A celebration of innovation: Reasons to enter the NutraIngredients USA Awards
Entries for the awards are welcome across 16 categories, covering ingredients, finished products, companies and initiatives in the nutrition and food supplements industry.
Gut/digestive health
The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas
2025 was a breakout year for creatine, but the ingredient has been a headliner for The Vitamin Shoppe for longer. The retail giant anticipated its transformation from gym niche to mainstream star several years ago. It is now predicting similar explosive...
Athlete gut health: Research spotlights microbiota modulation by protein source
Researchers observed differential responses of bacterial groups to plant and animal protein supplements in professional footballers, highlighting the importance of personalized recommendations.
Culture shift: Could omics advances unlock the full potential of fermented foods?
Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for at least 10,000 years, but researchers are only just starting to understand the microbiomes found in these foods and their impact on health.
How A.I. is accelerating probiotic R&D processes
Machine learning and robotics could accelerate a two-year probiotic development process to four to five months, with a recent presentation at the IPA World Congress + Probiota highlighting the potential of this disruptive technology for strain optimization.
The gut health restore diet: Opportunities and challenges
Microbiome research reveals our ability to undo the damage of industrialized diets and shift health markers away from chronic disease risk within just a few weeks.
Trend tracking: Euromonitor outlines drivers accelerating the biotic boom
Probiotics are outperforming huge markets such as beauty and clothing as consumers increasingly prioritize health and wellness, according to Euromonitor’s Nick Stene.
February NPD launchpad: Gummies and hormone support top the charts
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
Early BioGaia probiotic use linked to gut comfort at age 10
New data reveals a significant correlation between supplementation with L. reuteri DSM 17938 during the first three months of life and lower abdominal pain at age 10.
SPINS: Protein still reigns but fiber, hormone support gain momentum
Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights, SPINS, stepped away from the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit to share that active nutrition and performance supplements have led the vitamins and supplements category for the fifth consecutive year,...
Multi-strain bifidobacterium blend could support frequent-flyer health needs
Probiotic supplementation may improve gut stability, sleep, fatigue, emotional well-being, immune defense and microbial function during short-term international travel, according to a new study.
February Launch Pad: From men’s health to pregnancy, starting in the gut
Microbiome-driven innovation dominates the latest launches, from prebiotic fibers and next-gen probiotics to L-glutamine, but brands are also expanding into targeted solutions for cognition, stress, hydration and metabolic support.
Probiota Pioneer Microvitality gives researchers access to upper GI analysis
Zoe Watson, co-founder and CEO of Microvitality, joined NutraIngredients’ Probiota conference in Dublin to discuss the importance of small intestine testing.
Vitamin B1 supplementation may improve gut motility and constipation
Vitamin B1 supplementation has emerged as a potential tool to manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation in a multi-ancestry study.
Centre for Nutraceuticals aims to be ‘global voice’ for the industry
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
“Its moment has arrived”: Marula fruit ripe for global functional food success
The highly abundant South African polyphenol-rich marula fruit is being under-exploited by the functional food and supplements industry, according to the Marula Fruit Products Association.
dsm-firmenich’s postbiotic gets muscle support application to advance healthspan strategy
dsm-firmenich’s Humiome Post LB (HPLB) postbiotic could act as a foundational ingredient for healthy aging by targeting muscle function and mobility, according to pre-clinical data and ongoing human trials.
Non-GM strain optimization: Lessons from a brewing giant
Carlsberg scientists have developed non-GM strain optimizing technology with the potential to discover superior probiotic strains at speed.
Expo West 2026 supplement preview: What’s happening on the show floor
Thousands of exhibitors across the natural products spectrum will descend on the Anaheim Convention Center for the 45th annual Expo West trade between March 3 and March 6.
Fiber is entering its protein moment – and it’s more multi-faceted than we think
How advances in fiber chemistry and sourcing may influence the next generation of food products and health
Metagenics expands UK presence with Symprove buyout
The company adds Symprove to its portfolio, with the probiotic developer described as the leader in its segment and the brand most recommended by UK healthcare practitioners.
Zinzino bolsters US presence with $30M It Works! merger
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
Prebiotic may improve gut and body composition for overweight prediabetics: RCT
Dietary supplementation with prebiotic short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) may produce modest improvements in body composition without restricting calorie intakes, says a new study from France.
Daily synbiotic promotes post-antibiotic microbiome recovery, study suggests
New research suggests Seed Health’s multi-species synbiotic accelerates the restoration of microbial diversity and enhances gut barrier integrity following antibiotic exposure.
