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Women In Nutraceuticals: Trust and traceability key to stronger India–US botanical ties

The upcoming Bharat Nutraverse Expo 2026 (Sept 7–9) in India is calling for great East-West collaboration in nutraceuticals. Present at the event, the US-based Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) discusses the India–US economic potential and what is needed to strengthen it, alongside women’s essential role in the industry and the influence of AI on the sector. 
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Ingestible beauty industry packs multi-actives into palatable gummies and softgels
The beauty-from-within supplements sphere is advancing with flavor-refining technologies that eliminate collagen’s off-taste to softgels. Delivery technology advances also enable gummies loaded with clinically backed actives like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and eggshell membrane. Meanwhile, evolving terminology around skin barrier health and shifting generational demands are reshaping product innovation — from Gen Z seeking radiance to perimenopausal women demanding targeted support.
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Austria Juice navigates active nutrition shift from sports to everyday functionality
Austria Juice underscores that active consumers are seeking convenient, multifunctional products that taste good. Nutrition Insight sits down with the company’s Julia Wurzer, marketing manager, and Dominik Wieser, head of Procurement Ingredients, to discuss the main trends in active nutrition and how the company is navigating formulation hurdles and supply chain challenges. As the main shifts in consumer demand for active nutrition, Wurzer tells us that consumers no longer see beverages as simple thirst-quenchers but as functional solutions that support their daily well-being.
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Creatine & Magnesium: The Body’s Most Powerful Pairing for Proven Performance
When muscles need energy fast, creatine and magnesium work hand-in-hand to fuel rapid regeneration of ATP to power every lift, rep and sprint. Creatine MagnaPower® brings these nutrients together to deliver muscular performance improvements. Explore the science behind this formulation and take your active nutrition offering to the next level.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Balchem’s Albion® Minerals. 
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The science of HMOs – A novonesis webinar featuring new clinical findings and ESPGHAN highlights
Tune in for an engaging webinar as we explore the latest HMO science coming out of Novonesis — including some exciting new data you won't want to miss. The webinar will also showcase latest scientific highlights on early-life nutrition from the 58th annual ESPGHAN meeting in Lille.Dr. Stina Jensen (Head of Applied HMO Science & Innovation, Novonesis) and Dr. Yannik Schönknecht (Senior Scientific Advisor, Novonesis) will present recent research on bioactive components in human milk, with a particular focus on HMOs, highlighting both mechanistic insights and findings from clinical study. Finally, there will be a spotlight on collaboration with academia (Prof. Lars Bode) and other leading researchers and how it is a key enabler to push the understanding of infant nutrition for everyone.
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Kaneka Ubiquinol: How brands can leverage mitochondria science and innovation
Cellular health is emerging as a new frontier of health span, from pre-conception to healthy aging. Kaneka Corporation’s senior marketing manager for APAC, Jeannie Kwa, explains the science behind mitochondrial health, the role of Ubiquinol, and how brands can separate strong science from marketing hype. As a clinical dietitian and health care practitioner educator and consultant for Kaneka Ubiquinol, Kwa explores mitoceuticals, dives into mitochondria function, and reveals what brands can take away from the company’s Innovation Forum at the upcoming Vitafoods Asia trade show.

