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YouBar outlines how to launch protein snack brands in 2026
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YouBar outlines how to launch protein snack brands in 2026

Protein snack launches now rise or fail on MOQ, shelf life, and FDA-ready labels, not just macro counts.

Nina Kowalski3m read
PDCAAS faces challenge as protein quality metrics evolve
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PDCAAS faces challenge as protein quality metrics evolve

PDCAAS still drives labeling, but DIAAS and newer digestibility tests are exposing the gap between protein grams and protein quality.

Sam Ortega4m read
Weill Cornell study maps degradability landscape for protein degraders
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Weill Cornell study maps degradability landscape for protein degraders

Weill Cornell’s new Nature Communications paper quantifies how protein degraders map onto degradable targets, a step toward cutting dead-end target picks.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Gut signal triggers protein cravings and suppresses sugar appetite, study finds
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Gut signal triggers protein cravings and suppresses sugar appetite, study finds

A Science study points to a gut-brain circuit that senses missing essential amino acids, pushes protein cravings, and dials down sugar appetite.

Nina Kowalski4m read
Plant proteins face texture and flavor hurdles in nutrition bars
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Plant proteins face texture and flavor hurdles in nutrition bars

Plant bars win on protein claims, then lose on chew if formulators miss hardening. The real fix is a blend of scalable texture controls and a few promising but still messy protein swaps.

Sam Ortega5m read
Nature Protocols unveils method to map lipid-protein interactions
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Nature Protocols unveils method to map lipid-protein interactions

Nature Protocols published a functional lipid-probe protocol that could standardize how labs chart lipid-protein interactomes across membrane biology and disease.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Food Network ranks best vegan protein powders for everyday use
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Food Network ranks best vegan protein powders for everyday use

Plant powders are now competing with whey on protein quality, flavor, and trust, and Food Network’s nutritionist-led list shows buyers are judging real-world use.

Sam Ortega3m read
Food Network guide spotlights the best ready-to-drink protein shakes
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Food Network guide spotlights the best ready-to-drink protein shakes

Ready-to-drink shakes earn their keep when they deliver enough protein, modest sugar, and real satiety. The dietitian-led guide separates useful convenience from pricey hype.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Europe’s alternative protein sector shifts focus to taste, price and scale
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Europe’s alternative protein sector shifts focus to taste, price and scale

Europe’s protein market is rewarding products that taste better, cost less and scale cleanly. The hype has faded; regulation, retailers and factory capacity now decide who lasts.

Sam Ortega4m read
Protein restriction may extend lifespan, but evidence remains mixed
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Protein restriction may extend lifespan, but evidence remains mixed

Protein restriction keeps extending lifespan in animals, but the jump to human diets is still unsettled. The market says eat more protein; the biology says the answer may be more selective.

Sam Ortega5m read
Protein bars chase longevity claims with superfoods and supplements
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Protein bars chase longevity claims with superfoods and supplements

NOVOS is selling a protein bar as a longevity tool, but the real test is whether 15g of protein and a pile of superfoods add up to more than smart branding.

Sam Ortega4m read
Protein boom gains strength as wellness trends and GLP-1s converge
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Protein boom gains strength as wellness trends and GLP-1s converge

Protein is moving from a gym staple to an everyday wellness buy as GLP-1 use, satiety and aging needs keep demand durable.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Novonesis backs TurtleTree to scale precision-fermented lactoferrin
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Novonesis backs TurtleTree to scale precision-fermented lactoferrin

Novonesis is taking TurtleTree’s LF+ from lab to market with a minority investment and manufacturing deal, a key test for precision-fermented lactoferrin.

Sam Ortega2m read
Z Natural Foods launches chocolate goat whey protein concentrate
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Z Natural Foods launches chocolate goat whey protein concentrate

Z Natural Foods added a chocolate goat whey concentrate, pairing A2 goat whey with cacao and MCTs to make an unusual dairy source taste mainstream.

Sam Ortega2m read
AHA guidance favors plant protein, fish and low-fat dairy choices
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AHA guidance favors plant protein, fish and low-fat dairy choices

The AHA's newest heart-health guidance puts plant proteins, fish and low-fat dairy ahead of red meat and makes high-protein labels answer for sodium, fat and sugar.

