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Experts urge longer EU funding horizons to boost food and nutrition innovation

A Finnish longitudinal study has found that public research, development, and innovation (RDI) subsidies have a significant impact on companies’ innovations. It underscores that the results are seen in the long term. Nutrition Insight speaks to the study lead from the University of Oulu to discuss how the findings are relevant for food and nutrition innovation, especially since governments in Europe find it challenging to justify long-term public funding due to expectations of fast results. 
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GLP-1 trials reveal diet quality gap as companion products boom
Many GLP-1 clinical trials are not tracking what patients are consuming, pointing to a gap in the weight-loss market. Nutrition Insight asks FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Probi, Roquette, and HTBA what this data gap means for nutrition industry innovators developing solutions for GLP-1 users today. A scoping review in Advances in Nutrition from last year of 129 randomized trials investigated liraglutide, semaglutide, or tirzepatide in humans. Only 57 trials included lifestyle modification activities, and only 36 recorded diet quality and food intake. Of this, only 10 trials reported outcomes, while only 17 trials assessed food cravings or eating behavior.
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IFT: Proposed US federal grant rules threaten nutrition science funding & competitiveness
The US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently proposed rules to rewrite the Uniform Guidance — the rulebook for all federal grants. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) chief science and technology officer tells Nutrition Insight that these rules are set to undermine the nation’s scientific research for food and nutrition and hinder global competitiveness. 
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The beauty-from-within revolution is here. Four in five women now integrate nutritional supplements into their beauty routines, with skin, hair & nails leading +35% growth. Discover the power of nutritional yeast: Lynside® Forte Se+ and Lynside® Forte Zn, formulated to deliver bioavailable solutions that transform your beauty formulations. Download our brochure.

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Whey & Collagen: The Protein Power Couple
A perfect match. Whey and collagen blends are stepping into the spotlight, driven by economic strains in the whey market but also by the undeniable, increasing awareness of collagen peptides and their benefits. Discover how the right blend can offer comprehensive joint support, promote holistic well-being—spanning beauty from within, gut comfort, and even improved sleep—or drive metabolic wellness through effective glucose spike management and natural GLP-1 production.
By adding value through price optimization, formulation advantages, and additional health benefits, blending whey protein with premium, science-based collagen peptides such as Peptan® or Nextida® GC holds the potential to be a game-changer. Whether you are developing sports nutrition beverages, functional foods, or holistic health supplements, this session will reveal how leveraging this dynamic mix can help your products stand out on the shelf.
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Thai Union Ingredients’ upcycled marine supplement solutions

Leena Uabumrungjit, the senior director at Thai Union Ingredients, spoke with us about the company’s marine ingredient portfolio, which spans omega-3 oils, marine collagen, and tuna-derived calcium. She also spotlighted the company’s full supply chain traceability and upcycled tuna byproducts for clean label formulation.

