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...

Kanaka 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...

Vitafoods Europe 2026: Sabinsa’s ImmunoSpore postbiotic targets gut-immune health

Sabinsa’s CEO, Shaheen Majeed, introduced the company’s latest ingredient ImmunoSpore. The heat-inactivated postbiotic derived from Lactospore supports intestinal barrier function, gut-immune signaling, and mucosal health. At the...

Vitafoods Europe 2026: BGG spotlights apple polyphenols for weight management and metabolism

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, BGG’s Tamara Higgins, managing director for the Americas, and Lixin Ding, chief scientific officer, discussed how apple polyphenols can support weight management. While these compounds are studied for...