PhytoGaia Selected Finalist in the Start-up Category of the 2024 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards
Aug 5th, 2024 – New York, USA. PhytoGaia is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Start-up Award 2024 by NutraIngredients-Asia. This honor acknowledges our commitment to pioneering clean, innovative and sustainable branded palm phytonutrients, and delivering scientifically-backed, high-quality ingredients and solutions to the nutrition and health markets.
Being selected as a finalist for this award is a significant milestone for PhytoGaia. It underscores the dedication of its entire team, which has been relentless in their pursuit of developing innovative solutions that enhance health and wellness through unique palm-derived nutritional phytonutrients.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a finalist for the NutraIngredients-Asia Start-up Award,” said Mr. Bryan See, Vice President of PhytoGaia. “This nomination is a testament to our innovative approach and the groundbreaking work we are doing in the industry. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of science and technology to deliver the best science-driven products to our customers“, added Mr. See.
The NutraIngredients-Asia Start-up Award is one of the most coveted recognitions in the industry, celebrating startups that demonstrate outstanding potential, innovation, and impact. PhytoGaia, hailing from Malaysia takes pride in being the first palm phytonutrient company to be selected as a finalist for this award. PhytoGaia stands alongside past finalists and winners, underscoring its commitment to phytonutrient excellence despite the many challenges, post-Covid era.
Notably, no nutritional ingredients company from Malaysia or even the ASEAN region has ever won this award. This highlights the significance of PhytoGaia’s achievement and our aspiration to be a beacon of hope and an example for other ingredients companies from this region. “We hope that by winning this award, we can inspire more ingredients companies from the ASEAN region and specifically Malaysia, to innovate and strive for excellence. By adding value to local natural agricultural resources, we can create quality products, jobs and contribute to the economic growth of Malaysia“, Mr. See stated.
PhytoGaia is the leading supplier of branded palm phytonutrients. We create and supply sustainable palm phytonutrients with unparalleled product quality attributes, which are unmatched by any other palm phytonutrient producers in this region. PhytoGaia’s branded palm phytonutrients namely TocoGaiaTM, STGaiaTM and CaroGaiaTM have been marketed worldwide across industries such as nutraceuticals, functional foods and cosmetics. Additionally, recently, we expanded into the pet nutrition/pet foods market, and has been recognized with Preferred Supplier status by the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC).
We bring forth our vast industry experience and in-depth knowledge, and expertise as well as network in oil palm and natural ingredients to our customers, underpinned by the best sustainable branded palm phytonutrients, coupled with novel delivery systems and innovative solutions that not only meet but exceed customers’ requirements. Thereby, creating value and marketing advantages for their end products, whether through new product development or reformulation of existing products.
PhytoGaia offers clean, plant-based and clinically-researched branded ingredients that address modern consumers’ health needs while prioritizing sustainability and efficacy. Our flagship ingredients, TocoGaiaTM and STGaiaTM, target on specific health concerns in a natural and effective manner.
TocoGaiaTM, a potent form of vitamin E, supports brain health, cognitive function, and longevity by combating oxidative stress and age-related cognitive decline. STGaiaTM, a unique complex of plant squalene and tocotrienols complex that delivers multiple skin benefits like hydration, anti-aging, rejuvenation and hair growth. With STGaiaTM, consumers can ultimately achieve naturally radiant and healthier skin and hair.
Our pledge to clean labels is evident in the manufacturing processes, which uniquely do not involve the use of chemicals or solvents, the first of its kind in the palm phytonutrient industry. This ensures that our customers and consumers can trust the safety of our palm phytonutrients. Additionally, significant emphasis is put on human clinical studies that affirm the efficacy and safety of our branded palm phytonutrients, ensuring they adhere the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.
“This award will spur PhytoGaia to continue to be a trailblazer and open up new markets via value addition to the oil palm industry. This award not only validates our commitment and efforts but also a historic milestone as the first ingredient and first palm phytonutrient company from Malaysia to receive such recognition”, commented Mr. See.
Last but not least, we extend our sincerest gratitude to NutraIngredients-Asia and the esteemed as well as renowned panel of judges for this honor and to our supporters, partners, and customers who have been instrumental in our journey. We look forward to the awards ceremony and are extremely excited about the future as we continue to innovate and make a positive impact in the industry for the betterment of humankind by creating Wellness, Value and Partnership Together Through Clean and Clinically-Substantiated Natural Ingredients.
For more information about PhytoGaia and our products, please visit www.Phytogaia.com or contact [email protected].