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Sabinsa unpacks health trends and nutraceutical market access challenges in Asia
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At the Vitafoods Asia 2026 trade show in Bangkok, Thailand, Sabinsa will showcase its range of science-backed ingredients, which the herbal extracts manufacturer says address regional key health concerns. Shaheen Majeed, global CEO and managing director of the company, tells Nutrition Insight that healthy aging is one of the strongest trends across Asia. “Consumers are not only thinking about living longer; they expect to stay active, mentally sharp, and independent for as long as possible.” 
Edible Garden and Kimbal Musk’s Square Roots partner on functional RTD beverages
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Edible Garden and Square Roots have launched a product development partnership to create new functional ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages based on precision agriculture. The drinks will be sourced from nutrient-dense crops optimized for naturally occurring bioactive compounds that support cognitive health, metabolic wellness, healthy aging, inflammation management, GLP-1 support, and performance nutrition. Edible Garden, a controlled environment agricultural specialist, operates a proprietary Farm-to-Formula platform. The company transforms sustainable crops into nutrition products and offers advanced Tetra Pak aseptic manufacturing capabilities. Meanwhile, Square Roots, co-founded by businessman and restaurateur Kimbal Musk, brings its expertise in plant science, precision agriculture, and agricultural innovation.
Study links habitual coffee consumption with healthier BMI and metabolism
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New Finnish dietary research suggests habitual coffee consumption may be associated with a healthier body composition and better metabolism. The study also found noticeable differences related to sex hormones in men and women. However, authors of the observational study caution against interpreting their findings as a direct cause-and-effect. For both sexes, higher coffee consumption was linked to lower circulating levels of branched-chain amino acids. These are biomarkers that have previously been associated with insulin resistance and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes when they are chronically elevated.
Nutrabolt’s C4 launches AlphaBomb Sport for smooth performance, energy and...
C4 AlphaBomb Sport
Under Nutrabolt’s portfolio of brands, the C4 brand has launched its C4 AlphaBomb Sport “next-generation” complete workout formula engineered to support athletes in various performance areas. It is C4’s first complete workout formula powered by Enfinity Paraxanthine and claims to deliver smooth energy without the jitters or crash. The NSF Certified for Sport formula also features β-Lactolin, a clinically studied cognitive peptide shown to support focus and help combat mental fatigue. It includes creatine to support strength; alanyl-L-glutamine for hydration support; electrolytes; and Landkind Salidroside to help fight physical fatigue.
Mars Pet Nutrition shares emerging science for optimal diets on International...
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Mars Pet Nutrition is sharing five of the latest emerging insights in pet nutrition science on today’s International Dog Day to drive further understanding into what canines need from a nutritionally balanced diet. The company states that in today’s “pet-obsessed world,” 37% of owners consider their pets the most important thing in their lives. Still, 53% make the switch from puppy to adult dog food before 12 months, despite veterinary guidance.
Valio, Raisio and Solar Foods: Inside Finland’s ingredient innovation drive
F&B ingredient innovation leaders in Helsinki, Finland.

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Milk, northern oats, and a microorganism fed with carbon dioxide and hydrogen may appear to have little in common. In Finland, however, they illustrate how the country is drawing on established agriculture, advanced processing, and emerging biotechnology to develop higher-value food ingredients. During a recent reporting trip to Helsinki, Finland, Food Ingredients First spoke with experts from Valio, Raisio Food Solutions, and Solar Foods to explore the science, commercial thinking, and the collaborative culture driving the country’s ingredient innovation.
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Creatine & Magnesium: The Body’s Most Powerful Pairing for...
When muscles need energy fast, creatine and magnesium work hand-in-hand to fuel rapid regeneration of ATP to power every lift, rep and sprint. Creatine MagnaPower® brings these nutrients together to deliver muscular performance improvements. Explore the science behind this formulation and take your active nutrition offering to the next level.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Balchem’s Albion® Minerals. 
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Oral delivery blurs the line between supplement and...
The emerging peptide market is rapidly growing, and so too are concerns about the safety of these short chains of amino acids as consumers and industries grapple with distinguishing them from supplements. The labels on these gray-market peptides often note that the products are not for everyday use or human consumption, yet there are brands using some of these peptides in their oral supplements. 
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AI “tissue clocks” find organs age at different rates,...
Prolonging health span has been one of the top trends in the nutraceuticals industry this year, and insights into biological aging continue to deepen what longevity means in the nutrition space. In medical research, a new study has found that organs within the body age at different speeds. It suggests that tissue architectures can help inform the monitoring of diseases through noninvasive blood tests that reveal organ ages. 

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Multi-functional collagensAug2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally are increasingly incorporating collagen into their diets. As a result, supplement and sports nutrition launches featuring collagen ingredi...

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Ingestible beauty essentials Aug 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers are turning to supplements to support skin and hair health. Twenty-nine percent of consumers have tried to improve their skin health, and 44% of those have done so with supplements. Supplements targeted at skin and hair health recorded a 2% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026.

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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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Kaneka Ubiquinol: How brands can leverage mitochondria science and innovation

Cellular health is emerging as a new frontier of health span, from pre-conception to healthy aging. Kaneka Corporation’s senior marketing manager for APAC, Jeannie Kwa, explains the science behind mitochondrial health, the role of Ubiquinol, and how brands can separate strong science from...

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