Nektium has secured its first BioTrade permit in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol for the sustainable and ethical sourcing of honeybush from South Africa. Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) is a naturally sweet, caffeine-free tea from the highly biodiverse Cape Floral Kingdom in South Africa. It is rich in antioxidants and the health-promoting bioactive compound mangiferin and has demonstrated anti-diabetic,1 anti-obesity,2 and immunomodulatory properties.3 Nektium has now secured a BioTrade … [Read more...] about Nektium obtains Nagoya BioTrade permit for sustainable honeybush sourcing
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Nektium to launch new botanical extract for stress relief at Vitafoods Europe 2024
Nektium will unveil its new Vanizem™ botanical extract for stress and mood support at Vitafoods Europe 2024 (14-16 May, Geneva). Research from Innova Market Insights shows looking after mental and emotional wellbeing is now among consumers’ top three priorities in terms of living healthily.[1] At Vitafoods, Nektium (stand E141) will demonstrate how its patent-pending Vanizem™ ingredient can help manufacturers tap into the demand. A small daily dosage of the sustainably sourced Aframomum … [Read more...] about Nektium to launch new botanical extract for stress relief at Vitafoods Europe 2024
Water-soluble Zynamite® S creates fresh innovation opportunities for functional beverages
New formulation of award-winning ingredient expands applications into sports and cognition products including RTDs and shots Nektium has developed a new water-soluble formulation of its award-winning nootropic Zynamite® for cognitive and sports nutrition drinks. Used to support mental and physical energy, Zynamite® is a Mangifera indica extract created from sustainably harvested mango leaves. The natural caffeine alternative has been the subject of 10 clinical studies and multiple industry … [Read more...] about Water-soluble Zynamite® S creates fresh innovation opportunities for functional beverages