe has expanded its show footprint by 20% this year with a new hall and updated zones and networking spaces, in response to continued sector growth and rising demand for innovation-focused content.
Key trends emerge in Vitafoods Europe education programme
Vitafoods Europe will return to Barcelona from May 5–7, 2026 with more than 37 hours and 100 speakers of educational content highlighting key industry trends.
Could folic acid fortification improve allergy rates in Croatian children?
Folate status may be associated with paediatric allergic outcomes, according to research published in Nutrients.
Sports nutrition company Maurten fuels Sawe to marathon world record
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon yesterday in London—a feat fueled by 115 g of carbohydrate every hour.
The Gut Stuff acquired by Hero Group as fiber and gut health trends surge
The global food and nutrition conglomerate the Hero Group has acquired UK firm The Gut Stuff as gut health moves from niche trend to mainstream priority.
Women’s health brand Valerie abandons ‘perimenopause’ label to expand audience
Women’s health supplement brand Valerie is dropping the term ‘perimenopause’ from its marketing, arguing that the label may be preventing women from recognising their symptoms and accessing support.
Yakult Europe goes dairy-free with vitality drink launch
Yakult’s latest product launch Vitals is dairy-free, dropping its patented Lactobacillus strain for the first time since the brand’s entry into Europe.
Acute citrulline malate shows promise for male sprinters going for gold
A single dose of citrulline malate (CM) taken during recovery may slightly improve repeated sprint performance and reduce perceived effort in trained sprinters, according to research published in the journal Sports.
Saskatoon berry intake linked to improved heart and gut health
Daily consumption of dried Saskatoon berries (SB) could improve cardiometabolic health and reduce inflammation in healthy adults, according to new research published in the International Journal of Molecular Science.