Published: October 1, 2026
Nutrition Industry Executive has released its 2026 New Ingredient Awards, recognizing branded ingredients introduced to the U.S. supplement and functional food market since October 2024.
The magazine’s editors and a panel of eight judges named 14 winners, two in each of seven categories ranging from healthy aging and sports nutrition to biotics and excipients.
Entries were evaluated on research and bioavailability, sustainability and certifications, consumer need, and overall impression.
Maypro’s AKK Probio earned second place in the Weight Management category. Judges pointed to the Akkermansia muciniphila ingredient’s two key proteins, Amuc_1100 and P9, and to human research showing improvements in body weight, body fat and metabolic markers.
NIE also noted that AKK Probio comes in both live and postbiotic forms, giving formulators options across capsules, gummies, powders and beverages.
