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GLP-1 use among US adolescents surges, but long-term health effects remain unknown

A study reveals that GLP-1 weight loss medication use among teenagers and young adults in the US has rapidly increased in recent years. Long-term effects from using these drugs are still unknown, especially on this young population going through a significant physical development period. Between 2022 and 2026, GLP-1 use among people aged 13–25 seeking obesity treatment increased from 88.2% to 96.1% and outpaced metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) use, which saw a decline from 11.6% to 3.7%.
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Fiber demand soars in GLP-1 companion products, synbiotic gummies & precision prebiotics
Fiber no longer belongs solely in the realm of gut health, but has expanded to support diverse claims as ingredient innovation is continually refined. Driven by social media trends like “fibermaxxing,” growing consumer needs for GLP-1 companion products, and demand for multi-benefit formulations, the fiber market is expanding with new functionalities. Nutrition Insight speaks to Roquette, Beneo, Ingredion, and TopGum Industries about how scientifically backed fibers are expanding beyond traditional applications into functional beverages, weight management platforms, and better-for-you confectionery.
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Monteloeder by SuanNutra champions clinical proof and skin-gut axis in beauty nutrition
Monteloeder by SuanNutra says the beauty-from-within space is becoming more mainstream. The ingredients specialist says solutions are increasingly connected to other health areas, such as longevity, sleep, gut health, stress management, and overall wellness. It highlights market potential in holistic health products that are backed by scientific evidence. Nutrition Insight speaks with Lauren Winchell, business development manager at SuanNutra US, about untapped opportunities and emerging ingredients in the nutricosmetics space. 
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The Science of Post-Exercise Recovery at 1 g/day
Help active consumers optimize their potential by powering exercise recovery. This infographic from Balchem explores new clinical research, showing how OptiMSM improves restoration of damage muscle tissue after exercise and improves resistance to oxidative stress at one-third of the dose previously studied. Uncover the science for next-level active nutrition.

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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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IFT FIRST 2026: Nexira debuts functional mushroom extracts for adaptogenic beverages

At the IFT FIRST 2026 trade show in Chicago, US, Nexira’s product manager, Charlotte Wallart, introduced the company’s expanded botanical ingredient portfolio for functional beverages. In response to a growing demand for functional mushrooms in Europe, Nexira added lion’s mane, reishi, and maitake extracts to this range. Wallart linked these mushrooms to different health benefits, such as focus, cognition, immunity, vitality, and emotional balance.

