LIVE PURI REPLACES METAL CLOSURES WITH FIBER-BASED NUTRACAP
Dutch brand Live Puri, a producer of nutraceuticals free of fillers, flavorings, or preservatives, decides to fully implement the breakthrough fiber closure NutraCap™, in a stride to abandon metal caps.
Microbiome Innovation in Oral Care
Oral health plays a key role in overall well-being, with growing evidence linking it to systemic inflammation, metabolism, and immune function. Advances in microbiome science are shifting oral care from antimicrobial control to targeted microbiome modulation.
Global Trends in Omega-3 Ingredients: Formulation and Processing Challenges
The global omega-3 market is growing steadily due to aging populations, preventive healthcare trends, and broad acceptance of EPA and DHA as essential nutrients. Innovation is driven by sustainable sources such as algae, premium concentrates, and improved traceability. Delivery formats are expanding beyond capsules into gummies, powders, and functional foods through advanced encapsulation technologies. Ongoing challenges include oxidation, taste, dose density, and bioavailability. Long-term success will depend on combining scientific credibility, technological innovation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
Author: Daria Šurić, MPharm, univ. spec.
Ready-to-stir BLG ingredient offers patient-friendly solution for medical nutrition
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new ready-to-stir beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) solution to improve convenience and acceptability for patients needing protein-enriched medical nutrition.
ACG Packaging Materials Launches SuperPod
ACG Packaging Materials, which manufactures the world’s widest range of film and foil blister and lidding products, has launched its breakthrough cold-form blister technology, SuperPod™. Delivering meaningful advances in sustainability and efficiency, SuperPod™ enables blister cavities to become dramatically smaller – by up to 39 per cent in some cases while maintaining full barrier performance […]
Emerging Supplement Ingredients 2025
Global B2B trade shows in 2025 – from Vitafoods Europe to SupplySide West Global and Health Ingredients Frankfurt – underscored a clear industry focus: healthspan and longevity, metabolic wellness, gut/microbiome support, cognitive and mood enhancers, and beauty-from-within. Consumer demand for science-backed solutions in these areas is surging, and brands are racing to deliver formulae that balance trendy ingredients with solid nutritional science.
New clinical study published in Clinical Nutrition: Brainberry®demonstrates benefits for spatial working memory and brain vascular function
As cognitive performance becomes an increasingly important health marker in
aging populations, the ability to accurately measure changes in memory and
executive function is critical. For the nutraceutical industry, clinically validated,
natural solutions that demonstrate measurable effects on cognition are key to
advancing evidence-based brain health formulations.
From Mediterranean fields to healthy ageing formulas
Nutraceuticals Europe Summit & Expo 2025, Booth C25
Euromed to showcase science-backed fruit and vegetable extracts for nutraceuticals and nutricosmetics
Magtein® Associated with Improvements in Cognition, Brain Age, and Physiological Stress Markers, Clinical Trial Finds
Magtein, a unique source of bioavailable magnesium, is associated with improvements in cognitive performance, memory, reaction time, brain cognitive age, and heart rate, a clinical trial has found.1 Magtein, the patented proprietary form of magnesium L-threonate, is used in dietary supplements to support sleep, healthy brain aging, and cognitive vitality. It has been shown to […]
Diving into fucoidans: the marine ingredients catching the attention of Europe’s most innovative formulators
Eco-conscious consumers are driving global demand for natural, efficacious and sustainably sourced products. Formulators seeking innovative ingredients that tick all these boxes are increasingly turning to bioactive marine compounds. Fucoidans, natural extracts from brown seaweeds, are rapidly gaining traction as premium ingredients across the nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, skincare and medical device categories.
Author: Rod Shelley, Business Development Manager, Marinova