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SupplySide Global 2026: Healthy aging drives GLP-1, gut & menopause launches

Healthy aging emerged as the common trend at the recent SupplySide Global 2026 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. Nutrition Insight spoke with Givaudan, dsm-firmenich, Akay Bioactives, Rousselot, OmniActive Health Technologies, and Formo about new product launches and research in gut health, metabolic support, cognition, women’s health, and protein. “Almost every category could now fit into this idea of healthspan and longevity,” said Brian Appell, marketing manager for nutra and the Americas at Givaudan. “We see a convergence of benefits.” “For example, cognitive health isn’t necessarily a category that stands by itself anymore,” he told us. “It’s about how it relates to different consumer groups, because the younger consumer group isn’t necessarily interested in memory the way an older consumer group is.” 
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Industry eyes HMOs beyond infant formula as gut health evidence leads
Interest in the role of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in health beyond infancy is growing, with potential wider benefits, although most launches remain in infant formula. Filed patents point to product innovation activity in the fields of brain, muscles, and skin. Nutrition Insight speaks with Novonesis Human Health Biosolutions about regulatory and scientific challenges that must be addressed before mainstream adoption. Morinaga Milk outlines where evidence is strongest outside of infant nutrition, while Innova Market Insights reveals which regions lead in toddler, child, and adult innovation. 
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SupplySide Global 2026: Gnosis by Lesaffre ties women’s health to longevity
The scope of approaches to longevity is broadening, with nutrition brands innovating around holistic health benefits ranging from cognition and cardiovascular function to mobility and women’s health. At the ongoing SupplySide Global 2026 trade show, Gnosis by Lesaffre is positioning its portfolio around a holistic view of healthy aging. The company is also highlighting how targeted, clinically backed ingredients in convenient formats can help brands translate longevity into consumer-friendly products. Emily Harris, MS, RD, associate director of marketing for the Americas at Gnosis by Lesaffre, tells Nutrition Insight that the company is speaking with trade show attendees about its range of solutions for maintaining optimal vitality, resilience, and function for as long as possible. 
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SupplySide Global 2026 recap: Metabolic, gut & women’s health lead 2027 outlook

At SupplySide Global 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, exhibitors told Nutrition Insight that metabolic, women’s, and gut health, alongside longevity, will shape product innovation in 2027. GLP-1s are driving companion nutrition, while the healthy aging trend is fueling innovation in products aimed at specific life stages. Companies also said consumers are seeking multifunctional solutions in fun formats and pointed toward opportunities in mood support and sustained energy.

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SupplySide Global 2026 preview: Biotics, protein & longevity top agenda
At SupplySide Global 2026 (Oct 28–30), exhibitors will highlight where the nutrition and food industries are heading. GLP-1 companion nutrition is expected to take center place at the event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, from protein innovations to fiber-forward beverages for satiety and muscle preservation. Companies are spotlighting their advances in supporting longevity, women’s health, and active nutrition, while exploring new and convenient delivery formats for actives, postbiotics, and dairy and plant proteins.
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FrieslandCampina’s Vivinal GOS targets children’s gut health in ex vivo study
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients has released new findings from an ex vivo study using gut microbiota samples from children aged three to 12, which evaluated its Vivinal GOS (galacto-oligosaccharide) ingredient for gut microbiome support. The study suggests that the prebiotic may support gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria to produce metabolites associated with immunity and neuroprotection. Notably, researchers observed significant changes even at the lowest dose tested.
Chocolate spreads escape UK ad restrictions despite 99% rated as less healthy
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Action on Salt & Sugar has found that although 99% of chocolate spreads are classified as “less healthy” under the UK government’s nutrition standards, they remain exempt from advertising restrictions, raising concerns about accountability. 
Energy drinks and stimulant supplements tied to heart event reports in young...
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New preliminary research has found that caffeinated energy drinks and stimulant supplements appeared disproportionately more often in FDA reports of serious cardiovascular events, including cardiac arrest and heart attacks. This was particularly apparent among adults aged 18 to 34. The study authors from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, US, will present these findings at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2026 (Nov 6–9) in Chicago, US.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026: SternVitamin targets MEA with micronutrient premixes
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SternVitamin is showcasing a new portfolio of standardized micronutrient premixes for efficient fortification at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 (Nov 3–5) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 
Kerry’s Bio-K+ expands probiotic Pro Line to Walmart and Costco in US and Canada
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Kerry’s probiotics brand Bio-K+ has expanded the distribution of its professional-grade Pro Line across the US and Canada, including its targeted capsule formulas Antibio Pro and IBS Pro (irritable bowel syndrome). The rollout spans mass retail through Walmart and the warehouse club channel via Costco. Designed around Bio-K+’s proprietary three-strain blend (Lacticaseibacillus casei LBC80R, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CLR2, and Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285), the 50 billion CFU formulas offer shelf-stable, delayed-release support for targeted health needs.
How Unilever is targeting the air fryer boom as cooking habits reshape food...
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Air fryers are reshaping at-home cooking habits and influencing food innovation, creating opportunities for manufacturers as consumers seek convenient, flavor-led meals. From adapting existing products to exploring new formats and flavor profiles, the appliance — widely regarded as one of the most significant shifts in home cooking technology in recent years — is becoming an increasingly important consideration for food brands.
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Suppliers warn GLP-1 companion category risks credibility...
The metabolic health trend has accelerated GLP-1 companion innovations. However, the rapid expansion has raised questions about whether products designed to support nutrition during rapid weight loss are grounded in evidence, given that the developments are in the early stages. To learn how the industry is responding to the momentum with responsible science, Nutrition Insight speaks with Roquette, Probi, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, and HTBA.
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IFF backs probiotic strain quality over CFU counts, taps...
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. CFUs are used to estimate the number of viable microbial cells in a product. Nutrition Insight meets with Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, a technical fellow at IFF, to discuss probiotic quality, research advances, and knowledge gaps. The company uses biomics to predict how a strain will behave in the human body. Biomics is the multidimensional analysis of biological data, Ouwehand explains. He says the analysis covers many aspects, such as metabolomics (analysis of metabolites), proteomics (proteins), and transcriptomics (RNA transcripts). “Biomics, in general, will not guarantee that a probiotic works, but it will help us make informed choices on what probiotic to test, for what potential health benefit,” he details. 
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Menopause supplements need women-only trials to move beyond...
During Menopause Awareness Month, Nutrition Insight meets with industry players to discuss how they are balancing efficacy, safety, and credibility as women at this life stage often want natural or non-hormonal solutions. Gnosis by Lesaffre, Lallemand Health Solutions, and Lallemand Bio-Ingredients also highlight what evidence is still missing to help move menopause products from wellness claims to trusted solutions. 

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Gut health: Expanding opportunities in healthy agingNov2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates growing momentum for gut health in healthy aging, with launches featuring gut health claims growing at a 16% CAGR from October 2021 to September 2026. Consumers a...

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Next-gen supplements Nov 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that the supplement category grew at a 2% CAGR from October 2021 to September 2026. Vitamins & minerals were the leading subcategory for supplement launches, accounting for 27% of launches from October 2025 to September 2026. Dietary fiber and antioxidant subcategories had the biggest increase in launches.

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Brain health supplement boostersNov 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that concentration and focus are top of mind for consumers. Brands are responding by increasing brain health supplement launches. Europe leads brain health supplement launches at 45%, followed by North America at 32%. Vitamins and minerals are the leading subcategory at 31%, capsules are the top format at 33%, and citicoline emerges as an ingredient with great potential for innovation.

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