We develop natural, plant-based ingredients with scientifically and clinically proven health benefits that meet growing consumer demands.
Our first product, BeniCaros®, is an immune health ingredient with a unique dual mode of action that both prepares innate immune cells and stimulates beneficial gut microorganisms that support immune responses.
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Based on our plant-derived-RG-I platform we are building a portfolio of natural ingredients with clinically and scientifically proven health benefits to meet top consumer demands.
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We work with food, beverage and dietary supplement partners to bring our ingredients’ scientifically substantiated health benefits to consumers.
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Our first commercially available RG-I-based health ingredient is BeniCaros®, leading the immune health innovation for global consumers. This award-winning natural, immune health ingredient is extracted from the cell wall of upcycled carrot pomace. It is clinically proven to train the immune system to respond faster and more efficiently when challenged. It has a unique dual mode of action that both prepares innate immune cells and stimulates beneficial gut microorganisms that support immune response.
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23 - 27 October 2023
SupplySide West 2023
20 - 22 September 2023
Vitafoods Asia
Bronland 12-N
6708 WH Wageningen
The Netherlands
T: (+31) 6 12 50 07 64
E: info@nutrileads.com
If you are interested in joining our team and working in a stimulating and inspiring environment, just send us an application together with a CV to info@nutrileads.com
BeniCaros® is award winning.
Akshat is an investment director at DSM Ventures, the venture capital arm of DSM that invests in companies working to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. He is responsible for investments in Europe and Israel in areas related to Nutrition, Health and Biosciences.
Prior to joining DSM in 2020, Akshat sat on both sides of the table as an entrepreneur and investor. He started his entrepreneurial career by building WTEnergy, India’s first carbon-trading platform and advisory services company, after which he embarked on his venture capital career at Sequoia Capital.
Akshat holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business, and master’s degrees from the University of Amsterdam and the Delhi School of Economics.
Joana is Chief Executive Officer of NutriLeads BV. She joined the company in 2022 as Chief Commercial Officer and was quickly promoted to CEO and has led the company’s transition from a development company to a global commercial enterprise.
Before joining NutriLeads, Joana spent a decade at DSM, the science-based global company specializing in solutions for human and animal health and nutrition. There she held several leadership positions focused on research and development, new product launches and marketing, and strategic planning. In her last position as Global Commercial Operations Director, Joana had responsibility for B2B ingredients in the food and beverage market.
Joana has a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Porto University and a Ph.D. in Catalysis Engineering from the Delft University of Technology.