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Exploring multi-omics tools and sharing research insights to improve nutrition

Exploring multi-omics tools and sharing research insights to improve nutrition

Food systems are under growing pressure to support human and planetary health. The Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) explores cutting-edge science to reshape nutrition, such as multi-omics tools — technologies that map food at the molecular level. PTFI states that these tools and collaborative research among its partners enable a holistic understanding of food composition and lay the groundwork for transformative innovations. Nutrition Insight continues our talk with Selena Ahmed, PTFI’s global director, and Mariana Barboza, research program manager for the Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) at the University of California (UC), Davis. 
Unlocking better vision: Top eye health supplements and nutrients for enhanced eyesight
Unlocking better vision: Top eye health supplements and nutrients for enhanced eyesight
The global eye health supplements market is growing, with consumers increasingly focused on vision and eyesight care. Nutrition Insight speaks to AstaReal and Unibar Corporation to learn about science-backed nutrients while examining market trends.Innova Market Insights data indicates a +3% average annual growth in supplements for eye health from 2020 to 2024. The fastest-growing ingredients were zinc bis-glycinate (39% CAGR), alpha-tocopherol (38%), and acerola (33%).
Verley unveils precision fermented whey proteins for sustainable next-gen nutrition
Verley unveils precision fermented whey proteins for sustainable next-gen nutrition
French biotech company Verley unveils its portfolio of functionalized precision fermentation dairy proteins designed to address the limitations of both traditional and plant-based alternatives. The company says its innovative technology enhances protein stability, digestibility, and processing performance while maintaining a strong emphasis on sustainability.
Making the Switch from Fiber Drums to Flexible Bags
Making the Switch from Fiber Drums to Flexible Bags
For ingredient manufacturers in search of sustainable, cost-effective packaging, the shift from rigid to flexible packaging offers significant benefits. Learn what industry trends are driving the shift to flexible packaging, factors to consider when moving from fiber drums, alternative packaging options, and what to look for in a packaging partner.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Fres-co System USA, Inc. 
IFF Health Sciences: Market potential for science-backed healthy aging solutions is growing
IFF Health Sciences: Market potential for science-backed healthy aging solutions is growing

Benjamin Milhau, regional marketing lead EMEA at IFF Health Sciences, dives into the growing consumer interest in products that support longevity and well-being, for example, in mobility, memory, energy, and overall maintenance. While the nutrition industry has been slow to respond to this trend, Milhau says it is starting to embrace healthy aging with innovative products. He sees market opportunities for brands that can offer science-backed solutions. 

Drinking to Wellness
Drinking to Wellness

In this edition you will learn more about:

  • Top 5 Trends in Beverages, Alcohol for a New Generation, Plant-Powered Preservatives, The Graceful Aging Movement, Compostable Packaging
  • Circularity in Drinks Packaging, Beverage Highlights, “Neo-Hedonism” in Future Food, Nutrient Labeling Systems, Protein from the Extruder
  • Natural Colors in Lifestyle Beverages, Citrus Supply Chains, Trends in Soft Drinks, Vitafoods Preview, Sugar & Sports
  • Beverages Redefined, Live Microbes, Seaweed Hydrocolloids, Mental Performance Drinks, Synbiotics & On-the-Go Nutrition
  • View from the Top: Patrick Niels, president taste, texture & health at dsm-firmenich

