At Anagenix, we take pride in offering our customers products that are firmly rooted in scientific excellence. Our commitment to providing you with the best stems from our rigorous approach to ingredient development and efficacy validation.

Our dedication to science has led to remarkable outcomes. With three peer-reviewed publications and another currently under review, alongside two manuscripts awaiting review, we stand at the forefront of cutting-edge research. Furthermore, we’re actively engaged in five ongoing clinical studies, with four more planned for the future. See our publications, manuscripts and clinical studies

Our innovative spirit has resulted in the generation of an impressive intellectual property portfolio. We’ve been granted 18 patents, and our relentless pursuit of innovation is reflected in the 27 patents we currently have filed. A total of 45 granted or filed patents attest to our commitment to pushing boundaries. See our granted and filed patents for Livaux, BerriQi and Feiolix

Our team includes globally recognised PhDs specializing in microbiology and neuroscience. Their expertise ensures our products are crafted with precision and a deep understanding of the science behind them.

Collaboration fuels our progress. We collaborate with esteemed research institutions, including universities and Crown Research Institutes, both in New Zealand and internationally. This network of partnerships empowers us to stay ahead in the field of research and development.

Nature is our ally, and we respect its wisdom. By working in harmony with nature, we extract the maximum value from locally-grown fruits. Our philosophy of ‘whole-fruit for whole-health’ embodies our commitment to delivering the complete nutritional benefits that nature intended our bodies to receive. Furthermore, to uphold our sustainability goals we work only with ‘ugly’ fruit that might otherwise be wasted. While they’re not so good looking on the outside, they’re beautiful on the inside.

Navigating the intricacies of whole fruits is our forte. We identify key bioactives that are backed by credible scientific research. These bioactives become the foundation of our ingredients, ensuring that every dose offers tangible health benefits.

Once vital bioactives are identified, our expertise comes into play. We meticulously formulate our products to guarantee that these health-enhancing bioactives are present in optimal levels. This commitment to quality assurance is what sets us apart. We have a notified Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) health claim for Actazin (see below) and are completing one for Livaux. Our active ingredients are also Australia TGA approved.

Anagenix has obtained a Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) notified health claim for Actazin®. This means products containing at least 600 mg of the green kiwifruit powder may now be able to include the health claim that it: “supports normal bowel function by promoting bowel regularity”.

Our dedication to excellence has been recognized on a global scale. Livaux, one of our standout ingredients, earned the prestigious NutraIngredients Prebiotic of the Year Award in both the US and Asia in 2020. In 2022, we achieved an unprecedented feat by winning this esteemed award across three continents: the US, Asia and Europe. Furthermore, we were honoured with NHPNZ’s Cawthron Innovation Award for our ground-breaking work on Feiolix.

The foundation for every Anagenix product is robust science. By partnering with New Zealand’s leading food and health science research organisations, we’re able to develop and commercialise products that offer benefits backed by clinical trials. Below is an introduction to the science partners and programmes we’re currently working with.

The High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge brings together multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional teams with a systems-level view on the networks in the human body, our environment and society. The research is the basis for the development and delivery of validated high-value foods for health and well-being. Visit the HVN website.

Plant & Food Research is a government-owned New Zealand science company providing research and development that adds value to fruit, vegetable, crop and food products. Plant & Food Research studies assist the success of New Zealand natural health and supplement products. Visit the Plant & Food website.

Callaghan Innovation is a government agency that facilitates the commercialisation of complex intellectual property sourced from research organisations. Visit the Callaghan website.

The Riddet Institute is a premier national centre for fundamental and strategic scientific research in food. Its area of expertise is at the intersection of food material science, gastrointestinal biology and human nutrition. Visit the Riddet Institute website.

The University of Auckland (UoA) is the largest university in New Zealand. It also has the highest QS World University ranking in New Zealand. UoA has a strong focus on research and innovation across a wide range of disciplines, including natural sciences, medicine and health. Visit UoA research.

Located at the University of Auckland, the Liggins Institute is one of the world’s leading centres for research into foetal and child health, nutrition, development and epigenetics. Visit the Liggins Institute website.

The University of Otago is a collegiate university located in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is the leading university for food science in New Zealand and has an international reputation for the quality of its research and training. About food science at Otago.

Massey University has strong links with New Zealand’s key industries and actively contributes to New Zealand’s economic development. This is exemplified through their teaching and research in areas of applied veterinary medicine, food technology, information sciences, engineering technology, agriculture, finance, marketing and accounting. More about research at Massey.

Victoria University of Wellington is the number one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality. As a capital city university, Victoria has strong links with government departments and agencies, international agencies, New Zealand industries and environmental organisations, as well as some of New Zealand’s major research institutes. More about research at Victoria.