Sports nutrition

Zooming in on the current regulatory challenges for active nutrition

23-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Educating policymakers on the purpose of sports and active nutrition to achieve positive legislative change is the main challenge for the industry, the vice-chair of ESSNA, the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance, told the audience of NutraIngredients’...

Study: Post-exercise protein intake could shield type 1 diabetics from dangerous blood sugar drops

20-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Increasing post-exercise protein intake may reduce the risk of blood sugar drops in type 1 diabetics following moderate-intensity training, a new study has concluded.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients doubles production of whey protein isolate and MFGM

20-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

FrieslandCampina Ingredients, the diary company focused on nutrition solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its production capacity for whey protein isolate and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM).

Personalised nutrition: How to remove barriers and increase efficacy

19-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

It is paramount to create tangible health benefits and habit changes within the rapidly evolving personalised nutrition field, experts have said, highlighting the importance of scalability, simplicity, and integration.

A brutally competitive arena: How to win in personalised nutrition

18-Oct-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The personalised nutrition market has seen a huge number of new players entering the field in recent years but this year has been 'brutal' in terms of closures, so what do innovators need to do to win in this category?

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Menopause: An opportunity for businesses and societal change

18-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Menopausal women are an overlooked demographic in the health and wellness industry, but one that could offer untapped opportunity for businesses, says co-founder of the menopause brand partnership company, Gen M.

Probiotics and vitamin D3 could enhance aerobic capacity in MMA athletes

17-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Combined use of probiotics and vitamin D3 benefits Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes by altering the diversity and composition of gut microbiota, improving intestinal permeability, and increasing exercise endurance, a new clinical trial has concluded....

Personalisation for sports nutrition: enhancing adherence for optimal performance

17-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

An expert has emphasised the potential for optimising adherence to personalised health advice systems for sports nutrition through employing behavioural change techniques, aligning advice by personality type, and adapting advice over time.

Unlocking the potential of the active nutrition evolution

17-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

The shift from sports nutrition to active nutrition creates unique challenges and opportunities for brands, as they navigate the evolving consumer demands which have increased both risk and reward factors.

Ketone ester research highlights insights into athletic performance

12-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

For Frank Llosa, it was an unlikely career transition from real estate professional to founder of a performance drink company focused on ketones.

The 'holistic recharge' startup maturing with active consumers demands

09-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

From post-party supplement to main player in sports nutrition, the startup KA-EX which offers a “holistic recharging” product has seen an evolution of consumer interest since its launch.

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Deadline extended for Probiota 2024 Scientific Frontiers abstract entries

09-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic, and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Nutrition experts measure-up challenges in body composition and RED-S

06-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Experts have come together to discuss new techniques for body composition assessment in the wake of a newly published review recommending nutrition interventions in relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S).

Consumer survey reveals top picks in European sports nutrition preferences

04-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

New consumer research reveals vitamins, minerals, and plant protein as preferred sports nutrition ingredients.

Headline news roundup: September 2023

29-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

From WHO fighting infant formula marketing to enhanced botanical bioavailability with fermentation, September’s news roundup covers the latest developments in health, nutrition, and regulatory changes.

September NPD Launchpad

27-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

As we enter autumn, powdered drinks enabling for convenient holistic health dominate new product launches, whilst gummy innovation continues.

Challenging the vilification of ultra-processed foods

27-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

The co-founder of Huel has taken issue with the current rhetoric that all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are ‘bad’ saying this is an argument based on oversimplification and privilege.

Across generations, cannabinoids aid in physical recovery from exercise, survey finds

22-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

CBD and/or THC users between 18-68 years old who avidly participate and are trained in aerobic and resistance exercise report the compounds aid in their physical recuperation, a new survey determined.

GNC and Nuritas launch AI-based plant peptide product for muscle recovery

21-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The next gen protein is available in stores and online.

The emergence of the creatine gummy

21-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Gummies are making an inroad as delivery format for creatine, one of the biggest performing subcategories in a booming performance nutrition market.

NutraCast: ADM’s Vaughn DuBow on what’s trending in sports & active nutrition

15-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

DuBow gets out his crystal ball to predict trends in the space with staying power.

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Probiota Pioneers: Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

12-Sep-2023 By Stephen Daniells

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 Milan.

Startup Spotlight

Sports nutrition startup scores touchdown with microbiome booster

11-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

NutraIngredients’ 2023 ‘Start-up Star’ competition winner Advanced Biotics brings microbiome modulation to the sports nutrition sector, offering clinically validated prebiotic-based solutions to athletes.

Clasado announces advisory board to advance prebiotics in medical nutrition

08-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Clasado Biosciences, the developer of the prebiotic ingredient Bimuno galactooligosaccharides (GOS), is collaborating with scientists through a newly established scientific advisory board to further develop the future role of prebiotics within medical...

Expert Opinion

ESSNA Insights: Navigating the EU-UK regulatory divergence

08-Sep-2023 By Luca Bucchini

Since Brexit and the subsequent EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) in January 2021, UK’s departure from the EU has caused significant challenges for the sports and active nutrition sector and the wider food industry, bringing important regulatory...

Gatorade Water set to launch in 2024: promising to ‘bring the credibility and trust of the iconic Gatorade bolt to the water aisle’

07-Sep-2023 By Rachel Arthur

With entrances into new categories including water and energy - alongside a string of recent low and no sugar products and even functional gummies - Gatorade says its portfolio is the ‘most complete offering on the market today across energy, hydration,...

