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SupplySide Global 2026: Kerry backs life-stage women’s health and targeted gut health

Product innovations for women’s health and the gut microbiome are becoming more targeted as consumers seek solutions tailored to specific life stages, health needs, and daily routines. At the ongoing SupplySide Global 2026 trade show (Oct 28–30) in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, the company is showcasing concepts that combine science-backed ingredients with its formulation, taste, and delivery expertise across women’s, digestive, and immune health. On the show floor, Amy Smith, Ph.D., senior director of medical affairs at Kerry, tells Nutrition Insight that women’s health is a central focus for the company at SupplySide Global 2026, where today Kerry also hosts the session “Supporting Women’s Health Through Every Life Stage.” 
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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: Bactolife’s Helm binding proteins block harmful gut compounds

Bactolife CEO Sebastian Søderberg and co-founder and chief scientific officer Dr. Sandra Wingaard Thrane discuss Helm binding proteins, a novel gut health approach. Unlike probiotics, which introduce beneficial bacteria, or prebiotics, which feed them, Helm proteins bind and block harmful compounds. The company is launching the proteins through healthcare practitioners, with applications beyond supplements in medical foods, functional foods, and beverages. Søderberg says several product launches are coming and four clinical trials are underway.

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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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Perrigo sells infant formula business to MeridianMade in deal worth up to...
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Perrigo has agreed to sell its Infant Formula business to MeridianMade for up to US$175 million, including US$40 million in upfront cash and up to US$135 million in performance-based milestones. The divestiture allows Perrigo to reduce capital expenditures, exit discontinued operations, and focus on its core consumer self-care portfolio like vitamins and weight management brands.
Animal protein linked to lower testosterone, plant protein to higher, study...
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New research associates consuming more animal protein with reduced blood testosterone, whereas plant-based sources are linked with elevated levels. 
SupplySide Global 2026: Kyowa Hakko champions women’s health with Setria and...
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Kyowa Hakko is the official women’s health sponsor of the ongoing SupplySide Global trade show (Oct 28–30) in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. The company highlights how its two flagship ingredients — Setria Glutathione and Cognizin Citicoline — align with key areas in the category, from women’s healthy aging and immunity to mental energy, focus, and memory. “Cognizin is backed by research supporting mental energy, focus, attention, and memory, while Setria brings an antioxidant foundation with relevance to areas such as healthy aging and immune support,” Katie Emerson, senior manager, scientific affairs at Kyowa Hakko USA, tells Nutrition Insight.
IFF report maps GLP-1 eating moments from protein-first mornings to evening...
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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has published its newest report, GLP-1 Consumer Moments of Opportunity. The overview uncovers ten emerging consumer moments that reflect the evolving needs of patients seeking nutritional support while on GLP-1 medications. GLP-1 drugs lessen appetites to reduce food intake, and IFF’s research outlines that consumers are re-evaluating their food and beverage choices throughout the day. New eating occasions range from protein-focused morning routines and post-workout reward to planned indulgence, social moments, and end-of-day comfort.
Trick or train: 5-hour Energy, Bucked Up, and Dark Labs drop Halloween...
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Something wicked this way comes to the sports nutrition aisle as fitness brands roll out their creepy product drops of the year. From candy cauldron energy shots to multi-formula flavor takeovers inspired by trick-or-treating, Nutrition Insight shadows the latest new product offerings. In the US, this season’s unveiled options include 5-hour Energy’s first-ever Halloween-themed variety pack, Bucked Up’s cross-lineup “Limi-Dead” Edition pre-workout drops, and Dark Labs’ high-potency Crack Halloween Edition pre-workout.
Halloween 2026 candy trends turn sour, crunchy and unexpected
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F&B innovation opportunities are moving beyond spooky colors and limited-edition packaging as consumers globally gear up to celebrate Halloween tomorrow. NPD priorities are shifting toward creating surprise through flavor progression and multisensory effects, while increasingly complex concepts are raising formulation challenges around stability and shelf life. Sour candy demand is rising, crunch is gaining traction, and manufacturers are experimenting with heat, layering, freeze-drying, and unexpected category crossovers to enhance the consumer appeal of festive offerings. 
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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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GLP-1 companion nutrition must complement drugs, not...
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, but can support the safe and effective use of GLP-1 medications. Nutrition Insight meets with Beneo, Saanroo, HTBA, and Phynova to discuss where nutrition fits alongside pharmacotherapy, promising ingredients that support GLP-1s, the science needed to back their effectiveness, and how the market may develop in the next few years. 
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CPHI Milan 2026 review: Pharma standards and GLP-1 trends...
Nutraceuticals are increasingly sought out by the pharmaceutical industry. This demand is raising the bar for ingredients — nutrition companies are increasingly investing in the science behind their products to better support consumers’ health targets. Although nutrition approaches are disease-preventative, and pharma solutions aim to cure, exhibitors at CPHI Milan 2026 told Nutrition Insight that the divide between the two fields is closing. 

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The rise of cranberry in women’s healthOct2026

 Innova Market Insights data indicates that cranberry is a familiar ingredient among female consumers in the US and Western Europe, with one in four consumers reporting cranberry consumption. This fam...

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HMO advancements Oct 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that global product launches featuring HMO ingredients grew by 5% year over year, comparing July 2025 – June 2026 with July 2024 – June 2025. 2'-Fucosyllactose was the leading HMO ingredient, accounting for 86% of NPD, while 3-Fucosyllactose recorded the fastest growth in new launches, highlighting potential opportunities for innovation.

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Workout optimization nutritionOct 2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals growing consumer interest in sports nutrition, with launches growing at a +17% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Innovation is increasingly focused on collagen, with claims and, in particular, peptides gaining momentum.

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