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Infusd Nutrition’s emulsion tech enables functional food formats with non-soluble ingredients

Amid ongoing consumer “pill fatigue,” the nutrition industry is exploring new formats to meet demands for fun and convenient formats, such as gummies and functional foods or beverages. However, it is challenging to include efficacious doses of non-soluble health ingredients in formats beyond traditional pills and capsules. To address this issue, Infusd Nutrition has developed a technology that transforms fat-soluble and insoluble nutrients into water-soluble solutions that enhance stability, bioavailability, and performance. 
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Performance proteins target GLP-1 users and everyday consumers in new formats
Consumer demand for protein remains strong, with the performance sector seeing an expansion from athletes to everyday consumers and GLP-1 users. This change is driving innovation in delivery formats such as sodas and nutritionally dense, small on-the-go solutions. Nutrition Insight speaks with FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Valio, and Roquette about their offerings for new consumer groups who seek more than just protein, as concerns extend to gut and mental health.
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Food-microbe pairings may unlock personalized nutrition, experts reveal
Research has found that certain foods and diets shape the gut microbiome and might inspire future personalized nutrition interventions. The study examined 10,068 individuals from the Human Phenotype Project, dubbed “the world’s deepest phenotype multi-omic study.” The researchers note that the ways specific foods and dietary patterns shape microbial composition, diversity, and function are not fully understood. In the study, they were able to unveil some of these mysteries by looking at distinct food-microbe links, such as coffee with Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, yogurt with Streptococcus thermophilus, and milk with Bifidobacterium species.
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Dominique Ostrander, general manager of sales for Functional Ingredients at Morinaga Nutritional Foods, discusses the science behind the company’s human residential bifidobacteria strains. She highlights outcomes in immune modulation and cognitive function for these probiotic strains, backed by clinical research. Ostrander also explains how the company ensures strain stability and consistency, while presenting innovations in mood improvement and postbiotics.

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GLP-1 users reveal underreported side effects on social media
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A study has revealed GLP-1 medication side effects from real-world data that are not fully captured in clinical trials or on regulatory documents. The research team investigated over 400,000 posts on the social media platform Reddit from more than 67,000 users and found symptoms relating to the reproductive system, such as menstrual changes, fatigue, and temperature-related complaints. “Some of the side effects we found, like nausea, are well known, and that shows that the method is picking up a real signal,” says the study’s senior author, Sharath Chandra Guntuku, research associate professor in Computer and Information Science (CIS) at Penn Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, US.
Obesity research: Animal models outpace human studies, stalling real-world...
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Research has found that although there is an increase in obesity research, scientists are heavily relying on animal models over human studies. A new review calls for experts to conduct more human research, specifically on energy balance, which is essential for effective prevention and treatment of obesity. 
NAD+ supplements may fuel treatment-resistant cancer cells, researchers warn
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New research cautions that popular nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) precursor supplements might be doing more harm than good for cancer patients. Scientists warn that these vitamin B3 derivatives could be helping cancer cells survive treatment by suppressing DNA damage and cell death, which chemotherapy depends on to work. The study authors at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine, US, explain that NAD+ is a molecule that healthy and cancerous cells need to function and survive. They say taking an NAD+ supplement essentially “floods the body’s cells with fuel.”
Symrise invests in Bond Pet Foods for sustainable innovation in biotechnology
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Symrise has made an equity investment in Bond Pet Foods to complement its pet nutrition portfolio. The US biotechnology company produces animal-identical proteins with precision fermentation. Symrise says the partnership will support its ambition to develop biotech-enabled ingredients that are “better for pets and the planet” and strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of its pet nutrition division long term. 
Thailand greenlights Balchem’s OptiMSM for healthy aging supplement brands
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Balchem has gained Thailand FDA’s approval of its OptiMSM ingredient, applicable for beauty-from-within, muscle recovery, joint health, and active aging supplements. The methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) ingredient can be taken daily at a maximum dose of 1 g. 
Barry Callebaut’s strategic reset: Driving growth in a volatile cocoa market
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Barry Callebaut CEO Hein Schumacher says there is still significant work to do to strengthen the company following a prolonged period of industry disruption and transformation. Schumacher made the comments as the chocolate and cocoa giant published its half-year results for 2025/26, which show volumes improving in the second quarter, but still down in the first half, alongside strong cash generation and an improved financial position.
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Pharma meets nutrition: How GLP-1s revolutionize healthier...
GLP-1 therapies for weight loss and diabetes management are becoming more accessible and affordable in the US and around the world, driving consumer demand for healthier, nutrient-dense foods. Nutrition experts at Fonterra, Ingredion, Carbery, and the University of California (UC) Davis, US, tell Nutrition Insight how these pharmaceuticals are reshaping food trends to create innovations that cater to new consumer groups beyond GLP-1 users. 
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Food as Health: Nutrition investment opportunities for...
Amid growing US health care costs and diet-driven non-communicable diseases, S2G Investments calls for a convergence of food and health care systems: Food as Health. The US-based investor argues this would enable entrepreneurs to build investable businesses that leverage nutrition to drive measurable health outcomes. However, adoption remains limited when considering the magnitude of the problem. Nutrition Insight meets with Dan Ripma, principal at S2G Investments, to discuss Food as Health investment opportunities. 
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March in review: Gut microbiome advances, weight loss...
March saw developments in AI-driven microbiome testing, postbiotic developments, and nutraceutical solutions for GLP-1 nutrient gaps. Meanwhile, industry challenges in supply chain disruptions, growing labeling scrutiny, and a demand for transparency accelerated innovations in nutrient-dense formulations, from supplements to functional foods and ready meals. In our March review, Nutrition Insight dives into some of the month’s biggest stories, including our live coverage at the Natural Products Expo West 2026 trade show and how nutrition and supplements can solve nutritional gaps linked to GLP-1 use and rapid weight loss. 

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Performance protein trendsApr2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers are increasingly taking protein to improve their physical health. Protein bars and snacks, as well as powders and shakes, are the most popular form...

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Eye wellness support Apr 2026

According to Innova Market Insights, 16% of consumers globally have actively tried to improve their eye health over the past 12 months. Among these, one in three say that they choose supplements as part of their approach, highlighting a growing reliance on functional nutrition solutions to support vision and long-term eye health.

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Future of pet nutritionApr 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 26% compound annual growth rate in global pet food launches between 2021 and 2025. According to their Top Global Trends 2026 in Pet Food, wellness is a key focus, and product attributes are driven by pet owners’ interest in clean label, health ingredients, and more.

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Morinaga Nutritional Foods: Unlocking the science behind probiotic strains

Dominique Ostrander, general manager of sales for Functional Ingredients at Morinaga Nutritional Foods, discusses the science behind the company’s human residential bifidobacteria strains. She highlights outcomes in immune modulation and cognitive function for these probiotic strains, backed by...

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