From September 24–26, 2025, Kanematsu Chemical Corporation (KCC) proudly participated in Vitafoods Asia 2025, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. At the time, to expand to Asia market, Kanematsu Singapore, Watana Inter-Trade and Kanematsu Vietnam (KGV) supported together. As one of the leading exhibitions in the nutraceutical, functional food, and health ingredients industry, Vitafoods Asia gathered more than 600 global exhibitors and thousands of professionals from across the region.
At our booth, we attracted strong attention from visitors and industry partners by introducing two of its flagship ingredients —Yakult’s Oligomate® < Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) > and Plant-based Collagen — both designed to meet the growing global demand for sustainable and health-focused nutrition.
GOS – The Nutritional Ingredient for a Healthier Future
GOS is a type of prebiotics that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract, helping maintain a balanced gut microbiota. Produced under strict quality and safety standards, Oligomate® is high-purity GOS and can be applied in various products such as:
- Infant formula and pediatric nutrition
- Functional foods and beverages
- Nutritional products for the elderly
With a mission to provide natural and sustainable nutritional solutions, we continues to collaborate with partners across Asia. In Vietnam, KGV serves as the official distributor and local support partner, bringing high-quality ingredients like GOS to local manufacturers and the growing nutraceutical market.
Plant-based Collagen – A Sustainable Beauty & Wellness Solution
Another highlight of the Kanematsu booth was its innovative Plant-based Collagen, developed to cater to the increasing consumer shift toward vegan and eco-friendly ingredients. Unlike traditional collagen derived from animal sources, plant-based collagen peptides offer ethical, sustainable, and allergen-free benefits while maintaining the essential functionality of supporting skin elasticity, hydration, and joint health.
The plant-based Collagen has received high interest from product developers in the beauty-from-within, nutricosmetics, and functional beverage sectors. It represents Kanematsu’s continued effort to align with the market trend of “Sustainability through Science.”
Contributing to Global Nutrition and Wellness Trends
Vitafoods Asia 2025 highlighted key global topics such as gut health, immune support, plant-based nutrition, and clean-label products — all of which resonate with Kanematsu’s product portfolio.
The exhibition not only reinforced Kanemastsu’s position as a trusted global supplier but also opened new opportunities for collaboration and innovation throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
◆ Key Market Trends Observed
- Personalized Nutrition – a strong focus on tailored health solutions, with dedicated seminars on DNA-based nutrition and consumer-centric product development.
- Plant-Based and Alternative Proteins – high visibility of plant-derived proteins, seaweed extracts, and pre/probiotic solutions as meat and dairy alternatives.
- Sustainability & Transparency – suppliers highlighted traceability systems, eco-friendly packaging, and sustainability certifications as major selling points.
- Private-Label & OEM/ODM Services – increasing demand for fast commercialization through turnkey solutions.
- Condition-Specific Health Products – ingredients targeting gut health, immunity, joint support, eye health, and cognitive function received strong attention.
We will continue to provide high-quality, safe, and evidence-based functional food ingredients, contributing to the promotion of health and improving quality of life.
