On 4 and 5 February, at Hall 4 of IFEMA Madrid, the event organised by Feria Valencia will bring together, in a single space, the most advanced proposals in the sector
Nutraceuticals Europe – Summit & Expo, the leading trade fair for the functional ingredients, novel foods and nutraceutical products industry, will showcase in its Premium Substances area a comprehensive selection of the latest innovations in high value-added products, ingredients and substances being launched onto the market by the sector’s leading companies. Organised by Feria Valencia, the event will take place on 4 and 5 February at Hall 4 of IFEMA Madrid.
This specialised showcase enables industry professionals to quickly and efficiently identify the most relevant new developments in ingredients, botanical extracts, technological solutions and functional actives with direct application in new product development. As such, it has become one of the most attractive and highly valued spaces for professionals attending Nutraceuticals Europe.
Among the new premium launches, particular emphasis is placed on solutions aimed at supporting metabolic regulation and nutritional health. These include an innovative standardised fig extract with potential to help control glycaemic and insulinaemic indexes; a whey protein hydrolysate with a postprandial blood sugar–regulating effect through alpha-glucosidase inhibition; and a specific composition of collagen peptides developed to act naturally on post-meal glucose spikes, offering a well-tolerated and innovative alternative for metabolic formulations.
Brain health, cognitive performance and mental wellbeing represent another key focus of the Premium Substances area, featuring neuroactive ingredients and prebiotics that support cognitive function and overall wellbeing. Among them, professionals will discover a Mangifera indica extract with proven effects in enhancing cognitive and physical performance without cardiovascular side effects, as well as a botanical complex combining fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and L-theanine, integrating the gut–brain axis into nutraceutical solutions. In addition, a patented and exclusive magnesium L-threonate will be presented, which has demonstrated its ability to restore ageing neurons towards a more youthful state. It is also the only magnesium compound with scientific evidence supporting its capacity to effectively increase magnesium levels in the brain, resulting in a significant improvement in cognitive function. A natural cognitive enhancer derived from Timut pepper will also be showcased.
The space will also feature a strong representation of antioxidant solutions, cardiovascular health and healthy ageing, with applications ranging from skin health to sports nutrition. Highlights include a standardised apple extract (80% polyphenols, 6% procyanidins B2) with powerful antioxidant activity; a red orange extract standardised in bioflavonoids, with scientific evidence supporting metabolic health and antioxidant protection; and an olive-derived antioxidant with a preserved natural profile, aimed at cardiovascular protection and healthy ageing. A pomegranate extract, extracts from olive leaf and fruit, and a natural pterostilbene complete the Premium Substances offering within this category.
Visitors will also find products focused on sports nutrition, proteins and minerals, such as bioactive collagen peptides designed to improve physical endurance, muscle recovery and sports performance, as well as a highly bioavailable magnesium source that, thanks to Sucrosomial® technology, is formulated to enhance absorption while reducing gastrointestinal discomfort.
With this broad and highly specialised selection of functional ingredients, botanical extracts, technological solutions and bioactive compounds, Premium Substances positions itself as one of the most relevant areas within Nutraceuticals Europe, a must-visit space for professionals seeking to discover, in a single environment, the most innovative proposals shaping the present and future of the nutraceutical market.
