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American Cancer Society finds food deserts and swamps expanding across US

According to new American Cancer Society research, at least 4.9 million people in the US between 2003 and 2023 lived in food deserts, locations without grocery stores or access to healthier foodservice options in a half-mile radius. Meanwhile, up to 314 million people lived in food swamps — areas with mostly fast-food restaurants — which increased nationwide. Nutrition Insight speaks to lead author Daniel Wiese, Ph.D., principal scientist of cancer disparity research at the American Cancer Society, about the findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.
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Nutrition industry shifts menopause support from symptom relief to holistic solutions
With consumers becoming more knowledgeable about the symptoms of menopausal transitions, brands have an opportunity to support women’s health during these phases with targeted, evidence-backed solutions. Nutrition Insight identifies the key consumer needs driving menopause support and how they are evolving with Gnosis by Lesaffre, Lallemand Health Solutions, and Lallemand Bio-Ingredients. 
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AB-Biotics’ probiotic blends target women’s estrobolome for menopausal support
Expanded menopause science has long been overdue, and with growing attention to this aspect of women’s lifestage driving demand for credible, non-hormonal support, the gut health sector is providing solutions. Nutrition Insight speaks with Miquel Bonachera, co-founder at AB-Biotics, to learn about the biggest consumer needs in the menopause market and the company’s trending probiotic formulation approaches.
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Women looking for ways to support immunity, healthy aging, and everyday wellness aren’t finding what they need in the market. Download this whitepaper to learn what consumers want most out of women’s health and why glutathione is one of the most relevant ingredients for meeting them where they are. 

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Biotics for Healthy Ageing: Targeted Microbial Strategies to Support Longevity
As life expectancy increases, maintaining health throughout aging has become a major scientific and commercial challenge. Dysbiosis is now recognized as one of the key hallmarks of aging, acting as both a driver and amplifier of immunosenescence, inflammaging, and metabolic disorders.

This webinar will first explore the role of the gut microbiota in healthy longevity, starting with a scientific overview of how age-related microbial changes affect multiple areas of health and well-being. The second part will examine how targeted probiotic solutions can help address some of the most common health concerns associated with aging. We will look at the evidence behind specific formulations designed to support immune resilience and digestive health, skin and joint health, menopausal symptoms, and cardiometabolic balance, drawing on findings from clinical trials conducted in adult and older populations[CP1.1].
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Lubrizol Nutraceuticals spotlights microencapsulation and women’s health at Vitafoods Europe 2026

Isabel Gómez, global marketing manager, Lubrizol Nutraceuticals highlighted how microencapsulation enhances ingredient bioavailability, taste, and formulation flexibility. She also presented the company’s consumer-centered booth with a carousel of five female consumer personas and a microencapsulated ingredient that encompasses a key need. Gómez also highlighted the company’s new gummy application concept with Curcushine microcapsules for inner beauty. Each sugar-free pectin gummy delivered 100 mg of Curcushine, Lubrizol Nutraceuticals’ curcumin extract.

