Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, is proud to announce its recognition at the 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards for Food & Beverage. The award recognises Azelis's technical expertise, formulation capabilities and ability to identify innovative ingredient solutions that address evolving market and consumer needs.

Customers benefit from Azelis's award-winning technical expertise and market insight, helping them develop innovative food and beverage products with differentiated functionality.

Principals gain added value through Azelis's ability to identify high-potential ingredient innovations and translate their benefits into commercial opportunities.

This award reinforces Azelis's position as a trusted innovation partner, combining technical expertise with market knowledge to support innovation and business growth.

The award was presented for Salecan®, an innovative β-glucan from Synlight Bio. Azelis was recognised for its rigorous technical assessment of the ingredient, evaluating its efficacy, functionality and sustainability profile before selecting it for the Ringier Technology Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights Azelis’s ability to identify innovative ingredient technologies, assess their technical and application potential, and translate them into meaningful market opportunities. The close collaboration between Azelis and Synlight Bio reflects the trust placed in Azelis to represent innovative ingredients with strong market potential.

Produced through a proprietary fermentation process, Salecan® is a highly pure, water-soluble β-glucan that overcomes the solubility limitations associated with traditional β-glucans. Research has demonstrated its potential to support immune and gut health, metabolism and fatigue management. Its exceptional clarity, water solubility and stability make it suitable for a wide range of food and beverage applications, from clear beverages to premium dairy products and concentrated pastes.

Ken Hong, Managing Director, Azelis China, says, We are honoured to receive this recognition alongside Synlight Bio. This award reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to bringing innovative ingredient solutions to market. By combining Synlight Bio's product innovation with Azelis's technical expertise and market insight, we help customers develop differentiated products that meet changing consumer expectations."

The Ringier Technology Innovation Awards recognise outstanding innovation across various industries, celebrating technologies that demonstrate technical excellence, commercial relevance and industry impact.