Key Takeaways:
- Ayana Bio will present its NeuroAdvantage and ImmunAdvantage supplement concepts at SupplySide West 2024, featuring the company’s innovative Plant Cell Advantage™ ingredients.
- Ayana Bio’s Plant Cell Advantage™ website will launch, offering information on plant cell technology for consumers.
- NeuroAdvantage and ImmunAdvantage are formulated with PCA™ ingredients like Echinacea-p PCA™, Dog Rose PCA™, Lemon Balm PCA™, and Sage PCA™, supporting brain and immune health.
- Ayana Bio’s CEO Frank Jaksch and VP of Innovation Weslee Glenn, PhD, will participate in presentations and discussions at the event.
Ayana Bio at SupplySide West 2024
Ayana Bio, a leader in plant cell technology, will have a notable presence at SupplySide West 2024, which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 28-31, 2024. During the event, Ayana Bio will showcase its NeuroAdvantage and ImmunAdvantage supplement concepts, both formulated with Plant Cell Advantage™ (PCA) ingredients. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample these innovative products at the Expo Hall, which features health and wellness solutions for the consumer product goods (CPG) market.
In conjunction with the event, Ayana Bio is also unveiling its Plant Cell Advantage™ website at www.plantcelladvantage.com, which aims to provide a valuable resource for consumers and industry professionals interested in plant cell technology and its applications in health and wellness products.
Innovative Plant Cell Technology for Supplement Formulation
Ayana Bio’s Plant Cell Advantage™ ingredients represent a sustainable, scalable alternative to traditional agricultural methods, delivering the benefits of plant bioactives without the constraints posed by environmental factors such as climate change, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical conflicts.
“Consumers are increasingly focused on nutrition, demanding healthier ingredients in their diets. But to meet this growing demand, manufacturers need scalable, cost-effective solutions,” said Frank Jaksch, CEO of Ayana Bio. “Our Plant Cell Advantage product concepts – NeuroAdvantage and ImmunAdvantage – offer a reliable and sustainable alternative that bypasses many of the supply chain challenges faced by traditional agriculture, enabling CPG companies to create nutrient-rich products that align with evolving consumer expectations without compromising on cost or availability.”
Health Benefits of NeuroAdvantage and ImmunAdvantage
Ayana Bio’s NeuroAdvantage and ImmunAdvantage supplements feature PCA™ ingredients, which are derived from plant cell cultivation. ImmunAdvantage supports immune health with Echinacea-p PCA™ and Dog Rose PCA™, while NeuroAdvantage promotes brain health with Lemon Balm PCA™ and Sage PCA™. These PCA™ ingredients are produced using advanced cultivation techniques that ensure consistent quality, enhanced bioavailability, and a clean label, making them ideal for health-conscious consumers.
With DNA-fingerprint certification and full traceability, Ayana Bio’s PCA™ ingredients offer a standardized phytocomplex, ensuring that the products meet stringent quality standards. This innovation allows manufacturers to avoid the volatility associated with conventional agriculture, providing a steady and sustainable supply of plant bioactives.
Ayana Bio’s Presentations at SupplySide West
During SupplySide West, Ayana Bio executives will participate in several key presentations:
- Frank Jaksch, CEO of Ayana Bio, will present at the Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) Ingredient Technology Investor Meeting on Tuesday, October 29. The event highlights promising innovations in nutrition science and ingredient technology.
- Weslee Glenn, PhD, VP of Innovation at Ayana Bio, will join a panel discussion titled “AI-powered precision: Revolutionizing supplement supply chain and formulation”, on Wednesday, October 30, at 9:00 a.m. in Islander Ballroom H. This panel will explore how AI and technology are transforming supplement formulation and supply chain management.
Ayana Bio Latest News
Receives NIH Grant to Advance Neuroprotective Research Using Saffron (2024/05/02)
Ayana Bio, a plant cell technology company, has been granted a grant by the National Institutes of Health to explore saffron’s potential health benefits. The grant will enable the company to study saffron’s neuroprotective properties through plant cell cultivation, focusing on Huntington’s disease. The research will use high-throughput synthetic biology and a C. elegans model.
Partnership for Innovation in Plant-Based Ingredients (2024/01/25)
Ayana Bio and Wooree Green Science have collaborated to create sustainable bioactive ingredients, such as saffron, for health and wellness products in South Korea. Ayana Bio’s Plant Cell Advantage™ technology involves growing plant cells in controlled environments to produce sustainable, pure, and safe botanical ingredients with increased bioavailability and full traceability. Wooree Green Science views this partnership as a step forward in commercializing high-value sustainable ingredients with diverse applications in various industries.
Introduces New Plant Cell Advantage Ingredient Portfolio (2023/10/24)
Ayana Bio has launched its new Plant Cell Advantage™ (PCA™) ingredient lineup, which includes Dog Rose PCA™, Hedge Nettle PCA™, and Sage PCA™. These non-GMO plant powders can replace traditional ingredients in various dietary supplements and food products. The company uses plant cell cultivation to ensure quality and transparency, and their ingredients come DNA-fingerprint certified. The company is partnering with global industry forerunners to offer consumers unparalleled quality and reliability in bioactive ingredients.
Launches New ‘Plant Cell-to-Product’ Laboratory in Boston’s Seaport District (2023/07/13)
Boston Seaport‘s burgeoning biotech landscape welcomes a significant addition with the opening of a state-of-the-art laboratory by Ayana Bio. The new facility, dubbed the ‘Plant Cell-to-Product’ lab, is set to commercialize a range of cultivated ingredients, pushing the boundaries of biotechnology.
Launches Sustainable Plant Cell-Cultivated Ingredients In The US (2023/04/20)
Ayana Bio, a plant cell technology firm that creates sustainable bioactive for consumer products, has announced the release of plant cell-cultivated lemon balm and echinacea health and wellness ingredients, the first of their kind in the United States. These bioactive-rich components can directly substitute conventionally cultivated botanicals in sleep, mood, and immune support dietary supplement formulations. Ayana Bio uses plant cell culture to manufacture materials without growing plants.
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