Nektium Launches Organic Elderberry Extract 

Nektium is launching an organic version of its elderberry extract as consumer demand for natural ingredients continues to rise. The botanicals specialist is also releasing a more concentrated version of the product.

The global market for organic food and drink products is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11% per year, reaching a value of USD220bn by 2024, while the popularity of organic supplements is also on the rise.  

To meet demand for more concentrated extracts, Nektium is now adding a new grade of its elderberry line, containing 10% anthocyanins. The 10% variant will join the existing 6% grade in the company’s portfolio, which will now also be available in organic form for the first time. Nektium’s elderberry portfolio comprises ingredients made from Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), which has been scientifically proven to effectively treat upper respiratory symptoms.

Thomas Adler, Chief Business Officer at Nektium, said: “Demand for elderberry rose significantly when the pandemic hit and it became a top selling ingredient, having experienced a 150% jump in sales compared with 2019. We are proud that we have been able to develop our portfolio to offer our customers higher standardizations of anthocyanins as well as an organic variant, which we believe will tap into the increasing popularity of all things organic and ingredients with a proven positive immune effect.”