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Sirio bets on longevity with science-backed ingredients in fun formats

Amid a trend for healthy aging, Sirio built a longevity platform for daily habits that it introduced at Vitafoods Europe 2026. Nutrition Insight meets up with the company to discuss its take on longevity — science-backed ingredients in fun formats for daily adherence that are marketed responsibly.“We’re really just getting started,” Maria Pavlidou, head of Marketing at Sirio Europe, tells us. “It’s fascinating what is going on with longevity in different fields.”
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Gut health champions: Tribiotic supplements, sweetening fibers & ultra-stable postbiotics
Rapid advances in the global gut health market are bringing forth multifaceted gut health ingredients developed to target more than one wellness area. Driven by diversifying ingredient research, innovation highlights range from stable postbiotics engineered for functional beverages to comprehensive “tribiotic” blends and sweetening prebiotic chicory root fibers. Nutrition Insight speaks to Ingredion, ADM, and Royal Cosun (Sensus) about multi-benefit solutions, formulation efforts to close the global fiber gap, and how the rise of ultra-stable postbiotics is unlocking new functional food and beverage categories.
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Lifesum partners with Calm app to connect nutrition, sleep and mindfulness
Nutrition and healthy eating platform Lifesum has teamed up with mental health app Calm to explore how behavioral insights across sleep, mindfulness, and nutrition can inform more connected experiences for users across both platforms. This includes studying how shared behavioral data from across these fields could better support everyday outcomes such as sleep quality, energy levels, stress patterns, and eating habits. Nutrition Insight meets with Lifesum nutritionist Victoria Strandlund to discuss how the partnership signals a broader shift within digital health toward connected ecosystems that support behavior change more holistically.
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Inside Lehvoss Nutrition’s regulatory-first strategy for branded ingredients

Lehvoss Nutrition’s head of marketing Teresita Ruda met with us at the tradeshow to discuss the company’s structured approach to building branded ingredient partnerships, its regulatory-first strategy in Europe, and growing commercial momentum in gut health and cellular longevity. Ruda also hinted at upcoming innovations and confirmed a clear five-year growth strategy built around focus and reliability.

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Vitafoods Europe 2026 review
The nutrition industry highlighted its latest innovations and scientific advances at this year’s Vitafoods Europe (May 5–7) in Barcelona, Spain. Longevity, women’s health, metabolic health beyond weight loss, hydration, and nutricosmetics stood out as key trends driving research and product development in the industry. Companies also presented sensory-driven delivery formats beyond pills and capsules for consumers who seek flavorful solutions that combine efficacy with convenience.

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Nutri-Score’s colorful labeling draws attention but doesn’t influence healthier...
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Colorful food labels, such as the European Nutri-Score, attract more attention yet do not influence purchasing decisions, according to a recent analysis. It found that people more often, and for longer periods of time, looked at the dark green A (most healthy), yellow C (in the middle of the range), and the red E (least healthy). The study also compared the Nutri-Score labels that are printed in grey and found the colorful ones attract more attention.
Probi gains validation in Japan for its first clinical study on probiotic...
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Probi has announced a first-ever clinical study of its flagship probiotic strain LP299V in Japanese adults, calling it a scientific and commercial milestone. The Symrise-owned company says the study sets a benchmark for validated probiotic solutions in one of the world’s most advanced functional food markets. 
Oikos launches new flavors of high-protein yogurt shakes
Oikos Protein Shake in strawberry flavor
High-protein yogurt label Oikos by Danone has expanded its ready-to-drink protein shake line with two new flavors, strawberry and caffeinated mocha latte, addressing growing consumer demand for more variety in their protein regimens.All Oikos Protein Shakes deliver 30 g of complete protein, 5 g of prebiotic fiber to support digestive health, and vitamins A and D for immune system support. They each contain 1 g total sugar and 0 added sugar, with no artificial sweeteners or flavors.
Boosting NAD+: Tru Niagen and US advertising board clash over supplement claims
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Niagen Bioscience says it rejects the logic behind a recommendation by the US National Advertising Review Board (NARB) to remove or significantly modify advertising claims for its flagship nicotinamide riboside (NR) supplement, Tru Niagen. Although the company has agreed to comply with the board’s recommendation, it argues that the standards are restrictive and could discourage companies from communicating scientific research.
Clasado Biosciences partners with Prokopton to distribute Bimuno GOS in France
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Gut microbiome ingredients specialist Clasado Biosciences has partnered with Prokopton to expand its distribution footprint in France, which it highlights as one of Europe’s most significant prebiotics markets.  The deal entails that the Éguilles-based Prokopton will supply Clasado Biosciences’ prebiotic galactooligosaccharide (GOS) ingredient Bimuno GOS to brands and manufacturers in the French supplements, food and beverage, and pet nutrition sectors.
The rise of alcohol-free spirits: Arkay launches Beyond Whisky Plant-Based
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Arkay Beverages, a pioneer in the zero-proof spirits category since 2011, has launched Beyond Spirits, a new line of alcohol-free beverages. The line includes Beyond Whisky Plant-Based, an innovative whisky alternative formulated for consumers seeking the sensory experience of whisky without alcohol. The launch reflects Arkay’s ongoing commitment to providing premium, alcohol-free alternatives that align with wellness, responsible consumption, and inclusive social experiences. Beyond Whisky Plant-Based is designed to deliver the flavor complexity, ritual, and sophistication of traditional whisky while eliminating alcohol, intoxication, and associated aftereffects.
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Function & SuppCo offer biometric tests to personalize...
US health tracking platform Function recently acquired SuppCo (The Supplement Collective), which offers an app that independently tests the quality of commercial supplements. Function now offers access to SuppCo’s assessments alongside its own health screening service — which includes lab work, imaging, and clinician guidance — enabling consumers to more comprehensively track how specific dietary inputs are shaping their biology. SuppCo oversees “Tested by SuppCo,” an independent certification program that anonymously purchases off-the-shelf supplements and verifies their active ingredients through an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory. It does not directly profit from the sale of supplements.
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Sustainable Foods Summit 2026: Shaping resilient food...
Sustainable nutrition is increasingly under pressure as consumers demand more environmentally friendly health solutions, with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development deadline looming, with less than four years remaining. Ahead of the Sustainable Foods Summit 2026 (18–19 June), Nutrition Insight meets with Amarjit Sahota, founder of Ecovia Intelligence, the organizer of the event to be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Spotlight on healthy aging, women’s...
At the recent Vitafoods Europe 2026 trade show, longevity, women’s health, delivery formats, the gut microbiome, and metabolic wellness took center stage. Industry players showcased new ingredients and consumer-centric formats to meet demand for proactive and targeted health solutions. On the show floor, Nutrition Insight explored the top trends in nutrition with experts from Sirio, Lallemand Health Solutions, Kerry, Rousselot, Lubrizol Nutraceuticals, and IFF Health Sciences. 

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Longevity nutrition: The next era of botanical innovationMay2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that more than half of consumers globally find longevity very important and distinguish it from healthy aging. They also associate it with gut and immune health c...

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Gut health champions May 2026

According to Innova Market Insights, consumers show strong interest in supporting gut health, with 48% globally preferring fortified foods and beverages to improve it. Additionally, 53% of consumers recognize the connection between gut health and mental well-being, viewing it as directly linked to stress relief.

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Sleep & calm enhancersMay 2026

Consumers globally continue to prioritize mental well-being, with stress and sleep as top concerns. The market responds with a stable growth of 2% CAGR in supplement launches for insomnia and/or brain-mood health between April 2021 and March 2026.

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