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Activ’Inside opens joint lab to tackle botanical bioavailability gap

Activ’Inside opens joint lab to tackle botanical bioavailability gap

Activ’Inside has inaugurated a joint laboratory in France to drive scientific research on the bioavailability of phytonutrients and their health benefits. The facility was launched with Molécules d’Intérêt Biologique (MIB) at the University of Bordeaux and is also supported by the country’s National Research Agency (ANR).Nutrition Insight speaks with David Gaudout, the health and nutrition company’s co-founder and chief innovation officer, to learn how Biophysia bridges a botanical industry gap by leveraging academic researchers’ expertise in polyphenol research.
dsm-firmenich on how brands can inspect ARA suppliers amid global infant formula recalls
dsm-firmenich on how brands can inspect ARA suppliers amid global infant formula recalls
Infant formula manufacturers are facing a growing international backlash linked to arachidonic acid (ARA) oil contaminated with the toxin cereulide. Companies are expanding product recalls to over 65 countries to ensure babies’ health. Amid this crisis, Nutrition Insight speaks with dsm-firmenich about safe ARA alternatives, how brands can find the right supplier, and how to build long-term trust by verifying ingredient manufacturing processes.
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The Editor Presents: The Trends Edition
The Editor Presents: The Trends Edition
Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, as she brings you the top highlights from this consumer trends-focused edition. In addition to an annual overview of standout NPD from 2025, she’ll discuss where gaps in cell-based meat and slaughtered meat remain and a new approach to battling off notes. Top nutrition trends identified by the personalized nutrition platform Qina will also be revealed.
IFBA: Incentivizing healthy consumer choices amid ultra-processed food debate
IFBA: Incentivizing healthy consumer choices amid ultra-processed food debate

The International Food and Beverage Alliance’s (IFBA) secretary-general, Rocco Renaldi, discusses ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the context of consumer understanding, making policy practical, and improving future guidance. He notes that policy currently “demonizes” UPFs without a scientific basis. Also, debates in this space are distant from consumer reality, which the industry can help by creating new incentives for healthier food choices.

Nutrition industry 2025 in review: Most read stories
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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NSF and Non-GMO Project roll out Non-UPF certification amid ultra-processed...
NSF and Non-GMO Project roll out Non-UPF certification amid ultra-processed food backlash
Industry discussions in the US around tightening federal policy on highly processed foods are heating up, and the public health and safety organization NSF has now begun certifying products under the newly introduced Non-Ultraprocessed Foods (UPF) Verified program spearheaded by the Non-GMO Project. The certification scheme follows recent updates to national dietary guidance strongly advising consumers to consume less highly processed foods as a broad category. Globally, governments are shifting from advising against UPFs to actively cracking down on them through taxation, mandatory labeling, and school bans.
US industry groups back bill reaffirming FDA authority over dietary supplements
US industry groups back bill reaffirming FDA authority over dietary supplements
US supplement industry groups welcome the proposed Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act. If enacted, the bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act to clarify and affirm the US FDA’s authority over dietary supplement regulation. Specifically, the bill proposes amending the FD&C Act to clarify that no state may establish requirements for supplements that differ from or are additional to those in the act. Congressman Nick Langworthy’s bill comes at a time when several US states have enacted restrictions on access to supplements. 
Metabolites behind fermented natto’s health benefits revealed in new study
Metabolites behind fermented natto’s health benefits revealed in new study
A new study highlights that natto, a popular Japanese delicacy made from soybeans fermented with Bacillus subtilis var. natto, is rich in supersulfide molecules that are beneficial for health. These metabolites are produced by plants and play an important role in cellular metabolism. The study directly attributes microbial fermentation to soybeans’ supersulfide profile. These metabolites found in the viscous, pungent dish natto have been attracting attention in the medical and nutritional fields for their potential to support health and disease prevention.
Researchers discover compounds in algae and cyanobacteria boosting heart and...
Researchers discover compounds in algae and cyanobacteria boosting heart and skin health
Japanese research has found that amino acids from algae and cyanobacteria, known for their natural UV protection, may also improve skin and heart health. The scientists suggest their findings could lead to the development of functional foods or new cosmetics.
Nitrates in drinking water and meat linked to dementia, but vegetables offset...
Nitrates in drinking water and meat linked to dementia, but vegetables offset risk
Danish researchers have found that dietary nitrate from vegetables may lower dementia risk. However, they linked the same nutrient found in drinking water and in animal foods to a higher risk. The study in Alzheimer’s & Dementia followed over 54,000 participants for up to 27 years. They found that nitrate from plants boosted nitric oxide production, supporting beneficial vitamins and antioxidants.
Mondelēz earnings nearly halve as record cocoa costs overshadow revenue growth
Mondelēz earnings nearly halve as record cocoa costs overshadow revenue growth

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Mondelēz International grew full-year net revenues by 5.8% to US$38.5 billion, but record cocoa costs wiped out much of that progress. Earnings nearly halved — down 44.7% — while the cost of producing its snacks surged nearly 25% to US$27.6 billion, driven by cocoa prices that hit a record high of US$10.75 per kg in January 2025. 
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January in review: GLP-1, protein, and fiber drive 2026...
January’s highlights include growing momentum for protein and fiber as key nutrients for 2026 product innovations to meet the needs of a growing GLP-1 consumer base. Also, research has advanced in personalized nutrition, gut health, cognition, and healthy aging. In our January review, Nutrition Insight examines how these themes are reshaping the industry. The new US dietary guidelines sparked debate over protein, plant-based sources, and saturated fat, while in the UK, companies countered the country’s stricter limits on sugar and salt. 
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“Where are the beans?” Experts weigh plant quality amid US...
The hype around protein is booming, especially with the US 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans explicitly encouraging greater protein intake. The US health administration has placed meat and dairy high on the food pyramid, leaving questions about the role of plant protein, the quality-versus-quantity debate, and the industry influence underlying the guidelines.Nutrition Insight speaks with plant-based meal kit provider Purple Carrot and Soy Nutrition Institute Global to explore why plant-based proteins should be central to healthy diets and whether they are being sidelined by the food industry. 
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Nanoplastics may alter gut and liver metabolism depending...
Researchers have uncovered that nanoplastics impact digestive health and liver metabolism in new mouse studies. This plastic residue, along with microplastics, is consumed through drinking water and packaged foods at amounts that have researchers worried. The implications of this reality for gut health have remained poorly understood until now.Nutrition Insight speaks to the research experts at France’s National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) to learn how diets and environmental exposures may lead to metabolic harm.

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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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Vitamin vitality gains global boost Feb 2026

According to Innova Market Insights data, consumers are especially interested in including vitamins in their diet, with 86% globally saying they pay attention to the vitamins they consume and 62% saying they include more vitamins in their diet. New vitamin product launches show focus on mixing various multivitamins for a overall health boost.

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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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The International Food and Beverage Alliance’s (IFBA) secretary-general, Rocco Renaldi, discusses ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the context of consumer understanding, making policy practical, and improving future guidance. He notes that policy currently “demonizes” UPFs without a scientific...

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