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Webinar preview: Sirio’s LifeChews unlock next-gen plant-based supplements

Sirio is presenting a new solution as consumer trends are indicating a growing preference for on-the-go, sustainable, and efficient supplements. With its new palatable jelly tablets, LifeChews meets these demands with convenience and impact.Ahead of Sirio’s webinar, “Introducing LifeChews: the Next Generation of Plant-Based Supplements,” Nutrition Insight meets with Sirio Europe’s head of Brand to give a sneak peek. Registration for the free webinar on March 26 at 11 AM CET is now open. In this session, the company will reveal the four product concepts created with LifeChews. 
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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 women’s, metabolic, mental, and gut health. Nutrition Insight meets with leading suppliers Akay Bioactives, Greenvit, Ingredients by Nature, Phynova, Layn Natural Ingredients, and MartinBauer Nutraceuticals to discuss trending health areas and ingredients, research advances, and challenges in the growing botanical wellness space. 
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ADM predicts postbiotics will drive next wave of gut microbiome innovation
A healthy gut microbiome is a key focus for health-conscious consumers, as research links it to immunity, mental wellness, and cognition. However, as probiotics, a staple for gut health support, need to survive processing and a product’s shelf life, their product applications are limited. Conversely, postbiotics can overcome these limitations. To shine a light on postbiotic innovations, Nutrition Insight speaks with Brad Schwan, VP of Global Category Marketing at ADM. 
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Kerry: Consumer mindset shifts and GLP-1s drive gut health support innovations

Kerry representatives Mathieu Millette, Ph.D., and Haelim Choi discuss key shifts in consumer mindset from short-term to proactive long-term gut health solutions. Choi, senior global marketing manager for Digestive Health, reveals which benefits consumers most valued based on Kerry research. Millette, the scientific director at Bio-K+, discusses how the GLP-1 boom is also driving demand for gastrointestinal support and how Kerry biotics have been used to mitigate side effects in human trials.

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Expo West 2026 review: Functional nutrition for GLP-1 support, gut health & women’s wellness
At the Natural Products Expo West 2026 trade show (Mar 3–6), the nutrition, food, and beverage industries showcased innovations in functional, tasty wellness products in consumer-friendly formats. In Anaheim, California, US, solutions supporting women’s health, gut microbiome, GLP-1 use, and weight management took center stage. Exhibitors spotlighted nutrient-dense products focusing on protein, postbiotics, probiotics, fiber, natural colors, and clean label solutions. We look back at some of the key innovations and companies at Expo West this year.

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Strait of Hormuz crisis: Impacts on hunger, grocery prices, and nutrition access
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The current naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for essential global trade — exposes a critical vulnerability for the nutrition industry: the global overreliance on synthetic fertilizers for raw materials like soy and grains. Experts are warning of knock-on inflation, not only in oil and staple foods, but also in the functional and fortified products that depend on these inputs.
GLP-1 discontinuation reveals mixed weight loss results
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A study has found that 55% of obese people regained weight lost after quitting GLP-1 medication, and so did 45% of diabetic patients. It also found that 45% of obese participants and 56% of the diabetics kept losing weight or stayed the same when coming off the medication. However, many of those with successful results were still receiving some form of treatment, as some of these participants simply switched between GLP-1 drugs. The study’s results did not account for whether patients were still receiving treatment.
TCI Biotech invests US$26M to expand North American powder, liquid and jelly...
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Global biotechnology specialist TCI Biotech has injected US$26.225 million in capital to expand its existing manufacturing facility in American Fork, Utah, US. Serving the North American market, the upgrade will roll out advanced equipment, producing its newly launched powder sachet production line. The site is also designed to support future liquid and jelly sachet production, with the intention of enhancing its manufacturing flexibility and capacity.
US teen obesity rate reaches 16%, with Black and Hispanic adolescents at...
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New research conducted in the US finds that nearly one in five teenagers was obese in 2023, with Black and Hispanic adolescents exhibiting the highest rates and Asian youths the lowest. The authors stress that understanding patterns of obesity and weight-loss efforts among US adolescents is critical for shaping effective clinical and public health interventions. Moreover, both adolescent overweight and obesity are linked to higher health risks in the short and long term.
Symrise launches division connecting beauty, gut microbiome & holistic wellness
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Symrise has introduced a new Care & Wellness Division to meet the global demand for products under the umbrella of well-being and beauty. Launched under the Scent & Care segment, the division brings together expertise across cosmetic and health ingredients and actives, including biotics. 
Fermentation dominates UK food tech pipeline as cultivated meat lags
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The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland have published a detailed assessment of which emerging food technologies are likely to reach British consumers within the next decade, placing precision fermentation, biomass fermentation, controlled environment agriculture, and cell-cultivated products as closest to market release. The report also flagged persistent consumer skepticism and regulatory bottlenecks that could slow market entry.

