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SupplySide Global 2026: Kyowa Hakko champions women’s health with Setria and Cognizin

Kyowa Hakko is the official women’s health sponsor of the ongoing SupplySide Global trade show (Oct 28–30). The company highlights how its two flagship ingredients — Setria Glutathione and Cognizin Citicoline — align with key areas in the category, from women’s healthy aging and immunity to mental energy, focus, and memory. Live at the show in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, Nutrition Insight speaks with Katie Emerson, senior manager, scientific affairs at Kyowa Hakko USA. 
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Protein, fiber & taste drive next wave of GLP-1 companion nutrition
GLP-1 consumers are eating less, but not necessarily better, caution ingredient suppliers. They see the growing prevalence of these medications driving a shift in food and beverages, sparking innovations in nutrient-dense products with protein and fiber. Moreover, they spot taste, texture, and digestive comfort as key purchasing drivers. Innova Market Insights data indicates that GLP-1 mentions in supplement launches grew by 67% from July 2023 to June 2026. New product launches are moving beyond appetite control, combining prebiotics, probiotics, fiber, berberine, botanicals, vitamins, and minerals to address satiety, metabolic health, and digestive wellness. 
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Oobli expands sweet protein pipeline with miraculin to target metabolic health
In response to escalating metabolic health challenges, sweet proteins are gathering pace as alternatives to sugar and traditional high-intensity sweeteners. Among the companies commercializing them, Oobli is leveraging precision fermentation to produce bio-identical sweet proteins that mirror those found in rare equatorial fruits, which it says do not trigger blood glucose spikes, insulin responses, or digestive distress. Nutrition Insight speaks to Amy Chen, president and chief commercial officer of Oobli, to take a closer look at the future of sweet protein discovery, how these digest compared to standard dietary proteins, and targeted product developments in the field.
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CPHI Milan 2026: Natix backs microencapsulated enzymes for digestive and metabolic health

Stefaan Vandaele, CEO of Natix, noted that demand for plant- and animal-derived enzymes is rising, driven by interest in bioactives and the clean label trend — yet functionality remains essential. He highlighted the scientific backing for specific enzymes such as bromelain and papain. In digestive health, microencapsulation keeps enzymes effective through stomach acid, and Vandaele sees the category growing as the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries respond to demand for metabolic health.

