Xi'an Hihealth Biotechnology Shines at Vitafoods Europe 2026 in Barcelona: Innovative Mushroom Ingredients and Water-Soluble Functional Extracts Draw Attention

Xi'an Hihealth Biotechnology is a high-tech company focused on the R&D, production, and sales of plant extracts and functional food ingredients. Equipped with advanced manufacturing facilities and a robust quality management system, its products are widely used in dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, cosmetics, and more. They are exported to many countries and regions across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.

A Strong Presence at a Major European Industry Event, Building Global Partnerships

Vitafoods Europe is the world’s largest and most influential trade fair for nutraceuticals, functional foods, and dietary supplements. The 2026 edition brought together over 1,400 exhibitors and 25,000 professional visitors from 135 countries and regions. It serves as a key platform for industry exchange, innovation showcases, and business collaboration—aligning well with Xi'an Hihealth's mission to "empower health ingredients with technology and serve global markets."
Over the three-day event, the Xi'an Hihealth team had many in-depth conversations with international clients, contract manufacturers, distributors, and R&D partners. At the booth, interactive experiences like mushroom coffee and water-soluble ingredient samples gave visitors a direct feel for the unique advantages of the company's technologies. This helped build strong recognition of the brand and its products.

Star Products Take the Spotlight: Innovative Technology Redefines Mushroom Ingredients

The company’s 100% instant mushroom powder series was a major highlight at the show. Using its proprietary high-temperature burst and enzymatic hydrolysis technologies, Xi'an Hihealth has overcome common limitations of traditional mushroom ingredients:

1. Better flavor: It eliminates the earthy and bitter notes often found in conventional mushroom powders, delivering a rich, smooth, and aromatic taste that works in many scenarios.

2. Wide application: The instant formula dissolves quickly in both hot and cold drinks with no sediment or separation. It’s an ideal addition to coffee, tea, smoothies, and also works well as a functional ingredient in foods.

3. Nutrient retention: While improving flavor and solubility, the process preserves most of the active compounds in mushrooms and increases their bioavailability—matching the global demand for clean-label, functional ingredients.

"Our mushroom powder isn’t just a raw material; it's a flavor solution designed for today’s consumption trends," said the head of international sales at Xi'an Hihealth. "We received a lot of inquiries from beverage brands and food manufacturers during the show. They were all very interested in an ingredient that delivers both health benefits and great taste."

Solving Industry Pain Points: Water-Soluble Functional Ingredients Push Application Boundaries

Aside from the mushroom series, Xi'an Hihealth also showed off its upgraded lineup of water-soluble functional ingredients. The most talked-about was water-soluble phosphatidylserine (PS). Traditional PS has poor water solubility, which has long been a problem in formulation. But Xi'an Hihealth has achieved full water solubility using advanced delivery technologies like liposome encapsulation. This makes it directly usable in liquid drinks, powdered beverages, liquid supplements, and more—giving brands more flexibility in formulation.
Also on display were water-soluble liposomal curcumin, mulberry leaf extract, and white mulberry leaf extract. All have been optimized to overcome common issues with solubility and stability, perfectly aligning with this year's industry trends of "scientific formulation, easy absorption, and diverse application scenarios."

Looking Ahead: Expanding Global Presence and Staying Committed to Innovation

The Barcelona show was another important milestone in Xi'an Hihealth's global expansion. During the event, the company gained many high-quality leads, and several potential collaborations have already moved into the discussion phase—laying a solid foundation for further growth in Europe and beyond.
"This European exhibition gave us a great platform to connect with global industry partners, and it also showed us just how much demand there is for innovative functional ingredients," said a company executive. "Going forward, we will continue to invest in R&D and refine our product portfolio. With better ingredients and more professional service, we aim to meet the diverse needs of our global customers and help drive high-quality development in the health food industry."