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Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day: Nutrient-dense foods lost first, driving hidden hunger

A multifaceted approach combining technology, financial support, and women’s economic empowerment is required to cut food loss and waste (FLW), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the NGO Care tell Nutrition Insight.On this International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, Care calls for special attention to women’s market access and their empowerment, as several solutions fail to meet the needs of women, who play a large role in post-harvest processing. 
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Biomarker research and proactive wellness reshape heart health innovations
The nutrition industry highlights market opportunities in targeted cardiovascular solutions as heart health is becoming a proactive wellness priority for consumers, from maintaining vascular function and metabolic health to longevity. According to Innova Market Insights, the rising awareness of cardiovascular wellness is driving more targeted product launches across supplements and sports nutrition. 
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Danone shifts 115-year-old Steenvoorde site from infant to medical nutrition
Danone has transformed its Steenvoorde facility in France into a strategic hub for medical nutrition and dairy ingredients, reducing the site’s infant nutrition production. The company anticipates that refocusing demographics will reshape demand across the nutrition sector, as birth rates decrease and demand for medical nutrition grows. Nutrition Insight meets with Emmanuel Varigas, Steenvoorde site director, to discuss how the site and team are adapting to new markets, the challenges of upgrading a running factory, and the next step for the facility.
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INGOOD®CLEAR is a French lentil protein hydrolysate designed for clear protein beverages. With over 70% protein, outstanding solubility, and excellent stability in acidic conditions, it enables refreshing, translucent drinks. Made from non-GMO French lentils, it is vegan, soy-free, allergen-free, and offers a neutral taste for clean-label formulations.

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Texture challenges in high protein bars: Understanding the benefits of casein
The protein bar market is experiencing rapid and sustained growth across key regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, driven by shifting consumer lifestyles. Today’s consumers increasingly seek convenient, health-focused food solutions that seamlessly combine high nutritional value with ease of consumption, making protein bars a preferred choice for daily snacking and active living.

At the same time, the market is evolving rapidly with the rise of plant-based alternatives and new dietary demands driven by the GLP-1 trend. In this dynamic landscape, meeting consumers’ expectations requires a deep dive into formulation realities. Manufacturers face a critical and complex challenge: delivering elevated protein content while maintaining an appealing taste and, most importantly, a pleasant texture. Mastering the texture of protein bars requires an understanding of the physicochemical mechanisms involved in their structure and how they evolve over time.
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Beneo sees prebiotics moving beyond gut health in APAC

Peen Ern Goh, senior manager of Nutrition Communication, Asia Pacific (APAC) at Beneo, discussed consumer perceptions of metabolic health, challenges in communicating nutrition science, and prebiotic benefits beyond gut health that would resonate in APAC. She said that sugar reduction continues to be a rising trend in the region and that gut health is increasingly linked to broader areas of well-being, including weight management and mood.

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Those Vegan Cowboys leads €1.3M project on animal-free casein for sports protein
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Four Dutch food organizations have jointly secured more than €1.29 million (US$1.5 million) in capital from the subsidy program Operational Programme South Netherlands (OPZuid). The food innovation collaborators — Those Vegan Cowboys, Interfood, HAS green academy, and XXL — will direct this capital toward developing protein-rich sports nutrition using animal-free casein from precision fermentation.
California signs health bills for non-UPF labels and bans weight-loss...
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California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, has signed multiple bills to help consumers better access and identify nutritious products, including non-ultra-processed foods (UPFs), reducing high-sugar content, and banning the sale of weight-loss supplements for people under 18 without a prescription. He argues that the focus should be on preventative care rather than sick care, through actions toward healthy food.
Clinical research backs Pathways Biosciences’ botanical formulation for blood...
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New scientific evidence supports Pathways Bioscience’s proprietary botanical formulation, PB125, for its role in helping blood vessels to dilate, contract, and maintain healthy blood flow in adults. The research backs the ingredient’s ability to help preserve bodily vascular endothelial function as well as antioxidant defenses during long periods of physical inactivity, such as extended bed rest during hospitalization. PB125 is a blend made from a specific 15:5:2 ratio of three plant extracts: rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), and Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica). These botanical ingredients deliver active compounds — specifically carnosic acid, withaferin A, and luteolin — which work synergistically to activate the Nrf2 pathway, a master regulator of the body’s cellular antioxidant defenses.
Smidge launches GLP-1 Companion Bundle to support digestion and nutrient intake
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Small-batch nutritional supplements brand Smidge has launched its GLP-1 Companion Bundle, a set of supplements curated to offer digestive and nutritional support for individuals whose appetite or eating patterns may be changing, including patients taking GLP-1 weight loss medications. Since the advent of prescriptions like Ozempic, nutrition-forward GLP-1 companion food, beverage, and supplement products continue to diversify on the market. Smidge highlights that GLP-1 medications can affect appetite and digestion, while changes in how much someone eats can also affect overall nutrient intake.
WeNatal launches postpartum Milk + Mood supplement for breastfeeding and mental...
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WeNatal has introduced its Milk + Mood supplement, designed to support a mother’s milk supply, mood, and the nutrients her baby receives through breast milk. The brand highlights that US women typically receive nine months of appointments, checklists, and prenatal vitamins. However, support tends to stop once they give birth. It highlights that the fourth trimester takes more of a nutritional and mental toll on a woman’s body than almost any other phase.
Plant-based sector urged to rethink consumer messaging as EU research...
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Food Ingredients First

The plant-based sector may need to rethink how it communicates with consumers, as new EU-backed research suggests that some of the language and messaging used to encourage more sustainable diets could be doing more harm than good.
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El Niño omega-3 shock and EU botanical scrutiny push...
Supplement brands now have to make key decisions on sourcing, stability, and packaging at the start of product development rather than late in the pipeline, according to speakers at the seventh Innovation for the Future Summit, organized by Sirio. Considerations of supply availability and product stability are taking priority amid regulatory pressure and climate volatility.Nutrition Insight attended the September 22 event in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where industry players discussed current challenges, such as omega-3 supply limitations and EU botanical and packaging regulations. 
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International Ayurveda Day 2026: Ashwagandha and turmeric...
International Ayurveda Day 2026 is celebrated “for a healthier tomorrow.” This ancient traditional medicine system from India empowers a balanced and personalized approach to healing through specific diets, herbs, yoga, and meditation. Today, Ayurveda Day reaches more than 150 countries, where evidence and sustainability are key focuses. To learn about the integration of Ayurvedic traditions into the modern global nutrition market, Nutrition Insight speaks with Dr. Debjani Roy, executive director of Shellac & Forest Products Export Promotion Council (SHEFEXIL), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. 
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Webinar preview: Innova Market Insights maps 2027 top...
Scientific advances, changing lifestyle needs, and cost-of-living pressures are driving consumer demand for tangible benefits across metabolic health, longevity, energy, and everyday wellness goals, according to Innova Market Insights. Ahead of our upcoming webinar, “Top Nutrition Trends 2027,” Nutrition Insight sits down with Lu Ann Williams, president and co-founder of Innova Market Insights, to explore key consumer shifts and market opportunities across the nutrition, nutraceutical, and supplement industries. 

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Heart health upgradesSep2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally are prioritizing heart health. Global supplement and sports nutrition launches with heart health claims have increased at a 5% CAGR from J...

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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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Beneo sees prebiotics moving beyond gut health in APAC

Peen Ern Goh, senior manager of Nutrition Communication, Asia Pacific (APAC) at Beneo, discussed consumer perceptions of metabolic health, challenges in communicating nutrition science, and prebiotic benefits beyond gut health that would resonate in APAC. She said that sugar reduction continues...

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