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Oleosomes offer clean label plant-based functionality with nutrient delivery potential

As clean labels remain a priority for consumers, the nutrition industry is focusing on how processing and ingredient structures do not just impact taste and texture but also nutrient delivery and digestion. Manufacturers are also exploring how to prevent plant-based products from being classified as ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The plant-based meat and dairy alternative space is especially seeing increasing interest from R&D and nutrition researchers in simplifying formulations and modulating fat release to improve consumer eating experiences and nutritional profile. Innovators are trying to reduce reliance on added emulsifiers, exploring oleosomes as a natural delivery system for lipids and fat-soluble compounds. 
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Biotics and gut microbiome health drive advanced immune support
Immune health demand is broadening beyond traditional vitamins and minerals as consumers are increasingly looking for solutions targeting the gut microbiome. Nutrition Insight sits down with experts from Novonesis, Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, Lallemand Health Solutions, AB-Biotics, and Clasado Biosciences to discuss how biotics are gaining ground in the category and the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry.
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PeakBridge eyes science-led nutricosmetics as GLP-1 and women’s health converge
Skin health is a focal point for a third of consumers globally, with ingestible beauty solutions gaining popularity. The global venture capital firm PeakBridge expects the market to continue expanding, driven by a growing awareness of the impact of beauty-from-within, new ingredients, and an increasing women’s health market. Nutrition Insight explores market opportunities with Dr. Gali Artzi, partner and CTO at PeakBridge, a US$260 million fund investing across food, nutrition, and health. Although the fund does not have a purely nutricosmetic holding, Artzi says it is actively looking for investment prospects in this category as the “market is growing significantly.” 
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From yeast cell walls to immunity: The beta-glucan journey
Yeast beta‑glucans unlock a new approach to immune health, training innate defenses for greater efficiency. Pioneering research for more than 45 years, this document presents the key milestones for M-Gard®.  With a unique structure and strong scientific backing, M‑Gard® delivers daily immune resilience and helps consumers stay prepared for everyday challenges.

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Whey & Collagen: The Protein Power Couple
A perfect match. Whey and collagen blends are stepping into the spotlight, driven by economic strains in the whey market but also by the undeniable, increasing awareness of collagen peptides and their benefits. Discover how the right blend can offer comprehensive joint support, promote holistic well-being—spanning beauty from within, gut comfort, and even improved sleep—or drive metabolic wellness through effective glucose spike management and natural GLP-1 production.By adding value through price optimization, formulation advantages, and additional health benefits, blending whey protein with premium, science-based collagen peptides such as Peptan® or Nextida® GC holds the potential to be a game-changer. Whether you are developing sports nutrition beverages, functional foods, or holistic health supplements, this session will reveal how leveraging this dynamic mix can help your products stand out on the shelf.
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Bioiberica: Formulating with multifunctional healthy aging ingredients

Mónica Gómez Navarro, marketing manager of Branded Ingredients at Bioiberica, shares how functional ingredients support long-term wellness. She details how Bioiberica’s Mobilee targets joint mobility and muscle health for active seniors, Dermial and Collavant n2’s support for skin health over time, and how DAOgest connects gut health to broader healthy aging goals, offering brands a range of multibenefit solutions.

