Vitafoods Europe returns to Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 5 to 7 May 2026 for its second consecutive edition in Barcelona. With over 1,600 exhibitors expected across more than 91,500 m² of floor space. This means a 22% expansion over 2025 thanks to a brand-new exhibition hall — and 30,000+ attendees projected, the 28th edition of the world’s leading nutraceutical event promises more ingredients, more innovation, and more opportunities to connect across the entire supply chain.
As we at all4nutra.com prepare for another visit, here is an overview of the exhibitors most relevant to our community — suppliers we work with across the pharma and nutraceutical space, as well as companies worth keeping on your radar.
BIOGRUND is a specialist in tailor-made excipient premixes for the dietary supplement industry, covering film coating systems, sugar coatings, and tableting excipients. At Vitafoods 2026 the company returns to Barcelona with its full range of advanced tableting solutions, high-performance film coatings and clean-label innovations.
This year Biogrund has a concrete new thing to show: a mineral-free tablet coating solution developed in partnership with Swiss cellulose innovator Seprify, integrating their plant-based ingredient SilvaAlba™. The system delivers the bright white appearance traditionally provided by titanium dioxide (E171) or calcium carbonate while supporting clean-label formulations with improved pH stability . This is a timely answer to the EU’s 2022 TiO₂ ban and growing consumer demand for simpler ingredient lists. Nutraceutical manufacturers can explore the system and begin formulation trials directly at the booth.
📍 Booth 3F176
BENEO develops functional ingredients derived from natural sources including chicory root, sugar beet and rice, with a strong focus on health and nutrition. At Vitafoods 2026 the company is zeroing in on the weight management segment, showcasing solutions that cover everything from simple calorie reduction to blood sugar management and natural GLP-1 release support. Expect delicious samples at the booth and expert conversations on how BENEO’s functional portfolio can help brands stay ahead of one of the hottest segments in nutraceuticals right now.
📍 Booth 6F10
Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients is a leading global supplier of capsule solutions and health ingredients, backed by over a century of manufacturing expertise. Their portfolio spans trusted innovations like UC-II® undenatured type II collagen, cutting-edge delivery systems, and versatile dosage forms designed to enhance both product performance and consumer experience. These deep capabilities connect product development, regulatory strategy, and commercialization.
At Vitafoods 2026 the team will showcase their Made in Europe capsule range developed to meet the highest quality and sustainability standards, alongside a dedicated expert talk on emerging sustainability trends shaping the nutraceutical market.
📍 Booth 3F72
MAGNESIA GmbH has been a supplier of high-quality mineral compounds for over 40 years, offering an extensive portfolio based on magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, iron and zinc for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food applications.
At Vitafoods 2026, MAGNESIA presents three highlight ingredients under the positioning “Where Longevity Meets Sustainability” – a portfolio built for the active-aging consumer who values quality and science-backed performance.
MagChel® Magnesium Bisglycinate – MAGNESIA’s branded chelated magnesium, where the mineral is bound between two glycine molecules for superior intestinal absorption and better gastrointestinal tolerability versus inorganic forms.
RiviK2® (Vitamin K2 as MK-7) – Exclusively distributed in Europe by MAGNESIA, RiviK2® is produced via natural fermentation with Bacillus subtilis natto and purified through supercritical CO₂ extraction. Available as oil or powder, it carries Novel Food approval – a reliable alternative in a market where synthetic, inferior versions are widespread. Key for bone health, calcium metabolism, and cardiovascular formulations.
NT-II™ – The highlight product at Vitafoods 2026, a natural, undenatured type II collagen sourced from Atlantic salmon bone via a gentle low-temperature process, rich in type II collagen (>19% undenatured) and naturally embedded in a calcium hydroxyapatite matrix. Designed for joint health, active and healthy aging, and sports nutrition, NT-II™ represents a science-based, premium differentiation play versus standard collagen concepts.
📍 Booth 3A138
Since 1886, Dr. Paul Lohmann® has been the world’s leading manufacturer of high-value mineral salts for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, nutrition and dietary supplement industries, offering a portfolio of over 400 products from calcium to zinc across a range of qualities.
