Clean label
“RIBUS, Inc., The Original Clean Label Ingredient Company, has expanded its portfolio with two new ingredients offering new plant-based, clean label alternatives in place of traditional synthetic ingredients,” says Alicia Peirce Kasch, Vice President, RIBUS, Inc. “Nu-LIFT launched in July 2025, offers a plant-based suspension aid and alternative to xanthan gum for liquid applications. Early applications include meal replacement or energy shots (4-5 oz.), traditional RTD beverages like juices and smoothies, as well as condiments like sauces or salad dressings that settle and separate. Nu-LIFT is a blend of sodium alginate, citric acid and aloe, available as conventional or certified organic and allows ‘shake well’ to be removed from labels. Nu-FILL, launched at SupplySide Global, is a plant-based alternative to microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) for tablets or capsules. This filler, available in both conventional and certified organic, allows manufacturers to make clean label supplements with improved functionality over MCC.”

Formats
“Cosmax NBT is reshaping the nutraceutical space through advanced delivery formats, proprietary technologies, and clinically backed ingredients,” says Sam Park, Business Development Cosmax NBT. “Their latest innovations include a:dam mini-tablets and softgels, which reduce excipients by up to 87% for easier swallowing, and Airy Melt-it powders, a patented melt-in-your-mouth format that improves solubility, taste, and consumer experience….Packaging innovation is another differentiator, with dual-cap formats combining liquids, tablets, and capsules in one unit, plus tear-drop shaped capsules designed for swallowability and premium branding. 

   For protein bars, Angie Rimel, Product Promotions Manager, North American, GELITA, spotlights OPTIBAR as “the solution for consistent, uniform textures across protein levels. With outstanding solubility, OPTIBAR ensures bars stay soft, stable, and high-quality. As protein rises, OPTIBAR becomes even more essential, delivering the premium taste and texture consumers expect in better-for-you bars.”

   And for gummies: “Consumers desire sugar-reduced confections but are not willing to sacrifice sensory pleasure,” says Rimel. “Get the best of both worlds with GELITA’s next generation gelatin: SOLUFORM. This sensational solution enables better-for-you gummy formulations with reduced-sugar and protein-enrichment while maintaining the one-of-a-kind gelatin texture and indulgent flavor release.”

Bioavailability
“NovaSOL is a patented micelle technology system that significantly enhances the bioavailability and solubility of lipophilic active ingredients, enabling innovative applications across supplements, functional foods, and beverages,” says Braman.