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WHO urges tax reforms as alcohol and sugary drinks become too affordable
WHO urges tax reforms as alcohol and sugary drinks become too affordable
The WHO is warning that taxes on alcoholic and sugar-sweetened beverages are lacking, as prices of unhealthy drinks continue to drop in most countries. In new reports, the UN agency urges countries to raise taxes and implement policies aimed at these groups. It blames industries for pressuring governments to limit increases, allowing harmful products to remain affordable. Meanwhile, health systems bear the financial burden of preventable noncommunicable diseases and harms linked to these products.
Spotlight on personalized solutions and trends driving prenatal nutrition
Spotlight on personalized solutions and trends driving prenatal nutrition
The prenatal nutrition category is growing rapidly, driven by increasing awareness of nutritional needs before and during pregnancy, advancements in health-tracking technology, and rising maternal age. Nutrition Insight meets with Valio, Balchem, and Lubrizol Life Science to explore opportunities for innovations in ingredients that support fertility, pregnancy, and long-term child health. 
Extra virgin olive oil touted for functional benefits thanks to bioactive compounds
Extra virgin olive oil touted for functional benefits thanks to bioactive compounds
New research is exploring methods to extract oleocanthal from olive oil, which may offer more effective anti-inflammatory benefits than ibuprofen. And according to Dr. Nasser Abufarha, founder and director of Canaan Palestine, a shot of olive oil a day is an optimal way to support health. The company specializes in olive oil and is headquartered in Jenin, Palestine. It sources olive oil and all other ingredients from family farms across the West Bank of the country.
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FiE 2025: Prinova features Inner Power functional drinks and sports nutrition
FiE 2025: Prinova features Inner Power functional drinks and sports nutrition

Prinova presented a range of Inner Power functional beverage concepts centered on the “feeling good from the inside out” theme at Food ingredients Europe (FiE). The company’s technical sales executive, Michael Robbins, introduced the three drinks — Inner Glow, Inner Balance, and Inner Focus — and their underlying market trends. The drinks combined botanicals, fruits, and vegetables with natural flavors and colors. In addition, Robbins discussed Prinova’s pre-workout ingredient CitraPeak, a 100% soluble form of hesperidin, for fast-acting vasodilatory and pump benefits.

Nutrition industry 2025 in review: Most read stories
Nutrition industry 2025 in review: Most read stories
This year, scientific and technological advances, along with growing scrutiny of health claims and regulations, shaped the nutrition industry. Research on the gut microbiome, growing interest in healthy aging, and increasing popularity of GLP-1 medications have driven innovations in targeted solutions, spanning biotics, collagen, botanicals, and protein ingredients. Meanwhile, policy shifts, climate impacts, and geopolitical pressures influenced nutrition security and access to healthy diets. Let’s review this year’s industry-shaping highlights.

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New studies strengthen link between food preservatives, cancer and type 2...
New studies strengthen link between food preservatives, cancer and type 2 diabetes
Higher consumption of some preservatives widely found in industrially processed foods and beverages may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, according to two new studies. Carried out by French researchers and published in The BMJ and Nature, the papers draw from the dietary data of more than 100,000 adult volunteers in the NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort.
Daily tea may offer lower risk of bone fractures than heavy coffee drinkers
Daily tea may offer lower risk of bone fractures than heavy coffee drinkers
Coffee and tea may have different impacts on bone health in older women, a new study suggests. Researchers from Flinders University, Australia, tracked almost 10,000 women over a decade, finding that tea drinkers have modestly higher bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip than non-drinkers. They suggest that tea has the potential to prevent fractures.
High-protein diet leads to “dramatic” cholera bacteria reduction in mice
High-protein diet leads to “dramatic” cholera bacteria reduction in mice
New research suggests that a high-protein diet could be an effective dietary approach to cholera infections. The study found that diets high in casein, the primary protein in milk and cheese, as well as wheat gluten, may “dramatically” reduce the amount of cholera bacteria that can infect the gut.Since food has a strong effect on the gut microbiome, the researchers initially set out to learn if infectious and invasive microbes could be similarly affected by diet.“We saw up to 100-fold differences in the amount of cholera colonization as a function of diet alone,” says senior author of the study, Ansel Hsiao, University College Roosevelt (Franklin), associate professor of microbiology and plant pathology.
UK shoppers call for mandatory traffic light nutrition labels to tackle...
UK shoppers call for mandatory traffic light nutrition labels to tackle “obesity crisis”
UK shoppers prefer clear and consistent nutrition labels, according to new research by the consumer protection service Which?. For more than a decade, the country has used traffic light labeling to indicate the nutritional quality of F&B products. However, as the system is government-recommended rather than mandatory, its use remains inconsistent across retailers and products. Which? finds that consumers favor the traffic light system over other front-of-pack nutrition labeling schemes, while demanding uniform implementation and clear presentation.
Vitafoods India 2026 preview: Aker BioMarine expands omega-3 presence in India
Vitafoods India 2026 preview: Aker BioMarine expands omega-3 presence in India
At next month’s Vitafoods India trade show (Feb 11–13), Aker BioMarine will showcase its sustainable marine-based nutrition and highlight its expanding presence in the country as a “new chapter of growth.” The company details its investments in local leadership and product innovations designed to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers and nutraceutical brands. Additionally, Aker BioMarine will highlight its new distribution partnership with G.C. Chemie Pharmie to expand access to its krill oil and algae-derived DHA ingredients across the country. 
Beverages with benefits: The functional drink innovations shaping 2026
Beverages with benefits: The functional drink innovations shaping 2026

