Nippi Collagen Named SSW Editors Choice Finalist

BURNABY, British ColumbiaVIRGO named Nippi Collagens Inner Beauty Sip Straws as one of its 2013 SupplySide Editors Choice Awards finalists in the nutricosmetics category.

The SupplySide editorial team chose five innovative consumer packaged good (CPG) products launched in 2013 in 15 categories, including animal nutrition, omega-3s, antioxidants and digestive health. The winners will be announced at SupplySide West 2013 during the SupplySide Editors Choice Awards Reception, set for Nov. 13 at The Venetian in Las Vegas.

"Nippi is very honored to have been selected as a SupplySide Editors Choice Award Finalist in the NutriCosmetics category," said Greg Nielsen, Vice President of Nippi Collagen NA Inc. "Our INNER BEAUTY SIP straw is a breakthrough partnership combining Nippis premium collagen peptide and Unistraw Delivery System (UDS) technology. Our goal was to offer consumers superior health and beauty benefits in a convenient and delicious functional beverage." 

The straws offer scientifically proven beauty and skin health benefits with type 1 collagen. The beauty from within product helps fight the effects of aging and supports skin elasticity.

"Last year's inaugural Editor's Choice Awards program was a great success, highlighting the products that are coming to market, driven by the innovative ingredients highlighted at SupplySide," said Heather Granato, vice president, content, in VIRGO's Health & Nutrition Network. "This year's program expanded from 10 to 15 categories, and our editorial team was impressed by the range of products and out-of-the-box thinking that these companies are putting into product development to reach their target market."

The 2013 SupplySide Editors Choice Awards Reception is sponsored by Draco Natural Products. SupplySide West will be held Nov. 12 to 16 at the Venetian and Sands Expo in Las Vegas. For more information, visit supplysideshow.com.