Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services by 2042, will mark the 30th anniversary of its flagship FloraGLO® Lutein at Vitafoods Asia on September 2-4 in Bangkok, Thailand. Attendees are invited to join Kemin Human Nutrition at booth #H5-D26 to celebrate three decades of nature-inspired innovation and discover their eye health status through interactive technology.
FloraGLO® – the world’s most clinically studied lutein brand – is supported by 130+ human clinical studies demonstrating the role of lutein in supporting health across all life stages, including vision, cognitive function and skin health. Since its launch in 1996, FloraGLO® has set the standard for lutein science, helping to establish it as a key carotenoid for human health.
Eye health continues to be a growing priority across Asia Pacific, a region that carries nearly two-thirds of the global burden of moderate-to-severe vision impairment.[1] At Vitafoods Asia, Kemin will invite visitors to try its interactive FloraGLO® EyeQ Station and receive a personalised EyeQ score. This hands-on demonstration assesses the levels of macular pigmentation in the eye, helping visitors understand the role of carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin in supporting nutritional status and their impact on health across all life stages.
Speaking on the rising opportunity for proactive health solutions across the region, Masafumi Hashimoto, Director of Sales for APAC at Kemin Human Nutrition, said, “Over 90% of adults aged 40+ across Asia Pacific are concerned about their vision health.[2] Yet, average dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin is estimated at just 1-3 mg per day[3] – well below the 10 mg level shown in clinical research to provide meaningful benefits. This represents a dietary gap of up to 90% and highlights the need for effective nutritional solutions that proactively support long-term wellbeing.
“For Kemin, addressing that need has been a long-term commitment. As we celebrate 30 years of FloraGLO®, we’re proud to have helped shape the industry’s understanding of lutein, from its established role in eye health to its growing potential across cognitive function, skin health and lifelong wellbeing. And that journey is only just beginning.”
Visit Kemin at booth #H5-D26 to assess your EyeQ and explore the impact of nutritional carotenoids across life stages or learn more about FloraGLO® Lutein and Kemin’s full portfolio of natural, science-backed ingredients for eye, brain, gut, and immune health.
References:
[1] Elhusseiny A, ‘Combating vision loss in Asia Pacific: A roadmap to 2030’, World Economic Forum, 2024
[2] Roche, ‘Insights Report: Vision Care in APAC – Understanding the Societal and Economic Burden’, 2025
[3] Sae-Lao W, Wunjuntuk K, Techakriengkrai T, Sirichakwal PP. Consumption of Lutein and Zeaxanthin and Its Relation to the Level of Macular Pigment Optical Density in Thai Subjects. J Nutr Metab. 2022 Apr 15;2022:6321778. doi: 10.1155/2022/6321778. PMID: 35462865; PMCID: PMC9033377
