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Functional mushrooms for F&B: M2 Ingredients CEO on advancing application science

Functional mushrooms for F&B: M2 Ingredients CEO on advancing application science

US-based functional mushroom grower M2 Ingredients has inaugurated its new Center of Innovation in Vista, California. The R&D application lab addresses critical gaps in product development for F&B brands looking to elevate their products with nutritional fungi, offering sensory and flavor pairing expertise, solubility and suspension optimization, and deep mushroom-specific ingredient science. Consumer demand for adaptogens and nootropics is fruiting, but formulating with fungi often presents hurdles like earthy off-notes, sediment issues, and complex stability challenges that can derail brand concepts.
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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Turning the page on Cardiovascular Health
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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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Brightseed bioactive ingredient shows potential glucose stability post GLP-1 use
Brightseed bioactive ingredient shows potential glucose stability post GLP-1 use
A study has found that supplementing with the naturally occurring bioactive compounds N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans feruloyltyramine (NFT) improves glycemic control markers in prediabetic adults. The ingredient was shown to stabilize blood sugar without weight loss, drug use, or changes in diet.The health science innovation platform Brightseed recently commercialized the ingredient as BioMetaControl, containing the two compounds. Brought to market as a GLP-1 companion, the researchers highlight its ability to maintain blood sugar stability when patients discontinue the weight-loss drug.
Weight cycling in women may harm cardiometabolic health and reduce brown fat...
Weight cycling in women may harm cardiometabolic health and reduce brown fat activity
Brazilian researchers are warning about the impact of repeated cycles of intentional weight loss followed by unintentional weight gain on women’s cardiometabolic health. This “yo-yo effect” also reduces brown fat activity, which is necessary for burning energy.    
Nutrafol formulates hair growth supplement for men above 50
Nutrafol formulates hair growth supplement for men above 50
Nutrafol has introduced Nutrafol Men 50+ Hair Growth Nutraceutical, its first hair growth product formulated specifically for men of this demographic. The physician-formulated launch is drug-free and vegan while featuring testosterone- and collagen-boosting botanicals like saw palmetto and Moldavian dragonhead. Nutrafol Men 50+ is drug-free and clinically designed to visibly improve hair thickness, strength, and scalp coverage — without compromising sexual performance.
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.
ADM earnings slide as flavors and specialty ingredients offer relief
ADM earnings slide as flavors and specialty ingredients offer relief

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ADM has released its full-year earnings report for 2025, revealing that Nutrition, which includes flavors and specialty ingredients, was the company’s only growth segment. Full-year revenues fell to US$80.3 billion from US$85.5 billion, total segment operating profit dropped 23% to US$3.24 billion, and adjusted earnings per share came in at US$3.43 (down 28%).

The damage was sharpest in Crushing (the process of processing oilseeds, such as soybeans, to extract vegetable oil and protein meal), where operating profit collapsed 81% to US$159 million from US$844 million a year earlier, driven by compressed margins tied to prolonged US biofuel policy uncertainty. 
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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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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...

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