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Jolanda van Hal

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About the author

Jolanda van Hal is the editor of Nutrition Insight. She covers topics such as personalized and precision nutrition, gut health, botanicals, bioactives, plant-based food, biotechnology, and sustainability. She has extensive knowledge of natural ingredients for health products and cosmetics and vast experience supporting exporters entering the EU with coaching, market research, and market access.

Meet the full Editorial Team behind Nutrition Insight.

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Jolanda van Hal's articles

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IFF backs probiotic strain quality over CFU counts, taps biomics to predict behavior

Amid a growing demand for probiotics, IFF underscores the importance of improving the inherent quality of strains used in supplements, rather than increasing their colony-forming units (CFU) count....

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Protein, fiber & taste drive next wave of GLP-1 companion nutrition

GLP-1 consumers are eating less, but not necessarily better, caution ingredient suppliers. They see the growing prevalence of these medications driving a shift in food and beverages, sparking...

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Rousselot launches Nextida NxCogni collagen peptide for cognitive resilience

Darling Ingredients and its health brand Rousselot have introduced Nextida NxCogni, which they call the first targeted collagen peptide formulated to support clarity and cognitive resilience. The...

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GLP-1 companion nutrition must complement drugs, not compete, suppliers urge

Nutrition ingredient suppliers are urging industry players to position products as a complement to GLP-1s, not a replacement. They note that supplements can never be equivalent to pharmaceuticals,...

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SupplySide Global 2026: AstaReal targets longevity and active nutrition with astaxanthin

At SupplySide Global 2026, AstaReal will focus on different applications for the company’s core product, astaxanthin, ranging from active nutrition to healthy aging, cognitive support, eye health,...

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Aker BioMarine backs krill oil as premium and sustainable alternative to fish oil

Amid ongoing pressure on traditional fish oil supplies for omega-3s, Aker BioMarine positions krill oil as a sustainable alternative. The krill oil specialist notes that this omega-3 source offers...

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SupplySide Global 2026: Clasado Biosciences and Probi unpack the next phase of gut health

Clasado Biosciences and Probi will feature their biotics at the upcoming SupplySide Global trade show (Oct 28–30), as consumer demand for gut health expands to more targeted solutions. The companies...

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Danone pushes for earlier malnutrition screening in standard patient care

The potential benefits of medical nutrition are increasingly recognized by health care providers, yet Danone flags that its integration into standard care is limited. The specialized nutrition...

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