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.
Weight management
GLP‑1 drinks take off as brands race for $3.5bn functional growth
From protein shakes to collagen coolers, brands are reinventing beverages for the GLP‑1 era and the race for dominance in this fast‑growing $3.5bn category is just beginning
OEA may boost Akkermansia levels and improve gut barrier function: RCT
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
Protein is the baseline as GLP-1 accelerates the shift
As consumer appetite changes and nutrient scrutiny intensifies, protein is moving from differentiator to design standard
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.
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,...
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.
Exercise and L-leucine supplementation may improve appetite control: Study
A small study of overweight men found that both high-intensity exercise and L-leucine supplementation were associated with reduced subjective perception of appetite (SPA), improved satiety (SPS) and decreased caloric intake.
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.
Nestle Health Science-Australian Catholic University collab on start-up incubator
Nestle Health Science and Australian Catholic University are setting up a start-up incubator to drive nutrition innovations in three areas, namely women’s health, healthy longevity and weight management.
GLP-1 boom spurs supplement innovation as Bragg enters metabolic support category
As weight loss drugs reshape the weight management conversation, legacy brands like Bragg are positioning science-backed, natural alternatives to capture shifting consumer demand.
Business Leaders Forum 2026: Leaders weigh tariffs, GLP-1 ripple effects, AI and ‘MAHA’ momentum
As consumer expectations sharpen and policy conversations accelerate, category leaders shared how they are navigating change and positioning for growth in 2026.
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.
The GLP-1 wake-up call for food makers: Appetite loss is exposing ‘weak’ products
As GLP-1s suppress appetite at scale, manufacturers are running into an awkward reality: when people eat less, nutritionally weak products are exposed fast
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.
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Enjoy a 15% discount when you register for the Growth Asia Summit 2026 from now until February 22.
The Popeye effect? Study explores impact of spinach thylakoids on muscle signaling
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) combined with spinach thylakoid supplements may boost muscle signaling and improve metabolic health, according to new research published in Nutrients.
Danone partners with UICC to tackle cancer-related malnutrition
This World Cancer Day (Feb. 4), Danone is urging policymakers and healthcare leaders to tackle cancer malnutrition – one of the most overlooked issues in oncology which affects up to seven in 10 cancer patients.
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.
Hawaiian legislators seek to restrict access to weight loss and muscle supplements
Lawmakers in Hawaii have filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors, the latest in a long list of state-level attempts to restrict access to specific dietary supplement categories.
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.
GLP-1 ranges: Should you launch one?
We round up the challenges and opportunities of entering the ‘GLP-1 friendly’ meals arena
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.
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.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Calbee, NielsenIQ, PepsiCo to present this July
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
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.
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.
Asparagus root intake lowers blood glucose and lipids only when paired with HIIT
The supplementation of asparagus root extract can significantly lower blood glucose and lipid levels in overweight and obese individuals – but this is only possible when paired with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
Pura Collagen enters GLP-1 market with ‘pure’ hormone stimulating alternative
Science-led supplement brand Pura Collagen has released two new lines, Pura Digest and GLPure+, one designed to support digestive health and the other to provide a natural alternative to GLP-1 medications.
Pharmako CEO: ‘Only way to address cellular longevity properly is with targeted advanced delivery systems’
The future of the emerging cellular longevity and healthspan category will depend on targeted advanced delivery systems, according to George Kokkinis, CEO & founder of Pharmako.
Alaskan legislator proposes restrictive supplements bill
A lawmaker in Alaska has pre-filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors.
FrieslandCampina forecasts ‘smart satiety’ will define key 2026 trends
FrieslandCampina Ingredients says fiber diversification, enhanced GLP-1 support and embellished protein offerings will lead nutrition trends this year.
Clio Life Care intensifies portfolio, channel expansion to push functional foods growth
South Korea’s Clio Life Care is doubling down on expansion of its product line-up and sales channels to establish health functional foods as a new growth engine.
Plant People CEO outlines growth strategy following Manna Tree minority investment
US-based functional wellness brand Plant People is looking to accelerate national expansion following November’s closed Series A funding round with Manna Tree.
Gemini Pharmaceuticals investing over $10 million in facilities expansion, infrastructure improvements
Long Island-based Gemini Pharmaceuticals was recently recognized by the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency for its upcoming campus-wide expansion and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
Why is there a whey protein shortage?
High demand and limited supply, in part due to its use with GLP-1 prescriptions, are leading to shortages of the protein
NutraIngredients Awards Europe 2026: Meet the judges
The NutraIngredients Awards have become known as the “Oscars of the nutrition world” largely thanks to the caliber of its panel of industry expert judges.
Dairy and beyond: Yili to grow healthy aging nutrition portfolio
China dairy giant Yili is going beyond general milk products and infant nutrition needs by diving into healthy aging needs against the backdrop of a greying population and increased consumer interest in metabolic health.
Rousselot identifies three personas driving GLP-1 nutrition ingredient demand
Uncertainty around long-term GLP-1 drug use opens doors for nutritional support solutions, according to gelatin and collagen supplier Rousselot.
‘NMN for cell repair, lesser white hair’: MFDS clamps down on AI fake experts ads
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has blocked online advertisements featuring AI-generated advertisements of doctors making misleading product claims, such as how nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplementation can promote cell...
How protein snagged the broader consumer base
A recent report from Front Row examined protein’s shift from its original gym niche to the mainstream where it has captured the loyalty of a wider market and established itself as a cornerstone of modern wellness.
Across the Nutraverse: Appethyl’s comeback, Church & Dwight sells DS portfolio, Aussie supplements boom across APAC
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: The emotional toll of GLP-1 meds
New research from Chemi Nutra highlights how GLP-1 users want to maintain the benefits of the medication while feeling like their former selves, revealing a significant gap in addressing the broader physiological and psychological impacts of weight loss...
New categories, same pledge to excellence: The NutraIngredients USA Awards are back!
The NutraIngredients USA Awards are back for 2026 with two new categories and a continued dedication to honoring the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.