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Superbrewed Food’s postbiotic cultured protein matches whey for muscle building

New clinical findings from a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study finds that Superbrewed Food’s Postbiotic Cultured Protein (SB1) performs comparably to “gold standard” muscle-building whey. Additionally, it proved just as bioavailable as pea protein while offering a stronger baseline amino acid profile. However, all three tested proteins offer limited lysine and methionine amino acids.
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Industry experts reveal how to balance sugar reduction demands with health and taste
Sugar reduction strategies involve more than just removing sugar from products to make them healthier. The food industry has to balance healthiness, taste, and texture to ensure that foods remain enjoyable and nutritious for consumers. Additionally, formulators are experimenting with multifunctional ingredients with added health benefits that deliver more than sweetness. 
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Verb Biotics’ Keystone Postbiotic enriches 33 beneficial gut species, trial finds
A clinical trial and mechanistic study on Verb Biotics’ Keystone ingredient find that the oat-based postbiotic enriched 33 beneficial “keystone” gut bacteria, reduced 38 taxa linked to gastrointestinal distress, and showed associated improvements in stress, emotional well-being, and inflammatory biomarkers. Keystone Postbiotic was designed to address a need for a low-dose, stable, and easy-to-formulate biotic that supports gut health, emotional wellness, and whole-body resilience. 
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From yeast cell walls to immunity: The beta-glucan journey
Yeast beta‑glucans unlock a new approach to immune health, training innate defenses for greater efficiency. Pioneering research for more than 45 years, this document presents the key milestones for M-Gard®.  With a unique structure and strong scientific backing, M‑Gard® delivers daily immune resilience and helps consumers stay prepared for everyday challenges.

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Whey & Collagen: The Protein Power Couple
A perfect match. Whey and collagen blends are stepping into the spotlight, driven by economic strains in the whey market but also by the undeniable, increasing awareness of collagen peptides and their benefits. Discover how the right blend can offer comprehensive joint support, promote holistic well-being—spanning beauty from within, gut comfort, and even improved sleep—or drive metabolic wellness through effective glucose spike management and natural GLP-1 production.By adding value through price optimization, formulation advantages, and additional health benefits, blending whey protein with premium, science-based collagen peptides such as Peptan® or Nextida® GC holds the potential to be a game-changer. Whether you are developing sports nutrition beverages, functional foods, or holistic health supplements, this session will reveal how leveraging this dynamic mix can help your products stand out on the shelf.
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Bioiberica: Formulating with multifunctional healthy aging ingredients

Mónica Gómez Navarro, marketing manager of Branded Ingredients at Bioiberica, shares how functional ingredients support long-term wellness. She details how Bioiberica’s Mobilee targets joint mobility and muscle health for active seniors, Dermial and Collavant n2’s support for skin health over time, and how DAOgest connects gut health to broader healthy aging goals, offering brands a range of multibenefit solutions.

