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Expo West 2026: Key nutrition innovations in gut microbiome, GLP-1 and longevity

At the 45th annual edition of Natural Products Expo West, nutraceutical, food, and beverage companies are set to unveil the latest solutions in health and wellness. The trade show in Anaheim, California, US (Mar 3–6), will spotlight products with benefits ranging from digestion and weight management to longevity and skin health. Ahead of the show, Nutrition Insight discusses innovations on display and technology advances with exhibitors Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Nexira, and Now Health Group. 
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Protein, fiber, and GLP-1: What ingredient suppliers want brands to know
According to proprietary research from Tate & Lyle, one in three US citizens surveyed have already used a GLP-1 medication. That figure signals that the weight loss pharmaceutical is a present reality and a significant trend that nutrition brands must meet now. For the nutrition industry, this trend may represent radical shifts as consumers change what they eat, how much they eat, and what they expect food and supplements to do for them.
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Kerry: Optimizing fibermaxxing for gut health with fiber diversity and smart reformulation
Social media is bringing gut health to the forefront, with the “fibermaxxing” trend shaping the younger generation’s approach to food. Kerry notes that while protein’s claim to the limelight has prevented other nutrients from shining, the diet has gone viral online, where trends emerge quickly. Nutrition Insight speaks with a senior nutrition scientist at Kerry, who discusses the risks of fiber overconsumption, the importance of fiber diversity, and reformulation solutions. 
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Kerry: BC30 brings gut health benefits cross-culture amid tight probiotic regulations

Kerry representatives Mathieu Millette, Ph.D., and Haelim Choi discuss the clinical relevance of BC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), showing benefits for Caucasian and Chinese populations in gastrointestinal comfort. Millette, who is scientific director at Bio-K+ and Choi, senior global marketing manager for Digestive Health, also address regulatory challenges in product differentiation, as health claims must remain general despite solid clinical trials. New probiotics face stricter hurdles and delays — showing scientific innovations are outpacing regulatory approval timelines and limiting expansion potential. 

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Nutrition industry 2025 in review: Most read stories
This year, scientific and technological advances, along with growing scrutiny of health claims and regulations, shaped the nutrition industry. Research on the gut microbiome, growing interest in healthy aging, and increasing popularity of GLP-1 medications have driven innovations in targeted solutions, spanning biotics, collagen, botanicals, and protein ingredients. Meanwhile, policy shifts, climate impacts, and geopolitical pressures influenced nutrition security and access to healthy diets. Let’s review this year’s industry-shaping highlights.

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Biosil highlights collagen generators for enhanced hair and skin benefits
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As the “collagen banking” trend gains momentum — building up collagen reserves early in life through beauty supplements to prevent its decline later on — Biosil is turning the focus toward the human body’s ability to generate its own collagen, elastin, and keratin with its choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid ingredient, Ch-OSA. Ch-OSA is a water-soluble form of biologically active silicon that the body can absorb and utilize. While orthosilicic acid on its own is notoriously unstable, Biosil uses choline to wrap around the acid’s molecules. This prevents them from clumping together, keeping the silicon in its active, absorbable state until it reaches cells.
Early-life diets impact brain health, but prebiotics and probiotics may offer...
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Following a diet high in fat and sugar from an early age can change how the brain regulates eating, according to a new study on mice. It found that even if starting a healthy diet later in life or losing weight, the regulation of eating remains the same. The study suggests that frequent consumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods high in sugar and fat shapes children’s food preferences and eating patterns in adulthood. The changes were linked to disruptions in the hypothalamus, a key brain region that is involved in appetite control and energy balance.
Singaporean food scientists boost kombu’s nutrient bioavailability, probiotics...
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Through a co-fermentation method, food scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered how to unlock nutrients trapped inside kombu’s (Saccharina japonica) rigid cell walls. The process also fortifies the seaweed with gut-healthy probiotics and calming gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The researchers fermented an enzyme-treated kombu sample with lactic acid bacteria and an aroma-producing yeast. They found that this boosted the growth and survival of probiotics more than fermentation based solely on lactic acid bacteria.
Gut-brain-heart axis: Metabolite may enable diet and probiotic opportunities
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Research has found that bacterial metabolites in the gut may affect the heart through specific brain neurons, revealing a new gut-brain-heart connection. The discovery suggests that increasing these metabolites through diet changes or supplements might help prevent cardiovascular disease. 
Infant formula fats linked to fatty liver disease in new study
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A US study has found that certain fats used in infant formula can lead to liver disease. Scientists fed newborn pigs formula containing specific medium-chain fats and found that they developed liver fat faster than piglets fed long-chain fats, even though the formula contained the same amount of protein and calories. Steatotic liver disease, also known as non-alcoholic liver disease, occurs when fat builds up in the liver. This used to be a condition affecting obese adults, but has increasingly been diagnosed in children and some infants.
How the alcohol industry is rethinking R&D amid falling global consumption
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The global alcohol industry is in structural retreat as global consumers continue to drink less. Producers are scrambling to reformulate beverage R&D and regain their falling profits. Core beer fell below half of Carlsberg’s revenue for the first time in 2025. Pernod Ricard offloaded the bulk of its international wine portfolio to concentrate on premium spirits and non-alcoholic alternatives. Diageo’s operating profit dropped 27.8% in the fiscal year to June 2025, yet its alcohol-free portfolio grew roughly 40% over the same period.
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Nutrition in healthcare brings opportunity for industry...
The Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) International urges integrating nutrition science into healthcare policy, arguing it is crucial to promoting healthy diets while empowering professionals. This opens the door for policymakers to step up and set standards, incentives, and accountability mechanisms that align with preventive care and dietary strategies. It also presents an innovation opportunity for the nutrition industry to reformulate products into healthier alternatives.
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Expo West 2026: Rousselot to showcase collagen peptides for...
At the upcoming Natural Products Expo West 2026 in Anaheim, California, US (Mar 3–6), Rousselot will feature its collagen peptides, Peptan and Nextida GC, highlighting their benefits for GLP-1 users and consumers seeking alternatives to the increasingly popular weight-loss drugs. Florencia Moreno Torres, global marketing manager at Rousselot by Darling Ingredients, tells Nutrition Insight about Nextida GC’s recently granted US patent and its completion of a second clinical study to validate earlier findings. 
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How the supplement industry is bridging Ozempic’s nutrition...
The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide has thinned the waistlines of millions and opened the door for innovation in the US$200 billion supplement and nutraceutical industry. As the accessibility of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy increases, users are eating less and discovering the biological effects of rapid weight loss.

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Collagen support solutionsFeb2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that over half of global consumers are paying attention to collagen in their diets. The majority of these consumers prefer collagen supplements in on-the-go or powder...

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Women's health redefined Feb 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 6% compound annual growth in supplement launches with women’s health positionings between October 2022 and September 2025. Nearly half of the launches were in women’s specialty, while antioxidant supplements were gaining ground. Several B vitamins lead in ingredients used, and lemon balm is emerging with 82%.  

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GLP-1 weight management trendsFeb 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that global GLP-1 consumers take these medications for appetite control and satiety. Overall, supplements with GLP-1 claims are surging with a large increase in launches in the last five years, led by North America. These supplements contain natural extracts to support GLP-1 activity. 

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Kerry representatives Mathieu Millette, Ph.D., and Haelim Choi discuss the clinical relevance of BC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), showing benefits for Caucasian and Chinese populations in gastrointestinal comfort. Millette, who is scientific director at Bio-K+ and Choi, senior...

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