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Future-proofing nutraceuticals: Lonza CHI on bioavailability and sensory appeal
Future-proofing nutraceuticals: Lonza CHI on bioavailability and sensory appeal
In a rapidly evolving nutraceutical market, consumers seek effective solutions beyond a traditional capsule or pill for healthy aging, women’s health, and overall wellness. In this space, Lonza Capsules and Health Ingredients (CHI) highlights how its delivery technologies and bioavailability solutions can help brands meet disruptive nutraceutical market trends. Nutrition Insight meets with Shelby Linville, associate director of Global Product Marketing at Lonza CHI, to explore how innovations in format design, ingredient stability demands, and a stronger focus on consumer experience are becoming essential in the next generation of supplements. 
2025 Vitafoods Europe preview: Spotlight on nutraceutical innovations and targeted solutions
2025 Vitafoods Europe preview: Spotlight on nutraceutical innovations and targeted solutions
For the first time in Barcelona, Spain, the nutraceutical industry will showcase its latest innovations in ingredients and finished products at Vitafoods Europe (May 20–22). Companies are gearing up to showcase their solutions in women’s health, beauty-from-within, healthy aging, pet nutrition, cognition, active nutrition, and gut health. Sustainability, scientific research, and innovation continue as key themes in nutrition and supplements, underpinned by the trade show’s New Product and New Ingredients zones.
“Talk is cheap”: Leaked MAHA report promotes whole foods with lax regulation
“Talk is cheap”: Leaked MAHA report promotes whole foods with lax regulation
The leaked Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission reveals how the Trump administration plans to tackle chronic diseases. However, it has faced criticism for not implementing stronger regulatory actions for better health, while its recent budget cuts to nutrition seemingly contradict nutrition progress. 

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Webinar preview: Innovating longevity solutions with multi-mechanism collagen
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Health-conscious consumers who seek supplements to support their lifestyles are driving active nutrition. Rousselot and Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) offer a multi-mechanism approach using collagen to meet this demand. In their upcoming webinar, “Innovating with Collagen: A Multi-Mechanism Approach to Active Nutrition,” experts will explore key market trends, consumer insights, and the science behind flagship ingredients to power next-generation nutraceuticals. 
Tackling hidden hunger by fortifying microgreens with zinc
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Two new research papers on agronomic zinc biofortification for microgreens position these edible plants as a solution to global hunger. The Penn State researchers say microgreens are ideal because they grow quickly, are nutrient-dense, and contain low levels of anti-nutrients. 
Large review finds weak evidence of probiotics and vitamin D treating autism
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A new review has found no strong evidence of treating autism with a set of complementary and alternative therapies. The study covered 19 assessments, including animal-assisted interventions, acupuncture, herbal medicine, music therapy, probiotics, and vitamin D. 
Rousselot secures global patents for joint health ingredient Colartix
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Rousselot reveals the company has attained patents in Europe, Japan, and China for Colartix, its proprietary blend of collagen peptides and chondroitin sulfate developed for joint health applications. The ingredient is now patented under the title “Collagen hydrolysate composition for reducing joint pain after exercise.”
“Complete” plant-based dog foods lack nutrients, new research reveals
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Despite being marketed as “complete” nutrition, plant-based dog foods sold in the UK do not fully meet nutritional guidelines, according to a new UK analysis. The researchers compared six veterinary foods, 19 meat options, and six plant-based products — none were nutritionally “complete.” The study authors note that meat and plant-based foods had a similar nutritional composition, but iodine and B vitamins were lower in plant-based products. However, as these nutrients can easily be supplemented, the researchers say adopting a plant-based diet for dogs can provide nutritional adequacy regarding macro- and micronutrients. 
European Dairy Association lays out opportunities and challenges in new EU-US...
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The European Dairy Association (EDA) says it largely welcomes the new EU-US Framework Agreement, which lays out how dairy trade across the Atlantic will develop. The organization will hold talks in Washington later this month with US industry, administration, and legislators on how to advance a common approach that safeguards balanced opportunities for both sides.
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IPC confirms famine in Gaza for the first time, UN agencies...
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis confirms that over half a million people in Gaza suffer from famine, marked by “widespread starvation, destitution, and preventable deaths.” In the coming weeks, the report projects these famine conditions will spread from the Gaza Governorate to the Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis Governorates. Famine is the IPC’s most extreme category (Phase 5), which means there is reasonable evidence that the region meets the criteria of extreme food deprivation, acute malnutrition, and starvation-related deaths. The analysis projects that by the end of September, a third of the population (641,000 people) will face catastrophic levels of food insecurity across the Gaza Strip. 
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Menopause misinformation drives women to seek care from...
Experts warn of a sharp increase in services for women seeking menopausal relief, with concerns about their reliability and potential bias. Their publication in The BMJ warns against commercial hormone testing and unverified supplements, as they do not improve care. They flag the commercialization of women’s health that may drive this concerning trend. 
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Probiotic therapy potential? New research uncovers...
New research argues that the gut microbiota, rather than genetics, may be the main cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It reveals that the host immune system also impacts the progression of the condition in a genetic mouse model. 

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Probiotics for weight management & cognitive healthSep2025

Innova Market Insights data reveals that nearly two-thirds of consumers across Europe, North America, and APAC actively pursue weight loss. Additionally, cognitive health is a growing priority, with 4...

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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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