IFT FIRST 2026: Nexira debuts functional mushroom extracts for adaptogenic beverages

At the IFT FIRST 2026 trade show in Chicago, US, Nexira’s product manager, Charlotte Wallart, introduced the company’s expanded botanical ingredient portfolio for functional beverages. In response to a growing demand for...

Hilmar: Tight supply and growing demand boost US whey protein competitiveness in Europe

Marina Crocker, senior director of Product Category and Marketing at Hilmar, highlights how a tight global supply and rising demand have improved the competitiveness of US whey proteins in Europe. As a result, the company debuted...

Mibelle Biochemistry: Water-soluble collagen booster expands skin health from within applications

Dr. Torsten Grothe, head of Food & Health at Mibelle Biochemistry, presents application potential and clinical research findings on a new water-soluble version of the company’s plant-based collagen-booster, DracoBelle Nu. Studies...

Kaneka Probiotics: KABP-051 and the future of weight management and psychobiotics

Kaneka Probiotics and AB-Biotics’ latest clinical research on probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KABP-051 observed modest weight loss alongside improvements mood and energy over 12 weeks, without a diet or exercise plan....

Vitafoods Europe 2026: Thai Union Ingredients’ upcycled marine supplement solutions

Leena Uabumrungjit, the senior director at Thai Union Ingredients, spoke with us about the company’s marine ingredient portfolio, which spans omega-3 oils, marine collagen, and tuna-derived calcium. She also spotlighted the...

DolCas Biotech: CEO highlights Morikol marine collagen science and delivery format R&D

KG Rao, CEO of DolCas Biotech, dives deeper into the science behind Morikol, its marine collagen tripeptide ingredient. He also shares market insights on marine collagen and highlights DolCas Biotech’s R&D strategy, which focuses...