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Nutrition’s tech revolution: How AI, biometrics, and wearables are redefining wellness
Personalized nutrition
While the health and wellness space remains hotly trend-driven, the era of generic diets is fading as consumers increasingly demand personalized solutions. From AI-powered multimodal meal cataloging to bespoke holiday diet plans based on DNA analysis, the industry is witnessing a surge in customized offerings, reflecting a growing desire for precision nutrition. Nutrition Insight spotlights the latest advances in tailored nutrition approaches in tech, jewelry, and hospitality, with insights from Lifesum, Velara Resorts, and Omni Health Ring.
AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics blend may restore intestinal barrier function in IBS patients
Woman taking probiotic capsule for IBS
AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics’ i3.1 probiotic blend may help restore compromised intestinal barrier function in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to new research. The in vitro study used biopsies from IBS patients and laboratory cell lines to create a realistic model and include natural patient variability. Incubating these cells with the probiotic blend restored barrier function to levels comparable to healthy controls after three hours. 
Gut-brain axis: How synbiotics and hypnotherapy may benefit autistic children
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A new clinical study suggests that a combined intervention of a synbiotic and “gut-directed” hypnotherapy significantly reduces gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, irritability, and anxiety symptoms in autistic children. The authors of the new study from the University of Queensland, Australia, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, say there is an opportunity for supplement manufacturers to tap into demand for reliable, safe, and effective solutions that raise the standard of care for autistic children with comorbid gut symptoms. The team used biotics supplied by dsm-firmenich from its Humiome portfolio.
New research finds Sabinsa’s beetroot extract enhances postmenopause vascular health
Fresh beetroot
Women’s health research has found that 12 weeks of supplementing with nitrate-rich beetroot extract significantly improves carotid artery stiffness in postmenopausal females, a group at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The researchers say their findings strongly evidence the use of beetroot extract as a nutritional strategy to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease-related mortality in this population.
The search for plant-based gelatin: Canadian researchers make strides with gum tragacanth
Gelatin.
Canadian researchers have developed a novel method of producing animal-free gelatin by using tragacanth, a natural gum produced from the sap of various Middle Eastern legumes. Gelatin is used throughout F&B, from candy to packaging. Gelatin’s gel-like structure and transparency are two useful qualities that make it difficult to replicate through plant-based alternatives. 
Nasekomo hails “breakthrough” in insect bioconversion with AI-powered platform
Larvae production in the insect farming sector.

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Biotech company Nasekomo says its proprietary insect farming platform, developed in partnership with Siemens, has achieved a 25% feed conversion ratio (FCR) — a performance level that sets a new benchmark for profitability and scale-up within the insect bioconversion sector.
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2025 Nutrition for Growth Summit to address global malnutrition crisis and funding shortfall

Amid rising global malnutrition rates and significant funding shortfalls, France will host this year’s Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit (27–28 March). Held every four years, the summit faces financial uncertainty after key donors, including the US and the UK, withdrew their pledges. The previous summit raised US$27 billion, but ongoing conflicts and the global food crisis have made the fight against malnutrition even more pressing. 

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UC Davis and Novo Nordisk Foundation to develop “future food and health leaders”

The Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) at the University of California (UC) Davis, US, has joined forces with Denmark’s Novo Nordisk Foundation to develop international food and planetary health leaders. In a “first-of-its-kind” program, biotechnology-focused Ph.D. and postdoctoral students in Denmark and the US can apply their research to companies that accelerate positive societal impact. UC Investments, which invests on behalf of the University of California system, will also join the partnership, along with Danish research institutions. 

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Exploring African botanicals and medicinal plants for new nutrition solutions

The nutrition industry continuously explores new plants and compounds for various health benefits. Suppliers of African botanicals bring attention to the continent’s wide range of native species, many of which are not well known on international markets.Nutrition Insight meets with Baobab Exports, Blue Sky Botanics, and Baobab des Saveurs to examine their ingredient offerings from the region. 

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Cognition supportApr2025

Innova Market Insights data reveals that healthy aging is gaining momentum, with 1 in 3 global consumers prioritizing it for their physical health. In 2024, Europe leads in product launches featuring ...

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Personalized nutrition Apr 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 3% CAGR in supplement launches with specific health claims between 2020 and 2024. Europe was the frontline of these launches. While vitamins/minerals remain the top category launched, concentrates are gaining ground. The top three health claims in launches were immune health (37%), brain-mood health (33%), and energy & stamina (33%).

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Climate-smart productionApr 2025

Innova Market Insights data reveals a 3% increase in supplement launches featuring carbon labeling claims, aligning with the finding that 32% of global consumers are aware of climate change.

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NPEW 2025: Rivalz Snacks achieves low-glycemic status for high-protein, high-fiber snacks 

Peter Barrick, the CEO of Rivalz Snacks, told us the company’s vegan stuffed snacks, rich in protein and fiber, were recently certified as low glycemic index snacks, meaning that they offer a source of sustained energy without blood sugar spikes and crashes. Rivalz also achieved US Department of...

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NPEW 2025: Sirio Pharma introduces digital product development journey 
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