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Arginine-rich diet aids immune detection of cancer cells in mouse study
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A study indicates that the amino acid arginine, commonly found in high-protein foods, has benefits for cellular and immune health as it is a building block of protein essential for carrying out multiple cellular processes. Arginine is found in most protein-rich foods, including poultry, beef, pork, dairy, fish, and nuts.
Vitamin Angels backs DRC vitamin A program to address child malnutrition
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The global health non-profit organization Vitamin Angels has joined the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) government, global health organizations, and leading stakeholders to present evidence of the country’s vitamin A supplementation program and spread information on routine child nutrition services. It found that although vitamin A supplementation reached over 13 million children in the country last year, financing is still heavily dependent on external contributors.
Synergy Flavors taps taste modulation for high-protein and low-sugar drinks
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Amid a consumer demand for healthier, reduced-sugar drinks and high-protein options, Synergy Flavors highlights the importance of taste modulation. The company says its Smart Sugar Control technologies can improve sweetness perception in beverages with limited or zero sugar. Solutions within this proprietary platform are designed to influence how consumers perceive a product’s sensory attributes, such as sweetness, mouthfeel, texture, and aftertaste. The company explains that taste modulation can reduce the presence of off-notes and undesirable textures, such as the astringency or “chalkiness” common to high-protein beverages or the unpleasant taste left by some synthetic sweeteners, to offer a “cleaner” taste.
ADM unpacks postbiotics and strain-specific microbiome clinical trials
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Expanding research on the gut microbiome and its connections to other health areas is driving product development in the nutrition industry. ADM says advances in women’s health metabolites, the gut-brain axis, and strain-specific clinical research are helping companies develop more targeted, evidence-based solutions. Nutrition Insight discusses microbiome breakthroughs and clinical research with Dr. Malwina Naghibi, head of Clinical Development in ADM’s R&D Medical Team. 
P&G to acquire supplement company Thorne for US$3.8B to boost health portfolio
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P&G has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Thorne, which will join its Health Care portfolio. With the acquisition, P&G expects to better meet growing consumer demand for preventive and personalized health. Investment firm L Catterton has reported that it is selling Thorne for US$3.8 billion. P&G’s CEO, Shailesh Jejurikar, confirmed this purchase price in an interview with CNBC yesterday.
Kraft Heinz raises R&D spending as functional foods gain traction
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Kraft Heinz is leaning harder on formulation-led innovation to restore growth, increasing R&D spending as protein, fiber, hydration, and lactose-free products begin to gain commercial traction. The food giant’s second-quarter results remain challenging. Organic net sales declined 1.3%, as a 1.3 percentage-point benefit from pricing was outweighed by a 2.6 percentage-point drop in volume and mix. Adjusted operating income fell 18.4% to US$1 billion, reflecting weaker volumes, higher advertising spending, and inflation in manufacturing and logistics.
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July in review: Gray market peptides, teen GLP-1 use &...
Metabolic health, supplement safety, AI-powered innovation, and global nutrition security were key topics shaping the nutrition industry last month. Debates over the health impacts of plastic food packaging and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continued, as scientific research explored the benefits of creatine for mental health. In our July review, Nutrition Insight explores some of the month’s biggest stories, including warnings that gray market peptides are blurring the boundaries between drugs and supplements. 
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World Breastfeeding Week: Studies find gut, ADHD & sleep...
For World Breastfeeding Week, Nutrition Insight explores some of the latest research on breastfeeding benefits. A review breaks down stigmatized myths in the medical sector, while other research papers reveal how the nutrition source makes infants’ gut bacteria resilient into adulthood, may prevent Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms, and could improve sleep. 
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PharmaLinea sees China shifting from nutraceutical...
The Chinese nutraceutical market is increasingly relevant for international brands and manufacturers, says supplement manufacturer PharmaLinea. The company observes opportunities for international companies that want to expand their reach and connect with a large and increasingly health-conscious consumer base. Citing data from Innova Market Insights, PharmaLinea notes that more than 25% of Chinese supplement users have increased their intake over the past year, while 80% purchase supplements at least once a month. 

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Beauty-boosting nutritionJul2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers are increasingly prioritizing skin health, with many already using supplements to support it. This growing interest is driving innovation in the beau...

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Smart sugar control Aug 2026

According to data from Innova Market Insights 44% of consumers globally are reducing sugar to eat healthier. Sugar reduction is increasingly moving beyond traditional “low sugar” claims, with brands combining reduced sugar formulations with added functional benefits such as protein, fiber, probiotics, and electrolytes.

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Advanced immune supportAug 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers globally sought to improve their immune health over the past year. Reflecting this demand, global supplement launches with immune health claims grew by +5% YoY, comparing April 2025–March 2026 with April 2024–March 2025. The Lion’s mane mushroom was the fastest-growing ingredient, with a 19% CAGR (Apr 2021–Mar 2026), while gel formats gained momentum in immune health supplement innovation.

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Mónica Gómez Navarro, marketing manager of Branded Ingredients at Bioiberica, shares how functional ingredients support long-term wellness. She details how Bioiberica’s Mobilee targets joint mobility and muscle health for active seniors, Dermial and Collavant n2’s support for skin health over...

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