Laboratoire PYC targets 7 key women’s health areas with new range
White label manufacturer Laboratoire PYC has launched Woman Nature, a range of products to address health concerns across a woman’s lifespan.
Brands & manufacturers
Healthspan Innovators: Last call for entries for start-up competition
The closing date for entries to the inaugural Healthspan Innovators competition for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups is rapidly approaching
Skin Moderne targets gut–skin axis and cellular health in nutricosmetic debut
With the launch of i/O Beauti, Skin Moderne joins a growing group of beauty brands embracing clinically aligned nutrition strategies—this time, with tributyrin and spermidine at its core.
Sustainable September
Papacks bets on fiber bottles as plastic alternative
German company looks to US collaborators to scale compostable bottles
Start-up banks on Hong Kong’s protein supplement market growth potential for debut
Primal Power Nutrition (PPN), a start-up by former athletes and professional sports coaches, is debuting its products early next month in Hong Kong - a market where it sees potential for growth.
Capitalizing on convenience: Huel launches RTD daily greens cans
UK-based nutrition company Huel has launched a ready-to-drink daily greens product, offering consumers the chance to swap out powdered formulations with a convenient canned beverage.
Microbiome Explorer Challenge seeks Europe’s next microbiome start-up stars
The Microbiome Explorer Challenge, backed by a jury of microbiome experts from biotech and business, is offering successful early-stage startups the opportunity of expert mentorship, strategic feedback, industry visibility and funding opportunities...
Sustainability Focus
PlantFusion gains national shelf presence in mission-aligned retailer Whole Foods
PlantFusion has launched into more than 500 Whole Foods locations across the United States, introducing its new BPI-certified compostable packaging.
PharmaLinea opts for ‘easy to communicate’ quality certification
Slovenian white label supplement brand PharmaLinea gains quality assurance certification through a new programme that is ‘designed to be understandable to non-experts’.
Meiji launches NMN collagen to grow market share
Meiji Co. Ltd is putting a twist to its flagship amino acid collagen powder with the addition of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) in a bid to grow its global market share.
Nutra Healthspan Summit: Early bird delegate rate expiring soon!
The discounted early bird delegate registration for our Nutra Healthspan Summit will expire on Sept. 10, 2025.
NZ firm uncovers how blackcurrant actives can alleviate diabetic complications
A molecule in blackcurrants could alleviate diabetes-related vascular complications, such as peripheral neuropathy, by rebuilding blood vessels and capillaries, reveals New Zealand-based The cGP Lab Ltd.
Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome start-ups
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Dublin.
The rise of hybrid formulations
CosmaxNBT is tapping into the multi-benefit trend by combining popular wellness goals, such as metabolic boosters, mood enhancers and digestive aids into one convenient formulation.
‘Never a dull moment’: Save the date for IPA WC + Probiota 2026
Described by one recent attendee as “the bridge between science and marketing”, the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is returning to the Emerald Isle for its 12th edition.
Magnesium gummies for children found to contain unauthorized melatonin
UK brand Nutrition Ignition’s magnesium glycinate gummies for kids tested positive for the drug melatonin in a case which is down to “either a gross manufacturing mistake or fraud.”
Behind the scenes at the world’s first industrial-scale microalgae biorefinery
In July, French biotech firm Microphyt officially inaugurated its new microalgae biorefinery, which it said opens “a new era for the European bioeconomy.”
What’s behind the buzz of the #HealthyCoffee trend?
Functional coffees have taken the industry by storm, but a new trend has emerged, raising the question of whether coffee alone is already functional enough.
ESN taps into sleep trends with dual-formula launch
Germany-based sports nutrition brand Elite Sports Nutrition (ESN) has launched two new sleep supplements, tapping into the rising consumer demand for sleep solutions.
Unbroken shifts up a gear after Tour de France success
Icelandic recovery supplement brand Unbroken is enjoying a surge in sales and outreach from both retailers and elite athletes after sponsoring a world class team at the Tour de France 2025.
6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit
The Nutra Healthspan Summit is just under four months away! Bridging cutting-edge science and business strategy to extend healthspan through nutrition and supplements, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
MyProtein taps clear whey potential with extra light line
Myprotein has expanded its Clear Whey Protein range with Splash Of—its lightest juice style protein yet—as the market witnesses a 50% increase in clear whey protein.
Naked Nutrition enters the colostrum category
Stripped-back sports supplement brand Naked Nutrition has broken into the colostrum market with a single ingredient, Naked Colostrum, launching alongside a reformulated collagen powder.
AG Barr sells Strathmore; acquires majority stake in The Turmeric Co.
Scotland’s AG Barr issues its half year trading update: completing the sale of bottled water brand Strathmore and acquiring a majority stake in functional shot brand The Turmeric Co.
Creatine chews and carbonated protein: Vow Nutrition’s bold innovation pays off
Six years ago, former bodybuilder and track athlete Simon Stevens set out to build a sports supplement brand for elite athletes that remained accessible to the mass market. Now, Vow Nutrition is stocked in more than 2,000 UK retail stores and is leading...