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Gnosis by Lesaffre vitamin K2 slows coronary calcification in clinical trial
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A two-year study confirms that vitamin K2, in the form of menaquinone-7 (MK-7), helped to reduce the progression of coronary artery clarification (CAC) by a third compared to a placebo. This condition is a recognized predictor of cardiovascular disease. The study on coronary artery disease patients used Gnosis by Lesaffre’s branded MK-7 ingredient, MenaQ7. The company highlights the trial’s significance, as it adds to a substantial body of evidence demonstrating the cardiovascular benefits of MK-7 and provides an additional understanding of how it inhibits calcification in cardiovascular muscles. 
Study links alcohol use to higher consumption of salty ultra-processed foods
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New dietary research warns that consuming alcohol can stimulate cravings of salty ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which may fuel excess energy and weight gain. In the study, alcohol triggered biological pathways in the body that boost levels of the FGF21 hormone, which is linked to protein appetite by enhancing preferences for savory, umami flavors. The hormone had the opposite effect on sweet cravings, which operated on the same pathway but in a different way. “Cravings for a packet of chips with a drink (sometimes referred to as the ‘aperitif effect’), a pizza at the end of a big night out, or a fry-up the next morning may be driven by the way alcohol alters the body’s regulation of appetite, particularly for protein,” explains senior author David Raubenheimer, professor at the Charles Perkins Centre.
Sirio Europe champions menopause gummies and women-specific clinical trials
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Amid a growing industry focus on nutrition solutions that help women manage menopause symptoms, Nutrition Insight speaks with Sirio Europe to learn about the company’s key ingredients designed to support women through menopause stages. Innova Market Insights data indicates that female consumers take vitamins or minerals to help their hormonal health. This has also been a push for the supplement market, with over 17% of launches globally for supplements with menopause claims from April 2021 to March 2026. The data reveals an increase in the demand for menopause supplements with beauty claims. 
Mara Renewables’ precision-fermented DHA boosts breast milk levels 26% in trial
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Breastfeeding mothers taking Ritual Essential Postnatal, with Mara Renewables’ omega-3 oil, achieved a 26% increase in breast milk docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels after 10 weeks, compared to a control. The DHA microalgal oil, Algarithm, is produced through precision fermentation. In addition to statistically significant improvements in DHA concentrations, the study participants reported a higher satisfaction with several of the supplement’s sensory attributes, including smell, taste, and ease of consumption. 
ADM backs postbiotics to drive healthy aging innovations in functional food
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ADM underscores that longevity is becoming a holistic priority, with consumers aiming to maintain their physical capability and mental resilience over time. The company’s recently released Healthy Aging Report 2026 suggests brands that can combine functional benefits with accessible formats and clear ingredients will be “best positioned to meet growing healthy aging demands.” The company advises food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers to ground products in science-backed ingredients with benefits in sleep, stress, digestive, metabolic, and cardiovascular health. 
Offshore wind farms emerge as scalable platform for seaweed ingredient...
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Aarhus University researchers in Denmark say the technology for offshore seaweed cultivation is commercially ready, shifting industry focus toward supply chain development and market adoption. As offshore wind energy infrastructure expands across Europe, a parallel opportunity for large-scale seaweed farming could be emerging. The scientists report that sugar kelp can be successfully cultivated in offshore wind farms, with field trials demonstrating strong yields, high product quality, and significant nutrient uptake.
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Whey protein isolate byproducts show unexplored value for...
Dairy byproducts, commonly used for low-value animal feedstock, have been shown to have a nutritional value for humans. A study suggests these offer opportunities for manufacturers to create ingredients for functional human foods while taking environmental sustainability into account. When whey protein isolate is produced, it also produces an almost equal amount of whey protein phospholipid concentrate (WPPC) as a byproduct.
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FoodChain ID warns EU vitamin and mineral limits could...
The European Commission has confirmed the timeline for harmonizing the maximum levels for vitamins and minerals in fortified foods and supplements. If enacted as proposed, the Commission would determine a “residual amount” for each vitamin and mineral, based on what consumers obtain through diet. These levels could then be applied to fortified foods and supplements.This could limit the maximum nutrient dose in supplements and create challenges for high-dose products.Nutrition Insight speaks with Jerome Le Bloch, Ph.D., head of Scientific Affairs at FoodChain ID, to determine how the proposed legislation could impact the food supplement industry.
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Ingredient synergies: Angel Yeast finds yeast-based protein...
In the search for the “perfect protein,” new science by Angel Yeast reveals that blending whey protein — widely considered the gold standard for rapid absorption — with AngeoPro Yeast Protein creates a synergistic effect that surpasses either protein source used in isolation.Compared to whey protein, AngeoPro features higher levels of certain amino acids, such as arginine (60 mg/g) and lysine (93.1 mg/g). The ingredient also delivers two to three times more phenylalanine and tyrosine than whey.

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Longevity nutrition: The next era of botanical innovationMay2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that more than half of consumers globally find longevity very important and distinguish it from healthy aging. They also associate it with gut and immune health c...

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Bone & joint health heroes Jun 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that 20% of consumers globally have tried to improve their bone & joint health in the past year. More than half of these consumers used supplements to improve bones & joints, but 38% used nutrition-fortified foods & drinks.

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Trends in menopause supplementsJun 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that female consumers take vitamins or minerals to help their hormonal health. This has also been a push for the supplement market, with +17% launches globally for supplements with menopause claims from April 2021 to March 2026. There is also an increase in the demand for menopause supplements with beauty claims.

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