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Danone research finds health and digestibility drive plant-based dairy alternatives

New research by Danone identifies health, taste, and digestibility as major drivers of plant-based dairy consumption. The company notes that plant-based yogurt and drink alternatives are becoming a more established part of everyday food choices. Danone conducted two studies with Ipsos, one examining consumption patterns and motivations related to the consumption of plant-based dairy alternatives among 42,000 adults and the second assessing the perceived overall benefits of plant-based drinks among about 2,500 regular consumers of these products. 
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Industry eyes HMOs beyond infant formula as gut health evidence leads
Interest in the role of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in health beyond infancy is growing, with potential wider benefits, although most launches remain in infant formula. Filed patents point to product innovation activity in the fields of brain, muscles, and skin. Nutrition Insight speaks with Novonesis Human Health Biosolutions about regulatory and scientific challenges that must be addressed before mainstream adoption. Morinaga Milk outlines where evidence is strongest outside of infant nutrition, while Innova Market Insights reveals which regions lead in toddler, child, and adult innovation. 
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SupplySide Global 2026: Gnosis by Lesaffre ties women’s health to longevity
The scope of approaches to longevity is broadening, with nutrition brands innovating around holistic health benefits ranging from cognition and cardiovascular function to mobility and women’s health. At the ongoing SupplySide Global 2026 trade show, Gnosis by Lesaffre is positioning its portfolio around a holistic view of healthy aging. The company is also highlighting how targeted, clinically backed ingredients in convenient formats can help brands translate longevity into consumer-friendly products. Emily Harris, MS, RD, associate director of marketing for the Americas at Gnosis by Lesaffre, tells Nutrition Insight that the company is speaking with trade show attendees about its range of solutions for maintaining optimal vitality, resilience, and function for as long as possible. 
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Consumers want brain supplements that deliver on focus and memory, and they are increasingly wary of unsupported claims. Discover how HydroCurc® and Levagen®+, powered by LipiSperse® delivery technology, overcome the absorption challenge of curcumin and PEA. Both ingredients are backed by human clinical data showing higher serum BDNF, with Levagen®+ also improving memory test performance. Learn what the research shows and how it can anchor your next cognitive health formulation.

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SupplySide Global 2026: Bactolife’s Helm binding proteins block harmful gut compounds

Bactolife CEO Sebastian Søderberg and co-founder and chief scientific officer Dr. Sandra Wingaard Thrane discuss Helm binding proteins, a novel gut health approach. Unlike probiotics, which introduce beneficial bacteria, or prebiotics, which feed them, Helm proteins bind and block harmful compounds. The company is launching the proteins through healthcare practitioners, with applications beyond supplements in medical foods, functional foods, and beverages. Søderberg says several product launches are coming and four clinical trials are underway.

