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Natix warns fake bromelain passes protease-based identity tests, as new methods near

Nutraceutical and pharmaceutical brands are increasingly seeking out enzymes for various applications due to their scientific efficacy, clean label, and traceable natural origins, Stefaan Vandaele, CEO of Natix, tells Nutrition Insight. He especially draws attention to bromelain’s growing popularity, which is threatened by a limited supply, giving rise to fake bromelains due to the limitations of verification tests today. However, new tests are being developed and are coming soon. 
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Hybrid formulas, casein innovation & cellular health fuel sports nutrition
The sports nutrition category is sprinting beyond basic muscle recovery toward multifunctional everyday wellness solutions that address gut health, mental clarity, and longevity. Younger consumers are driving demand for clear protein drinks, functional hydration, and hybrid formulas blending adaptogens and prebiotics. Meanwhile, innovations such as rennet casein for softer bars, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) precursors for cellular energy, and cortisol-balancing botanicals are transforming everyday formats into more targeted, high-density nutrition.
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Danone pushes for earlier malnutrition screening in standard patient care
The potential benefits of medical nutrition are increasingly recognized by health care providers, yet Danone flags that its integration into standard care is limited. The specialized nutrition provider notes that disease-related malnutrition is still an often-overlooked condition, which poses significant risks to vulnerable patients. The company has expanded its manufacturing capacity in Europe for medical nutrition to meet the needs of an aging population and rising chronic disease prevalence. 
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Pure love deserves a pure start: Solutions that give the best start from day one
Join us to explore how the latest DHA guidelines can inform product innovation. We’ll cover the recommended intake levels, highlight the gap between recommendations and current prenatal formulations, and discuss the barriers that prevent women from staying on their supplements. These include pill burden and digestive discomfort, which lead nearly 30% of women to discontinue use. We'll conclude by showcasing how life'sDHA® gummies, Smart Chews, and capsules help overcome these challenges with high-dose DHA in formats women prefer and stay with.
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CPHI Milan 2026 review: Pharma standards raise the bar for nutraceuticals
At CPHI Milan 2026 in Italy (Oct 6–8), suppliers said nutraceutical ingredients are increasingly meeting pharmaceutical standards. Companies told Nutrition Insight that pharma interest in biotics is growing, while clinical evidence helps nutraceutical firms enter the medical sector. Exhibitors featured natural extracts, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, proteins, fiber, and lipids, along with innovations in delivery formats. Metabolic health continues to dominate trends, women’s health is growing rapidly, and sustainability concerns are shaping supply chains.  
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Euromed’s Pomanox P30 may support skin hydration and elasticity, trial suggests
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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial and exploratory analyses suggest that Pomanox P30 benefits skin hydration and elasticity. The standardized pomegranate extract from Euromed also showed reduced pigmentation from four weeks in the “Pomaskin” study. The Mediterranean-sourced botanical extract is standardized to contain at least 30% punicalagins and is produced using Euromed’s proprietary water-based Pure-Hydro Process.
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients launches Lalmin Iron yeast to tackle digestive side...
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Lallemand Bio-Ingredients has launched a nutritional yeast, Lalmin Iron, designed to help formulators boost iron in supplements through an alternative approach. 
Kinjirushi and Kun Health turn wasabi and Chinese herbs into daily supplements
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With its time-honored roots, Eastern herbal medicine lends inspiration to modern-day botanical nutraceuticals as the science behind traditional ingredients continues to uncover their targeted health benefits. Nutrition Insight explores the latest advances in the field, with insights spanning Kinjirushi’s Japanese wasabi ingredient for cognitive wellness and Glorious Seed’s practitioner-formulated Chinese herbal blend. Both companies are integrating heritage ingredients in science-backed finished supplements made available to the US market.
Sabinsa targets pill fatigue with new delivery formats at SupplySide Global 2026
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Sabinsa will highlight its expanding manufacturing capabilities at the upcoming SupplySide Global trade show (Oct 28–30). In Las Vegas, Nevada, US, the ingredient supplier will present its new effervescent tablet, powder mix, and stick pack production capabilities, aiming to provide brands with more ways to deliver active ingredients. The company will also showcase its portfolio of branded ingredients addressing key health concerns. Shaheen Majeed, global CEO and managing director at Sabinsa, tells Nutrition Insight that consumers are looking for ways to get the benefits they want without yet another capsule to swallow. “Pill fatigue is real.” 
Fiber for bones? Prebiotic soluble corn fiber boosts bone mass in teen girls,...
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Early adolescent girls adding a prebiotic soluble corn fiber to their usual diets built more bone than those taking a placebo, according to findings from a new double-blind, randomized clinical trial. The 12-month study led by Florida International University (FIU), US, found that bone mineral content in 9- to 14-year-old girls supplementing with 12 g per day of the prebiotic increased by 18.8% (a gain of 216.3 g), compared to 12.9% (139.9 g) in the placebo group receiving 12 g of maltodextrin daily.
Solo dining surge challenges manufacturers to balance fiber with convenience
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Solo dining is becoming an increasingly prominent eating occasion among younger consumers, creating opportunities for food manufacturers to deliver convenient, nutritious meal solutions. New research from Mars reveals that 45% of Gen Z and Millennials who eat alone do so more frequently than three years ago, highlighting a shift in eating habits, and a growing demand for healthier, low-effort meal options. However, the research highlights a disconnect between consumers’ awareness of fiber’s health benefits and its inclusion in solo meals. 
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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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GLP-1 users reshape nutrition product development, say ADM,...
The use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss continues to rise. The Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index estimates that 11% of US adults took these medications for weight loss in 2026, compared to 3% in 2024. Experts from ADM, Synergy Flavours, and Cargill tell Nutrition Insight how the growing use of these medications changes the nutrition industry’s approach to product development. They also point to nutritional challenges for people using these drugs, key formulation considerations, and their expectations surrounding the evolving GLP-1 companion nutrition market. 
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Industry pushes personalized nutrition beyond the niche...
Suppliers are exploring the potential to scale personalized nutrition beyond highly individualized products. Advances in AI, health tracking, and consumer data are sharpening personalization, driving formulators to deliver more targeted benefits. From multifunctional supplements and premixes to solutions for specific health outcomes or consumer segments, the industry is increasingly looking at products that combine efficacy, stability, sensory performance, and scalability. 

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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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CPHI Milan 2026 recap: Nutrition suppliers see affordability squeeze alongside metabolic health boom

At CPHI Milan 2026, AB Biotics, Fermenta Biotech, Ingredia, Probiotical, and Select Botanical told us what buyers asked of them this year. Affordability is shaping the macro picture, while metabolic health and inflammation drive trends. Women’s health and hormone balance dominated while...

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