HSH Chemie debuted at Vitafoods Europe 2026, showcasing trusted sourcing expertise for nutraceutical raw materials, sports nutrition, functional food concepts and future-ready supplement solutions for modern manufacturers.
HSH Chemie’s Vitafoods Europe 2026 debut highlighted nutraceutical solutions for modern manufacturers.
From May 5–7, 2026, Vitafoods Europe brought thousands of nutraceutical manufacturers, ingredient experts, and supplement decision-makers to Fira Barcelona.
For HSH Chemie, stepping onto the Vitafoods stage for the first time was a milestone worth celebrating. It was the ideal platform to present nutrition products and discuss the future of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.
At our booth, visitors explored solutions for sports nutrition, food flavours, functional food concepts, wellness applications and supplement development. They also discussed sourcing strategies, formulation needs and market trends with our team.
As a trusted nutraceutical ingredients distributor, HSH Chemie gives customers access to high-quality nutraceutical raw materials and a strong supplier network, helping manufacturers turn product ideas into market-ready solutions.
Today’s supplement market is moving quickly. Consumers are looking for products that support active lifestyles, everyday wellbeing, beauty, healthy ageing, performance and recovery.
At Vitafoods Europe 2026, HSH Chemie presented a focused portfolio: amino acids, vitamins, minerals, botanical extracts, collagen, plant and animal proteins, functional excipients, sweeteners, sugar alternatives, food flavours and clinically tested branded actives.
Wth over 15 years of sourcing experience, HSH Chemie brought something tangible to the show. They brought direct access to premium nutraceutical raw materials, transparent distribution across Central and Eastern Europe, and real formulation support for dietary supplement and sports nutrition manufacturers.
Three days of conversations confirmed what the industry keeps signalling — brands and formulators need a nutraceutical ingredients distributor who delivers dependable ingredient supply and helps them move faster from concept to shelf. HSH Chemie does exactly that.
Sports nutrition was one of the strongest topics at the event. While protein powder remains a key category, the market is becoming more diverse. Consumers now want solutions for strength, endurance, hydration, recovery, gut health and mental performance.
This opens new opportunities for sports nutrition ingredients such as amino acids, functional proteins, minerals, vitamins and botanical extracts. It also increases the need for sports nutrition ingredients that are easy to process and pleasant to consume.
HSH Chemie helps manufacturers develop sports nutrition concepts that combine functionality, taste and reliable sourcing. Whether the focus is protein powder, recovery products or active lifestyle formulations, the right ingredient strategy is essential.
Another important trend was the link between supplements, nutrition and everyday food formats. Functional food ingredients are playing a bigger role in products that combine health positioning with convenience.
Taste, texture and product experience also matter. This is where food flavours, sweeteners and sugar alternatives become especially important.
HSH Chemie supports customers with functional food ingredients and flavour solutions for beverages, bars, powders, gummies, dairy concepts, bakery applications and health-focused formats.
A special highlight from Vitafoods Europe 2026 was the award win for DracoBelle™ Nu by our partner Mibelle Biochemistry. The ingredient received the 2026 Vitafoods Innovation Award in the category Nutricosmetic Ingredient, recognizing its role in beauty-from-within and oral nutricosmetic applications.
DracoBelle™ Nu is a water-soluble, plant-based extract from organically grown Moldavian Dragonhead. It supports skin beauty from within by helping stimulate collagen production through the AMPK/FOXO longevity pathway. According to Mibelle Biochemistry, clinical results showed improvements in skin moisture, elasticity and density.
For manufacturers, this makes DracoBelle™ Nu an exciting ingredient for beauty supplements, anti-aging concepts, functional food products and next-generation nutraceutical formulations.
Reach out to our team to explore sourcing and availability.
Strong products depend on strong partnerships. As a nutraceutical ingredients distributor, HSH Chemie connects customers with carefully selected nutraceutical ingredients suppliers. This gives manufacturers access to reliable sources, technical know-how and ingredient options that fit their market needs.
For customers in Central and Eastern Europe, HSH Chemie combines local market understanding with an international supplier network, helping manufacturers respond faster to changing expectations.
At Vitafoods, two of HSH Chemie's leading experts — Michaela Bušovská, Focus Group Manager for Food, Feed and Pharma, and Marta Kopacz, Project Manager Pharma — spoke with Michaela Pienmunne, Food Focus Group Coordinator, for an on-the-ground video interview that cuts straight to what matters.
They discussed HSH Chemie’s Vitafoods debut, the role of dietary supplements in supporting specific nutritional needs and ingredients gaining momentum today.
They also touch on personalized nutrition, cognitive health, stress management, longevity, clean-label concepts and plant-based ingredients.
Watch the full interview below to hear more from our experts.
Vitafoods Europe 2026 has now wrapped up for the year, but the work it started carries forward. Our team stands ready to support your next project in dietary supplements and nutraceuticals — from nutraceutical raw materials and functional food ingredients to sports nutrition ingredients, protein powder formulations, and more. All sourced through a trusted network of nutraceutical ingredients suppliers.
For HSH Chemie, the first appearance at Vitafoods Europe showed how we support the next generation of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.
Whether you are developing wellness supplements, functional food products, food flavours or protein powder concepts, HSH Chemie is ready to support your next step with high-quality nutraceutical raw materials.
Browse our nutraceutical ingredient portfolio, or revisit our Vitafoods Europe 2026 webpage to explore what we showcased in Barcelona.
Thank you to everyone who connected with us. We look forward to seeing you at the next show.