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Nutrition 2026: Research advances neuromuscular health, infant nutrition &...
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Leaders from the scientific community and nutraceuticals sector are convening at this year’s Nutrition 2026, an annual conference hosted by the American Society for Nutrition between July 25–28 in National Harbor, Maryland, US. Nutrition Insight explores the presentations hosted by Kyowa Hakko, a2 Milk Company, and PLT Health Solutions, who highlighted their advances in citicoline for neuromuscular health, cow’s milk free of A1-type beta-casein, and longevity and mobility.
Kerry’s half-year €3.3B revenue driven by protein, enzymes & bio-fermented...
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Kerry has reported a €3.3 billion (US$3.76 billion) group revenue and an EBITDA of €558 million (US$635.83 million) in the first half year of 2026. The Irish food and nutrition company highlighted increased customer innovation activity across many markets, with high-growth fields in health and wellness products centering on higher protein, proactive health, and new format options. The group’s growth was propelled across a broad range of taste and biotechnology solutions, including Tastesense salt and sugar reduction technologies, botanicals, natural extracts, taste solutions for high-protein applications, enzymes, and bio-fermented ingredients.
OmniActive introduces Fenavari botanical blend for menopause symptom support
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OmniActive Health Technologies has introduced a proprietary, clinically studied botanical ingredient, Fenavari, for the women’s health category. The combination of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) and shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is designed to help support women through normal hormonal changes during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that Fenavari addressed seven key concerns with midlife hormonal changes, including fewer instances of hot flashes and night sweats, and maintenance of healthy hormonal balance. 
Transparency separates successful AI nutrition innovation from hype
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Amid a growing use of AI in ingredient and product innovation, industry experts caution that transparency is key to building trust with customers, regulators, and consumers. They urge companies to communicate clearly how AI was used and reiterate the essential role of research to validate insights. In the final installment of our series on AI in nutrition, Nutrition Insight meets with Brightseed and independent marketing and R&D experts to explore how successful companies separate genuine innovation from hype. 
Kirin and FANCL debut AI platform to optimize supplement tablet formulations
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Kirin Holdings Company and FANCL Corporation have jointly designed an AI-based R&D platform to streamline innovation around supplement tablets. Drawing from accumulated data on supplement formulation, the system evaluates aspects of product quality, such as tablet size, hardness, and ease of swallowing. According to Kirin, conventional tablet design is commonly dependent on the experience and intuition of trained researchers and extensive prototyping and trial-and-error. The new automated process ultimately helps shorten product development timelines.
Mondelēz Q2 snack sales climb as emerging markets and North America deliver...
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Mondelēz International reports stronger second-quarter sales, as consumers continued to spend on snacks despite a challenging economic backdrop. Growth was driven by emerging markets and a solid performance in North America. The Oreo, Cadbury, Ritz, Toblerone, and Clif Bar maker posted net revenues of US$9.36 billion for the quarter ended June 30, up 4.1% year over year. This is up from US$8.98 billion in the prior-year period.
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Nutrition experts urge scientific validation of...
AI can compress discovery timelines in nutrition innovation and generate a wealth of new ideas. However, industry experts underscore that successful use of the technology requires scientific validation of AI-generated insights, high-quality data, human oversight, and clear communication on its use to customers. In the second installment of our series on AI in nutrition, Nutrition Insight speaks with representatives from Brightseed and Nuritas, as well as independent marketing and R&D experts, about the challenges companies face in working with the technology and how to overcome them. 
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American Nutrition Association backs finger-prick GKI test...
The American Nutrition Association (ANA) calls for the wider use of evidence-based biomarkers in personalized nutrition care to manage chronic diseases. It highlights the potential of a new real-time biomarker test for metabolic health based on a blood sample drawn from a finger prick. However, the organization tells us policy changes and medical nutrition training are key to ensure equitable access to these tests. Detailed in a paper in Frontiers in Science, the new biomarker test called the glucose ketone index (GKI) could potentially help track and manage the metabolic dysfunction behind cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegeneration.
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EAT-Lancet diet shift could cut global agriculture CO2...
An international team of over 40 researchers suggests that a global shift to healthy, sustainable diets can reshape global agriculture. They compared a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario with a transformation scenario involving the adoption of the EAT-Lancet diet, finding that the change could reduce agriculture-related net CO2 emissions by 85% by 2050. 

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Beauty-boosting nutritionJul2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers are increasingly prioritizing skin health, with many already using supplements to support it. This growing interest is driving innovation in the beau...

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Gut friendly fiber Jul 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates an 11% average annual growth in sports nutrition and supplement launches featuring fiber ingredients, high/source of fiber claims and/or digestive health claims, between April 2021 and March 2026. Sports bars led the top subcategories, followed by probiotic supplements, while sports protein-based RTD launches are emerging. Oligofructose was the most widely used fiber ingredient, while tapioca fiber and chicory root fiber are gaining ground.

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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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IFT FIRST 2026: Nexira debuts functional mushroom extracts for adaptogenic beverages

At the IFT FIRST 2026 trade show in Chicago, US, Nexira’s product manager, Charlotte Wallart, introduced the company’s expanded botanical ingredient portfolio for functional beverages. In response to a growing demand for functional mushrooms in Europe, Nexira added lion’s mane, reishi, and...

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