Groupe Berkem study reveals impact of Biombalance on gut-brain axis
The grape seed extract Biombalance can modulate microbial metabolic pathways and influence key gut–brain axis mediators, according to new research.
Australia’s industry body partners with IPA to advance probiotic research, education
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) will collaborate to drive probiotic research, education, and quality standards.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota: One week to go!
The highlight of the microbiome health industry calendar, this year’s Probiota conference (Feb. 11-13) will provide its unrivalled mix of world-leading expert presentations, inspiring roundtables, innovative pioneers and unmissable networking opportunities.
Denps taps into ‘wellness window’ in Singapore, eyes further expansion across SEA
Danish supplements brand Denps is looking to leverage Singapore’s premium market environment as a strategic launchpad for the South East Asian region.
AceBiome explores probiotics, binding proteins’ gut health potential
South Korean microbiome-based health functional food company AceBiome is exploring novel ways to improve gut health, including the combination of probiotics with binding proteins.
Building a product that the gut-health-literate consumer will buy
Midlife is emerging as a crucial “protective window” for gut health, as consumers increasingly seek science-backed solutions to maintain microbiome diversity and overall wellbeing, according to a gut health expert.
NutraCast: Dr. Coetzee on personalized nutrition, psychoneutrogenomics and why anaerobic bacteria is the next big thing
Dr. Oscar Coetzee, VP of education and clinical support at Designs for Health, shared his unconventional career journey from psychology to nutritional science and how he still applies much of his background to his current work.
January Launch Pad: Probiotics lead the way
From the gut-skin to the gut-bone to the gut-vaginal axes, new launches are proving biotics benefits extend far beyond gut health.
Survey shows 76% of Americans use supplements daily
Results show foundational supplements anchoring routines as targeted health needs drive portfolio expansion.
Jan 2026 Launchpad: Creatine, collagen, iron and probiotic NPD put women center stage
New product launches in January 2026 suggest women’s health is front of mind for formulators across the industry, with NPD focused on beauty, pregnancy and everyday energy.
Novel Foods: Major updates on botanical assessments
The European Commission (EC) has updated its Novel Food Catalogue, offering crucial clarification on the status of several traditional botanical ingredients.
CBD–probiotic emulsion shows potential to modulate gut microbiome
A combined CBD–probiotic double emulsion gel shows promise in modulating the gut microbiome in a new in-vitro study published in the journal Nutrients.
Award returns for second year to celebrate the industry’s creative minds
The NutraIngredients Awards are back, and with one more week to apply, one returning category is a little different from the rest.
Study: Lactobacillus acidophilus may support sexual function and QoL in menopause
Daily probiotic supplementation improved sexual health and quality of life for menopausal women experiencing sexual dysfunction, according to new research.
The microbial crisis of modern infancy: Bifidobacterium loss reshapes children’s immune health from birth
The widespread loss of critical, evolutionarily important microbes is the “defining issue for modern infancy,” according to Stephanie Culler, PhD, CEO of Persephone Biosciences.
IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026: Fermented foods, microbiome diets and psychobiotics
Taking place in Dublin next month, NutraIngredients’ Probiota conference will bring three days of expert academic and industry insights as well as unmissable networking opportunities, finishing with a focus on microbiome diets and the gut-brain axis.
GABA-producing probiotic may improve sleep measures for 77% of users: RCT
Daily supplementation with a specific probiotic that produces the neurotransmitter GABA improved sleep for 77% of participants taking the strain, with 100% of women experiencing the benefits, says a new study using Verb Biotics’ Lp815.
More time, more impact: NutraIngredients Europe Awards extend entry deadline
The submission dealdine for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards has been extended to Feb. 2, 2026, providing innovators in the nutrition and health sectors with additional time to submit their entries.
Beyond basic biotics: Gut health ingredients set for success in 2026
Driven by growing consumer awareness and evolving scientific research, gut health innovation is accelerating, with new approaches and solutions reshaping how products support digestive well-being.
Fruit and vegetable fiber blend exhibits strong and gentle prebiotic effect
A combination of fibers from organic fruit and vegetables may have a “greater and gentler prebiotic effect compared with established purified prebiotic fibers,” says a new study using Futureceuticals’ NatureKnit Organic ingredient.
Postbiotics, regulation and strain optimization to headline Probiota day two
Day two at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Dublin 2026 will see experts discuss regulatory updates, postbiotic science and strain-level innovation.
NI Awards: Encouraging businesses to reach new heights
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
Dong-A launches first liquid sleep aid, pharmacy-exclusive health functional foods
South Korean firm Dong-A Pharmaceutical recently launched a liquid sleep aid product alongside a range of health functional foods developed in collaboration with the Korean Pharmaceutical Association.