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At Gnosis by Lesaffre, we harness the power of microorganisms and biotransformation processes like fermentation to cultivate nutritional actives, probiotics, and nutritional and functional yeasts that benefit human health and wellbeing. 

We draw on our focused research and development capabilities, rigorous quality and regulatory standards, and extensive clinical validation procedures so that we can effectively collaborate with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical brands to develop game-changing products that help their customers thrive. We relentlessly explore the potential of microbial biotransformation–an untapped, transformative resource–to develop natural, sustainable, and efficacious solutions.

We are honored to sponsor this event and support its mission to bring together professionals, ideas, and opportunities. As an organization, we value collaboration and innovation, and we are excited to be part of this platform that fosters growth and meaningful connections.

enXtra by OmniActive offers a natural, clinically studied nootropic solution to help consumers power through a busy day with sustained energy they can feel. It provides up to 5 hours of mental energy and alertness—without the crash associated with caffeine! enXtra can be formulated into a wide range of delivery formats in categories including cognition, sports nutrition, energy, and as a complementary ingredient in hydration products.

OmniActive is a global leader in science-backed Specialty and Botanical Actives, committed to advancing innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions to the industry.

Since 1988, BIO-CAT has been the industry’s specialty enzyme leader. Today they are also the leading Bacillus probiotic experts. BIO-CAT offers a carefully curated portfolio of natural, non-genetically engineered enzymes and microbials for custom enzyme solutions and probiotic product innovation.

BIO-CAT focuses on complete customer service, providing only the highest quality enzymes to formulators, manufacturers and consumers. BIO-CAT’s exclusive relationship with the two top-tier Japanese enzyme manufacturers ensures only the highest quality enzymes available to all U.S. supplement manufacturers. Based in Virginia, BIO-CAT’s industry leading customer service delivers custom blending and formulating, just-in-time order replenishment, dedicated regulatory support, and a comprehensive quality control lab.

BIO-CAT offers the most extensive portfolio of dietary enzymes with over 4,000 custom blends. Their expert team will guide you through every step to ensure intelligent design, optimized performance, and differentiated enzyme product solutions. Their industry leading portfolio also includes clinically supported customized blends for sports nutrition, healthy aging, and food tolerance segments. These blends are offered under the OPTIZIOME® brand: P3 HYDROLYZER®, GluteAX®, Macro Digest, and Fructanase. Since 2025, BIO-CAT facilities are QAI organic certified.

Discover the exceptional flavor solutions provided by FCI Flavors, a trusted supplier specializing in high-quality flavors for dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages. Our proven innovation, FlavorSweet®, is a natural, plant-based masking system and flavor enhancer that is sure to impress.

FlavorSweet can effectively mask off-notes commonly associated with amino acids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, other active ingredients and high-intensity sweeteners. By utilizing FlavorSweet, you can effortlessly achieve a more pleasant and refined taste profile in your products. Additionally, FlavorSweet has the remarkable capability to enhance flavor intensity, adding an extra dimension to your products.

With a clean and slightly sweet profile, FlavorSweet seamlessly integrates with most flavor systems, providing a versatile solution for your formulation needs. We are pleased to announce that FlavorSweet is now available in an organic option, catering to the growing demand for natural and sustainable products.

At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.

Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.

Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world, our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet.

Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless. 

The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.

Venable LLP is a firm of trusted advisors who are driven to help clients resolve their most difficult regulatory challenges across the broad spectrum of FDA’s jurisdiction, including food and dietary supplements. We operate at the intersection of the FDA and FTC—an advantage few firms offer. With decades of experience and deep agency insight, we guide clients through every stage of the product life cycle, from development and approval to marketing, labeling, and distribution.