admin The 2023 World Food Innovation Awards recently concluded, and the global winners have been announced, with Taiwanese company TCI emerging as a frontrunner with an impressive three major awards. The company’s innovative prowess was recognized, with two of its natural health ingredients, Banana Flower Stamens Extract and Soba! ™ Buckwheat Husk Extract, securing spots as Finalists. Additionally, TCI received an honorable commendation award for its CSR/sustainability initiative, solidifying its commitment to responsible business practices.
Unique Creations
One of TCI’s award-winning creations is the Banana Flower Stamens Extract, which boasts hair growth-promoting ingredients. Developed through TCI’s exclusive “Bio-Resource Data Mining” technology, this extract has shown remarkable efficacy, promoting hair follicle cell proliferation up to 2.5 times while inhibiting the production of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) and effectively reducing hair follicle damage caused by DHT. Moreover, the extract aligns with TCI’s upcycling approach by utilizing banana flower as the raw material, reducing agricultural waste and mitigating food loss.
The company’s other triumph came through its discovery of Soba! ™ Buckwheat Husk Extract, which contains 31 times higher rutin content than conventional buckwheat. This extract enhances the mitochondrial activity of vascular endothelial cells, ensuring efficient physiological functions and maintaining youthful vitality. Furthermore, it enhances the anti-aging gene cluster of human fibroblasts and peripheral blood mononuclear cells, reducing the production of AGEs (Advanced Glycation End-products) and effectively resisting glycation, thus demonstrating multifaceted anti-aging functions.
Why Does This Recognition Matters?
The World Food Innovation Awards, renowned as the “Global Food Industry Annual Innovation Trendsetter” and the “Oscars of the Global Food Industry,” were jointly organized by FoodBev Media and IFE. This esteemed competition draws over 2,500 companies from around the world each year, all vying for recognition. Notable finalists in this year’s awards included industry giants like DSM, Dole Food Company, and leading food retailer ALDI.
TCI operates under the CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) business model, specializing in designing formulas and manufacturing high-efficacy supplements for international branded customers. With a strong focus on cutting-edge scientific validation and human clinical trials, TCI ensures that consumers can derive maximum benefits from its products, all of which are manufactured in their own factories located in the United States and Asia. The company also takes pride in its zero carbon factory, housed within LEED-recognized green buildings, which minimizes its environmental footprint and exemplifies its commitment to producing sustainable and eco-friendly products.
TCI’s remarkable achievements at the 2023 World Food Innovation Awards showcase their dedication to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the global food industry. With a commitment to delivering high-quality products and manufacturing practices, TCI continues to lead the way in revolutionizing the field of food innovation.
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