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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.

Jolanda van Hal's articles

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Bioiberica reveals market opportunity in histamine intolerance to boost gut health

While food intolerances like lactose and gluten are recognized as common digestive issues, Bioiberica sees a market gap for products to address histamine intolerance, a condition that “often goes...

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Next-gen botanical wellness: From traditional remedies to science-backed solutions

Botanical ingredients are evolving beyond their roots in traditional remedies to standardized, science-supported solutions that meet the natural wellness demand for targeted health benefits in...

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UC Davis to advance healthier, sustainable food systems with Scotts Miracle-Gro

The University of California (UC) Davis Innovation Institute for Food & Health (IIFH) is partnering with ingredient supplier ofi and Scotts Miracle-Gro, a marketer of garden products. With both...

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Expo West 2026: Gut health and weight management innovations in supplements and functional foods

Weight management, gut and women’s health, alongside nutrient-dense formulations dominated innovation at Natural Products Expo West 2026 (Mar 3–6) in Anaheim, California, US. Companies showcased new...

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International Women’s Day 2026: WIN urges gender equity across nutraceutical industry

Today’s 115th annual International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, but also marks a call to action to advance gender equality. Women in...

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Fantastic Fungi’s Paul Stamets: Functional mushrooms for protecting bees and combating global viruses

Live from the Expo West 2026 trade fair in California, US, Nutrition Insight speaks to renowned mycologist and Fungi Perfecti founder Paul Stamets. Featured in the Netflix documentary “Fantastic...

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Aker BioMarine presents krill oil and omega-3s for metabolic health and longevity at Expo West 2026

At Natural Products Expo West 2026, Aker BioMarine is spotlighting next-generation performance, cognitive, and metabolic health formulations with marine-based ingredients like Superba Krill and...

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Gnosis by Lesaffre champions women’s health supplements at Expo West 2026

Women’s health is taking center stage at the ongoing Natural Products Expo West 2026 trade show. Gnosis by Lesaffre is showcasing women’s wellness ingredients that support prenatal health, digestion,...

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