Navigating the legal landscape of ingredients for mind health
Ayurvedic herbs, probiotics, CBD, and mushrooms are under scrutiny as the mind health boom means brands must overcome regulatory hurdles, says an industry expert.
Brands & manufacturers
Why are under 25s the key market for collagen beauty products?
In recent years, collagen supplements have become a go-to beauty-from-within solution for anti-aging and skin health, yet it seems that consumers under the age of 25 drive the most sales. Here’s why...
Nordic Biotic probiotics may curb postmenopausal bone loss
New research by Nordic Biotic has found that supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei LPC100 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP140 could improve bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women.
Egg, colostrum combo offers support for GLP-1 users
Nutrition and biotechnology company Pantheryx has launched a new supplement to address the side effects of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and other semaglutides and tirzepatides.
Regulators approve Arla’s acquisition of Volac’s whey nutrition business
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Arla Foods Ingredients’ acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business to expand its sports nutrition portfolio.
Glanbia splits business in shock reshuffle
Glanbia has split its business into two entities to boost performance in its “next growth phase”.
Gen AI boosts revenues, marketing efforts for CPG brands & retailers, Google reports
CPG companies and retailers are moving beyond generative AI (gen AI) testing to realizing tangible business benefits of the technology, including increased revenues and operational efficiencies, Google shared in a recent report.
Across the Nutraverse: Consumer spending in HK, KDP acquires Ghost, and more
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with Keurig Dr Pepper acquiring Ghost for big money and LanzaTech accelerating its proprietary protein commercialization among the headlines. Catch up with our weekly round-up...
NutraWomen Wednesday: Heather Granato, Founder, Nutrachievement
Heather Granato, the founder of strategic business consultancy Nutrachievement, is a 30-year veteran of the natural products industry. She shared her early passion for journalism and the valuable lessons she learned along the way, including the...
Across the Nutraverse: Biohm partners with ADM, Swisse’s new range of nootropics, and more
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with Swisse seeking to pioneer Australia’s nootropics consumption, Biohm partnering with ADM on women’s microbiome formulation, Probi introducing a new psychobiotic to the...
Probi introduces psychobiotic to Nordic market
Swedish company Probi AB has launched its probiotic Probi Sense in Sweden, Denmark and Norway to support stress relief and mental wellness.
“Made for TikTok dreams”: behind new Gen Z beauty-from-within brand Glowery
French beauty and wellness brand Glowery is set to launch this week after five years in the making. We spoke to founder and CEO Alexandra Kolasinski to find out more...
Evvy raises profile of the vaginal microbiome
Start-up Evvy is unlocking precision healthcare for women with a single swab that tests for over 700 vaginal bacteria and fungi.
Tiny Health increases funding, broadens clinical outreach
Tiny Health, a start-up primarily focused on infant microbiome health during the first 1,000 days of life, is expanding its relationship with medical practitioners.
Across the Nutraverse: iHerb’s pet supplement expansion, Asian growth drivers, lutein for mother and baby, and more
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with iHerb expanding it pet care offerings, our preview for SupplySide West, four health conditions driving functional products growth in Asia, and the benefits of lutein for...
The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards are back for 2025! Submit your entries!
The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards will return in 2025 with three new categories and the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the food supplements industry.
Danone caps 30 years of gut health innovation with Actimel+ Triple Action release
The dairy major has enhanced its functional yogurt beverage to address key nutritional challenges for European consumers while also lightening up the range’s packaging.
dsm-firmenich launches dry vitamin A
Nutritional ingredients supplier dsm-firmenich has developed a stable form of vitamin A that is ideal for flour fortification due to its small particle size.
PharmaLinea’s back pain product improves effects of physical therapy: Study
A new clinical trial from Romania shows that people who combine physical therapy with Qspine complex significantly improve back pain and mobility over three months.
The future of beauty-from-within: Webinar insights
In a recent editorial webinar hosted by CosmeticsDesign and NutraIngredients, experts from the fields of nutrition and skincare gathered to discuss the growing trend of beauty from within.
9 ‘beauty-from-within’ brands to watch
As more consumers realise that topical cosmetics have limitations, beauty and personal care brands are putting a focus on an inside-out approach, which aims to improve internal health and wellness and therefore boost beauty.
Danone targets feed-related emissions reductions through new MoU
The dairy major aims to cut feed procurement-related emissions by leveraging a lysine supplement on farms across four continents.
Start-up gummy brand breaks taboos with range for sexual wellness
Novomins is carving a gap in the market with new product launches that seek to break taboos by supporting male and female intimate and sexual health.
Calocurb and hunger: Hops extract to reduce food cravings for women
An extract from bitter hops may reduce hunger and food cravings in fasting women, says a new study from New Zealand that found the product reduced energy intake by up to 14%.
Why is Danone removing Nutri-Score?
After a change in Nutri-Score’s algorithm, Danone has announced it will remove the front-of-pack labelling from some of its products. Why?
