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NiHTEK® to Attend the ISSN 23rd Annual Conference and Expo in Fort Lauderdale

NiHTEK® is proud to announce its participation in the ISSN 23rd Annual Conference and Expo, taking place from June 17-19, 2026, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Recognized as one of the most respected scientific gatherings in the global sports nutrition industry, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference brings together researchers, formulators, educators, practitioners, ingredient innovators, brand leaders, and performance nutrition professionals from around the world.

For NiHTEK®, this event represents far more than a conference. It is an opportunity to connect directly with the people driving the future of sports nutrition science, ingredient innovation, functional nutrition, hydration technology, and performance health. Visitors to the NiHTEK® booth will have the opportunity to meet members of the company’s leadership, science, and commercial teams, including Dr. Seiji Aoyagi, Benoit Turpin, Rich White, and Founder & Chairman Drew Campbell.

Why the ISSN Conference Matters to NiHTEK®

The ISSN Conference is one of the industry’s leading events for companies committed to advancing science-backed sports nutrition. It serves as a global platform where academic research, applied performance science, ingredient innovation, and real-world product development converge. NiHTEK® is attending because the future of nutrition will be shaped through stronger science, smarter technology, advanced ingredient systems, and meaningful collaboration between researchers, formulators, manufacturers, brands, and industry leaders. As an Innovative Health Technology Company™, NiHTEK® develops next-generation functional branded ingredients that help brands create differentiated products across protein, hydration, performance energy, beverages, snacks, and functional nutrition categories.

Explore NiHTEK® Functional Branded Ingredients at ISSN 2026

Visitors to the NiHTEK® booth will be able to learn more about the company’s growing portfolio of functional branded ingredients, including:

NiHPRO®Gold

NiHPRO®Gold represents the most premium evolution of the NiHPRO®Family. Developed for advanced beverage and powder applications, NiHPRO®Gold is engineered to deliver superior taste, solubility, stability, digestion, and premium sensory performance. For brands developing next-generation protein beverages, RTM powders, and high-end performance nutrition products, NiHPRO® Gold provides a powerful alternative beyond traditional protein categories.

NiHPRO®Core

NiHPRO®Core serves as the flagship protein platform within the NiHPRO®Family. Designed as part of the Protein For EveryBODY™ initiative, NiHPRO®Core delivers a clean, smooth, highly versatile, non-dairy protein solution that supports improved taste, enhanced digestion, and meaningful product differentiation. Ideal for premium powders and functional nutrition products, NiHPRO®Core enables brands to create modern protein solutions that align with evolving consumer expectations.

NiHPRO®Puffs

NiHPRO®Puffs is NiHTEK®‘s breakthrough snack-format protein technology engineered for bars, bites, cereals, clusters, and functional snacks. Featuring a clean flavor profile, ultra-crispy texture, low-carbohydrate positioning, and high protein purity, NiHPRO®Puffs helps brands develop innovative protein snacks that are enjoyable, differentiated, and performance-focused.

KARBFiX®

KARBFiX® is NiHTEK®‘s next-generation carbohydrate, hydration, and performance-energy platform. Developed as a purified, highly branched cyclic dextrin system, KARBFiX® is designed to support clean energy delivery, hydration compatibility, drink clarity, smooth mouthfeel, and advanced formulation flexibility. The technology is suitable for pre-workout, intra-workout, endurance, hydration, and recovery applications where performance and consumer experience are equally important.

Meet the Experts Behind NiHTEK® Innovation

The ISSN Conference provides attendees with a unique opportunity to connect directly with the people driving NiHTEK®‘s scientific and commercial innovation.

Dr. Seiji Aoyagi

Chief Science Officer at NiHTEK®, Dr. Seiji Aoyagi is one of the key scientific leaders behind the company’s ingredient technology platforms and research-driven development approach.

Benoit Turpin

Benoit Turpin supports NiHTEK®‘s commercial growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and expanding global brand relationships.

Rich White

Rich White contributes to the company’s commercial development efforts and helps strengthen industry relationships across international markets.

Drew Campbell

Founder and Chairman of NiHTEK®, with more than 30 years of experience in global sports nutrition, product innovation, ingredient development, and international brand building. For formulators, brand owners, distributors, researchers, and sports nutrition professionals, this is a chance to speak directly with the NiHTEK® team, ask technical questions, explore partnership opportunities, and understand where the company is heading next.

A Defining Moment for Sports Nutrition Innovation

The 2026 ISSN Conference arrives at a pivotal time for the sports nutrition and functional food industries. Today’s consumers are demanding better-tasting proteins, cleaner energy systems, advanced hydration solutions, and science-backed functional nutrition products that move beyond traditional commodity ingredients. NiHTEK® believes the future belongs to brands that embrace true innovation. Rather than supplying standard ingredients, NiHTEK® develops complete innovation platforms that help brands create products with stronger scientific foundations, superior sensory performance, clearer market differentiation, and more compelling commercial narratives.

Book a Meeting with NiHTEK® at ISSN 2026

If you are attending the ISSN 23rd Annual Conference and Expo in Fort Lauderdale and would like to meet with the NiHTEK® team, we encourage you to schedule a meeting in advance. Whether you are a sports nutrition brand, finished-product manufacturer, formulator, distributor, researcher, investor, or strategic partner, the NiHTEK® team would be pleased to connect. To book a meeting, request samples, discuss partnership opportunities, or learn more about NiHTEK® technologies, please contact:

Contact Information

Email: info@nihtek.com
Website: www.nihtek.com
Event: ISSN 23rd Annual Conference and Expo
Dates: June 17–19, 2026
Location: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Booth: NiHTEK® booth details to be announced

See You in Fort Lauderdale

NiHTEK® looks forward to joining the global sports nutrition community at ISSN 2026. If you are attending the conference, be sure to visit the NiHTEK® booth to meet Dr. Seiji Aoyagi, Benoit Turpin, Rich White, Drew Campbell, and the broader NiHTEK® team. Discover the future of functional branded ingredients. Experience the NiHPRO®Family.

Learn how NiHTEK® is helping shape the next generation of protein, hydration, performance energy, and functional nutrition.

 

NiHTEK® at ISSN 2026
June 17–19, 2026
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

 

Disclaimer: NiHTEK®‘s participation as an exhibitor does not imply endorsement by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN).

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