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SupplySide Global 2026 preview: Biotics, protein & longevity top agenda
At SupplySide Global 2026 (Oct 28–30), exhibitors will highlight where the nutrition and food industries are heading. GLP-1 companion nutrition is expected to take center place at the event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, from protein innovations to fiber-forward beverages for satiety and muscle preservation. Companies are spotlighting their advances in supporting longevity, women’s health, and active nutrition, while exploring new and convenient delivery formats for actives, postbiotics, and dairy and plant proteins.
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US FDA proposes new infant formula levels for vitamins A and D, iodine, and...
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The US FDA is proposing to update infant formula requirements for eight of the 30 nutrients and is seeking public comments for 120 days from publication, to March 2, 2027.
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Something wicked this way comes to the sports nutrition aisle as fitness brands roll out their creepy product drops of the year. From candy cauldron energy shots to multi-formula flavor takeovers inspired by trick-or-treating, Nutrition Insight shadows the latest new product offerings. In the US, this season’s unveiled options include 5-hour Energy’s first-ever Halloween-themed variety pack, Bucked Up’s cross-lineup “Limi-Dead” Edition pre-workout drops, and Dark Labs’ high-potency Crack Halloween Edition pre-workout.
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New research from King’s College London, UK, spotlights how routinely discarded scraps from fruits and vegetables — including peels, skins, stalks, and seeds — are an overlooked nutritious source of dietary fiber. The 12 fruits and vegetables evaluated in the study included butternut squash, bell peppers, broccoli, kiwi fruit, pineapple, and watermelon.
SupplySide Global 2026: Kerry backs life-stage women’s health and targeted gut...
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Product innovations for women’s health and the gut microbiome are becoming more targeted as consumers seek solutions tailored to specific life stages, health needs, and daily routines. At the ongoing SupplySide Global 2026 trade show (Oct 28–30) in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, the company is showcasing concepts that combine science-backed ingredients with its formulation, taste, and delivery expertise across women’s, digestive, and immune health. On the show floor, Amy Smith, Ph.D., senior director of medical affairs at Kerry, tells Nutrition Insight that women’s health is a central focus for the company at SupplySide Global 2026, where today Kerry also hosts the session “Supporting Women’s Health Through Every Life Stage.” 
SupplySide Global 2026: Saanroo targets metabolic health and longevity with...
Saanroo at SupplySide Global 2026
Saanroo points to consumers’ growing awareness of functional ingredients and demand for specific health benefits as key drivers for brands going beyond broad claims into targeted solutions in metabolic health, cognition, hormonal health, mobility, and longevity. At SupplySide Global 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, the company is presenting new research on its applications for hair, women’s health, the microbiome, metabolic wellness, and longevity. The company is also spotlighting delivery technologies as key tools to improve consumer experience with enhanced bioavailability and formulation flexibility. 
October in review: Innova’s 2027 trends, El Niño risks, MAHA food reform
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In October 2026, Innova Market Insights’ 2027 trends put nutrient density, protein quality, and metabolic health at the center of F&B innovation. Nestlé USA’s forecast reinforced the shift toward products combining nutritional benefits, while suppliers focused on delivering protein enrichment with appealing taste and texture. Supply resilience remained a pressing concern as El Niño created uneven risks across cocoa, coffee, sugar, palm oil, and seafood. Dependence on imported feed and fertilizer also exposed vulnerabilities in protein supply chains, reinforcing the need for targeted procurement and greater sourcing flexibility.
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Menopause supplements need women-only trials to move beyond...
During Menopause Awareness Month, Nutrition Insight meets with industry players to discuss how they are balancing efficacy, safety, and credibility as women at this life stage often want natural or non-hormonal solutions. Gnosis by Lesaffre, Lallemand Health Solutions, and Lallemand Bio-Ingredients also highlight what evidence is still missing to help move menopause products from wellness claims to trusted solutions. 
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GLP-1 companion nutrition must complement drugs, not...
Nutrition ingredient suppliers are urging industry players to position products as a complement to GLP-1s, not a replacement. They note that supplements can never be equivalent to pharmaceuticals, but can support the safe and effective use of GLP-1 medications. Nutrition Insight meets with Beneo, Saanroo, HTBA, and Phynova to discuss where nutrition fits alongside pharmacotherapy, promising ingredients that support GLP-1s, the science needed to back their effectiveness, and how the market may develop in the next few years. 
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CPHI Milan 2026 review: Pharma standards and GLP-1 trends...
Nutraceuticals are increasingly sought out by the pharmaceutical industry. This demand is raising the bar for ingredients — nutrition companies are increasingly investing in the science behind their products to better support consumers’ health targets. Although nutrition approaches are disease-preventative, and pharma solutions aim to cure, exhibitors at CPHI Milan 2026 told Nutrition Insight that the divide between the two fields is closing. 

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Gut health: Expanding opportunities in healthy agingNov2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates growing momentum for gut health in healthy aging, with launches featuring gut health claims growing at a 16% CAGR from October 2021 to September 2026. Consumers a...

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Next-gen supplements Nov 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that the supplement category grew at a 2% CAGR from October 2021 to September 2026. Vitamins & minerals were the leading subcategory for supplement launches, accounting for 27% of launches from October 2025 to September 2026. Dietary fiber and antioxidant subcategories had the biggest increase in launches.

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Brain health supplement boostersNov 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that concentration and focus are top of mind for consumers. Brands are responding by increasing brain health supplement launches. Europe leads brain health supplement launches at 45%, followed by North America at 32%. Vitamins and minerals are the leading subcategory at 31%, capsules are the top format at 33%, and citicoline emerges as an ingredient with great potential for innovation.

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