Givaudan wins award for Lifenol™ at Vitafoods Europe 2025

Givaudan, a global leader in taste and wellbeing, is proud to announce that it has received an award for Lifenol^TM at the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards, held on May 20 in Barcelona.  The award highlights Givaudan’s leadership in delivering scientifically backed, botanical ingredients, which contribute to outstanding wellness experiences for consumers globally.

“We’re delighted to win this award for Lifenol^TM, our science-backed hops extract that supports women’s health as they age,” said Stephane Dupuits, Head of the Health & Functional Business Unit, Givaudan.  “It reflects our commitment to deliver effective and trusted health solutions that taste great and support proactive health and wellbeing.”

Lifenol^TM  is derived from hops grown and harvested sustainably from Hallertau in Germany. (Source: Givaudan)

Givaudan’s Lifenol™: Natural ingredient to improve menopausal quality of life

Powered by a patented hops extract and awarded health claims, Lifenol™ has been proven in gold-standard clinical trials to relieve uncomfortable menopausal symptoms,¹ ² such as hot flashes, while also supporting total bone-mineral density.³ Lifenol™ offers scientifically-substantiated benefits for menopause. It’s a natural way to improve menopausal quality of life.

Lifenol™ is a natural, low-dose solution delivering effective phytoestrogen, prenylnaringenin (8-PN). A single 85 mg dose has been clinically shown to alleviate distressing menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep problems in two separate studies. ² ³ It is also clinically demonstrated to support bone health.³