Novonesis invites visitors to SupplySide Global 2026, October 28–30 in Las Vegas, at Booth 5253, with a call to book a meeting.
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SupplySide Global 2026: Kerry backs life-stage women’s health and targeted gut health

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.” 
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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: Saanroo targets metabolic health and longevity with delivery tech
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. 
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SupplySide Global 2026: ADM and Morinaga explore microbiome innovations and the future of gut health
At SupplySide Global 2026, ADM’s Divya Mohan, director of Global Food and Beverage Creation, Design and Development, and Health and Wellness, explored the emerging potential of phagebiotics, their role in the microbiome and opportunities to combine them with other functional ingredients. Mohan also discussed key insights from ADM’s upcoming Women’s Health Report. Meanwhile, Morinaga Milk Industry’s Kyoko Saito, leader of the Marketing Group, Functional Food Ingredients Division, discussed evolving consumer demands for probiotics, the importance of clinical evidence and strain-specific research, and emerging opportunities for postbiotics across new delivery formats and health applications.
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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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IFF report maps GLP-1 eating moments from protein-first mornings to evening...
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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has published its newest report, GLP-1 Consumer Moments of Opportunity. The overview uncovers ten emerging consumer moments that reflect the evolving needs of patients seeking nutritional support while on GLP-1 medications. GLP-1 drugs lessen appetites to reduce food intake, and IFF’s research outlines that consumers are re-evaluating their food and beverage choices throughout the day. New eating occasions range from protein-focused morning routines and post-workout reward to planned indulgence, social moments, and end-of-day comfort.
Revyve’s new yeast protein targets plant protein texture gaps in shakes and bars
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Dutch food-tech company Revyve has unveiled a yeast protein solution to improve the plant-protein quality, texture, and taste of active nutrition and healthy aging products. According to Revyve, the solution has a PDCAAS of 1, the top score for protein quality, and adds fiber to the blend. In ready-to-mix beverages, it brings a creamy body and smooth mouthfeel, while it helps keep protein bars soft and chewy.
IFF’s Ouwehand weighs encapsulation limits and next-generation probiotic...
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Probiotic development is moving beyond counting colony-forming units (CFUs), as researchers focus on strain quality, efficacy, and delivery. Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, a technical fellow at IFF, discusses probiotic survival and next-generation probiotics. He draws on the company’s experience in the category, noting that “eight out of 10 top US probiotic supplement brands use IFF strains.” In our previous conversation, he highlighted strain specificity as a key indicator of probiotic quality. 
Jungbunzlauer webinar preview: Why full chelation matters for magnesium...
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Consumer interest in magnesium is expanding into everyday wellness, from sleep and stress to muscle function, recovery, and hydration. As the mineral moves into an increasingly diverse range of supplement formats, Jungbunzlauer says brands need to look beyond how much magnesium a product contains and consider its chemical form, ingredient quality, and formulation performance.
Prolacta’s meta-analysis links human milk diet to 20% lower odds of death in...
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A systematic review and meta-analysis examining premature and very low birth weight (VLBW) infants associates an exclusive human milk diet (EHMD) with 20% lower odds of mortality before hospital discharge, compared with diets based on cow milk-derived nutritional products.The researchers compared an EHMD — human milk fortified with Prolacta Bioscience’s human milk-based fortifier — with diets containing cow milk-based fortifiers or formula. The company commissioned and funded the review of studies.
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Barry Callebaut is bringing fermentation deeper into chocolate NPD with Flavourcode — its latest innovation platform designed to give manufacturers greater control over flavor differentiation at scale. The approach targets distinctive cocoa profiles while opening opportunities across finished applications, supply chain scale-up, and higher-cocoa, lower-sugar reformulation.
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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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The rise of cranberry in women’s healthOct2026

 Innova Market Insights data indicates that cranberry is a familiar ingredient among female consumers in the US and Western Europe, with one in four consumers reporting cranberry consumption. This fam...

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HMO advancements Oct 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that global product launches featuring HMO ingredients grew by 5% year over year, comparing July 2025 – June 2026 with July 2024 – June 2025. 2'-Fucosyllactose was the leading HMO ingredient, accounting for 86% of NPD, while 3-Fucosyllactose recorded the fastest growth in new launches, highlighting potential opportunities for innovation.

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Workout optimization nutritionOct 2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals growing consumer interest in sports nutrition, with launches growing at a +17% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Innovation is increasingly focused on collagen, with claims and, in particular, peptides gaining momentum.

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