Markets & trends

Is ‘GLP-1 friendly’ a passing fad or a significant industry shift?

Is ‘GLP-1 friendly’ a passing fad or a significant industry shift?

By Gill Hyslop

The term ‘GLP-1 friendly’ has quickly infiltrated the lexicon of the food and beverage industry, signalling a new wave of products tailored for individuals using new generation weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. But does it have...

How social media shaped 2024’s nutrition trends

How social media shaped 2024’s nutrition trends

By Olivia Haslam

In 2024, platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube played pivotal roles in amplifying conversations around cognitive performance, stress management and accessible nutrition solutions.

Anabio breakthrough opens door to probiotic enumeration advances

Anabio breakthrough opens door to probiotic enumeration advances

By Stephen Daniells

Ireland’s AnaBio has developed a method that allows for consistent correlations to be made between encapsulated probiotic counts via plating and flow cytometry, an advance which could facilitate the adoption of faster and more precise flow cytometry...

The challenges  with gut microbiome clinical trials

The challenges with gut microbiome clinical trials

By Olivia Haslam

Experts emphasize the need for robust methodologies, precise research questions and tailored communication strategies to bridge the gap between science and consumer understanding.

GOED: A solid year for the EPA and DHA omega-3 category

GOED: A solid year for the EPA and DHA omega-3 category

By Ellen Schutt, Managing Director, GOED

The year 2024 for the EPA and DHA omega-3 category saw a rebound in a crucial supply source, a positive development with regards to a pending European contaminant regulation and the possibility of an upcoming intake recommendation (DRI) review in the US...

Will AI transparency be the next big CPG claim?

Will AI transparency be the next big CPG claim?

By Ryan Daily

CPG companies must expand transparency efforts beyond sustainability to include emerging technologies like AI to win over concerned consumers, according to research from Ingredient Communications.

NutraIngredients Awards 2025 open for entries

NutraIngredients Awards 2025 open for entries

By Olivia Haslam

The prestigious NutraIngredients Awards are officially open for entries, with 17 categories available this year celebrating excellence in the nutrition industry.

Judges announce 2025 Probiota Pioneers

Judges announce 2025 Probiota Pioneers

By Olivia Haslam

The editorial committee has selected three startups innovating in the field of microbiome science as the 2025 Probiota Pioneers.

NutraIngredients has a new look

NutraIngredients has a new look

By Stephen Daniells

Our site has moved to a new platform to improve your reading experience. Here’s what to look out for

Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

By Nicholas Robinson

Insect protein’s predicted take off has been less than a flutter as market innovation stagnates, with worldwide patents sliding year-on-year again.