Stand 3B104

Indena will showcase its portfolio designed to support healthy aging, with a focus on its newest offerings, Centextra and Purebkale, alongside its established ingredients Quercefit and Ubiqsome at Vitafoods Europe Stand 3B104.

“As stated by the WHO, the global demographic transition underlines a fundamental focus on ‘healthspan’, life lived in good health, over mere lifespan extension,” said Daniele Giavini, managing director at Indena.

“Consumers increasingly recognize that a healthy appearance enhances the quality of life; this ‘age-better’ trend drives them to proactively seek innovative solutions for vitality, cognitive sharpness, and a vibrant appearance, by counteracting the underlying biological mechanisms of aging,” he added. “Indena brings scientifically validated solutions generated from extensive research into cellular aging, body function optimization, and healthy appearance enhancement. We are glad to leverage our deep competence to serve this relevant trend and to showcase, at Vitafoods 2026, our latest advancements and innovative products, directly responding to these consumer needs for a healthier future”.

Indena will spotlight Centextra, its Centella Indena Phytosome engineered to support skin health by promoting firmness, elasticity, and restoration. Centextra leverages the established benefits of Centella asiatica L., known for its triterpenoid acids that promote collagen synthesis, support wound healing, and offer antioxidant protection.

“Our commitment to scientific rigor underpins every ingredient we develop,” said Serena Tongiani, chief portfolio officer at Indena. “For Centextra, we have conducted rigorous scientific studies and preclinical evaluations that demonstrate its superior effectiveness. These studies highlight its enhanced antioxidant action, thanks to a greater protection against reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitigating oxidative stress risk; its support for a healthy inflammatory response, by significantly reducing intracellular IL-6 release in response to inflammatory stimuli, promoting balanced inflammation.”

Indena will also feature Purebkale, a food-grade extract designed to support the body’s detoxification processes and foster healthy-looking skin. Derived from Brassica oleracea seed samples with a high glucoraphanin concentration, Purebkale is produced exclusively with water as a solvent and boasts a trusted Italian supply chain.

Clinical evidence has shown Purebkale to protect the skin against oxidative stress in favor of a smoother and more radiant appearance.

Visitors to Indena’s booth will also have the opportunity to explore Quercefit and Ubiqsome, two of Indena’s established ingredients that play a role in maintaining health across various life stages. Quercefit, a highly bioavailable quercetin formulation, contributes to slow cellular aging and protects health and functionality, while Ubiqsome, CoQ10 formulated with Indena Phytosome delivery system, is essential for cellular energy production and antioxidant protection, both vital for long-term vitality.

Indena’s Tongiani will present at Vitafoods New Ingredients Theatre on how Centextra and Purebkale can preserve healthy appearance: May 6th, 12:30- 12:55 pm.