Sam Ortega4m read
CRISPR tool gives precise control over protein production in cells
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CRISPR tool gives precise control over protein production in cells

TAPIR lets researchers dial protein output up or down by turning on ribosomal RNA production, opening a more precise path than blunt gene knockouts.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Bryan Johnson backs enzymes that reverse sugar scars on proteins
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Bryan Johnson backs enzymes that reverse sugar scars on proteins

Johnson said enzymes screened from 45,000 oxidases and 500 million variants could reverse protein sugar scars. The hard part is still delivery, durability and off-target risk.

Sam Ortega2m read
Protein innovation expands as consumer demand broadens globally
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Protein innovation expands as consumer demand broadens globally

Protein is moving into everyday foods worldwide, with women now making up 51% of consumers seeking more protein and new formats multiplying fast.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Symrise says protein is evolving into a mainstream wellness cue
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Symrise says protein is evolving into a mainstream wellness cue

Protein is moving from a gym macro to a mainstream wellness cue, and the winning products now have to solve for taste, fiber, and everyday fit.

Sam Ortega4m read
AZTI creates dairy-free yoghurts with chickpea, oat and mealworm protein
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AZTI creates dairy-free yoghurts with chickpea, oat and mealworm protein

AZTI's chickpea-oat yoghurts with hydrolysed mealworm protein beat commercial plant-based versions on texture and amino acids, pointing to insects as a functional fix.

Sam Ortega2m read
MTR adds protein to Indian breakfast staples as health demand grows
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MTR adds protein to Indian breakfast staples as health demand grows

MTR rolled out six protein breakfast mixes on Blinkit in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, pushing protein into idli, dosa and upma instead of shakes and bars.

Sam Ortega2m read
South Korea, China lead online protein demand as India surges
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South Korea, China lead online protein demand as India surges

South Korea and China already own online protein demand, while India is where the next wave is forming. The winning playbook changes fast by market.

Sam Ortega4m read
Meal replacements lean on satiety, convenience and complete nutrition
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Meal replacements lean on satiety, convenience and complete nutrition

Meal replacements are trying to look less like shakes and more like full meals, with brands leaning on satiety, complete nutrition and use-case-specific positioning.

Sam Ortega4m read
RYSE enters ready-to-drink shakes with broader protein push
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RYSE enters ready-to-drink shakes with broader protein push

RYSE is rolling out 30g ready-to-drink shakes at GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe and Walmart as its energy line reaches 30,000 doors.

Sam Ortega2m read
Jack Link’s survey finds consumers skeptical of protein claims
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Jack Link’s survey finds consumers skeptical of protein claims

Link Snacks’ new 2,000-person survey says protein still sells, but shoppers are tiring of gimmicks and demanding clearer, more credible claims.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Proda brings nostalgic soda vibes to protein drinks with clear whey
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Proda brings nostalgic soda vibes to protein drinks with clear whey

Proda and Fave show how protein brands are swapping chalky obligation for enjoyable drink moments, one through soda nostalgia and the other through powder convenience.

Sam Ortega4m read
Phytokana boosts fava bean protein concentration for mainstream foods
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Phytokana boosts fava bean protein concentration for mainstream foods

Phytokana's 70% fava concentrate is built for cleaner labels and better functionality, backed by a Strathmore plant planned for 30,000 tonnes a year.

Sam Ortega2m read
Protein drives new wave of calm coffees and creatine shakes
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Protein drives new wave of calm coffees and creatine shakes

Bulletproof’s vanilla high-protein iced coffee shows protein sliding into coffee, calm drinks and creatine shakes as brands stack benefits into one bottle.

Sam Ortega2m read
Plant expression platforms could expand affordable biopharma production in Global South
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Plant expression platforms could expand affordable biopharma production in Global South

Plant systems could help Global South manufacturers make vaccines and biologics locally, cutting the cost and infrastructure wall that keeps imports in charge.

Sam Ortega4m read