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Functional beverage innovators are poised to push the boundaries further this year by developing drinks that transcend refreshment and hydration to target holistic health benefits, encompassing the body, mood, and mind — all in convenient formats. The beverages for wellness trend is predicted to accelerate in 2026, building on innovation and a wealth of NPD seen last year, as manufacturers and brands keep pace with consumer needs that have moved beyond basic hydration to include aspects like immunity boosts, energy support, digestive health, cognitive function, and mental well-being.
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From muscle to mind: Active nutrition targets cognition,...
Going beyond the traditional focus of active nutrition, new industry innovations are connecting the mind to the heart for overall wellness. Consumers are seeking holistic health, as they know that fitness is not just physical but also mental. To learn more, Nutrition Insight speaks with Balchem, Bioiberica, Cosun Protein, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Gnosis by Lesaffre, HTBA, Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients, Sensus, and Sirio Europe.
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2026 health and nutrition trends: Experts nominate GLP-1s,...
US nutrition and health experts predict that the expansion of GLP-1 medications will make the most significant impact in 2026. A U.S. News & World Report survey of 58 experts indicated that these medications will increasingly be used for managing chronic conditions beyond obesity and type 2 diabetes, including heart health, kidney disease, and addiction treatment. Over half of respondents (52%) pointed to the expanded use of GLP-1s as the key health trend for this year, followed by a greater use of “Food as Medicine” (38%), AI integration with wearable technology (38%), a focus on nutrition for the gut microbiome (33%), and personalized nutrition (12%). 
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December in review: WHO guidance on GLP-1, nutrition...
December’s highlights include FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ planned expansion of its whey protein business and North American footprint, research findings on a global omega-3 intake gap, and our discussion with Danone on patient-centric medical nutrition to improve adherence. In our December review, Nutrition Insight highlights some of the month’s biggest stories, including innovations at the Food ingredients Europe (FiE) trade show and the WHO’s new GLP-1 guidance, while scientists called for greater cross-sector collaboration with key players that use krill for food and supplements to secure ocean stocks for the future. 

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Botanical and herbal supplements are essential to gut health innovationsJan2026

Innova Market Insights’ data indicates a 2% compound annual growth in supplement launches with digestive health claims between October 2020 and September 2025. Europe and US/Canada lead these launches...

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2’-FL comes on top in HMO breakthroughs Jan 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicate a 19% annual growth in infant nutrition launches featuring HMO ingredients from October 2022 to September 2025. 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) is the most used ingredient among these launches, supporting gut health, blocking pathogens, and potentially boosting immunity. HMOs may also support brain development, allergy prevention, and bone health, underscoring their growing role in early nutrition.

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Vitamin B9 emerges as top ingredient in prenatal nutrition launchesJan 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicate an increase in pregnancy claims for global supplement launches from October 2022 to September 2025. Of these launches, 45% were in Europe, with Vitamin B9 being the leading ingredient for the NPD. Additionally, capsules were the leading format for the launch of pregnancy supplements.  

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FiE 2025: Prinova features Inner Power functional drinks and sports nutrition

Prinova presented a range of Inner Power functional beverage concepts centered on the “feeling good from the inside out” theme at Food ingredients Europe (FiE). The company’s technical sales executive, Michael Robbins, introduced the three drinks — Inner Glow, Inner Balance, and Inner Focus —...

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