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Natural sweeteners rise as GLP-1 users opt for “positive nutrition,” suppliers say

Many brands are reformulating products or creating new ones in response to evolving consumer trends, driven by GLP-1 use, label scrutiny, and demand for natural products. In alignment with the clean label movement, the industry is innovating around healthier sweeteners to replace artificial additives so that consumers can enjoy foods without giving up daily eating habits and indulgences.Nutrition Insight discusses emerging trends in natural sweeteners with experts from Ingredion, Phynova, Layn Natural Ingredients, ADM, and Mane. We previously explored what brands are asking for most right now in sugar reduction and what the biggest technical barriers are for optimal efficacy and sensorial appeal.
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Arla Foods Ingredients & Valio target GLP-1 and healthy aging needs with dairy proteins
As the global appetite for high-quality dairy protein surges, functional ingredient leaders are innovating with next-generation proteins designed to address evolving health trends — from GLP-1 companion nutrition to multifunctional healthy aging solutions. Nutrition Insight sits down with representatives from Arla Foods Ingredients and Valio to discuss GLP-1-driven weight-loss nutrition, high-purity whey innovations, advanced milk fractionation, and navigating global regulatory and supply chain hurdles.
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Webinar preview: Lactalis Ingredients targets protein bar hardening as GLP-1 reshapes demand 
Dairy protein supplier Lactalis Ingredients says the market for protein bars is growing rapidly across North America, Europe, and Asia. However, the company notes that bar formats with very high protein loads still tend to leave a hard and crumbly texture before the end of its shelf life. The ingredient producer says the answer to this challenge lies in the choice of protein and singles out casein as the ingredient that keeps a high-protein bar soft on the shelf. 
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Ujala Life Sciences explores Asia’s next nutraceutical growth areas
Silvi Siddhu, senior vice president at Ujala Life Sciences, explores the key trends shaping Asia’s nutraceutical industry. She discusses the growing focus on healthy longevity, gut microbiome health, women’s health and GLP-1 companion nutrition, alongside rising demand for science-backed solutions. Siddhu also highlights how precision fermentation, traditional health ingredients and climate-resilient innovation could influence the industry’s next phase of growth.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 review: From microbiome and longevity science to lifestyle nutrition
Longevity, women’s health, and beauty-from-within took center stage at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Sep 2–4). Evolving microbiome science drove innovations across the gut-brain, gut-skin, and gut-muscle axes, while companies spotlighted how advances in science-backed botanicals, biotics, and omega fatty acids help brands develop more targeted nutrition products. Exhibitors also presented protein 2.0 solutions for active nutrition and recovery, as next-generation delivery systems reflected growing consumer demand for fun formats for everyday health.

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German study links 10 healthy diets to slower biological aging
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A study by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) has found that eating healthy food slows down biological aging. The researchers analyzed 10 healthy diets, including the Mediterranean, Nordic, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), and plant-based diets, all considered healthy. All 10 diets were linked to slower biological aging, using age-related changes in DNA as markers.
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Wellness company Keystone NeoGreens has launched Daily Greens in India, which it markets as the “world’s first microgreens blend.” Formulated with gut-healthy ingredients, the powdered supplement combines alfalfa, kale, broccoli, coriander, and sunflower in one scoop for daily nutrition convenience. After three years of formulation, the brand designed Daily Greens to support focus, sustained energy, gut health, immunity, and detox.
Stasis extends day-and-night supplements to children on prescription stimulants
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Stasis has introduced Stasis Kids, a day-and-night nutritional supplement system made for children aged six to 17 who are taking prescription stimulants. Available in gummies and capsules, the line’s Daytime and Nighttime formulas are designed to “round out” a child’s existing stimulant routine rather than replace elements of it. Prescription stimulants are medications such as Methylphenidate (Ritalin) or Amphetamine (Adderall), which are commonly prescribed to help children manage Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Nearly a third of UK government nutrition advisors have food industry ties, BMJ...
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An analysis by The BMJ has found that almost one-third of the UK Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has links to the food industry. Six out of 19 members of the independent group were reported to have “significant” conflicts of interest, which the publication believes should be a reason to bar them from their roles to secure public trust and the integrity of nutritional advice. 
Danone opens medical nutrition production line for Europe’s aging population
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Danone has inaugurated its largest medical nutrition production line in Steenvoorde, France, to develop its European capacity as the aging population and chronic disease in the region rise. Nutrition Insight attended the launch event.The company made the €70 million (~US$81 million) investment for its facility in 2024, which can now serve as a key hub for specialized nutrition, producing 150 references of its medical nutrition Fortimel range.
Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 ties ingredient innovation to factory-floor realities
FI Asia Indonesia 2026 in Jakarta.

Food Ingredients First

At Fi Asia Indonesia 2026, suppliers emphasized that ingredient performance depends on every stage of a product’s journey, from manufacturing and storage to cold-chain distribution and final preparation. Southeast Asian manufacturers are trying to improve yield, stability, and convenience while working through hot, humid conditions and uneven infrastructure — pressures closely connected to ingredient-led shelf life extension and food waste prevention.
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Several biological systems break down at once as the body ages. Redox balance shifts, immune activity tips toward chronic low-grade inflammation, metabolic flexibility fades, the gut barrier weakens, and cognitive sharpness dulls. Researchers group these changes under the hallmarks of aging, and that framework is reshaping how the nutrition industry approaches longevity formulation.
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Probiotic supplement use jumps 287% in US adults but fiber...
New research reveals that probiotic supplement consumption has surged in the US between 2009 and 2023 — jumping 287% among adults and 786% among people under 20. Despite this trend, eating patterns around microbiome-supporting foods remained virtually unchanged. Fiber intake did not meaningfully change within this period, while the average consumption of high-microbial foods — including vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains — slightly rose.
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Tetra Pak sees fiber, biotics & omega-3s rising as...
Consumer demand is moving beyond protein as individuals are seeking broader, targeted health benefits from functional ingredients, such as fiber, biotics, and omega-3 fatty acids. Nutrition Insight speaks with Anna Larsson, category leader at Tetra Pak, to unpack how evolving consumer priorities, regional differences, convenient delivery formats, and popular ingredients are shaping the next generation of functional nutrition. 

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Nutraceutical delivery formatsAug2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that more than one-third of consumers take supplements daily, alongside continued growth in supplement launches and an expanding variety of delivery formats. Whil...

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New-age dairy proteins Sep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that sports nutrition and supplement launches featuring dairy protein ingredients are gaining ground, with over 20% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Whey protein and milk protein remain the leading ingredients in these launches, but other proteins are emerging, such as casein.

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Mind and mood support trendsSep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that mind and mood claims in supplement launches grew at a 5% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Europe accounted for the highest share of launches, with vitamins & minerals as the leading subcategory. Vitamin B6 was the leading ingredient, while sage was the fastest-growing ingredient.

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