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IFF backs probiotic strain quality over CFU counts, taps biomics to predict behavior

Amid a growing demand for probiotics, IFF underscores the importance of improving the inherent quality of strains used in supplements, rather than increasing their colony-forming units (CFU) count. CFUs are used to estimate the number of viable microbial cells in a product. Nutrition Insight meets with Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, a technical fellow at IFF, to discuss probiotic quality, research advances, and knowledge gaps. The company uses biomics to predict how a strain will behave in the human body. Biomics is the multidimensional analysis of biological data, Ouwehand explains. He says the analysis covers many aspects, such as metabolomics (analysis of metabolites), proteomics (proteins), and transcriptomics (RNA transcripts). “Biomics, in general, will not guarantee that a probiotic works, but it will help us make informed choices on what probiotic to test, for what potential health benefit,” he details. 
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Protein, fiber & taste drive next wave of GLP-1 companion nutrition
GLP-1 consumers are eating less, but not necessarily better, caution ingredient suppliers. They see the growing prevalence of these medications driving a shift in food and beverages, sparking innovations in nutrient-dense products with protein and fiber. Moreover, they spot taste, texture, and digestive comfort as key purchasing drivers. Innova Market Insights data indicates that GLP-1 mentions in supplement launches grew by 67% from July 2023 to June 2026. New product launches are moving beyond appetite control, combining prebiotics, probiotics, fiber, berberine, botanicals, vitamins, and minerals to address satiety, metabolic health, and digestive wellness. 
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Oobli expands sweet protein pipeline with miraculin to target metabolic health
In response to escalating metabolic health challenges, sweet proteins are gathering pace as alternatives to sugar and traditional high-intensity sweeteners. Among the companies commercializing them, Oobli is leveraging precision fermentation to produce bio-identical sweet proteins that mirror those found in rare equatorial fruits, which it says do not trigger blood glucose spikes, insulin responses, or digestive distress. Nutrition Insight speaks to Amy Chen, president and chief commercial officer of Oobli, to take a closer look at the future of sweet protein discovery, how these digest compared to standard dietary proteins, and targeted product developments in the field.
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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 pharmaceutical interest in probiotics grew. They pointed to healthy longevity and holistic health approaches as the next wave of innovation.
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SupplySide Global 2026 preview: Biotics, protein & longevity top agenda
At SupplySide Global 2026 (Oct 28–30), exhibitors will highlight where the nutrition and food industries are heading. GLP-1 companion nutrition is expected to take center place at the event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, from protein innovations to fiber-forward beverages for satiety and muscle preservation. Companies are spotlighting their advances in supporting longevity, women’s health, and active nutrition, while exploring new and convenient delivery formats for actives, postbiotics, and dairy and plant proteins.
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Abbott to spin off US$8.5B Nutrition business behind Ensure and Similac
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Abbott plans to separate its Nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company. The new business is projected to deliver approximately US$8.5 billion in annual sales. Abbott’s Nutrition portfolio comprises global brands across infant, pediatric, medical, and adult nutrition. Brands include the adult supplement drink Ensure, the pediatric supplement PediaSure, the diabetes management nutrition brand Glucerna, and the infant formula brand Similac.
UK groups urge Healthy Start expansion after 750,000 pregnant women and...
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The Food Foundation has found that 750,000 pregnant women and young children from low-income households are missing out on Healthy Start, a UK government scheme that was developed to provide essential nutrition. 
Roquette backs pharma-grade excipients as OTC and consumer health converge
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Roquette has spent this year unifying its health and pharmaceutical solutions team. The company notes that consumers expect higher quality from over-the-counter (OTC) products while innovative formats become popular as sustainability and clean label requirements remain essential.Louis Ruocco, global head of Commercial Marketing, Health and Pharma Solutions at Roquette, tells Nutrition Insight what has changed for the pharmaceutical excipients and food ingredients provider this year, noting that customers increasingly want to understand Roquette’s full portfolio.
Rousselot launches Nextida NxCogni collagen peptide for cognitive resilience
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Darling Ingredients and its health brand Rousselot have introduced Nextida NxCogni, which they call the first targeted collagen peptide formulated to support clarity and cognitive resilience. The non-stimulant collagen peptide ingredient is built on Rousselot’s Nextida platform. The companies note that it targets neurosupportive benefits for use in dietary supplements.  
Kirin eyes allergy-relief foods after postbiotic eases hay fever symptoms in...
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Kirin Holdings Health Science Research Institute’s clinical study has found that its Lacticaseibacillus paracasei KW3110 may alleviate hay fever symptoms that impact the eyes and improve quality of life. The company plans to use the findings to create products for improving consumer health and alleviating allergic symptoms. 
Protein beyond grams: Leaft, Lallemand and Arla tackle quality, taste and...
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Protein enrichment can alter a drink’s consistency, a dessert’s texture, or the flavor of a familiar snack. For formulators, choosing an ingredient means assessing its nutritional contribution and how it behaves in the finished food. Food Ingredients First speaks to Leaft Foods, Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, and Arla Foods Ingredients about balancing nutritional quality with application performance as protein reaches more consumers and eating occasions. 
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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: Indena champions biology over trends in delivery format choice

Stefano Togni, chief commercial officer at Indena, discussed how the industry is at the intersection of botanical science, delivery formats, and pharmaceutical rigor applied to nutraceuticals. He underscored that the biology of ingredients needs to drive format choice, not always trends. Also,...

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