Announced details
Since 2025, euglena Co., Ltd. and NURA USA have been jointly promoting OkiOne's brand building and marketing in the US market.
A California-based US ingredient solutions company that provides branded ingredients for the food, beverage and supplement industries. The CEO and Founder is Lily Ruan.
NIE New Ingredient Awards 2026, second place in the Healthy Aging category
Organized by Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE magazine); judged by the NIE editorial team and 8 industry experts
Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture (OkiOne's euglena cultivation site)
No specific financial impact from the award has been disclosed. The company plans to use the award in sales activities and product proposals to customers in the United States, creating opportunities for adoption.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
Towards Healthcare『U.S. Longevity & General Wellness Supplements Market』、Nutrition Industry Executive（NIE）
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | OkiOne™ |
| Counterparty | NURA USA LLC |
| Counterparty overview | A California-based US ingredient solutions company that provides branded ingredients for the food, beverage and supplement industries. The CEO and Founder is Lily Ruan. |
| Relationship with the Company | Since 2025, euglena Co., Ltd. and NURA USA have been jointly promoting OkiOne's brand building and marketing in the US market. |
| Applicable area | US supplements, Functional foods and beverages, Healthy Aging-related products |
| Award/certification name | NIE New Ingredient Awards 2026, second place in the Healthy Aging category |
| Awarding / certifying body | Organized by Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE magazine); judged by the NIE editorial team and 8 industry experts |
| Location | Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture (OkiOne's euglena cultivation site) |
| Impact on Business Performance | No specific financial impact from the award has been disclosed. The company plans to use the award in sales activities and product proposals to customers in the United States, creating opportunities for adoption. |
| Source | Towards Healthcare『U.S. Longevity & General Wellness Supplements Market』、Nutrition Industry Executive（NIE） |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The award was based on the evaluation by US industry experts of the scientific evidence, including research findings on immune function, the gut microbiome, sleep quality, stress and cognitive function, as well as OkiOne's cultivation environment on Ishigaki Island and its sustainability.