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Bharat Nutraverse Expo 2026: India eyes nutraceutical dominance with underrated Ayurvedic botanicals

India is hosting its second annual Bharat Nutraverse Expo 2026 (Sept 7–9) and is seeking eligible international delegates to attend the event in New Delhi. Nutrition Insight speaks with a government representative to discuss ambitions for the nation’s nutraceutical sector, particularly for trending Ayurvedic botanicals that hold global commercial potential in key markets.
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The nutrition industry highlights that sleep and stress management are increasingly recognized as interconnected processes, driving demand for innovations along the gut-brain axis and personalized solutions. Moreover, consumers seek natural and science-backed solutions with long-term well-being benefits that offer sustainable improvements in sleep quality and stress resilience. Nutrition Insight dives into the developments and science behind sleep solutions and calm enhancers with Novonesis, Clasado Biosciences, Nektium, TriNutra, Arjuna Natural, and Probi. 
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A study has revealed that “fitspiration,” the social media trend of motivational content around healthy diets and exercise, may bring unexpected negative impacts on the health and well-being of young adults. The paper found that even short-term exposure can have negative consequences, such as reduced self-esteem, feeling unhappy about one’s looks, reinforcing unrealistic body standards, and causing unhealthy eating behavior. In severe cases, it may also lead to clinical eating disorders.
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Megatrends Shaping Tomorrow’s Food
The health and nutrition landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by scientific advances and changing consumer expectations. In collaboration with KHNI’s extensive network of scientific experts, we identified five health and nutrition megatrends that are reshaping the food and beverage industry. These trends are influencing innovation in product design, formulation, and reformulation as companies respond to the shifting needs and priorities of consumers. To explore some of the most pressing topics, the KHNI’s upcoming webinar will focus on three transformative trends:
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The session will provide insights to help shape the future of food and nutrition while supporting you in navigating evolving consumer expectations, scientific developments, and regulatory landscapes.
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: dsm-firmenich’s preventative health solutions for holistic longevity

Anneleen Spooren, SVP of Innovation, R&D Regulatory for Health, Nutrition & Care at dsm-firmenich, talked about a significant shift in wellness science at the company’s longevity-themed booth. She described how the transition from life expectancy to health expectancy has prompted preventative health measures. The ability to measure people’s biological age has influenced product development in nutraceuticals. She discussed the clinical evidence behind Life’s Omega 60 plant-based omega-3 oil, mitochondria-supporting vitamins, and gut health postbiotic focus. 

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At the ongoing Vitafoods Europe 2026 trade show, Morinaga Milk Industry is presenting a new brand logo for its Human-Residential Bifidobacteria (HRB). The company says it is moving toward an integrated view on health, as consumers are increasingly aware of the connections between the gut microbiome and other health areas.Nutrition Insight catches up with Saki Yamashita, global marketing manager in the Functional Food Ingredients Division at Morinaga Milk Industry, at the event in Barcelona, Spain.
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High-protein bar manufacturers are thinking beyond traditional formats as consumers demand more than just nutrition — they now seek a variety of textures and exciting sensory experiences in snacks. Aeration, the process of incorporating air to create a lighter, fluffier texture in foods, is emerging as the “next frontier” in protein bar innovation, according to Arla Foods Ingredients.
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Functional ingredient boosts May 2026

Functional ingredients are rapidly moving from niche to mainstream, with brands layering multiple benefits, energy, cognition, hydration, and beauty into single products. This reflects growing consumer demand for convenient, multifunctional solutions that support both physical performance and holistic well-being.

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Sleep & calm enhancersMay 2026

Consumers globally continue to prioritize mental well-being, with stress and sleep as top concerns. The market responds with a stable growth of 2% CAGR in supplement launches for insomnia and/or brain-mood health between April 2021 and March 2026.

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