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Nestlé fires back at accusation of adding sugar to infant cereal in Africa
Nestlé fires back at accusation of adding sugar to infant cereal in Africa
Nestlé has disputed accusations by the NGO Public Eye that its infant cereals sold in Africa feature added sugar. Recent reports by the NGO claim the Swiss nutritional company’s brands Cerelac and Nestum sold in Africa contain added sugar, while the same products on the European market are refined-sugar free. “We disagree with this report as it contains misleading and unfounded allegations,” a Nestlé spokesperson tells Nutrition Insight. 
Trending in men’s health: Longevity, not just strength, is the market’s new pillar
Trending in men’s health: Longevity, not just strength, is the market’s new pillar
Men’s health supplements are shifting from purely strength-targeting products toward holistic wellness as consumers increasingly prioritize preventive and multifunctional solutions. Experts from Saanroo and Pharmactive Biotech highlight how a growing interest in solutions that target healthy aging, metabolic support, cognitive performance, and sleep and stress support is revolutionizing the market. Maggie McNamara, VP of Global Marketing at Saanroo, tells Nutrition Insight that the growing men’s health supplements market is driven by an increased interest in preventive care and personalized nutrition, fueled by advances in AI-powered health-tracking technologies such as biohacking and wearable devices. Moreover, she notes the market is covering more health concerns. 
Webinar preview: Valio spots potential of exosomes in infant nutrition innovations
Webinar preview: Valio spots potential of exosomes in infant nutrition innovations
In its efforts to develop infant nutrition that is compositionally closer to breast milk, Valio highlights the potential of exosomes for innovative formulas. These nanosized vesicles are generated by nearly all cells and are increasingly recognized as critical messengers that influence cellular communication and development. Valio notes that, in early life, human milk exosomes play a key role as mediators of mother-to-child interaction, supporting gut maturation, immune function, and nervous system development. However, the processing steps in infant milk formula production may impact their activity. 
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CPHI 2025: PharmaLinea’s innovations in hydration, women’s health, and pharma-grade supplements
CPHI 2025: PharmaLinea’s innovations in hydration, women’s health, and pharma-grade supplements

PharmaLinea’s key focus areas in 2025 are hydration, women’s health, and evolving supplement formats, according to the company’s marketing director, Masaž Ambrožic. For example, PharmaLinea has developed a sugar-free hydration product and is working on products to address underserved areas in women’s health, such as menstrual pain. Amid a growing demand for convenient supplement formats, Ambrožic said the company strikes a balance between innovation and efficacy. 

SupplySide Global 2025: Evidence-based ingredients for whole-body wellness take center stage
SupplySide Global 2025: Evidence-based ingredients for whole-body wellness take center stage
At the SupplySide Global 2025 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada (Oct 29–30), leading minds and brands across supplements, food, beverage, pet health, and personal care innovation congregated to explore breakthrough ingredients, address sourcing challenges, and form strategic partnerships, gaining insights into the evolving health and nutrition landscape. The event hosted over 20,000 participants and more than 1,600 exhibiting companies, and provided a platform for collaboration, networking, and trend discovery. Attendees explored emerging innovations, scientific advancements, and market trends set to shape the future of wellness and functional products.

