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UNICEF warns child obesity overtakes undernutrition as MAHA leans on voluntary corporate action
UNICEF warns child obesity overtakes undernutrition as MAHA leans on voluntary corporate action
The US has released its strategy to make children “healthy again.” However, critics point out gaps in concrete regulatory action against unhealthy foods. Concurrently, UNICEF declares that 2025 marks a “historic turning point.” Its latest report finds that global obesity among schoolgoers has overtaken undernutrition rates for the first time. The final Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) strategy follows a draft that was leaked last month, which was criticized for not implementing stronger regulatory actions. 
Gut health to everyday wellness: Spotlight on ingredients that boost the immune system
Gut health to everyday wellness: Spotlight on ingredients that boost the immune system
Since the global pandemic, consumer demand for immune support has changed to a year-round lifestyle priority. Nutrition Insight speaks to experts from Novonesis, Synergy Flavours, and Tirlán to learn about gut-focused solutions, multifunctional ingredients, and taste-driven products that merge science, convenience, and holistic well-being. Rebecca Barron, Nutrition manager at Tirlán, says consumer demand for better immune support has moved beyond a reactionary approach to illness prevention to a holistic, everyday approach to well-being. They want support for gut health, mental well-being, energy, and healthy aging, which are linked to immunity. 
Webinar preview: Novonesis to unlock women’s health benefits with vitamin K2-7
Webinar preview: Novonesis to unlock women’s health benefits with vitamin K2-7
Consumers are increasingly aware of vitamin K2-7’s essential role in supporting heart, bone, and overall health and wellness. At the same time, Novonesis highlights that ongoing research is uncovering its role in women’s health, specifically during menopause, and its importance as a key nutrient across all life stages. Studies indicate that vitamin K2-7 is the most beneficial form of vitamin K, showing improved bioavailability. Novonesis offers a naturally sourced version of the vitamin, MenaquinGold, to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers. 
How Oxystorm® Powers Peak Performance for Athletes & Active Professionals
How Oxystorm® Powers Peak Performance for Athletes & Active Professionals
Athletes and active professionals need more than quick fixes—they want smarter performance and lasting endurance. Oxystorm® delivers 9% natural nitrates from red spinach, 5x higher than beetroot, with no oxalates and strong clinical validation.
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From Deep Sleep to Daily Balance: The Natural Support of RelaxPLX®
From Deep Sleep to Daily Balance: The Natural Support of RelaxPLX®
Discover how RelaxPLX® delivers natural sleep and mood support across all life stages. Quality sleep is essential for emotional balance, cognitive function and long-term wellbeing. Yet, occasional stress and sleep disturbances are becoming increasingly common, not just in adults but also in teenagers. Backed by science, RelaxPLX® offers a natural solution to help the body unwind, reset and restore. Join us to explore:  
  • How RelaxPLX® supports deep, restful sleep without causing drowsiness 
  • Its role in promoting a healthy melatonin cycle and balanced cortisol levels 
  • Its dual role in emotional balance and healthy stress response 
  • Clinical insights, including positive outcomes in adolescents 
  • Why it’s a versatile solution for products targeting teens and adults 
Whether you're developing sleep aids, calming blends or emotional wellness products, RelaxPLX® adapts naturally to today’s evolving consumer needs, across all life stages.
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CABIO: Harnessing the Power of Synthetic Biology to Engineer the Future
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Beyond Gut: BioGrowing’s Akkermansia and Flora-Focus Probiotics to Drive Health...
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Functional probiotic pioneer, BioGrowing is spotlighting targeted biotic innovations like its Flora-Focus strains to aid in Helicobacter pylori infections and support the vaginal microbiome, immune health, and weight management.
Biomimicking corals: Smart capsules sample gut bacteria that conventional tests...
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Researchers have created an ingestible pill that can sample bacteria from the small intestine to help advance understanding of the gut microbiome. The team says the invention provides a more comprehensive picture of this bacterial landscape than conventional stool samples. The capsule’s surface is inspired by the intricate, porous structures of marine corals, which shelter diverse microbial communities. The project leaders from New York University (NYU), US, and NYU Abu Dhabi, UAE, say it is the first passive, non-invasive way to collect microbes from the upper digestive tract. 
No psilocybin: Research finds undisclosed psychoactives in “magic” mushroom...
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Analysis of 12 magic mushroom edibles reveals they do not contain psilocybin, the psychedelic compound produced by these mushrooms. Instead, many products contained undisclosed active ingredients. The researchers studied gummies and chocolates sold in Oregon, US. Some of these products contained syndelics — synthetic psychedelics. The researchers caution that the toxicology and pharmacology of these compounds are unknown. Undisclosed ingredients also included caffeine and botanical extracts from hemp and kava. 
