Laird Superfood acquires Terrasoul Superfoods backed by $60M venture capital investment
The $48M transaction reflects ongoing consolidation in the U.S. superfoods category.
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Protein webinar to uncover trends, science, formulation tips and more
NutraIngredients is hosting a new webinar that looks into the latest trends, science and product formulation tips for functional protein next Thurs (May 21) at 3 pm Singapore time.
David Beckham’s IM8-Inter Miami deal signals shift toward equity-based sports nutrition partnerships
Under the agreement, IM8 becomes Inter Miami’s exclusive official health supplements partner, while the club will also take an equity stake in parent company Prenetics Global Limited.
FrieslandCampina invests €90M in whey protein for sports nutrition
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina Ingredients is investing more than €90 million to expand and upgrade its whey protein capacity across three sites.
Could melatonin and caffeine work together for performance?
Melatonin before sleep and caffeine in the morning improved exercise performance, muscle damage, and inflammation in a new study published in Nutrients.
NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026 winners announced!
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
Fermentalg launches high-potency EPA and DHA algal oil
Microalgae-based biotechnology company Fermentalg has launched a high eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) content omega-3 oil, Omega Origins.
Across the Nutraverse: India’s ashwagandha leaf ban, prebiotics in Canada, sports nutrition opportunity
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
April NPD Launchpad: Health shots and flavor fatigue solutions
April’s NPD launches reveal sports nutrition brands working to overcome flavor and format fatigue, a range of RTD health shots, and category leaders shifting away from their hero ingredients.
Vitafoods show floor preview: Exhibitors 0-Z
With just four days until Vitafoods Europe (May 5–7), we offer a third instalment of exhibitor previews providing a sneak peek at what will take place on the show floor.
Create Wellness vows to defend itself against class action on creatine gummy claims
A lawsuit against Create Wellness alleges the company is falsely advertising that its gummies contain more creatine than they do. The company said it will vigorously defend itself.
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.
Transparency tech: New app reveals supplement ingredient credibility
A nutraceutical consultant hopes to elevate science-backed ingredients after creating an app which can analyze the scientific credibility, regulatory status, dose efficacy and ingredient interactions for any supplement on the market.
‘Immense opportunity’ in India’s sports nutrition but challenges persist
Indian firm BigMuscles Nutrition sees significant growth opportunities in its domestic market’s sports nutrition industry, but challenges relating to misinformation, price sensitivity and product quality remain to be addressed.
Today! Men’s health market momentum webinar
Experts from GNC, CPG Radar, and Holon Law Partners will share data and insight during a free webinar today, April 28 that explores the rapidly evolving men’s health supplement sector.
Vitafoods show floor preview: Exhibitors A–G
Taking place in Barcelona next week (May 5-7), Vitafoods Europe 2026 will once again bring together experts from across the functional food and supplements industry for an unmissable trade show.
Whey protein and resistance exercise may improve hepatic steatosis
Resistance exercise under calorie-restricted conditions increased irisin levels in participants with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, particularly when combined with whey protein, according to new research.
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Clinical trials for active women, Andrographis in Australia, MPL in the House
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Kerry research: Ashwagandha root and leaf safe at 19 times standard dose
New research conducted by Kerry Group concluded Sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract was safe to take at 4,000 mg/kg/day, as regulators across the globe show increasing caution over the ingredient’s safety.
NMN shown to suppress post-exercise inflammation
A new pilot study conducted in Taiwan showed that the supplementation of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) could lower inflammation in young men who have undergone blood flow restriction-resistance exercise.
Vitamin K2 may influence neuromuscular signaling: RCT
Supplements of vitamin K2 may exert positive neuromuscular changes in older adults, says a new study using Balchem’s K2VITAL ingredient.
Men’s health moves beyond muscle as data reveals a broader shift in wellness
Men are expanding their focus and looking past performance, with younger consumers driving demand for supplements, functional foods and GLP-1-related solutions.
CoQ10 boosts exercise performance, recovery: Thailand crossover study
A crossover study in young adult males found that post-workout ubiquinol coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation can improve resistance exercise performance and recovery.
Capital Q Ventures funds nutrition brand Nur to ‘redefine’ protein category
Nutrition company Nur has received investment from Capital Q Ventures to advance protein through high-absorption formats for daily hydration.
Webinar: What’s driving growth for the men’s health supplement sector?