Brain and gut health brand Heights launches hydration solution with citicoline
Gut and brain health focused supplements brand Heights has launched a hydration solution with added citicoline to keep everyday active consumers physically and mentally energized.
Is Pepsi Prebiotic Cola a ‘game-changer’ or just late to the game?
The beverage giant’s new cola adds fiber and leans on the cache of cane sugar — but faces stiff competition from a wave of early movers with cult-like followings
Longevity supplements: How are consumer demands shifting?
As the popularity of longevity and healthy aging supplements continues to grow, consumers are starting to demand more from brands, according to Sophie Chabloz, co-founder and chief science officer of Avea.
Healthspan Innovators: Calling all start-ups in longevity and cellular aging
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Healthspan Innovators session and present their company in London.
Muhdo launches AI health coach as real-time advisor in your pocket
Epigenetics-based personalized nutrition firm Muhdo has launched an in-app AI health coach to provide real-time health and nutrition advice based on the platform’s multiple health data points.
GROWTH ASIA SUMMIT 2025
Nestlé drives product reformulation based on nutrient density
Nestlé has revealed a focus on nutrient density in its reformulation efforts to meet market-specific food product demands
Q&A: Lessons in social media from ‘the world’s most-followed nutrition brand’
Founder and CEO of supplement company Tonic Health Sunna Van Kampen sat down with NutraIngredients at the recent Active Nutrition Summit to talk all things social media. His number one tip for success? Forget about the brand.
Building a buzz: How Sult is using socials to grow a sell-out hydration brand
Nine months ago, British entrepreneurs Henry Porpora and Milly Goldsmith set out to create a hydration brand that filled a critical gap in the market: electrolytes that tasted not too ‘sulty’ and not too sweet—made not just for athletes but for everyday...
Amway deepens partnership with Korean microbiome firm HEM
Amway is developing new probiotic products and bringing microbiome testing and research to new markets as part of its expanded partnership with HEM Pharma.
Emerging trends or missed opportunities in the 2025 active nutrition market?
From messy content creation and smart-stacking ingredients to thinking beyond the gym, presentations at the recent NutraIngredients Active Nutrition Summit provided concise instructions to help formulators succeed in an increasingly saturated market.
Nestlé offices searched as investigation intensifies
Multinational’s French headquarters searched by authorities
Danone-owned Kate Farms shakes up high-protein space with GLP-1 drinks
The company’s new range promises to elevate nutritional support for consumers on weight management medications
Myota advances personalized fiber research as ‘fibermaxxing’ continues to trend
TikTok users are looking to maximize fiber intake in the latest nutrition trend, but new research from the prebiotic fiber supplement brand Myota highlights just how different individual responses to fiber can be and why the trend might be an...
Are creatine gummies a viable delivery format?
British social media and fitness influencer James Smith recently shared the results of his latest round of creatine gummy testing, revealing that just four out of nine brands contained adequate levels of creatine.
Developing detox probiotics: Scientists work to undo global damage of ‘forever chemicals’
Cambiotics is working to commercialize probiotic strains capable of eliminating harmful chemicals from the human body, with potential to improve the health of people across the globe.
From GLP-1 to gut health: Real California Milk Excelerator 2025 seeks dairy disruptors
Start-ups behind scalable dairy innovations stand to benefit from financial, mentorship and marketing support to bring their products to market
Hi & Fi Asia-China 2025
Spanish gummy specialist Nutris eyes opportunities in China, seeks local partners
Spanish firm Nutris is eyeing opportunities and seeking local partners in the Chinese market on the back of growing interest in functional gummies.
Must Read: The top 5 NIE articles of Q2 2025
The most-read NIE articles of Q2 2025 spotlight industry leaders, big name reformulations, and opportunities in trending areas such as weight management, sleep and women’s health.
Tapping into the productivity market: How two influencers built a $20m nootropic brand
In November 2023, British influencers James Smith and Chris Williamson founded Neutonic, a nootropic supplement company which set out to create the world’s first productivity drink. Just 18 months later, the company has been valued at $20 million. So,...
Phytaphix launches ‘unisex’ fertility product
Ireland-based botanical supplement company Phytaphix has launched an ‘all-in-one’ fertility product designed to support reproductive health in both men and women.
Danone homes in on gut health trend with The Akkermansia Company acquisition
The Akkermansia Company has been acquired by Danone as the global food company looks to invest further in gut health and next-generation biotic science.
New study links skin microbiome with mental well-being
First-of-its-kind clinical research has demonstrated the link between mental health and the bacteria found on skin—a concept that is often labeled ‘psychodermatology’ by the beauty industry.
Is glycerol dangerous to children?
The sweetener is under the spotlight following an FSA update
Women’s Health Initiative of the Year looks to serve anemic population
Biotech company Probi has won the NutraIngredients Award for Women’s Health Initiative of the Year 2025 for Probi Women, a supplement formulated to address the common side effects of traditional iron supplements and enhance iron absorption through using...
UK menopause-friendly certification program MTick to launch in Australia
MTick, a certification program for women menopause-friendly products, is slated for an Australian launch by next year having establishing itself in its UK home market.