The thematic report, released March 13 and funded by the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, groups eight technology areas across three tiers ranked by expected impact, practical feasibility, and the likelihood of generating regulatory engagement. 
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LabelBlind: India’s packaged foods hit by nutrition label...
LabelBlind Solutions has found several instances of claims noncompliant with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations across staple and new food categories in India. The nation’s first AI-led digital food labeling service flags the trend, which increases the risk of consumer confusion about what is truly nutritious and healthy, especially regarding products made for children. Nutrition Insight speaks with LabelBlind’s founder, who urges stricter governance, especially amid India’s long battle against undernutrition, while obesity, non-communicable diseases, and metabolic disorders are rising.
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Can supplements mimic GLP-1? Bragg’s metabolic support...
As rapid weight-loss GLP-1 medications gain more mainstream attention, consumers are increasingly asking whether supplements can “do the same thing,” highlights Bragg. The wellness brand has recently launched a Metabolism Support Supplement that blends its apple cider vinegar with a hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flower extract and a lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) leaf extract. Nutrition Insight speaks to Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, professor emeritus at Tufts University, US, and the scientist behind Bragg’s Metabolism Support Supplement, who details the nuances between pharmacological and nutritional solutions for weight loss.
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Expo West 2026: Gut health and weight management...
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 protein-forward concepts, combinations of probiotics and postbiotics, and clinically-backed ingredients. At the trade show, Nutrition Insight caught up with Saanroo, Kerry, Aker BioMarine, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, and ADM to discuss multifunctional ingredients, delivery technology to improve bioavailability, and new supplement formats. 

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Ageless vitality solutionsMar2026

Innova Market Insights data shows the rising influence of healthy aging solutions as consumers globally boost their protein intake to support longevity and well-being. This trend has driven innovation...

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Botanical wellness boosts Mar 2026

Innova Market Insights’ data indicates that botanical/herbal supplements accounted for 20% of global supplement launches in 2025. More than a third of these launches featured a brain-mood health claim, while a whey-free claim witnessed a 100% CAGR (2021–2025). Ashwagandha ranked highest among herbal ingredients, and lion’s mane mushroom extract showed the fastest growth.

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Omega-3 supplement market trendsMar 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers are actively including omega-3 in their diets. It remains a steady performer in supplement innovation, but new product development is accelerating as sustainable, eco-friendly, and vegan omega-3 options begin making waves in the market. Most often, omega-3 supplements come in soft gel format, but there has been an increase in omega-3 capsule supplement launches.

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Kerry: Consumer mindset shifts and GLP-1s drive gut health support innovations

Kerry representatives Mathieu Millette, Ph.D., and Haelim Choi discuss key shifts in consumer mindset from short-term to proactive long-term gut health solutions. Choi, senior global marketing manager for Digestive Health, reveals which benefits consumers most valued based on Kerry research....

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Expo West 2026: ADM on innovating around next wave of GLP-1 and postbiotics
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Expo West 2026 live: BioCell Technology’s clinically-backed collagen targets skin and joint health
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