Hear from experts from GNC, CPG Radar and Holon Law Partners in a free webinar on April 28 that explores the rapidly evolving men’s health supplement sector.
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.
Saanroo expands Levagen+ research into companion animal health
The wellness ingredient company revealed findings from a new study at SupplySide Connect New Jersey. The research marks Sannroo’s first published companion animal clinical study of Levagen + .
WINCEE launch: Women’s health research top of the agenda
Women are the foundation of healthy families and prosperous economies as they make 80% of purchasing decisions and invest their salaries in loved ones, yet are still underrepresented in clinical trials. WINCEE aims to bring this to an end.
Science shorts: Ginger extract for weight loss, ashwagandha for sports and more
This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research, including new findings on steamed ginger extract for weight loss, ashwagandha for supporting cardiorespiratory fitness and more.
AG1 reports short‑term micronutrient gains, targeted microbiome effects
Consuming a complex multi-ingredient supplement for two weeks improved micronutrient sufficiency and enriched beneficial gut microbiota in healthy, resistance‑trained adults without affecting digestive tolerance, according to a study funded by all-in-one...
Phytochemical blend holds promise for exercise recovery: Study
Participants who took a supplement containing calcium fructoborate and phytochemicals experienced benefits in pressure pain threshold (PPT), sleep, recovery, and fatigue post-exercise, according to a new study.
Evanium raises €2.2 million to deliver dual encapsulation technology
German life-science startup Evanium has raised €2.2 million to address botanical inefficiency with dual encapsulation technology which it claims will power the next generation of bioavailability-enhanced ingredients.
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.
Isomaltulose may offer benefits over sucrose for energy drinks: Study
An isomaltulose-based caffeinated beverage with l-theanine may cause less increase in blood glucose and insulin compared to a sucrose-based caffeinated beverage, without compromising cognitive and performance benefits.
FrieslandCampina expands Dutch facility to meet whey protein demand
FrieslandCampina Ingredients completed a major expansion of its Borculo facility in the Netherlands, doubling production capacity for whey protein isolate (WPI) and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM).
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Updated Advance Programme now live!
Check out the latest updated Advance Programme for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, which takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore
Caffeine in review: FSANZ adds advisory, warning statements for sports foods
Formulated supplementary sports foods (FSSF) containing caffeine will need to add new advisory and warning statements, says the Foods Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
‘Industry must rethink creatine messaging for women’: Dr. Sue Kleiner
While creatine remains strongly associated with male bodybuilding and strength sports, the bigger issue may not be consumer resistance, but industry assumptions...
Low-dose ashwagandha effective for exercise endurance and overall performance: RCT
Thirty milligrams per day of an optimized ashwagandha ingredient may boost cardiorespiratory fitness and delay the onset fatigue in healthy adults, according to data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
PUMPS: What’s up with the rebrand?
After stepping back from her What’s Up with Supps events, Diana Morgan is rethinking what networking looks like in the dietary supplement industry—moving away from signature cocktails, stilt performances and flying trapeze acts on the dance floor to...
Enbiosis reveals 2.0 platform: AI-powered nutraceutical discovery
UK-based biotech firm Enbiosis is set to launch its ‘game changing’ digital twin platform which it claims will enable the fast creation of clinically credible, AI-powered gut health formulations.
MyProtein returns to growth despite record-high whey prices
MyProtein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, has announced a return to growth after a period of decline driven by high whey prices and a challenging rebranding initiative.
SANS 2026: State-level rules and class action trends raise new stakes for supplement brands
Dietary supplement companies may be focused on FDA activity in Washington, but at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit (SANS), Rend Al‑Mondhiry, partner at Amin Wasserman Gurnani LLP, warned that some of the major risks are emerging much closer to home.
March NPD Launchpad: Canned creatine, protein partnership and modernized magnesium
New product launches in March included the ‘UK’s first’ nootropic creatine soda, a multitude of magnesium innovations, a hormonal support botanical blend and more.
From India to Japan: What’s happening in the functional protein space?
From India to Japan, protein is fast becoming a staple in functional food products, with consumer-packaged goods companies incorporating it into their products or investing in smaller outfits specializing in protein products.
Study suggests fermented milk protein may support young athletes
Researchers at the Japanese dairy and pharmaceutical company Meiji and the Tokyo sports tech company Euphoria compared the effects of a fermented and a non-fermented milk protein drink on performance and body composition in prepubertal male athletes.