𝗟𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲® – gut health
The new range of 𝗟𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲® 𝗦𝗖𝗙𝗔 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀 includes Butyrates and Propionates, designed for consistent performance. A strong addition to the portfolio of Dr. Paul Lohmann, the are opening the door to new opportunities in gut health. 🤝
A second product range presented is the LomaChelateX® Bisglycinates , a highly bioavailable, great-tasting mineral bisglycinates designed to support performance and vitality under the “Longevity You Can Feel. Superager Support You Can Trust” claim.
📍 Booth UWA44 (between Hall 4 and 5)
Seppic, an Air Liquide Healthcare company with over 80 years of expertise, develops and markets specialty ingredients and excipients for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. At Vitafoods 2026 the company’s nutraceutical focus is on beauty-from-within with several oral ingredients designed to improve skin and hair health from the inside out. CERAMOSIDES™, a plant-based source of phytoceramides derived from wheat, replenishes the skin’s lipid barrier, improves elasticity, and has also been shown to reduce hair loss and stimulate stronger hair growth. SEPIBLISS™, a 100% virgin coriander seed oil extract, targets sensitive and reactive skin by reducing redness, itching and stinging caused by UV exposure, pollution and other external stressors.
SEPITONE™, a fermented wild bilberry extract rich in polyphenols, focuses on skin tone and radiance, supposed to even out complexion, reducing pigmentation, and delivering a plumping and firming effect.
And as a practical demonstration of how these ingredients come together in a finished concept, Seppic is presenting a 3-in-1 oral sun preparation at the Tasting Centre . The tutti-frutti flavored powder stick combines Sepibliss™, beta-carotene, bamboo silica and copper, engineered to enhance skin resilience before UV exposure and reduce visible signs of aging. Worth a stop just for the taste.
📍 Booth 3C236
KLK Oleo is a global player in oleochemicals and phytonutrients, offering a broad range of natural, branded and patented bioactive ingredients for nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and food applications.
At Vitafoods 2026 the company arrives with a notable strategic development: the launch of KLK OLEO Life Science as a dedicated business unit for pharmaceutical excipients, presenting an expanded portfolio that includes the new Hedjuvan® MG4000 (Macrogol 4000 in powder form, IPEC-GMP quality) alongside the established ENHEX and Hedjuvan® lines for improved stability and consistency in demanding formulations.
On the phytonutrient side, DavosLife E3 remains the star with new data on tocotrienol protection against blue light and pollution-induced skin stress, plus the water-dispersible powder DVP30-WD for superior solubility in functional beverages. Sustainability is woven throughout, with the newly launched Hedjuvan® Circular line and an RSPO-certified supply chain across the nutrition and cosmetics portfolio.
📍 Booth 3D240
Nordic Bioproducts Group is a Finnish company producing “the world’s most sustainable” microcrystalline cellulose via its patented AaltoCell® technology, which the company claims delivers up to 81% lower carbon emissions than conventional MCC production. Their PURA Series™ MCC, made from locally sourced FSC-certified raw materials at their Lappeenranta facility, serves both nutraceutical (tablets, capsules) and cosmetic applications.
The company has been named a finalist for the Vitafoods Europe 2026 Innovation Awards in the Sustainability Category — a recognition of their fundamentally rethought approach to MCC manufacturing.
📍 Booth UWA108
Curcumin is known for its naturally anti-inflammatory support, helping to ease joints and promote overall well-being. However, Curcumin’s viscosity and absorption challenges can limit format choices. That’s where formulation expertise makes the difference.
Therfore on display at Vitafoods Europe 2026 by Roquette:
NovaSOL® curcumin vegan softgels made with SeaGel® which allows high‑viscosity fills in plant‑based softgels, with reliable sealing and consumer‑ready performance.
NovaSOL® curcumin vegan softgels is one example of how Roquette helps turn complex actives into formats consumers trust.
Besides that the Roquette team is bringing a genuinely consumer-ready offering across formats to Vitafoods. Additional highlights at the booth include Nutra’V hard HPMC capsules in TiO₂-free options through a newly validated opacifying system, ReadiLYCOAT® for efficient film coating, and nutraceutical-tuned HPMC/MCC systems for controlled or immediate release. On the softgel side, SEAGEL®, LYCAGEL® Flex and VERDIGEL™ SC cover next-generation plant-forward formats, while VERDIGEL™ Pectin Premium addresses gummy texture and consistency.
