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Activ’Inside studies tie saffron and berry extracts to children’s cognitive benefits

Activ’Inside has carried out two real-world studies on children’s dietary supplementation, resulting in notable benefits from its Safr’Inside and Memophenol ingredients. The company highlights that pediatric supplementation is widespread, but many have not been tested in children. Saffron extract Safr’Inside Kids was found to have significant improvements in children’s attention up to 46.9% and hyperactivity up to 37.6%. 
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Psychobiotics emerge as consumers seek holistic mind and mood support
Mental health is gaining increased attention across industries, with nutrition being no exception. The industry is exploring the role of psychobiotics and the gut-brain axis connection, which ingredients are trusted among consumers, and the difference between functionality and perception of natural and synthetic ingredients. Nutrition Insight sits down with industry players from Novonesis, Balchem, Kerry, TriNutra, and BioVivo Sciences to discuss the emergence of more targeted mind and mood support and increased consumer attention to nutrition-mediated mental well-being.
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Webinar preview: Sabinsa targets dose load as formulators stack longevity actives
Several biological systems break down at once as the body ages. Redox balance shifts, immune activity tips toward chronic low-grade inflammation, metabolic flexibility fades, the gut barrier weakens, and cognitive sharpness dulls. Researchers group these changes under the hallmarks of aging, and that framework is reshaping how the nutrition industry approaches longevity formulation.
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Ujala Life Sciences explores Asia’s next nutraceutical growth areas
Silvi Siddhu, senior vice president at Ujala Life Sciences, explores the key trends shaping Asia’s nutraceutical industry. She discusses the growing focus on healthy longevity, gut microbiome health, women’s health and GLP-1 companion nutrition, alongside rising demand for science-backed solutions. Siddhu also highlights how precision fermentation, traditional health ingredients and climate-resilient innovation could influence the industry’s next phase of growth.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 review: From microbiome and longevity science to lifestyle nutrition
Longevity, women’s health, and beauty-from-within took center stage at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Sep 2–4). Evolving microbiome science drove innovations across the gut-brain, gut-skin, and gut-muscle axes, while companies spotlighted how advances in science-backed botanicals, biotics, and omega fatty acids help brands develop more targeted nutrition products. Exhibitors also presented protein 2.0 solutions for active nutrition and recovery, as next-generation delivery systems reflected growing consumer demand for fun formats for everyday health.

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Danone opens medical nutrition production line for Europe’s aging population
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Danone has inaugurated its largest medical nutrition production line in Steenvoorde, France, to develop its European capacity as the aging population and chronic disease in the region rise. Nutrition Insight attended the launch event.The company made the €70 million (~US$81 million) investment for its facility in 2024, which can now serve as a key hub for specialized nutrition, producing 150 references of its medical nutrition Fortimel range.
UK government reform presents first update in a decade to school food standards
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The UK government has announced reforms that it calls “the biggest overhaul of school food in a generation,” as healthier school lunch menus will reach millions of children across the country. The school food standards have received their first update in over a decade, and will include more fresh fruits and vegetables and other high-fiber foods in school meals, while limiting fats and sugar. The reform will make it mandatory for state-funded schools to offer nutritionally balanced meals that will help children stay focused and energized to learn throughout the day.
Viome launches AI microbiome tracker for personalized gut health in Japan
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US-based precision health company Viome Life Sciences, specializing in diagnostic testing and personalized nutrition recommendations, has partnered with Japanese food company Ezaki Glico to launch its mRNA Health Tracker. The platform is marketed as Japan’s first personalized health service built on gut bacteria mRNA analysis. The screening system uses Viome’s gut bacteria mRNA testing kits to collect microbiome data to reveal how a person’s gut is functioning. According to Viome, this reveals not just which bacteria are present, but how active they are.
Gelagen unveils collagen, peptide & vitamin beauty gummy for skin health
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Gelagen has launched a multi-ingredient beauty gummy supplement blending several nutritional and botanical ingredients that are commonly associated with skin and nutritional wellness. The formulation features collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and grape seed extract. The beauty and vitamin gummy company selected each ingredient for its specific nutritional and biological profile. Vitamin C, for instance, is an essential nutrient in collagen formation.
Sweeteners cut sugar intake without weight or metabolic harm, review counters...
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A narrative review suggests that substituting sugar with non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) does not impact weight loss, with blood sugar and metabolic markers remaining stable in various studies. It suggests that NNSs can help reduce sugar consumption without having a negative impact on health, while countering the popular belief that sweet diets lead to sweetness cravings. 
Gochujang gains ground as Givaudan, Kerry and McCormick scale regional flavors
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Gochujang, za’atar, berbere, and tamarind are opening formulation opportunities across sauces, snacks, and ready meals, according to Kerry, McCormick & Company, and Givaudan. However, manufacturers must preserve their distinctive characteristics while balancing processing demands, cost, labeling, and supply security. John Gaylon, senior research chef at McCormick, tells Food Ingredients First that gochujang is generating particular momentum. “Gochujang is generating some of the strongest customer interest because its combination of heat, sweetness, umami, and fermented notes gives developers a lot of flexibility across savory applications. Tamarind is also exciting because of its sweet-sour profile, while za’atar, berbere, and lemongrass each bring their own distinct herbal, spice, and aromatic notes.” 
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Probiotic supplement use jumps 287% in US adults but fiber...
New research reveals that probiotic supplement consumption has surged in the US between 2009 and 2023 — jumping 287% among adults and 786% among people under 20. Despite this trend, eating patterns around microbiome-supporting foods remained virtually unchanged. Fiber intake did not meaningfully change within this period, while the average consumption of high-microbial foods — including vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains — slightly rose.
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Tetra Pak sees fiber, biotics & omega-3s rising as...
Consumer demand is moving beyond protein as individuals are seeking broader, targeted health benefits from functional ingredients, such as fiber, biotics, and omega-3 fatty acids. Nutrition Insight speaks with Anna Larsson, category leader at Tetra Pak, to unpack how evolving consumer priorities, regional differences, convenient delivery formats, and popular ingredients are shaping the next generation of functional nutrition. 
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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Microbiome, longevity & fun formats...
Healthy longevity emerged as the key theme at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Sep 2–4), where industry experts highlighted innovations in metabolic health, the gut microbiome, muscle preservation, delivery formats, and protein for sports recovery. On the show floor, Nutrition Insight spoke with experts from Ujala Life Sciences, Novonesis, OmniActive Health Technologies, Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, AceBiome, and Valio. Nutraceutical expert Silvi Siddhu, who represented Ujala Life Sciences at the show, pointed to healthy longevity as the main trend at Vitafoods Asia. She noted this includes cellular aging, metabolic health, and muscle preservation. 

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Nutraceutical delivery formatsAug2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that more than one-third of consumers take supplements daily, alongside continued growth in supplement launches and an expanding variety of delivery formats. Whil...

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New-age dairy proteins Sep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that sports nutrition and supplement launches featuring dairy protein ingredients are gaining ground, with over 20% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Whey protein and milk protein remain the leading ingredients in these launches, but other proteins are emerging, such as casein.

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Mind and mood support trendsSep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that mind and mood claims in supplement launches grew at a 5% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Europe accounted for the highest share of launches, with vitamins & minerals as the leading subcategory. Vitamin B6 was the leading ingredient, while sage was the fastest-growing ingredient.

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