NutraCast: Nutritional Concerns of the Female Athlete

01-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Although women have been underrepresented in nutrition, sport, and exercise science research, there’s a growing understanding of how sex differences and sex hormones influence the nutritional requirements to maximize health, performance, and recovery...

August NPD launchpad

31-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

End of summer launches include pre- and probiotics targeting women’s health and immunity ahead of the approaching winter, whilst the hydration category continues to see innovation.

Study: Elite soccer nutritionists highly recommend dietary supplements

30-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A recent study has found that a high proportion of nutrition professionals working with elite soccer teams would recommend nutritional supplementation, highlighting the crucial role of nutritionists in enhancing player performance through well-informed...

Precision nutrition report concludes "We know next to nothing"

29-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The hype around precision nutrition far outweighs our scientific evidence and knowledge, according to a new report by experts in the field.

Start-up Spotlight

Startup Stars: Prevess pioneering personalised nutrition with AI

28-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Founded by Timo Spring, a former professional swimmer, Prevess (Prevention Effortless) is harnessing the power of AI technology to provide in-the-moment science-backed personalised nutrition guidance to athletes.

Qina reveals top 10 trends in personalised nutrition

25-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Personalised nutrition experts at the Qina consultancy have revealed a top tends report, unveiling a ChatGPT take-over, a merging of food and pharma, an entrance of big tech firms, and new abilities created by at-home blood draws.

‘The condition is very rare, but the impacts can be traumatic’: FSA to consider label warnings as protein shake death sparks debate

24-Aug-2023 By Oliver Morrison

After a death of a schoolboy, the UK Food Standards Agency is to look at whether labels on high-protein drinks and supplements should feature a warning about the potentially fatal risk of a sudden spike in protein for people with undiagnosed disorders.

Healthy Ageing Trends: Consumer preferences and the evolving landscape

24-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

In a conversation with NutraIngredients, Mike Hughes, head of research and insight at FMCG Gurus, explains the changing landscape of consumer preferences for products that promote healthy ageing.

VOW Nutrition collaborates with Team GB ahead of 2024 Olympic games

21-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

Sports nutrition brand VOW Nutrition has collaborated with Team GB as the Official Nutrition Licensee ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic games and is set to fuel the athletes with its range of nutritional supplements in the lead up to the games.

Collagen peptides linked to mental & physical benefits for active middle-aged adults: PB Leiner-funded study

18-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with collagen peptides may boost not only functional and physical outcomes for middle-aged people but may also significantly improve measures of pain and mental health, says a new double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study.

TSI Group identifies post-workout benefits of pre-workout supplement

17-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Pre-workout ingredient PeakATP may have extended post-workout effects, according to a recent study reporting cognitive benefits following high-intensity sprint exercise.

4GOLD to enhance personalised service after securing significant funding

17-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

The food technology company 4GOLD, co-founded by newly crowned world-champion cyclist Mathieu van der Poel, achieves €1.3 million funding to enable further innovation and technological advancements in the personalised DNA service.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Lisa Chudnofsky, VP of Brand, Content, & Creative at the Vitamin Shoppe

16-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

From GTL to TikTok to women’s health, Chudnofsky offers an entertaining glimpse into her life as a woman, mom and content creator.

Sports nutrition for sarcopenia: the missed opportunity

14-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Communicating the importance of nutrition for muscle health to the older demographic can be challenging but it is a missed opportunity in the sport nutrition sphere.

ANS Startup Star: CBD manufacturer reaping the rewards of quality and trust certification

11-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The founder of a premium white label CBD goods manufacturer supplying leading brands in the UK is doubling its production capacity after seeing sales explode at a time when much of the industry is struggling or closing shop.

Startup stars set to shine at the Active Nutrition Summit

07-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Three entrepreneurs will be showcasing their science-based innovations at the Active Nutrition Summit after beating a record number of applicants to be chosen as NutraIngredients' Startup Stars.

GNC launches supplemental health care service

03-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The new service, GNC Health, offers access to licensed medical professionals, reduced wait time for urgent care and personal health appointments for loyalty members.

"The future is here": AI tool develops scientifically-sound supplements at speed

03-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new AI powered tool has been developed to allow researchers to process insights into thousands of diseases, gene associations, and ingredient interactions, to develop efficacious nutraceutical solutions.

Study: High use of supplements by young swimmers suggests need for nutrition education

31-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new cross-sectional study has concluded there is high usage of ergogenic aids by young UK national-level swimmers, particularly in those at national level aged 16-20, despite evidence for their efficacy remaining ambiguous in an applied setting.

Review assesses ergogenic effects of supplements in elite soccer players

25-Jul-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

More well-designed research with elite soccer players is needed to improve support and advice regarding the use of dietary supplements for athletic performance enhancement, a literature review concludes.

BB-12 probiotic may boost recovery for female martial artists: RCT

24-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a probiotic yogurt may improve exercise-related psychological fatigue in female taekwondo athletes, says a new study from China.

July NPD Launchpad

21-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

Mid-summer launches have seen substantial additions to the plant-based category, with supplements to support women’s and cardiovascular health, whilst the consumer demand for novel protein sources continues.

Synergy Flavours launches concentrated flavour range for protein bars

20-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Synergy Flavours, the provider of taste solutions, has introduced a new range of concentrated flavours specifically designed for protein bars.

Gatorade sport scientists bring elite personalisation tech to the masses

20-Jul-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Sports nutrition scientists at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) are working to bring elite level personalised nutrition technology, including smart sweat patches and water bottles, to the everyday active consumer.