Nutrabolt strengthens portfolio with new investment in Bloom Nutrition
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US-based Nutrabolt is expanding its investment in Bloom Nutrition beyond its minority ownership stake. With the funding, the active nutrition and wellness company aims to amplify its portfolio and attract more consumers with new categories and applications. The producer of the pre-workout brand C4 says it will continue to collaborate closely with Bloom Nutrition founders Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia and with its management team, which will drive the brand and lead its strategic vision. 
Securing botanical supplies: Navigating sustainability, quality control, and...
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The botanical supplement market is thriving, driven by consumer demand for natural health benefits. However, nutrition experts highlight several challenges linked to this growth, such as maintaining product quality and securing sustainable future supplies amid rising competition. Nutrition Insight meets with ACI Group, Finzelberg, Sabinsa, and Giellepi to discuss strategies for navigating this evolving market, tackling sustainability challenges, and ensuring supply chain transparency and quality control. 
Top food trends in Latin America: Health, indulgence & cultural authenticity
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The demands of Latin American consumers are changing fast, fueled by an increasing desire for health, indulgence, and cultural authenticity. While brands react to this trend, it is important to know what resonates across generations and lifestyles. We explore how Innova Market Insights’ top food trends for 2025 align with the LATAM region and the drivers behind them. Based on extensive global surveys, these trends offer a lens into emerging opportunities for innovation, differentiation, and deeper consumer connection across the region.
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Vitafoods Asia 2025: Innovations in APAC’s growing...
At Vitafoods Asia 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, exhibitors will spotlight the latest concepts and ingredients that meet the emerging trends and consumer demands in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and beyond. This includes innovations in the healthy aging, active nutrition, beauty-from-within, and gut health spaces.
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Humane World for Animals: Loopholes keep animal testing in...
Consumers are largely unaware of the use of animals in food and supplement development. A blind spot in the US Animal Welfare Act (AWA) excludes the species of animals widely used in these industries. Nutrition Insight speaks with Humane World for Animals to learn about the loopholes that allow animals to go unreported and reveal what it would take for scientists to commit to cruelty-free practices. The AWA does not protect rats, mice, or birds, and they are heavily used in nutrition studies. Greg Sower, toxicologist and science adviser in the Animal Research Issues department, criticizes this exclusion, flagging how this results in their continued pain and distress. 
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August in review: Examining the MAHA leaks, IPC confirms...
In August’s major health and nutrition industry news, we looked at the controversies stirred up by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission’s leaked report, while examining the first confirmation of famine in Gaza by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). We also talked with experts about challenges to the NOVA ultra-processed foods (UPFs) classification system.

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Dairy protein innovation & market trendsOct2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that 48% of consumers prefer milk as their protein source. The market for dairy proteins increased 7% from July 2020 to June 2025. Sports nutrition was the leading su...

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Novel nutraceuticals Sep 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 4% year-over-year growth in supplement launches with nutraceutical and functional ingredients between July 2023 and June 2025. Nearly one in four launches were vitamins/minerals. Supplements for energy and stamina accounted for almost one-third of launches, while eye health recorded the fastest growth. Magnesium stearate was the most widely used nutraceutical ingredient, and di-magnesium malate reported a 173% increase during the same period.

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Immunity supportSep 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates that immune support claims are rising in global food and beverage (including supplements) launches, with a 4% increase over the past two years. In the last 12 months, 26% of consumers worldwide reported purchasing functional F&B products for immunity support. Europe accounted for 38% of all immunity-focused product launches.

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ADM’s global VP of R&D in Health and Wellness, Dr. Peter Jüsten, tells us that the gastrointestinal microbiome is a new frontier in animal health and wellness. He highlights how the company’s recently opened R&D center in Switzerland integrates new technologies, specifically in...

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