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Gut-brain talk: Three amino acids linked to appetite loss during illness
Gut-brain talk: Three amino acids linked to appetite loss during illness
Researchers have investigated the phenomenon of appetite loss during illness, discovering that mice in a similar catabolic state are strongly averse to protein-rich foods. They link this aversion to specific amino acids that produce higher levels of ammonia and lower appetite through a gut-to-brain signaling pathway. “The hope is that, down the line, we’re able to develop therapeutic approaches to support the recovery process,” says Nikolai Jaschke, co-first author of the study and a principal investigator and physician at the Hamburg Center for Translational Immunology and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany.
Experts contest link between UPFs and early-onset women's colorectal cancer
Experts contest link between UPFs and early-onset women's colorectal cancer
In a women’s health study, researchers have linked a higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer precursors. Participants on a diet rich in these foods had a higher likelihood of developing adenomas before the age of 50. The cohort study examined the dietary habits of 29,105 female nurses under 50 who had undergone a lower endoscopy. Compared to women with the lowest UPF intake, those who consumed the highest amount of UFPs were found to have a 45% increased likelihood of developing conventional colorectal adenomas, a type of polyp that can become cancerous.
UK “healthy” snack bars found high in sugar and fat, study warns
UK “healthy” snack bars found high in sugar and fat, study warns
New research has exposed that many snack bars sold in the UK are misleadingly branded as healthy, despite large quantities of sugar and saturated fat. Conducted by Action on Salt & Sugar at Queen Mary University, London, UK, the research reveals that 37% of “healthy” snack bars sold in the UK are high in sugars under the UK’s traffic-light labeling system. 
Active lifestyles demand personalized ingredients in snackable formats
Active lifestyles demand personalized ingredients in snackable formats
The sports and active nutrition markets are developing more personalized, science-backed solutions that can fit into their busy lifestyles. To meet demand for high-quality products in “snackable” formats, industry players are investing in real-world research and verifying ingredient quality and efficacy through third-party organizations. Nutrition Insight discusses developments with Bioiberica, TSI Group, OmniActive Health Technologies, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, and Balchem. Antonio Vendrell, marketing director at Bioiberica, notes that sports nutrition is no longer “just for sportspeople.” 
Milestone for clinical nutrition: WHO establishes first undernutrition code for...
Milestone for clinical nutrition: WHO establishes first undernutrition code for adults
For the first time, the WHO will include a code formally recognizing undernutrition in clinical settings in its 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), starting in 2027. ICD-11 is a tool that standardizes the language used by global health professionals in diagnosing, reporting, and monitoring diseases, injuries, and causes of death.
COP30: Brazil launches farmland restoration accelerator to bridge US$105B...
COP30: Brazil launches farmland restoration accelerator to bridge US$105B annual funding gap

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Eight countries have backed a Brazil-led financing accelerator to close a US$105 billion annual funding gap for restoring degraded farmland worldwide, though the Brazilian programs it draws on are too new to demonstrate productivity gains yet. 
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Experts highlight that through technological, medicinal, and nutritional innovations, we are consistently living longer than any generation before. At the same time, the science behind gut health continues to advance as experts unlock the secrets of the gut microbiome. According to Novonesis, the intersection of these two trends presents a plethora of opportunities within the healthy aging space.
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Nutraceuticals are evolving to meet a growing demand for holistic health benefits, ranging from weight management and women’s health support to mental wellness and sleep aids. As consumers are more informed and empowered by social media, they seek transparent, effective, and science-backed solutions. Nutrition Insight explores new health frontiers for nutraceuticals, popular ingredients, and the importance of scientific evidence in holistic health innovations with Lycored, Saanroo, Nexus Wise, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, and Sirio. 
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October in review: Innova’s top trends, CPHI spotlights...
October’s highlights include the SupplySide Global and CPhI trade shows, our visit to the Innovation Institute for Food and Health’s (IIFH) recent Discovery Forum, and our series on Rousselot’s collagen innovations.

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Omega-3 and DHA: Key drivers in women’s health, fertility, and pregnancyNov2025

According to data from Innova Market Insights, 60% of female consumers are including more omega-3 (including DHA) ingredients in their diets. Growing awareness of omega-3’s health benefits, combined w...

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Mood ingredients Nov 2025

According to an Innova Market Insights survey in 2025, 27% of global consumers have made changes in diet/nutrition to manage a mental health problem or achieve a goal, indicating that mood and mental health remain one of the top concerns. Vitamins/Minerals are the top category in supplement launches for brain and mood health. B vitamins and magnesium were the top ingredients in mood health supplements, while magnesium bisglycinate and various mushrooms are gaining traction.

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Trends in supplements for men’s healthNov 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that 58% of male consumers globally take multivitamins and minerals to age healthily. This has fueled the increase in men’s health supplements, with a +5% year-over-year growth from October 2023 to September 2025. Zinc and vitamin B were the leading ingredients in men’s health supplement launches, while cassia is an exciting new ingredient showing growth.

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