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January in review: GLP-1, protein, and fiber drive 2026 nutrition trends and reformulation
January in review: GLP-1, protein, and fiber drive 2026 nutrition trends and reformulation
January’s highlights include growing momentum for protein and fiber as key nutrients for 2026 product innovations to meet the needs of a growing GLP-1 consumer base. Also, research has advanced in personalized nutrition, gut health, cognition, and healthy aging. In our January review, Nutrition Insight examines how these themes are reshaping the industry. The new US dietary guidelines sparked debate over protein, plant-based sources, and saturated fat, while in the UK, companies countered the country’s stricter limits on sugar and salt. 
2026 gut health essentials: Personalization, evidence and multi-benefit claims
2026 gut health essentials: Personalization, evidence and multi-benefit claims
Gut health remains a key driver of functional food and beverage innovation, but this year marks a turning point for product development. Nutrition Insight speaks with ADM, Novonesis, and Valio about personalization, clinical substantiation, and multi-benefit ingredient platforms that are shaping the category’s next phase.“Demand is shifting toward more targeted, personalized, and multi-benefit gut health solutions, reflecting the growing understanding of gut health as a foundation for overall well-being. Brands are increasingly looking for smart, ‘one-stop’ ingredient platforms that combine proven functionality, strong nutrition, and excellent sensory performance,” says Susanna Lönnblad, business development manager at Valio.
Season34’s stackable women’s health supplements offer personalized menopause support
Season34’s stackable women’s health supplements offer personalized menopause support
Evolving beyond a one-size-fits-all menopause supplement, Season34 has launched a “first-of-its-kind” personalized symptom-management system to support women across the 34 most common signs of perimenopause and menopause. Women often experience 12 or more symptoms simultaneously, the brand highlights. However, each woman’s journey through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause is unique, and symptoms shift throughout the transition.
Turning the page on Cardiovascular Health
Turning the page on Cardiovascular Health
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Neuroepigenetics: Exploring the role of B vitamins and SAMe in cognition and DNA methylation
Neuroepigenetics: Exploring the role of B vitamins and SAMe in cognition and DNA methylation

Dr. Andrea Fuso discusses his research on brain health and DNA methylation. The neuroepigenetics professor at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, and long-term research partner of Gnosis by Lesaffre, explains how one-carbon metabolism influences brain function by regulating neurotransmitter synthesis and gene expression. Disruption of this metabolism can lead to cognitive decline, particularly in patients with dementia. Fuso also highlights the importance of B vitamins and S-Adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) in supporting methylation and cognitive health.

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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Vegan diets found to halve carbon footprints and cut disease risk
Vegan diets found to halve carbon footprints and cut disease risk
Emerging research in plant-based food and environmental health encourages people to consume less meat and fish. Researchers also highlight this diet’s benefits for lowering communicable disease risks. Nutrition Insight examines findings evidencing that vegan diets could halve carbon footprints in comparison to other diets and at school canteens, while significantly lowering water and land use.
Pürblack introduces peptide-powered daily multivitamin upgrade
Pürblack introduces peptide-powered daily multivitamin upgrade
Pürblack has released Multivitamin+ Peptide, a next-generation multivitamin supplement that blends easy-to-absorb vitamins and minerals with targeted peptides. The supplement brand offers minimalist formulations and focuses on bioactives like shilajit. Unlike conventional multivitamins, Multivitamin+ Peptide includes three peptide complexes that support key areas of the body, including circulation, liver function, and antioxidant defense. Together, they help support everyday energy, resilience, and overall performance in a simple daily supplement.
Scientists urge US FDA to rethink nutrition labeling as literacy gap may...
Scientists urge US FDA to rethink nutrition labeling as literacy gap may undermine health goals
New research is suggesting that the Nutrition Info Box, proposed last year by the US FDA, may only be useful to consumers with high nutrition literacy. The front-of-package (FOP) label would contain information on saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.Unhealthy diets are increasing the risk of diseases and death globally. However, diets in the US remain poor quality and cost US$50 billion in annual health care costs, according to the researchers.
Roquette’s Nutriose soluble fibers are NutraStrong Prebiotic Verified
Roquette’s Nutriose soluble fibers are NutraStrong Prebiotic Verified
Roquette’s Nutriose clinically backed soluble fibers have received third-party certification from SGS Nutrasource’s NutraStrong Prebiotic Verified program. The distinction recognizes the ingredient’s benchmarks of manufacturing quality, label compliance, and testing protocols. The NutraStrong Prebiotic Verified industry program validates the efficacy of prebiotic ingredients, safeguarding against misleading claims.
Lemme launches Skin Glaze Gummies with Kylie Cosmetics
Lemme launches Skin Glaze Gummies with Kylie Cosmetics
Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s supplement brand Lemme has unveiled a limited-edition gummy vitamin in the US through its first brand partnership with Kylie Cosmetics, the Lemme x Kylie Cosmetics Skin Glaze Gummies. The pomegranate-flavored gummy is formulated with clinically-studied Yüth spermidine, a patent-pending ingredient supplied by Compound Solution, which it refers to as the “youth molecule,” to support skin, hair, and nail health and growth.
Bridging the gap: Will high-quality hybrids open the door to eating more...
Bridging the gap: Will high-quality hybrids open the door to eating more protein?