For taste and mouthfeel, PEARLITOL® SD mannitol and KLEPTOSE® encapsulation solutions round out a portfolio built for gut health, sleep, stress support, GLP-1 companion products, and other everyday wellness routines — all with clean-label, plant-based options across formats.
📍 Booth 3F112
Sigachi is a global manufacturer and exporter of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients with over 30 years of expertise, best known for its microcrystalline cellulose range across multiple grades.
At Vitafoods 2026 the company will be highlighting JoyMix® FJ, a functional stabilizer specifically designed for fruit and vegetable juice systems, ensuring heat stability, pH tolerance, and extended shelf life without compromising quality. A versatile supplier bridging pharma excipients and functional food ingredient applications.
📍 Booth 3B227
GELITA is the world’s leading manufacturer of collagen proteins, offering a well-established portfolio of Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) for sports nutrition, healthy aging, joint health, skin, and bone applications, as well as pharmaceutical-grade gelatin for soft capsule manufacturing.
The highlight launch at Vitafoods 2026 is CURADERM® — a newly developed BCP solution specifically targeting skin healing and gum health, expanding the BCP® family into the nutricosmetic and oral care space. GELITA is also the official collagen sponsor of Vitafoods Europe 2026.
📍 Booth 3B88
dsm-firmenich is one of the world’s largest nutrition, health and beauty companies, offering an extensive portfolio of vitamins, carotenoids, omega-3s, probiotics and bioactive ingredients backed by decades of science. At Vitafoods 2026 the company is putting longevity firmly at the center of its story, showcasing its health expectancy portfolio targeting the cellular hallmarks of aging — including cellular senescence, chronic inflammation, gut dysbiosis and mitochondrial dysfunction. A must-visit for anyone developing products in the rapidly growing healthy aging segment.
📍 Booth 3C88
Indena is an Italian company and global leader in the identification, development and production of active principles derived from plants, with a patented Phytosome® delivery technology that significantly enhances the bioavailability of botanical actives. Their portfolio covers standardized plant extracts and phytosomes for cardiovascular health, cognitive function, joint health, and skin wellness, including well-known ingredients such as UBIQSOME® (CoQ10), Berbevis® and Siliphos®. A regular and prominent exhibitor at Vitafoods.
📍 Booth 3B104
Nektium is a Spanish botanical ingredient specialist known for its clinically validated portfolio of plant extracts targeting cognition, energy, stress management and sports performance.
At Vitafoods 2026 the company is unveiling a new brand line built around three flagship ingredients: Zynamite® (water-soluble mango leaf extract for natural cognitive and physical energy), Rhodiolife® (premium Rhodiola rosea for stress resilience and endurance), and Vanizem (an Aframomum melegueta extract targeting the endocannabinoid system for mood, stress, and sleep support without sedative effects). Visitors can sample innovative delivery formats including RTD coffees and beverages directly at the booth.
📍 Stand UWA10
EffePharm is a Chinese biotech company specializing in science-backed bioactive ingredients for longevity and metabolic health. They are best known globally as a pioneering supplier of standard NMN through their Uthever® brand, and are now showcasing UthPeak™ — the world’s first clinically proven and self-GRAS approved NMNH (Reduced Nicotinamide Mononucleotide), a more potent, distinct molecule acting through different pathways than standard NMN. Their LipoAvail™ liposomal technology platform rounds out a portfolio supplied to over 3,000 clients across 50+ countries.
📍 Booth 3G96
NutraLand USA is a US-based supplier of high-quality nutraceutical ingredients, serving supplement brands, contract manufacturers and formulators with a broad range of vitamins, minerals, botanical extracts and specialty nutrients. The company brings a strong sourcing and supply chain background to the nutraceutical market, connecting North American ingredient expertise with the European nutraceutical community.
📍 Booth 3B220
Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH is a leading global provider of integrated process solutions and plant engineering for particle design, and a pioneer in fluidized bed and spouted bed technology. Their expertise spans the development, production and optimization of powders, granules and pellets from both solid and liquid raw materials — with refinement processes including granulation, agglomeration, microencapsulation and coating delivering high-performance functional properties. Relevant to the nutraceutical industry across food, fine chemical and functional ingredient applications.
📍 Booth 5G82
Vitafoods Europe 2026 takes place 5–7 May 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain.
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