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SupplySide Global 2026 preview: Biotics, protein & longevity top agenda
At SupplySide Global 2026 (Oct 28–30), exhibitors will highlight where the nutrition and food industries are heading. GLP-1 companion nutrition is expected to take center place at the event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, from protein innovations to fiber-forward beverages for satiety and muscle preservation. Companies are spotlighting their advances in supporting longevity, women’s health, and active nutrition, while exploring new and convenient delivery formats for actives, postbiotics, and dairy and plant proteins.
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Jungbunzlauer webinar preview: Why full chelation matters for magnesium...
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Consumer interest in magnesium is expanding into everyday wellness, from sleep and stress to muscle function, recovery, and hydration. As the mineral moves into an increasingly diverse range of supplement formats, Jungbunzlauer says brands need to look beyond how much magnesium a product contains and consider its chemical form, ingredient quality, and formulation performance.
Prolacta’s meta-analysis links human milk diet to 20% lower odds of death in...
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A systematic review and meta-analysis examining premature and very low birth weight (VLBW) infants associates an exclusive human milk diet (EHMD) with 20% lower odds of mortality before hospital discharge, compared with diets based on cow milk-derived nutritional products.The researchers compared an EHMD — human milk fortified with Prolacta Bioscience’s human milk-based fortifier — with diets containing cow milk-based fortifiers or formula. The company commissioned and funded the review of studies.
Leprino Nutrition quadruples microparticulated whey capacity with US$35M Texas...
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Leprino Foods Company’s specialty ingredient division, Leprino Nutrition, has quadrupled its microparticulated whey production capacity through a US$35 million expansion at its Lubbock, Texas, US facility. The expanded capacity supports the production of the company’s Sweet Whey and will focus on consolidating externally sourced whey solids.
Seppic triples Ceramosides production capacity as nutricosmetics grow
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Seppic has tripled the production capacity of its Ceramosides range in its Lons, France, facility. The company inaugurated a 1,400-square-meter building at the eight-hectare site. The new production unit aims to meet growing demand for purified natural actives in cosmetics and nutraceuticals.  The Ceramosides range was designed for applications across nutrition and beauty. Seppic says the solutions have clinically shown anti-aging, skin hydration, and hair loss reduction benefits. The range, comprised of wheat extracts rich in phytoceramides, is suitable for topical and oral use. 
UK MPs call for NHS obesity overhaul as black-market GLP-1s and childhood...
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The UK Health and Social Care Committee is calling for the National Health Service (NHS) to overhaul its approach to obesity and treat it as a chronic, lifelong condition similar to diabetes. 
Black sesame: A dark horse in reshaping bakery, desserts and beverages
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With its roasted, nutty flavor, dramatic color, and versatility across sweet applications, black sesame is gaining visibility in foodservice and F&B ingredient innovation. The challenge for manufacturers is turning its visual appeal into lasting consumer demand. Black sesame is edging into the spotlight as food and beverage developers look for flavors that feel distinctive without being inaccessible. Once encountered predominantly in traditional Asian cuisines and specialist dessert shops in many Western markets, the seed is increasingly appearing in pastries, ice creams, café drinks, and contemporary confectionery.
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Menopause supplements need women-only trials to move beyond...
During Menopause Awareness Month, Nutrition Insight meets with industry players to discuss how they are balancing efficacy, safety, and credibility as women at this life stage often want natural or non-hormonal solutions. Gnosis by Lesaffre, Lallemand Health Solutions, and Lallemand Bio-Ingredients also highlight what evidence is still missing to help move menopause products from wellness claims to trusted solutions. 
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GLP-1 companion nutrition must complement drugs, not...
Nutrition ingredient suppliers are urging industry players to position products as a complement to GLP-1s, not a replacement. They note that supplements can never be equivalent to pharmaceuticals, but can support the safe and effective use of GLP-1 medications. Nutrition Insight meets with Beneo, Saanroo, HTBA, and Phynova to discuss where nutrition fits alongside pharmacotherapy, promising ingredients that support GLP-1s, the science needed to back their effectiveness, and how the market may develop in the next few years. 
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CPHI Milan 2026 review: Pharma standards and GLP-1 trends...
Nutraceuticals are increasingly sought out by the pharmaceutical industry. This demand is raising the bar for ingredients — nutrition companies are increasingly investing in the science behind their products to better support consumers’ health targets. Although nutrition approaches are disease-preventative, and pharma solutions aim to cure, exhibitors at CPHI Milan 2026 told Nutrition Insight that the divide between the two fields is closing. 

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The rise of cranberry in women’s healthOct2026

 Innova Market Insights data indicates that cranberry is a familiar ingredient among female consumers in the US and Western Europe, with one in four consumers reporting cranberry consumption. This fam...

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HMO advancements Oct 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that global product launches featuring HMO ingredients grew by 5% year over year, comparing July 2025 – June 2026 with July 2024 – June 2025. 2'-Fucosyllactose was the leading HMO ingredient, accounting for 86% of NPD, while 3-Fucosyllactose recorded the fastest growth in new launches, highlighting potential opportunities for innovation.

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Workout optimization nutritionOct 2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals growing consumer interest in sports nutrition, with launches growing at a +17% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Innovation is increasingly focused on collagen, with claims and, in particular, peptides gaining momentum.

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CPHI Milan 2026: Natix backs microencapsulated enzymes for digestive and metabolic health

Stefaan Vandaele, CEO of Natix, noted that demand for plant- and animal-derived enzymes is rising, driven by interest in bioactives and the clean label trend — yet functionality remains essential. He highlighted the scientific backing for specific enzymes such as bromelain and papain. In...

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CPHI Milan 2026: Cargill targets children and seniors with better-tasting, low-impurity excipients
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CPHI Milan 2026: Indena champions biology over trends in delivery format choice
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CPHI Milan 2026 recap: Nutrition suppliers see affordability squeeze alongside metabolic health boom
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