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Sustainable Foods Summit Europe 2026: Nutrition and regenerative agriculture converge

Nutrition and sustainability are increasingly intertwined priorities in food, beverage, and supplement product innovation, underscored at the annual Sustainable Foods Summit held last week in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Nutrition Insight attended the event, which saw industry suppliers, businesses, brands, and experts converging to discuss balancing economic and ecological gain amid declining consumer trust in food systems and less than 1% following the Planetary Health Diet (PHD). 
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Skin care from within shifts from hype to science-backed ingredients
Skin care from within is moving away from trendy buzzwords to clinically backed ingredients, while brands are recognizing greater consumer demand for simplified and personalized supplement regimens. Consumers across generations seek products with transparency in an increasingly complex landscape of choices on the market. Nutrition Insight sits down with experts from Balchem Human Nutrition & Health, Nexira, BioCell Technology, Lubrizol Nutraceuticals, and Monteloeder by SuanNatra to discuss the latest shifts in skin care from within, the most popular ingredients, how social media is driving demand, and what formulators should keep in mind when creating products.
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Inside Enbiosis’ AI digital twin platform for precision microbiome formulations
As the nutraceutical market is moving toward targeted health solutions, Enbiosis Biotechnology is highlighting its AI-powered digital twin technology to design precision microbiome formulations. Through its technology, the UK-based biotech company says it identifies condition-specific metabolic targets and designs research-backed, food-grade formulations to support outcomes across various health benefits. Moreover, it says a proof-of-concept study found its dry eye formulation tops US FDA-approved drugs in tear production. Nutrition Insight explores the AI-powered platform and microbiome science with Enbiosis Biotechnology’s Ozkan Ufuk Nalbantoglu, chief technical officer and associate professor at Dokuz Eylül University, Türkiye, and Esra Sensez, scientific content and research associate. 
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The most influential claims for bars are ‘high source of protein’ and ‘low sugar’. Explore innovative approaches to achieve protein bars with a protein content above 60% without compromising taste and texture with OPTIBAR®. Additionally OPTIBAR® replaces sugar and works as healthy binder in cereal bars, allowing sugar-free and savory alternatives.

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Biotics for Healthy Ageing: Targeted Microbial Strategies to Support Longevity
As life expectancy increases, maintaining health throughout aging has become a major scientific and commercial challenge. Dysbiosis is now recognized as one of the key hallmarks of aging, acting as both a driver and amplifier of immunosenescence, inflammaging, and metabolic disorders.

This webinar will first explore the role of the gut microbiota in healthy longevity, starting with a scientific overview of how age-related microbial changes affect multiple areas of health and well-being. The second part will examine how targeted probiotic solutions can help address some of the most common health concerns associated with aging. We will look at the evidence behind specific formulations designed to support immune resilience and digestive health, skin and joint health, menopausal symptoms, and cardiometabolic balance, drawing on findings from clinical trials conducted in adult and older populations[CP1.1].
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Sabinsa’s ImmunoSpore postbiotic targets gut-immune health

Sabinsa’s CEO, Shaheen Majeed, introduced the company’s latest ingredient ImmunoSpore. The heat-inactivated postbiotic derived from Lactospore supports intestinal barrier function, gut-immune signaling, and mucosal health. At the same time, Majeed said its postbiotic format offers greater formulation flexibility than probiotics across beverages and functional foods.

