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World Brain Day 2026: AI maps microbiome-cognition links as brands seek clinical proof

This year’s World Brain Day aims to make brain health accessible to “everyone, everywhere,” as many people globally cannot access essential care. The scientific frontier of cognitive health is expanding, leveraging AI to translate large-scale public nutrition research into meaningful dietary approaches to mental well-being. In Europe, new EU funding is giving rise to computer generative modeling to decode complex diet-microbiome signatures across diverse national diets, while ingredient developers are addressing a saturated supplements market through more targeted clinical differentiation.
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Fuel for active nutrition: AI and tech power personalized product innovations
Active nutrition is seeing an increased integration with AI and tech devices among consumers, such as wearable devices, to optimize health and nutrition. The increased access to consumer data brings opportunities for the industry to customize nutrition with personalized innovations. Nutrition Insight sits down with experts from ADM, Balchem, Lactalis Ingredients, Sirio, and BioViVo Sciences to discuss how technology and AI are reshaping the industry. We also discuss the most trending formats for active nutrition and how to overcome formulation hurdles.
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Vitamin Angels backs US bill on global maternal and child micronutrient supplementation
A US representative recently introduced the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act, which may provide micronutrient supplements (MMS) and US$150 million a year to be invested in global maternal and child nutrition programs. The act would direct US global health assistance toward low-cost interventions reducing child and maternal deaths that are, for the majority, preventable.
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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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Hilmar: Tight supply and growing demand boost US whey protein competitiveness in Europe

Marina Crocker, senior director of Product Category and Marketing at Hilmar, highlights how a tight global supply and rising demand have improved the competitiveness of US whey proteins in Europe. As a result, the company debuted as an exhibitor at Vitafoods Europe this year, showcasing protein coffee and functional drinks. Crocker links the growing demand to GLP-1-driven protein consumption and increasing interest in protein-fortified foods and beverages.

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SOFI 2026: Global hunger eases but healthy diet costs stall women’s and...
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Updated global hunger rates are showing gradual improvement, yet dietary diversity remains inadequate for women and children, for whom nutrition progress is too slow and reversing in some areas, according to the 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI). 
Nestlé Purina invests CHF520M in Italian pet nutrition facility amid booming EU...
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Nestlé has announced a CHF520 million (US$641.9 million) investment in a pet food plant in Mantova, Italy. The facility will start manufacturing super-premium wet foods for cats and dogs in 2029 to meet growing demand for pet food across Europe. The new facility will combine a wet food plant and a logistics platform for Purina and other Nestlé brands. It will have the capacity to serve approximately 111 million cats and 91 million dogs in Europe. This plant brings Purina’s Europe sites to 15.
TopGum Industries debuts longevity gummy portfolio for cognition and eye health
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TopGum Industries has unveiled five new gummy concepts designed to address cognition and eye health. The company highlights that these health areas are leading themes in the growing longevity market space. The concepts include a focus gummy to support concentration and long-term cognitive wellness and a mango gummy that targets eye care with carotenoids. 
Solaray unveils healthy aging supplements for cellular, muscle and bone health
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As consumers seek solutions for the biological mechanisms underpinning health span, Solaray has launched its new eight-product longevity supplement platform, Unlimit. Complementary products within the line are designed to support three core health areas of longevity: cellular energy, muscle health, and bone density. Rather than “chasing trend-driven formulas,” Solaray says its formulas target key indicators researchers point to when describing how the body changes with age.
Global South key to next-gen microbiome-mental health discoveries, research...
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A peer-reviewed perspective article argues that a lack of diversity in study populations is limiting the scientific discovery of new biological pathways influencing mental health. 
IFT FIRST 2026 review: Protein innovation moves beyond fortification
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Protein remained one of the most visible themes at IFT FIRST 2026 in Chicago, US, last week, but the category’s direction has changed. The competitive question is no longer limited to how many grams can be placed on the front of a package. Suppliers are increasingly focused on whether protein can enter mainstream foods without creating excessive viscosity, grittiness, off-notes, or a long list of supporting ingredients.
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Is fiber the “next protein”? Roquette unpacks how brands...
Roquette’s recent webinar highlighted that fiber is becoming the “cornerstone” of future gut health innovation. Nutrition Insight speaks with the co-presenter, Iva François, global product marketing leader of Fibers at the French company, to learn why supplement and food brands must shift toward clinically validated prebiotic solutions as scientific definitions evolve. “The key takeaway from the webinar is that fiber has become the foundation of gut health innovation, moving beyond a nutritional recommendation to a major consumer-driven health platform.” 
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Experts urge longer EU funding horizons to boost food and...
A Finnish longitudinal study has found that public research, development, and innovation (RDI) subsidies have a significant impact on companies’ innovations. It underscores that the results are seen in the long term. Nutrition Insight speaks to the study lead from the University of Oulu to discuss how the findings are relevant for food and nutrition innovation, especially since governments in Europe find it challenging to justify long-term public funding due to expectations of fast results. 
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Brain protein may be key link between obesity, aging &...
US researchers have received a US$410,000 grant from the National Institute on Aging to investigate whether obesity speeds up brain aging and its impact on memory loss and brain-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s. Nutrition Insight sits down with the study lead researcher, Timothy Jarome, professor at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech, to discuss what drove him to research this issue and its importance amid an increasingly obese population.

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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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Gut friendly fiber Jul 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates an 11% average annual growth in sports nutrition and supplement launches featuring fiber ingredients, high/source of fiber claims and/or digestive health claims, between April 2021 and March 2026. Sports bars led the top subcategories, followed by probiotic supplements, while sports protein-based RTD launches are emerging. Oligofructose was the most widely used fiber ingredient, while tapioca fiber and chicory root fiber are gaining ground.

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Cognitive supplement trendsJul 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that cognitive supplement launches are on the rise, with 4% increase in growth from April 2021 to March 2026. This relates to consumers’ interest in improving focus, and especially brain health claims, which were gaining momentum in women’s supplement claims.

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