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Food innovators are considering whether hybrid products — solutions made from both animal- and plant-based ingredients — could be an entry point into increased plant-based eating. Hybrids familiarize consumers with the benefits of functional solutions that blend meat and dairy with alternative proteins such as soy, pea, fava bean, and lupin, as well as fermentation-derived proteins, while allowing formulators to combine complementary strengths in a more pragmatic way.
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“Where are the beans?” Experts weigh plant quality amid US...
The hype around protein is booming, especially with the US 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans explicitly encouraging greater protein intake. The US health administration has placed meat and dairy high on the food pyramid, leaving questions about the role of plant protein, the quality-versus-quantity debate, and the industry influence underlying the guidelines.Nutrition Insight speaks with plant-based meal kit provider Purple Carrot and Soy Nutrition Institute Global to explore why plant-based proteins should be central to healthy diets and whether they are being sidelined by the food industry. 
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New product launches: Personalized options for GLP-1 weight...
In new US product launches this week, nutraceuticals are undergoing a strategic shift as brands move beyond “one-size-fits-all” formulations to address highly specific biological and lifestyle cohorts. Nutrition Insight explores the latest advances, headlined by a pivot toward GLP-1 users by a new enzyme formula designed to address the side effects of rapid weight loss.
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Kidfresh unveils top nutritional food trends for US...
Children’s food brand Kidfresh, offering meals that incorporate hidden veggies, has released its Top 7 Kids’ Food & Nutrition Trends for 2026. As families continue to balance convenience, value, and nutrition, purchasing behaviors evolve accordingly. Speaking to Nutrition Insight, Michael Allen, Kidfresh CEO, shares his insights on how shifting consumer behavior, economic pressures, and evolving family routines are shaping what children will eat in the year ahead.

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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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Vitamin vitality gains global boost Feb 2026

According to Innova Market Insights data, consumers are especially interested in including vitamins in their diet, with 86% globally saying they pay attention to the vitamins they consume and 62% saying they include more vitamins in their diet. New vitamin product launches show focus on mixing various multivitamins for a overall health boost.

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GLP-1 weight management trendsFeb 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that global GLP-1 consumers take these medications for appetite control and satiety. Overall, supplements with GLP-1 claims are surging with a large increase in launches in the last five years, led by North America. These supplements contain natural extracts to support GLP-1 activity. 

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Neuroepigenetics: Exploring the role of B vitamins and SAMe in cognition and DNA methylation

Dr. Andrea Fuso discusses his research on brain health and DNA methylation. The neuroepigenetics professor at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, and long-term research partner of Gnosis by Lesaffre, explains how one-carbon metabolism influences brain function by regulating neurotransmitter...

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FiE 2025: FrieslandCampina Ingredients taps into yogurt’s health halo 
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FiE 2025: Rousselot’s consumer-friendly application formats for collagen peptides 
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FiE 2025: Valio spots dairy-based opportunities in infant and adult nutrition
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