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Ultra-processed foods leave behind metabolic “signature” in blood, study finds
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Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption leaves behind a distinct metabolic “signature” in the blood, associated with potentially adverse health conditions, according to findings from a new internationally led study. To learn more, Nutrition Insight speaks to study co-author Jessica Blanco-López, Ph.D., head of the Research Department at the School of Medicine, Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Guatemala. She has a background in pediatrics and oncology, which led her to become involved in studies related to nutrition and metabolism.
Yeast beta-glucan may boost anti-tumor immunity in obesity, mouse study finds
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An Irish study has found potential in food supplements made from yeast to help the body make stronger immune cells to fight cancer in four to 12 weeks. The researchers from Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin (UCD) demonstrated “for the first time” that adding yeast supplements to the food of obese mice may change how their immune cells grow and create better cancer-fighting cells.
BioMérieux’s new commercial DNA test rapidly screens dietary supplement label...
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Laboratory diagnostics specialist BioMérieux has launched Gene-Up Probiotic Species ID, a new solution for verifying dietary supplement label claims in less than 90 minutes, addressing the cost, complexity, and delays of traditional workflows. This new commercial DNA test allows internal quality teams and external labs to easily identify specific probiotic species in their own facilities. BioMérieux developed the system in collaboration with Now, a natural supplements brand with more than 50 years of experience in product testing.
Nichols and THG unveil Myprotein Clear Whey Protein Water for UK functional...
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Nichols and The Hut Group (THG) Nutrition have partnered to develop Myprotein Clear Whey Protein Water, a ready-to-drink (RTD) range aiming to tap into consumer demand for health, wellness, and functional beverages. The range will launch in September 2026 in two flavors, Vimto and Raspberry Lemon. Vimto is a brand owned by Nichols and has a “unique and fruity flavor,” according to the company. 
Experts debate plastic food packaging’s health impact, urging new scientific...
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Amid an ongoing debate on plastic food packaging’s impact on health, experts are discussing what the current science says about its impact on human health. As new evidence emerges, they argue that the current scientific landscape needs standardized testing methods, while urging that new findings on increased plastics in human tissue should not be ignored. Nutrition Insight sits down with toxicology experts from the Plastics Research Council and the University of New Mexico (US), alongside a spokesperson from Earth Action, to dive deeper into plastic packaging and the current scientific evidence of its impact on human health.
Workforce report flags retention risks as IFT FIRST 2026 gets underway
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Workforce pressures are taking center stage, as IFT FIRST 2026 gets underway this week in Chicago, US (Jul 12–15). A new report from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has revealed rising compensation, growing retention risks, and intensifying concern over scientific misinformation. IFT’s 2026 Compensation and Career Path Report shows a profession at a turning point. The report, based on 5,148 responses from food science professionals worldwide, examines salary trends, job satisfaction, benefits, and workplace challenges across industry, academia, government, and nonprofit roles.
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Brain protein may be key link between obesity, aging &...
US researchers have received a US$410,000 grant from the National Institute on Aging to investigate whether obesity speeds up brain aging and its impact on memory loss and brain-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s. Nutrition Insight sits down with the study lead researcher, Timothy Jarome, professor at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech, to discuss what drove him to research this issue and its importance amid an increasingly obese population.
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Can creatine treat depression? Review reveals mixed findings
A scientific literature review has found mixed results in creatine monohydrate’s potential to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), suggesting it could serve as an adjunct treatment. However, the evidence is not settled. The researchers from the University of Ottawa in Canada analyzed five randomized controlled trials conducted across Brazil, India, Israel, South Korea, and the US. 
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June in review: GLP-1s drive demand, gut-brain axis & EU...
Metabolic health, mental well-being, EU vitamin limits, and protein differentiation were key topics driving product development in the nutrition industry in June. Meanwhile, policies aiming to drive healthier food choices and scientific research advances also shaped industry conversations. In our June review, Nutrition Insight explores some of the month’s biggest stories, such as weight loss needs driving the industry’s shift to support consumers on GLP-1s and when transitioning off them, alongside clinical research linking probiotics to reductions in geriatric depression. 

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Women’s bone and joint health across life stagesJul2026

According to Innova Market Insights data, women increasingly view mobility as a key pillar of healthy aging and are taking a more proactive approach to bone and joint health. This is driving growth in...

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GLP-1 support goes mainstream in supplements Jul 2026

As interest in GLP-1–related pathways continues to rise, supplement brands are introducing formulations that focus on supporting appetite regulation, glucose metabolism, gut health, and overall metabolic balance. Across the category, ingredients such as berberine, chromium, probiotics, citrus extracts, capsaicinoids, and bioactive peptides are commonly used to support satiety, energy balance, and healthy metabolic function.

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Cognitive supplement trendsJul 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that cognitive supplement launches are on the rise, with 4% increase in growth from April 2021 to March 2026. This relates to consumers’ interest in improving focus, and especially brain health claims, which were gaining momentum in women’s supplement claims.

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Kanaka Probiotics: KABP-051 and the future of weight management and psychobiotics

Kaneka Probiotics and AB-Biotics’ latest clinical research on probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KABP-051 observed modest weight loss alongside improvements mood and energy over 12 weeks,...

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