Kaneka Ubiquinol has been awarded the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Award 2026 in the Most Innovative Consumer-Ready Nutraceutical Finished Product category, in partnership with Eqology for the Pure Arctic Oil Heart & Energy supplement.
Pure Arctic Oil Heart & Energy blends together sustainable CodMarine Arctic cod liver oil, organic cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, vitamin D3 and Kaneka Ubiquinol.
The formulation has been shown to support cardiovascular and cellular energy health and has dual-use functionality as both a supplement and culinary oil.
The company said that this enables easy integration into daily healthy eating protocols — uniting marine purity, Mediterranean phytonutrients and mitochondrial science into one clinically credible, sustainable solution, that presents a unique and tasty nutritional oil or dressing to enhance healthy lifestyle eating.
At the heart of the product is Kaneka Ubiquinol, the bioactive form of coenzyme Q10, which plays an essential role in mitochondrial energy production and antioxidant protection.
Mitochondria are responsible for producing around 90% of the body's energy. However, natural ubiquinol levels decline from age 20+.
Thus, supporting mitochondrial energy production is increasingly recognised as important for cardiovascular health, reproductive health, women’s health, cognitive function and healthy ageing.
Marking the prestigious award, Kaneka EU GM, Filip Van hulle said: "This significant achievement drives our commitment to push further in innovation – partnering with brandholders with world-class science and expertise to co-create products that drive true innovation in mitochondrial health."