Gencor and two of its supplier partners, Pharmako Biotechnologies and Pharmactive Biotech Products, have been listed as finalists in five categories of the coveted NutraIngredients USA awards.
Gencor has been selected for two categories within the awards including Ingredient of the Year: Weight Management for its clinically validated Caralluma Fimbriata extract, Slimaluma®, and the Ingredient of the Year: Healthy Aging category for its prostate health ingredient, AGEprost™, an extract of Ageratum conyzoides. Pharmako Biotechnologies is also listed in two categories for Nutrition Research Projectof the Year demonstrating the benefits of its dispersion technology LipiSperse®, as well as Ingredient of the Year: Healthy Aging for its AquaCelle®-Q10 ingredient which optimizes the bioavailability of ubiquinone. Finally, Pharmactive’s ingredient, affron® has been listed in the Ingredient of the Year: Cognitive Function category.
“It is a great honor for Gencor and our partners to be named as finalists in five categories for the awards that value true industry innovation and cutting-edge research,” said R.V. Venkatesh, managing director at Gencor Pacific. “Along with our partners, we are able to complete our mission of supporting the changing human health needs across lifespan through innovative, clinically proven ingredients. We want to thank the judges for listing us as finalists. We look forward to the live broadcast event where we can celebrate the third year of these awards and recognize industry leaders.”
Within each of the NutraIngredients USA categories, there are up to four finalists, and winners will be selected based on submissions demonstrating the company’s scientific merit, market potential, innovation, and ability to increase market and industry credibility.