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Expo West 2026: Exploring natural products for longevity and energy

Ahead of the upcoming Natural Products Expo West 2026 trade show, Nutrition Insight discusses botanical ingredients and market developments with exhibitors Sabinsa, Layn Natural Ingredients, and BioVivo Science. At the “premier” gathering for the natural products industry in Anaheim, California, US (Mar 3–6), the companies will showcase a range of solutions for longevity, cellular health, and energy. The experts shine a light on new product launches, bioavailability, industry developments, and supply consistency. 
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Protein, fiber, and GLP-1: What ingredient suppliers want brands to know
According to proprietary research from Tate & Lyle, one in three US citizens surveyed have already used a GLP-1 medication. That figure signals that the weight loss pharmaceutical is a present reality and a significant trend that nutrition brands must meet now. For the nutrition industry, this trend may represent radical shifts as consumers change what they eat, how much they eat, and what they expect food and supplements to do for them.
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US food and beverage manufacturers scramble to reformulate as FDA tightens “healthy” definition
F&B manufacturers in the US are facing a reformulation crunch as the country’s FDA updated its definition of “healthy” last year, with full compliance required by 2028. Ultimately, experts note that the biggest risks are not in R&D, as brands rushing to adapt to the new standards are running into ingredient shortages, volatile pricing, and increasingly complex quality testing and supplier validation requirements. Nutrition Insight speaks to David Lennarz, president of Registrar Corp, an FDA compliance and regulation agency offering guidance on the nutrition label update amid national supply chain tensions.
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University of Giessen: Scientific evidence linking nutrition, mitochondria, and healthy aging

Professor Gunter Eckert at the German University of Giessen explores the grey zone between food and pharmaceuticals and the regulatory challenges of communicating nutrition science. He says there is strong evidence for the Mediterranean diet’s benefits in supporting mitochondrial health and reducing the risk of neurodegeneration. Eckert discusses emerging tools to assess mitochondrial function at the individual level, highlighting the potential of personalized nutrition, while stressing that preventive strategies should prioritize diet and lifestyle.

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Nutrition industry 2025 in review: Most read stories
This year, scientific and technological advances, along with growing scrutiny of health claims and regulations, shaped the nutrition industry. Research on the gut microbiome, growing interest in healthy aging, and increasing popularity of GLP-1 medications have driven innovations in targeted solutions, spanning biotics, collagen, botanicals, and protein ingredients. Meanwhile, policy shifts, climate impacts, and geopolitical pressures influenced nutrition security and access to healthy diets. Let’s review this year’s industry-shaping highlights.

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International experts establish first scientific definition of gut health
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For the first time, global scientists have established a clear definition of gut health as: “A state of normal gastrointestinal (GI) function without active GI disease and gut-related symptoms that affect quality of life.” Although the 13 experts note that “gut health” is used increasingly across scientific, marketing, and public spheres, it has lacked a universal definition, coherent understanding, and assessment.
Virgin olive oil may boost cognition by diversifying gut bacteria, study finds
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New research suggests that virgin olive oil holds protective cognitive health benefits that stem from its influence on the gut microbiome. A recent study indicates that consuming this form over refined olive oil may improve cognition and diversify gut bacteria, which the authors say are indications of good intestinal and metabolic health. Conversely, participants in the observational study who consumed refined olive oil exhibited less diverse microbiota over time.
RE+Vitalize Health and Nutrition launches supplement transparency initiative
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US-based retail health and nutrition brand RE+Vitalize Health and Nutrition has announced an initiative to advance clean and transparent supplement standards. The initiative is designed for consumers seeking straightforward wellness products and focuses on increasing ingredient transparency, product clarity, and educational resources to enhance consumers’ understanding of nutritional labels and supplement choices.
IMCD acquires Willow Ingredients to strengthen presence in the UK and Ireland
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Internatio-Müller Chemical Distribution (IMCD) has announced it will acquire Willows Ingredients to strengthen its food and nutrition offerings in the UK and Ireland. The deal will strengthen IMCD’s position in health, sports, and animal nutrition. The Dutch speciality chemicals and ingredients company signed the agreement today and will obtain 100% of Willow Ingredients Group Limited’s shares. This includes the Ireland headquarters and 26 of its employees.
Outdated probiotics failing infants? Atlas reveals missing gut microbiome...
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International researchers have mapped infant gut bacteria into an atlas, revealing opportunities for creating new, tailored probiotics. The global atlas includes diverse strains of over 4,000 bacterial genomes from 48 countries, some of which are not found in commercial probiotics. The authors point out that current probiotic strains on the market come from outdated bacterial populations and may not effectively colonize modern infants’ guts. The team identified and linked 36 strains to specific regions globally.
Danone’s high-protein bet pays off as dairy giant posts solid growth
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Danone has reported full-year 2025 sales of €27.3 billion (US$28.6 billion), up 4.5% on a like-for-like basis — a measure that strips out currency swings and acquisitions to show underlying business performance — with double-digit growth in its high-protein portfolio and strong performance in Specialized Nutrition underpinning the French dairy giant’s continued recovery. Volume and mix contributed 2.7% to growth, with pricing adding 1.8% — a balance CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique frames as “broad-based, quality growth” driven by the company’s “health-focused portfolio.” 
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Nutrition in healthcare brings opportunity for industry...
The Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) International urges integrating nutrition science into healthcare policy, arguing it is crucial to promoting healthy diets while empowering professionals. This opens the door for policymakers to step up and set standards, incentives, and accountability mechanisms that align with preventive care and dietary strategies. It also presents an innovation opportunity for the nutrition industry to reformulate products into healthier alternatives.
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Expo West 2026: Rousselot to showcase collagen peptides for...
At the upcoming Natural Products Expo West 2026 in Anaheim, California, US (Mar 3–6), Rousselot will feature its collagen peptides, Peptan and Nextida GC, highlighting their benefits for GLP-1 users and consumers seeking alternatives to the increasingly popular weight-loss drugs. Florencia Moreno Torres, global marketing manager at Rousselot by Darling Ingredients, tells Nutrition Insight about Nextida GC’s recently granted US patent and its completion of a second clinical study to validate earlier findings. 
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How the supplement industry is bridging Ozempic’s nutrition...
The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide has thinned the waistlines of millions and opened the door for innovation in the US$200 billion supplement and nutraceutical industry. As the accessibility of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy increases, users are eating less and discovering the biological effects of rapid weight loss.

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Collagen support solutionsFeb2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that over half of global consumers are paying attention to collagen in their diets. The majority of these consumers prefer collagen supplements in on-the-go or powder...

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Women's health redefined Feb 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 6% compound annual growth in supplement launches with women’s health positionings between October 2022 and September 2025. Nearly half of the launches were in women’s specialty, while antioxidant supplements were gaining ground. Several B vitamins lead in ingredients used, and lemon balm is emerging with 82%.  

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GLP-1 weight management trendsFeb 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that global GLP-1 consumers take these medications for appetite control and satiety. Overall, supplements with GLP-1 claims are surging with a large increase in launches in the last five years, led by North America. These supplements contain natural extracts to support GLP-1 activity. 

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University of Giessen: Scientific evidence linking nutrition, mitochondria, and healthy aging

Professor Gunter Eckert at the German University of Giessen explores the grey zone between food and pharmaceuticals and the regulatory challenges of communicating nutrition science. He says there is strong evidence for the Mediterranean diet’s benefits in supporting mitochondrial health and...

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