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Nektium will demonstrate how its botanical ingredients can be used to provide a natural boost, across a number of energy product concepts at Vitafoods Europe.

The Spanish company offers a range of premium, science-backed ingredients that offer health benefits such as cognition, stress relief, and sports/active nutrition.

At Nektium’s booth this year, visitors can sample concepts, including a coffee with Rhodiolife and ready-to-drink beverages featuring Zynamite.

Rhodiolife is a Rhodiola rosea extract shown to support energy and stress relief, as well as improving endurance and output in athletic performance. A recent study on boxers showed that the ingredient, combined with caffeine, significantly enhanced both explosive power and sustained output.

The company will showcase the water-soluble version of Zynamite, a nootropic mango leaf extract, in concepts like energy drinks, gummies, and powders. It is a fast-acting caffeine alternative with no side effects, and was shown across seven scientific publications and a recent review to improve mental clarity and focus by enhancing measures like reaction time, attention, and memory.

Nektium also offers Vanizem, an Aframomum melegueta (grains of paradise) extract, available in capsule format at the company’s booth and in the New Ingredient Zone. The low-dose extract is formulated for a calming effect and the ability to break the negative cycle of poor mood and sleep disturbances within two to three days, the company reported. It has seen rapid sales growth since its launch in 2024 and has been named as a finalist for two awards at the show this year.

“Modern consumers are looking for proven natural solutions that deliver benefits they can truly feel,” said Bruno Berheide, commercial and partnership director. “Our botanical portfolio unlocks new possibilities for the industry by pairing exceptional natural ingredients with cutting-edge formulation possibilities.”

The company will also highlight its fully-transparent, vertically integrated, and sustainable supply chain, along with its quality verification processes. The company will have presentations every day throughout the show, sharing about the work it is doing to ensure its standards are met throughout the value chain. Visitors can meet with members of the Nektium team, including directors from commercial, marketing, R&D, quality, sustainability, and supply.

“Nektium always goes the extra mile to deliver botanicals that customers and consumers alike can truly believe in,” said Miguel Jiménez, president and CEO. “From gold-standard studies, to quality testing, to innovative delivery technologies, we take pride in providing ingredients that set manufacturers up for success.”