Growth Asia Summit 2026
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Women’s health experts discuss hormones and wellbeing
It’s just under a month to the Growth Asia Summit 2026, where women’s health will be one of the main topics in the spotlight
Mind & mood
Nammex introduces ErinaPrime lion’s mane mycelium powder
Nammex Mushrooms is adding a 100% pure freeze-dried lion’s mane mycelium powder standardized to 1% of neuroactive compound erinacine A to its portfolio of functional mushroom extracts.
PCOS becomes PMOS: A ‘genuine opportunity’ for industry
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in a ‘long overdue’ move described as a genuine opportunity for the health and nutrition industry.
Holland & Barrett flags brain health nutrient gaps
Most people are falling short on key nutrients needed for brain health across the life course, according to internal data presented by Holland & Barrett.
Experts call for shift in sleep supplements and cognitive health research
Industry experts at Vitafoods called for a fundamental rethink of how sleep is understood and treated, urging the nutrition sector to move beyond simplistic sleep tracking and symptom-based approaches toward a more integrated, systems-based model of...
Cumin essential oil may improve cognitive function in healthy seniors
Daily consumption of a cuminaldehyde-rich cumin essential oil may boost reaction times in healthy seniors, says a new study from Japan.
May NPD Launchpad: Innovations highlight creatine+, fiber and botanical blends
New product launches across Europe in May 2026 reveal trends for innovating with creatine format and formulation, fiber for sugar and bloat reduction, and a focus on all-natural botanical blends.
Qina launches Food Health Ecosystem to improve access to real-world data
Strategic innovation consultancy Qina has launched a Food Health Ecosystem to improve data insights for those operating in personalized nutrition, with the aim to improve access to real-world, long-term data and drive evidence-based innovation.
Energy bars for stress: India’s The Monday Bar targets market gaps with new launch
Indian brand The Monday Bar looks to fill gaps in the local functional bars market by specifically targeting the issue of work stress and heavy mental load commonly faced by modern consumers.
NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026: And the finalists are…
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients USA Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in July.
Europe’s functional mushroom trend expands beyond Chaga and Cordyceps
Functional mushrooms stepped beyond the supplement aisle and onto the wider functional food and beverage stage at the recent Vitafoods tradeshow in Barcelona.
May Launch Pad: Energy, portability and skin for the win
This month’s launches highlight a wide array of need states. From energy to cognitive support to beauty benefits tied to longevity, brands are increasingly developing targeted wellness solutions focused on performance, healthy aging and everyday well-being.
Magtein wins NI Award for brain health research innovation
Threotech’s Magtein Brain Magnesium Research Program won NutraIngredients’ Nutrition Research Project Award for combining mechanistic neuroscience with human trials.
Hydrolyzed chicken extract shown to improve perceived sleep quality: Suntory-funded study
Daily consumption of a hydrolyzed chicken extract may improve sleep and memory, and be potentially incorporated as a nutritional supplement within a wider, multi-pronged strategy for sleep management.
Jenerise launches precision-grade creatine monohydrate
Creatine innovation and education company Jenerise has launched a ‘precision-grade’ creatine monohydrate that seeks to raise creatine quality-standards across the dietary supplement market.
NAD decision on magnesium gummies raises questions around compound weight claims
The ruling adds to broader industry discussion about how mineral forms and elemental nutrient amounts are communicated to consumers.
Probiotic strain linked to improved sleep quality
A new study suggested probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans IDCC 1201 improved sleep fragmentation and maintenance in sleep-disturbed participants who took it for four weeks.
Nexira launches PMS ingredient for menstrual pain and mood
French ingredient supplier Nexira has launched a “holistic and clinically substantiated” ingredient for premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Blackmores, Fast&Up to highlight active nutrition
Active nutrition will take the spotlight at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026, with Blackmores and Fast&Up taking the stage to share expert insights
Meta-analysis supports cognitive performance benefits of endogenous ketones
Endogenous ketone supplementation may produce “modest” improvements in cognitive performance according to a new meta-analysis that pooled data from over 1,100 people.
PharmaLinea rides surge in functional hydration demand
The future of hydration is becoming increasingly personalized and multifunctional as it moves beyond sports into everyday wellness, Pharmalinea revealed during Vitafoods Europe.
Formats to chew over: From fizzy bits to chocolate sticks, snowmelts to smoothies
Format fatigue was on the tip of everyone’s tongue at Vitafoods Europe last week (May. 5-7), and exhibitors did not fail to deliver genuinely innovative solutions to keep consumers’ tastebuds tingling, sometimes literally.
Seppic targets gut–brain axis with strawberry leaf ingredient
Seppic has launched strawberry leaf extract Sepibright to support cognitive health during aging, following five years of research and development.
NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026 winners announced!
The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.
Review positions early-life nutrition as ‘systems-level’ intervention
Early-life nutrition may play a broader role in development than typically reflected in prenatal and infant supplement strategies, says a new review by scientists from SmartyPants Vitamins.
New study shows ashwagandha supports women’s stress, sleep and brain health
From stress and sleep to brain fog, more women are turning to adaptogens for support—but until recently, clinical data specific to female populations has been limited. A new all-female study by Arjuna Natural aims to help close that gap by examining the...
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.
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.
April Launch Pad: Personalized wellness, ingestible beauty and gut health
From beauty-from-within to hydration to microplastic defense and next-gen energy formats, this month’s launches highlight how brands are rethinking everyday wellness with more targeted, lifestyle-driven solutions.
ADM research highlights microbial benefits for psychological symptoms
A new ADM study indicated that individuals with sub-clinical anxiety showed improvements in microbial balance, vitality, and stress scores after taking probiotics and postbiotics.
Givaudan research: Zensera lemon balm supports the mind during stress
New research indicates the Givaudan’s Zensera lemon balm extract provides acute mind and mood support in situations of heightened cognitive stress.
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.
Sermo data challenges ‘consumer-driven’ narrative in supplement purchases
Findings suggest clinical validation may play a key role in determining which supplements gain traction in a crowded marketplace.
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.
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.
TRIP expands night-time portfolio with CBD-free sleep range
UK-based CBD drinks brand TRIP has expanded its night-time offering with the launch of new Dream Gummies and Dream Powder, formulated without the brand’s flagship 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.
From quick fixes to whole health: Rethinking men’s sexual wellness
Sexual wellness is transitioning toward whole-body health, reflecting a category in flux as brands like Bult work to help shape its next phase.
Sustained release ashwagandha supplement may reduce stress and improve sleep quality: RCT
Daily supplementation with a sustained release ashwagandha supplement may improve stress levels and sleep quality, while also reducing uncontrolled eating and emotional eating in healthy adults, says a new study.
Single-dose creatine may support cognition in sleep deprivation: Study
A study in healthy adults suggested that a single dose of 0.2 g/kg creatine monohydrate improved cognitive performance by 12% during 21 hours of sleep deprivation.