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.
Omega-3s & nutritional oils
Dsm-firmenich vs Mara Renewables patent dispute concludes in Court of Appeal
Dsm-firmenich and Mara Renewables Corporation have been denied their appeals in relation to a recent UK High Court battle over three claims of patent infringement.
World Customs Organization formally recognizes dietary supplements as a standalone category
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
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.
Inside the $330bn functional food frenzy fuelled by PepsiCo, Coke & Nestlé
From PepsiCo to Nestlé, global giants are racing to cash in on the booming functional food craze, but with trends shifting fast, the stakes have never been higher
Supplements industry leading the charge on decentralized trials
The supplements industry has been a trailblazer in its adoption of health tech and decentralized clinical trials to advance scientific backing of commercial products.
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.
Does short-term omega-3 supplementation offer benefits for muscle growth ?
Resistance training combined with a high-protein diet improves muscle mass, strength, and body composition in overweight women, while omega-3 showed no added benefit, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
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.
Are vegans getting the supplementation they need? A multivitamin may hold clues
Researchers assessed a specific concentration of B12 within the multivitamin necessary to augment a healthy vegan diet.
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.
Progress Biotech’s algae oil receives EU organic certification after ‘uphill battle’
Progress Biotech’s DHA-algae oil will target infant nutrition as it receives organic certification in European first.
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.
Krill oil may improve muscle strength for all older adults: RCT
Supplementation with krill oil may counter age-related declines in muscle mass and function, irrespective of age, sex and BMI, in healthy older adults, says a new study.
Longevity ingredients under the EU regulatory spotlight
When a health trend takes off, the nimble nutrition industry is adept at creating and marketing new products that fit consumers’ emerging demands. But with this can come a tendency to overlook the regulatory status of burgeoning ingredients.
Needful seeks to break through legacy brands’ stronghold in SEA supplements market
Singapore start-up Needful is targeting young consumers to find an opening in South East Asia’s supplements market, which is said to be dominated by legacy brands.
Getting inside Gen Z’s head: Global data spotlights stress and sleep struggles
Stress and sleep are the top priorities for the next generation of consumers, and they have a growing appetite for supplements that can support them, according to latest market insights.
Targeted nutrition strategies may improve gut health and performance in female athletes
Omega-3s, magnesium and polyphenol-rich foods may aid digestion in female athletes, according to insights from a recent webinar hosted by Sport Ireland Institute.
Omega-3 plus prenatal vitamins may slash preterm birth risk: Study
Adding omega-3 supplements to a prenatal multivitamin regimen may reduce the odds of a preterm birth by over 30%, says a new study.
UK Biobank research suggests omega-3 linked to mood disorders
A study using data from the United Kingdom Biobank found that omega-3 was inversely associated with a history of both depression and anxiety.
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Ginseng adulteration, EFSA’s DHA levels, ANH sues FDA, Aker’s India strategy
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
EFSA sets ‘conservative’ safe intake level for DHA
EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safe level of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) following concerns that sustained use could increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding.
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.
Omega-3 in India: Aker Biomarine sets sights on three key growth categories
Aker Biomarine is gearing up for growth in India’s omega-3 market, with a new country manager and distributor on board to drive growth from dietary supplement companies, multinational food companies, and the nutraceutical arm of pharmaceutical companies.
Higher blood omega-3 levels linked to lower risk of early-onset dementia
Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may significantly lower the risk of developing early-onset dementia (EOD), according to a new analysis.
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.
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.
FDA denies ANH petition to roll back suppression of nutrient-disease health claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied a petition from the Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) seeking to allow over 115 ‘government-backed’ disease risk reduction health claims.
Celebrating innovation: 6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026
Every year, NutraIngredients celebrates the best ingredient and finished product innovations, and spotlights the special projects and people changing the supplement industry for the better.
Biomarkers show omega-3s support lower atrial fibrillation risk
Higher circulating blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are linked to a reduced risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF).
Staying ahead in active nutrition: Lessons from 2025
You don’t need me to tell you that longevity, creatine or GLP-1 have been big news. So I’ve taken a different approach to this 2025 recap...
Fish oil oxidation: Experts debate the science and health impacts
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
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.
Zoe’s ‘breakthrough’ gut bug ranking research hailed a ‘health revolution’
New research from personalized nutrition platform Zoe claims to “advance the gut health field dramatically” by ranking more than 100 species of gut bacteria to help scientists track gut health “better than ever before.”
Guest article
Omega-3s: A year of ups and downs
The year 2025 in the omega-3 industry—as well as across most industries—was characterized by uncertainty on a global scale.
GC Rieber VivoMega launches algae concentrate containing EPA and DHA
GC Rieber VivoMega launched Algae 1060 TG Premium at the recent SupplySide Global event in Las Vegas to meet specific demands for algae oils that replicated fish oil composition.
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.
‘Misleading and unethical’: Brands caught claiming to ‘treat’ neurodivergent traits
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced several rulings against supplement brands targeting Autistic consumers and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Pharmalinea’s NutraLoop Summit reveals the trends to watch in 2026
2025’s supplement successes include creatine, cellular health and weight loss solutions with plant exosomes, pet nutrition and shatavari emerging as topics to watch in 2026, according to PharmaLinea’s end-of-year summit.
Holland & Barrett highlights global need for omega-3
More than three-quarters of the global population is not getting enough omega-3, according to a collaborative study sponsored by Holland & Barrett, with the retailer noting a lack of awareness around the nutrient’s brain health benefits.
Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC introduces crisis management service
The Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC consulting group has launched CriseNutra, a crisis prevention and management service to help industry players safeguard their long-term position and reputation in the market.
NutraIngredients Awards early bird discount closes this week!
With the early bird discount closing this Friday (Dec. 5), now is the opportune time to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026.
Explosive growth in brain boosting bioactives: Men’s mental health on the horizon
The mind health market is dominated by omega-3 and magnesium but its exceptional growth is driven by exploding interest in mushrooms and cellular health, according to new data from Euromonitor International.
dsm-firmenich on targeting select hallmarks of aging for measurable effects
The hallmarks of aging are all connected, but not all are amenable to dietary intervention. Ingredient giant dsm-firmenich is focusing on four specific hallmarks that can be targeted via supplementation.
Hofseth Biocare partners with Jim Lavalle and Metabolic Elite
Norway-based Hofseth BioCare has announced a strategic product partnership with Metabolic Elite, with formulations being guided by key opinion leader and nutrition expert Jim LaValle.
NutraIngredients Awards 2026: Find your category!
The NutraIngredients Awards are back, with a mission to shine a spotlight on outstanding work in the nutraceuticals space, and there are a few important category edits and additions for 2026.