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Biofortified pearl millet improves toddler iron levels and gut health without...
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New pediatric dietary research has found that toddlers fed iron- and zinc-biofortified pearl millet for nine months did not experience the digestive discomfort that is typically associated with increased iron intake through supplements. Additionally, the study found they developed gut microbiomes with potential antibiotic, antioxidant, and pollutant-degradation benefits. Previous studies have found that supplements can disrupt the gut’s bacterial ecosystem, which can fuel populations of harmful pathogens in the colon while inhibiting the growth of beneficial microbes.
Viome acquires Circulate Health to merge plasma exchange with precision...
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Preventative health technology company Viome Life Sciences has acquired Circulate Health, which has pioneered a therapeutic plasma exchange outside the hospital setting. Viome says the move will integrate its molecular diagnostics and precision nutrition platform with Circulate’s physician-facilitated therapeutic plasma exchange and its network of clinical partners in the US. As the science of measuring biological aging, inflammation, metabolism, and the gut microbiome advances, the company highlights an opportunity to widen what clinicians can do with that information.
U.S. News & World Report ranks best GLP-1 telehealth platforms
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U.S. News & World Report has announced ratings for the Best GLP-1 Telehealth Platforms, with 11 out of 20 platforms receiving top grades. These include Amazon One Medical, Found, Ivim Health, and Noom. The ratings evaluated online platforms that offer US FDA-approved, branded versions of the weight loss drug to help consumers navigate the growing digital weight management marketplace. 
Royal Canin targets precision pet nutrition and ingredient science with...
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The pet food market is growing as owners prioritize the long-term wellness of their furry friends. Meanwhile, in a “humanization” of the field, owners are increasingly projecting their own dietary and health priorities onto their pets, with specific interests in healthy aging and gut microbiota becoming more important. Royal Canin cautions that human-inspired feeding trends can make it challenging for people to distinguish evidence-based health needs for their cats and dogs from trends. The company’s global VP of R&D, Silvia Miret-Catalan, tells Nutrition Insight that the future of pet nutrition lies in nutrient science. 
South Korean trial links perilla oil to cardiovascular health benefits in...
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South Korean researchers reveal that perilla oil supplementation improved smokers’ inflammatory markers and blood clotting in a clinical trial, in addition to boosting participants’ circulating levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. The oil is extracted from perilla leaves (Perilla frutescens), an aromatic herb that is a staple side dish in Korean barbecue and is popular across other Asian cultures for various culinary and medicinal purposes.
Foodtech start-up develops first low-allergen peanuts for 2027 launch
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Nurtured Nuts Company has developed the world’s first gene-edited, low-allergen peanuts, accelerating safer food innovation. Together with AgriNetica and Brandvault360, the start-up has eliminated the major allergenic proteins in peanuts at the seed level. “Peanuts remain one of the most cost-effective and nutrient-dense protein sources available, and demand for plant-forward, high-protein foods has stayed strong,” Nurtured Nuts founder and CEO Bryant Williams tells Food Ingredients First. 
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Cargill’s EpiCor postbiotic reduces inflammatory immune...
Newly published research supports the immune-boosting benefits of a single dose of Cargill’s yeast-derived postbiotic EpiCor. Scientists have found the ingredient rapidly modulates inflammatory cytokines and immune surveillance markers in thirty healthy adults. The findings build on a growing body of evidence, including pediatric literature detailing how the ingredient helps reduce cold and flu symptoms in children aged four to 12.
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One-month clinical trial links vegan diet to slower...
A month-long trial on a vegan diet reveals positive epigenetic changes underpinned by reduced inflammation and biological aging markers. The study evidences the impact diets have on molecular biology, suggesting that dietary composition is more important than calorie reduction alone. 
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ATNi urges food industry to prioritize nutrition for...
The Access to Nutrition initiative’s (ATNi) recent webinar explored the main drivers of consumer demands in Africa alongside the role of private-sector strategies and policy frameworks in encouraging the adoption of nutritious diets. Nutrition Insight speaks with the nonprofit to learn how retailers, brands, suppliers, and governments can help improve the food environment in the region.

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Beauty-boosting nutritionJul2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers are increasingly prioritizing skin health, with many already using supplements to support it. This growing interest is driving innovation in the beau...

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Smart sugar control Aug 2026

According to data from Innova Market Insights 44% of consumers globally are reducing sugar to eat healthier. Sugar reduction is increasingly moving beyond traditional “low sugar” claims, with brands combining reduced sugar formulations with added functional benefits such as protein, fiber, probiotics, and electrolytes.

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Advanced immune supportAug 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers globally sought to improve their immune health over the past year. Reflecting this demand, global supplement launches with immune health claims grew by +5% YoY, comparing April 2025 and March 2026 with April 2024 and March 2025. 

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Mónica Gómez Navarro, marketing manager of Branded Ingredients at Bioiberica, shares how functional ingredients support long-term wellness. She details how Bioiberica’s Mobilee targets joint mobility and muscle health for active seniors, Dermial and Collavant n2’s support for skin health over...

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