Across the Nutraverse: EHPM on HoA report, Canada’s shifting NHP regulations, CoQ10 in China, and more
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with CoQ10, the HoA’s list of 13 high risk substances, GMO probiotics, and lamentations on Canada’s shifting regulatory sands among the headlines. Stay on top of things with...
ZBiotics raises $12 million in funding to expand line of GMO probiotics
Biotechnology company ZBiotics received $12 million in Series A funding to bring new genetically engineered probiotic products to market.
Danone explores kefir’s untapped potential with new Activia range
Danone has launched its first kefir range in the UK as the company aims to tackle consumer scepticism and raise awareness of the fermented dairy product’s health benefits.
Protein Rebel launches seawater magnesium for runners
Endurance-sport nutrition brand, Protein Rebel, has launched an on-trend seawater-sourced magnesium citrate powder for runners' recovery.
Probiota 2025: Early bird discount end this month!
With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.
Green Bioactives collects grants to expand biomanufacturing platform
Plant cell culture manufacturer Green Bioactives (GBL) has secured over £300,000 to advance plant metabolite production in response to the climate crisis.
Hair Loss Awareness Month: The supplement brands tackling the roots of hair health
With nearly half the global population likely to experience some form of hair loss, supplement brands are driving innovation in the haircare space to fill the demand for effective solutions that work from the inside out.
Nestlé’s CEO shake-up: Falling prices, flat sales and challenging market dynamics
How surprising is Nestlé’s CEO change in the context of the company’s H1 2024 results?
Fonterra makes waves in the animal-free ingredients space
The New Zealand co-operative has become the latest dairy major to explore dairy-like ingredient production through fermentation as pressure to deliver sustainable products grows.
Unlocking beauty from within: Key to good skin and hair lies in the gut - JSHealth Vitamins
The founder of Australia-based JSHealth Vitamins, which is expanding across Asia, says beauty-from-within success has to start by targeting the gut, and predicts that microbiome-focused innovations will continue to grow in popularity.
The Turmeric Co. has science strategy to compete with big sports nutrition players
Athlete-built and science-backed turmeric shot brand The Turmeric Co. is aiming to build a portfolio of health drink ranges, starting with a watermelon-based electrolyte juice brand to rival popular artificial sports drinks.
Retail experts create liposomal 'daily essential' for perimenopause
Women's health startup Valerie announced the soft launch of its inaugural product this week, a liposomal shot designed to help users overcome the most common symptoms of perimenopause.
Cien por Cien Natural launches first omega-3 using PL+ tech in Europe
Spanish supplement manufacturer Cien por Cien Natural has launched the first omega-3 product in Europe using Aker BioMarine’s PL+ technology for improved bioavailability.
AI-driven personalized supplements brand Bioniq raises $15M Series B
London-based personalized nutrition company Bioniq has announced it will use the funds from its recent Series B funding round to further expand globally through “continued disruption of the dietary supplements market."
Probiotic-amylase blend may boost beneficial yeast levels, ‘re-align the gut microbiota’
Supplementation with a blend of four probiotic strains and an amylase enzyme may boost the abundance of beneficial Saccharomyces cerevisiae 200-fold, while also decreasing potential pathogens, says a new study.
Ocean Spray-Brightseed collaboration identifies novel cranberry bioactives for health
A partnership between AI-phytonutrient pioneers Brightseed and cranberry giant Ocean Spray has identified novel compounds in cranberries that will undergo deeper clinical validation.
Heights launches magnesium product to provide health bundle
Heights, the UK-based supplement brand, has launched its third product in its lineup, aimed at offering a comprehensive solution to overall health.
Stratum and sibelius partner to deliver joint and brain health ingredients to UK market
US nutraceutical ingredient supplier Stratum Nutrition has partnered UK-based natural ingredient developer Sibelius Natural Products to bring sage extract and NEM eggshell membrane to the UK's thriving joint and brain health market.
‘Truly a fantastic experience!’: Save the date for Probiota 2025
Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.
Nestlé Health Science rolls out GLP-1Nutrition support platform
Targeting the more than 15 million Americans using GLP-1 drugs, Nestlé Health Science launched a new web platform to provide nutritional support for individuals on their weight management journey.
Danone and DMC to create platform to upscale precision fermentation
Aiming to solve the infrastructure problem for companies using precision fermentation, Danone is, alongside partners Michelin, DMC Technologies, and Crédit Agricole, developing a platform to upscale it.
Opportunities aplenty in women’s health sector, but more ingredients research and supplement format innovation needed – Gallinée
Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée is urging for more research on ingredients such as prebiotics and innovation in delivery format, as it looks to actively expand in the supplements sector targeting beauty from within and women’s health.
Phytaphix launches botanical blend to manage MS symptoms
Botanical supplement startup Phytaphix has launched a new blend targeting inflammation, fatigue and nervous symptom function to ‘empower’ consumers with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Bioavailable berberine: A winning recipe for PCOS symptom support
PharmExtracta won NutraIngredients Botanical Product of the Year award for Sophy, designed to address the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).