Submissions are open to ingredients, products, and businesses active in the Asia-Pacific’s nutraceutical, functional foods and beverages sectors.
There are 17 categories for this year’s awards, spanning across the Ingredient of the Year, Product of the Year and Specialty Awards.
The entries are judged by an independent panel of industry experts as well as the NutraIngredients editorial team. Check out the judging panel here.
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Bangkok on September 2 (Wednesday).
Visit the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards website for full details on entry criteria and to submit your applications.
You may be keen to find out more about what makes a winning entry and here is a closer look at the 2025 winners, the judges’ comments and our interviews with them.
Ingredient of the Year winners - Year 2025
Ingredient of the Year: Beauty from Within
BiomeNrich™ PRO E133, CJ Bio - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with this well-established probiotic to address skin immunity and allergic conditions via the gut-skin axis. Backed by robust clinical evidence and impressive commercial success, its patented technology and holistic approach were noted by the panel.”
Ingredient of the Year: Botanical
Reducose®, Phynova Group - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with the significant commercial traction for what they deemed a truly impactful ingredient with extensive, high-quality clinical evidence demonstrating significant metabolic health benefits.”
Check out our interview with Phynova Group here.
Ingredient of the Year: Healthy Aging
STGaia™, Phytogaia - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with a deep commitment to research that has revealed strong healthy aging products of this ingredient, alongside evidence of strong commercial growth in a crowded marketplace.”
Check out our interview with PhytoGaia here.
Ingredient of the Year: Microbiome Modulation
BARLEYMAX Super Barley, The Healthy Grain - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with its widespread use across leading FMCG brands in Australia and Japan, spanning bakery, rice, and convenience foods, while regulatory approvals across multiple markets provide strong scientific credibility and market differentiation.”
Check out our interview with The Healthy Grain here.
Ingredient of the Year: Mind and Mood
ProbioBrain, Novonesis – WINNER
“The judges were impressed with the weight of evidence showing the relationship between mental health, the brain-gut axis, and the gut microbiota, and how this was put front and center in its market positioning.”
Ingredient of the Year: Sports Nutrition
Weizmannia coagulans BC99, Wecare Probiotics – WINNER
“The judges were impressed by BC99 addressing the rising demand for effective, scientifically-backed probiotics by providing proven benefits for gut health, digestion, and, crucially, evidence of enhanced performance including increased bench press / squat repetitions, muscle mass, and fat loss in athletes.”
Product of the Year winners - Year 2025
Product of the Year: Beauty from Within
Cenovis Collagen Vitamin Jelly, Opella Healthcare - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with the use of clinical claims, lifestyle-aligned format and recognition through prestigious awards, combined with impressive sales success.”
Product of the Year: Botanical
eimele Pro-tabolism Plus® Coffee, eimele - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with what was deemed a superb innovation that blends into the user’s routine and gives the necessary health benefits by integrating functional ingredients into the daily coffee ritual.”
Product of the Year: Immune Support
Colos IgGold™, Carefore Global New Zealand - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with the strong clinical evidence, innovative absorption technology, and impressive commercial success, despite being relatively new to the market.”
Check out our interview with Carefore Global New Zealand here.
Product of the Year: Microbiome Modulation
Life-Space Acne Relief + Skin Rebalance Probiotic, Life-Space Group - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with its significant commercial success, widespread listings in brick-and-mortar stores alongside e-commerce, and ample evidence of research to support its claims.”
Check out our interview with Life-Space here.
Product of the Year: Sports Nutrition
CurraNZ Original New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract Capsules, CurraNZ - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with an ongoing commitment to research that was opening up new markets among sport enthusiasts and elite athletes, along with strong marketing campaigns that helped deliver clear sales growth and brand recognition."
Specialty Award winners - Year 2025
Editors Award for Infant and Child Nutrition Initiative
Support for Digital Eye Strain in Children: AstaReal® Astaxanthin and its benefits for younger generations, AstaReal - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with how this entry tackled an issue that is less talked in the children’s health space, along with the investment in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, which was described as a bold move that could shape future product innovation.”
Check out our interview with AstaReal here.
Innovation in Women’s Health Award
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V®), Probi Asia Pacific - WINNER
“The judges were impressed by how this entry changes the way and how we approach iron deficiency, and the side effects associated with iron replacement therapy. The dual benefit of efficacy and reduced side effects was described as compelling.”
Check out our interview with Probi here.
Marketing Initiative of the Year
TopHealth & Pharmabros pharmacist influencer campaign, Pharmalinea - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with the creative ideation and execution of this campaign, along with detailed insights on its effectiveness in meeting a clearly-defined objective.”
Check out our interview with Top Health, PharmaBros and Pharmalinea here.
Nutrition Research Project
Premeal Whey Protein Lowers Postprandial Blood Glucose in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Arla Food Ingredients - WINNER
“The judges were impressed with how this research sought to tackle a significant public health problem by exploring the use of premeal whey protein to lower postprandial blood glucose in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. By finding an effective nutritional strategy, it can potentially improve glycemic control during pregnancy, and was described by the panel as a ‘potential game changer’.”
Start-up Award
Maolac – WINNER
“The judges were impressed with this proprietary AI system that screens for human milk proteins with specific health benefits and validates the benefits of these proteins with preclinical and human clinical trials - an impressive undertaking for a start-up."
NutraChampion - Dr. Ross Walker
“The judges recognized Ross’ outstanding impact as a preventative cardiologist and leading voice in the nutraceutical field. They were particularly impressed by his dedication to consumer education in a climate of misinformation, his role in advancing evidence-based supplementation and his ability to combine clinical practice, authorship, media engagement and innovation. The judges also highlighted his leadership in product development and advisory roles, underscoring his lasting contribution to the health and nutrition industry."
