The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: A Celebration of Innovation and Excellence in the Asia-Pacific Nutraceutical Industry
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026, held in Bangkok, celebrated the industry's biggest commercial successes, best product developments, and brightest research. With a record 256 submissions, the competition was fierce, and the independent panel of experts had a challenging task ahead of them. The winners, announced at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, showcased scientific rigor, commercial success, and a compelling narrative of how the products, ingredients, and research are meeting consumer needs across Asia.
Ingredient of the Year: Beauty from Within
The category of Ingredient of the Year: Beauty from Within saw the rise of Bloomage Biotechnology's HAPLEX® Plus Sodium Hyaluronate, Puredia's Omegia™ Sea Buckthorn Omega 7, and SynBalance's SynbÆctive® ProBeautyShield. These ingredients demonstrated their ability to enhance beauty from within, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and commercial success of these products, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Ingredient of the Year: Botanical
In the Botanical category, Grape King Bio's Cordy ilight, Naturalendo Tech's EstroG-100®, and Phynova Group's Reducose® emerged as winners. These botanical ingredients showcased their unique properties and benefits, with a focus on their ability to support overall health and well-being. The judges were particularly impressed by the scientific evidence supporting their efficacy and the compelling narratives behind their development.
Ingredient of the Year: Healthspan
The Healthspan category saw Arjuna Natural's BCM-95® (Curcugreen®), Kaneka Corporation's Kaneka Ubiquinol™, and Mibelle Biochemistry's MonaJuventa™ Nu take the top spots. These ingredients demonstrated their ability to support overall health and well-being, with a focus on their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and commercial success of these products, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Ingredient of the Year: Microbiome Modulation
In the Microbiome Modulation category, AB-BIOTICS' Gyntima® Menopause, IFF's HOWARU® Smile, and Anagenix's Livaux® were recognized for their unique properties and benefits in supporting gut health and overall well-being. The judges were impressed by the scientific evidence supporting their efficacy and the compelling narratives behind their development.
Ingredient of the Year: Mind and Mood
The Mind and Mood category saw Saanroo's Levagen®+, Bio-gen Extracts' Lute-gen®, and Threotech's Magtein® take the top spots. These ingredients demonstrated their ability to support mental health and well-being, with a focus on their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and commercial success of these products, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Ingredient of the Year: Sports Nutrition
In the Sports Nutrition category, Biotropics Malaysia's Physta® Tongkat Ali, Bio-gen Extracts' TruBeet®, and Nexira's ViNitrox™ were recognized for their unique properties and benefits in supporting athletic performance and recovery. The judges were impressed by the scientific evidence supporting their efficacy and the compelling narratives behind their development.
Product of the Year: Beauty from Within
The Product of the Year: Beauty from Within category saw Ejia Biotech's EJIA Red Bean Water, Dongguan Marketing's LIFE TREE 15,000 mg Advanced Multi-Collagen Beauty Drink, and Doki Doki's Luna Shot Collagen take the top spots. These products demonstrated their ability to enhance beauty from within, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and commercial success of these products, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Product of the Year: Healthspan
In the Healthspan category, Lifestream's Calcium Natural, BioPractica's Metabolic BOOST, and SRW Laboratories' SRW Cel System were recognized for their unique properties and benefits in supporting overall health and well-being. The judges were impressed by the scientific evidence supporting their efficacy and the compelling narratives behind their development.
Product of the Year: Immune Support
The Product of the Year: Immune Support category saw Junlebao Dairy's Freshjoy Fresh Milk, Lifestream's Golden Guard Kids Probiotics, and Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group's Yili Health Science Immunoglobulin Protein Powder take the top spots. These products demonstrated their ability to support immune health, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and commercial success of these products, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Product of the Year: Microbiome Modulation
In the Microbiome Modulation category, Biostime's Biostime® Infant & Children A-L-G Care™, Theronomic's Theronomic Tribiotic Ova-All Care, and Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group's Yili Health Science Changshi Probiotics Freeze-Dried Powder were recognized for their unique properties and benefits in supporting gut health and overall well-being. The judges were impressed by the scientific evidence supporting their efficacy and the compelling narratives behind their development.
Product of the Year: Sports Nutrition
The Product of the Year: Sports Nutrition category saw Carefore Global New Zealand's FitBoost™, SLS Performance's Numin, and Devotion International's VITABOX® TWK10® Lactobacillus plantarum capsules take the top spots. These products demonstrated their ability to support athletic performance and recovery, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and commercial success of these products, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Editors Award for Infant and Child Nutrition Initiative
The Editors Award for Infant and Child Nutrition Initiative saw Hyproca Nutrition's Kabrita Yuebai Toddler Goat Milk Formula Powder, Bayer's Nutrient Gap Initiative – Improving Maternal Health & Nutrition in Farming Communities in Indonesia, and Junlebao Dairy Group's Youcui Baoai (优萃宝爱) take the top spots. These initiatives demonstrated their commitment to improving infant and child nutrition, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and impact of these initiatives, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Innovations in Women’s Health Award
The Innovations in Women’s Health Award saw Naturalendo Tech's EstroG-100®, Vital Nova Health and Technology (Chengdu)'s Leliwell® Probiotics for Pregnant and Nursing Women, and Saanroo's Levagen®+ take the top spots. These products demonstrated their ability to support women's health and well-being, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and commercial success of these products, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Marketing Initiative of the Year
The Marketing Initiative of the Year category saw ITC's Help India Eat Better and Algalif Iceland's The Astalíf™ Brand Transformation Initiative take the top spots. These initiatives demonstrated their commitment to improving nutrition and well-being, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and impact of these initiatives, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Nutrition Research Project
The Nutrition Research Project category saw Phynova Group's Advancing Nutritional Science for Metabolic Health: Comprehensive Evaluation of Reducose® Across Clinical, Mechanistic, and Real-World Dietary Conditions, Senescence Life Sciences' Efficacy of a multi-nutrient dietary supplement on improving decision fatigue in video gamers, and ThreoTech's The Magtein® Brain Magnesium Research Program: Redefining Magnesium for Cognitive Performance, Brain Ageing and Sleep Health in Asia-Pacific and Global Nutrition take the top spots. These research projects demonstrated their commitment to advancing nutritional science and well-being, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and impact of these projects, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
Start-up Award
The Start-up Award saw HiveEnergy's HiveEnergy Sports Gel, Longevity Life Sciences' Longevity Life Sciences, and Taama's Taama take the top spots. These start-ups demonstrated their commitment to innovation and well-being, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by the scientific rigor and potential of these start-ups, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
NutraChampion
The NutraChampion category saw Dr Krishnakumar Illathu Madhavamenon take the top spot. Dr. Madhavamenon demonstrated their commitment to advancing the nutraceutical industry, with their unique properties and benefits. The judges were impressed by their scientific rigor and impact, making them stand out in a highly competitive field.
In conclusion, the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 celebrated the industry's biggest commercial successes, best product developments, and brightest research. The winners showcased scientific rigor, commercial success, and a compelling narrative of how the products, ingredients, and research are meeting consumer needs across Asia. The judges were impressed by the high standards and the potential for innovation in the nutraceutical industry, making it a highly competitive and exciting field.
