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US FDA watchdog collapsing? Baby formula safety under fire

US FDA watchdog collapsing? Baby formula safety under fire

Experts are warning that the US FDA is failing to protect infant formula safety, citing inaction on toxic contaminants, nano ingredients, and regulatory conflicts of interest. We speak to the Center for Food Safety and the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) to unpack concerns and solutions as the FDA undergoes staff cuts. 
Brain health supplements: New botanical-boosted formulas and sleep-supporting probiotic food
Brain health supplements: New botanical-boosted formulas and sleep-supporting probiotic food
Novel formats in brain health supplements have diversified, from sleep-enhancing baked goods to stress-reducing “zen” gummies, made possible by advancements in heat-stable probiotics for food processing. In this ongoing category evolution, consumers are shifting toward preventive nutrition interventions aimed at sustaining lifelong mental wellness, alongside a growing target demographic in men’s mental health and esports.
Fighting malnutrition in Africa: UC Davis and BII use AI and food-omics to advance precision nutrition
Fighting malnutrition in Africa: UC Davis and BII use AI and food-omics to advance precision nutrition
In the recently launched Amplified African Food (AAF) project, scientists will address malnutrition and stunting in Africa with precision nutrition and by improving protein digestibility in foods rooted in culture. The project partners, US University of California (UC) Davis and Novo Nordisk Foundation’s BioInnovation Institute (BII), aim to launch a company in Africa to market these products. Nutrition Insight discusses the project’s goals, implementation, and potential impact with experts from UC Davis’ Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) and BII. 
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Greenvit – Experts in Premium Berry Extracts
Greenvit is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of berry extracts, offering high-quality, standardized solutions for the nutraceutical and functional food industries. Our flagship products – aronia and elderberry extracts – are known for their excellent antioxidant, metabolic health and immune-supporting properties, trusted by partners worldwide.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greenvit.
Charles Perkins Centre: Global study links plant protein to longer life, animal protein to early survival
Charles Perkins Centre: Global study links plant protein to longer life, animal protein to early survival

Lead author and researcher Caitlin Andrews, Ph.D. candidate at the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Australia, breaks down her recent global study on protein sources and longevity, spanning 101 countries. The research challenges conventional wisdom by showing that while animal protein supports early life survival, plant-based protein is more closely associated with adult longevity and overall life expectancy. Andrews discusses the importance of policy in low-resource settings, how plant proteins can be optimized in real-world diets, and why a nuanced, life-stage-specific approach to nutrition could be key to better health outcomes worldwide.

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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Single-dose psychedelic boosts cognitive flexibility for weeks in “breakthrough” research
Two seniors playing chess
A single dose of a psychedelic compound can enhance cognitive flexibility for weeks after administration, according to new research from the University of Michigan, US. The team notes that their “groundbreaking” research could potentially revolutionize treatments for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and neurodegenerative diseases. Mice treated with one dose of 25CN-NBOH, a selective serotonin 2A receptor agonist, showed significantly improved performance in reversal learning tasks two to three weeks after treatment compared to control groups. This is a standard test for cognitive flexibility — adapting previously learned rules to new situations. 
Sea lettuce packs 29 times more vitamin B12 than beef, research finds
sea lettuce underwater
Scientists have discovered that sea lettuce is a rich source of true vitamin B12. The protein extracted as a dried ingredient contained 29 times more B12 than cooked beef. Vitamin B12 is largely found in animal products and is essential for the functioning of the nervous and immune systems, the production of red blood cells, and DNA synthesis. 
Research cautions diets high in fat and sugar can impair brain function
Student eating high fat and sugary snacks
University of Sydney, Australia, researchers reveal that high-fat and high-sugar diets negatively affect people’s spatial navigation — learning and remembering a path from one location to another. The team says their findings confirm the importance of “making healthy dietary choices for cognitive health.” The authors say this relationship between diet and brain function remained after controlling for body mass index (BMI) and performance on a non-spatial task. 
Beyond The Headlines: US rescinds proposed Salmonella ban, WFP warns of malnutrition in Ethiopia
A person cutting up cooked chicken breast on a plate.
This week in nutrition news, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) spoke out against the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to withdraw its proposed ban on chicken with Salmonella. At the same time, the World Food Programme (WFP) highlighted that hunger and malnutrition are increasing in Ethiopia, while Nourish raised US$70 million for virtual nutrition counseling.
Medically tailored meals could save US$32B annually in healthcare costs, experts flag
Senior woman receiving medically tailored meal
Researchers at the US Food is Medicine Institute predict that nationwide implementation of medically tailored meals could save around US$32.1 billion in healthcare costs across 49 states in the first year alone. Registered dietitians design these meals to meet the nutritional needs of people with complex health conditions. According to the study, these meals could prevent over 3.5 million hospitalizations per year related to complications from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. 
ADM talks regulatory compliance and natural reformulation as FDA targets synthetic colors
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Food Ingredients First

As US regulatory action around synthetic additives intensifies, all eyes are on color manufacturers to meet the rising consumer demand for clean label natural coloring options. Earlier this week, the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced measures to phase out eight artificial food dyes and colorings from the country’s food supply by the end of next year.
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Webinar preview: Rousselot unveils collagen to unlock blood glucose management and boost GLP-1

Amid a booming interest in GLP-1 and blood glucose management, Rousselot is presenting Nextida GC. This science-based collagen composition helps to balance blood glucose levels and boost GLP-1 levels. In an upcoming webinar on April 24 (16:00 CEST) titled “GLP-1: Staying ahead with collagen,” Florencia Moreno Torres, global business development manager at Rousselot, will highlight how supplement manufacturers can use the company’s collagen portfolio to create GLP-1-related innovations. 

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UN pushes urgent nutrition drive to 2030 amid geopolitical challenges

The UN General Assembly has extended the Decade of Action on Nutrition through 2030, originally from 2016–2025, in response to the ongoing global nutrition crisis. Despite progress in areas like breastfeeding and stunting reduction, significant gaps remain in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets for nutrition, driving the extension. As the global community faces challenges like geopolitical tensions and funding gaps, this extension marks a moment in efforts to eliminate malnutrition and end diet-related noncommunicable diseases by 2030. 

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Alliance for Natural Health defends self-GRAS in FDA reform debate

The Alliance for Natural Health (AHN) is urging relevant FDA and Health and Human Services members, including Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to reconsider the full elimination of self-affirmed generally recognized as safe (GRAS). In a newly published white paper, the nonprofit echoes worries that the GRAS system creates loopholes for unsafe ingredients to enter the market and lacks FDA oversight. However, instead of eliminating it completely, the authors call for a balanced approach to ensure continued consumer access to healthy ingredients and supplements.

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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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Charles Perkins Centre: Global study links plant protein to longer life, animal protein to early survival

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