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Plexus Worldwide launches Armor supplement for gut barrier support and digestion
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Plexus Worldwide has launched Plexus Armor, a “first-of-its-kind” supplement formulated toward strengthening and defending the gut lining, which it underscores as a critical foundation for digestive wellness and immune system health. According to the brand, optimal intestinal barrier integrity allows the microbiome, immune system, and digestive processes to function properly. Nutrition Insight speaks to Dr. Ren-Hau Lai, Ph.D., VP of product innovation at Plexus Worldwide, on the supplement’s design and how the gut’s protective barrier is an “essential but often overlooked” component of digestive wellness, microbiome balance, and nutrient absorption.
Fiber-derived butyrate may shape immune cell development, mouse study finds
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Researchers reveal that butyrate promotes the development of dendritic cells, which they note are known as the “sentinels” of the immune system. Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), a secondary metabolite produced by gut bacteria through the fermentation of dietary fibers such as inulin and pectin. The team notes that dendritic cells have a specialized set of cell surface molecules that coordinate innate and adaptive immunity. These molecules change as the cells mature. They act as sensors and cellular communicators, and present antigens to trigger immune responses. 
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Clasado Biosciences has entered a distribution agreement with Pharmanutra for its prebiotic galactooligosaccharide (GOS), Bimuno GOS. Pharmanutra now has the exclusive right to supply Bimuno GOS to brands and contract manufacturers across the Italian supplements, food and beverage, and pet nutrition markets. “Italy is a sophisticated and scientifically engaged market, and partnering with Pharmanutra gives us an outstanding platform to reach formulators who are ready to build on strong consumer demand,” says Annika Malmros, director of business development at Clasado Biosciences.
Early clinical evidence shows probiotics ease geriatric depression symptoms
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A pilot clinical trial has found that administering probiotics to older adults with moderate depression, receiving standard care, had modest yet meaningful reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms compared to a placebo.Nutrition Insight speaks with the senior authors to learn more about the study involving 58 participants, 60 years or older. They were administered either Lactobacillus helveticus and Bifidobacterium longum (~6 billion CFU daily) or a placebo for 12 weeks. The paper notes that these strains were chosen based on previous evidence of benefits on mood and anxiety. 
US researchers develop tool to advance probiotic supplement formulation and...
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Analysis of over 350 products from US drugstores has found that probiotic supplements contain limited microbial diversity and lack a clear link to the intended health benefit. To advance microbiome health solutions, the study researchers created HaPaPro, a tool that identifies beneficial microbes using over 1,000 computer models. 
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Food Ingredients First

Foodvalley has published an updated practical guide to support F&B manufacturers in reformulating more nutritious F&B products. The guide comes amid mounting pressure on companies to deliver healthier and more sustainable products without taste and price compromises.
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New cholesterol guidelines push plant-forward diets, but US...
Cardiovascular health is increasingly demanding attention as it is attacked through multiple affronts. Amid this backdrop, Nutrition Insight speaks with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), which has recently co-updated the dyslipidemia management guidelines, focusing on lifestyle interventions and earlier detection. Dyslipidemia refers to the abnormal levels of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. 
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From PCOS to PMOS: New name reflects women’s metabolic...
Global multidisciplinary health professionals and organizations have updated the name polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), arguing that the former is “inaccurate.” They critique that the old name implied greater focus on pathological ovarian cysts, contributing to slower diagnosis, stigma, and limited research and policy framing for the 170 million women living with the condition. 
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GLP-1 companion supplements and post-medication nutrition...
The growing adoption of GLP-1 medications is driving a shift in the food, beverage, and supplement industries to support consumers on these therapies and when they transition off them. Industry experts highlight how these drugs boost demand for holistic metabolic wellness and how companies can respond with solutions to enhance GLP-1s. Nutrition Insight discusses opportunities for innovations with Gnosis by Lesaffre, Kerry, Saanroo, and ADM. Silvia Pisoni, global operational marketing director at Gnosis by Lesaffre, says that GLP-1 receptor agonists (RAs) represent not only the epitome of a market disruptor but also a paradigm shift in how obesity and overweight are treated. 

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Biotic & HMO innovation trendsJun2026

Data from Innova Market Insights shows a 10% year-over-year increase in early nutrition product launches featuring HMOs and biotic ingredients. Baby formula and milk were the dominant subcategory, acc...

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Skin care from within Jun 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates an average annual growth rate of 4% in supplement launches with skin health claims between April 2021 and March 2026. Hair, skin, and nail supplements led subcategory launches, while dietary fiber launches are emerging. Vitamin C was the most used ingredient, followed by vitamins B7, B6, and E. Meanwhile, chaga mushroom is gaining ground.

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Trends in menopause supplementsJun 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that female consumers take vitamins or minerals to help their hormonal health. This has also been a push for the supplement market, with +17% launches globally for supplements with menopause claims from April 2021 to March 2026. There is also an increase in the demand for menopause supplements with beauty claims.

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Sabinsa’s CEO, Shaheen Majeed, introduced the company’s latest ingredient ImmunoSpore. The heat-inactivated postbiotic derived from Lactospore supports intestinal barrier function, gut-immune signaling, and mucosal health. At the same time, Majeed said its postbiotic format offers greater...

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