Expanding Dairy-Derived Functional Ingredients: MTC LLC to Exhibit at ifia/HFE JAPAN 2026

MTC LLC announced its participation in 'ifia JAPAN 2026' (31st International Food Ingredients & Additives Exhibition and Conference) and 'HFE JAPAN 2026' (24th Health/Functional Food Ingredients Exhibition and Conference), held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 27 to 29, 2026.

At its booth, the company will introduce a variety of ingredients, with a focus on dairy-derived functional materials expected to be applied in food, health food, supplements, beauty products, beverages, and pet food.

Key ingredients on display include Milk Ceramide (MCera), Milk Sphingomyelin (MSpgm), immune-related material (MWigg), Sheep-derived Whey Powder (Sheep D90), Alpha-Lactalbumin containing Whey Powder (MWαLb), Whey-derived ingredient (MWpIf), BCH, CBE, GBBC, Lactoferrin 95, and Lactoperoxidase (LPO).

In recent years, the food and health supplement market has seen growing interest in ingredients that provide specific functional benefits beyond basic nutrition, such as beauty, conditioning, immune support, sleep quality, bone/muscle health, and well-aging.

MTC LLC leverages its network of overseas suppliers to provide rare dairy and sheep-derived functional materials not commonly introduced in the Japanese market. During the exhibition, the company will provide detailed guidance on the features, standards, application ideas, and supply systems of each ingredient for food manufacturers, supplement producers, cosmetic/beauty firms, OEMs, and R&D personnel.

Key featured ingredients include: - MCera (Milk Ceramide): A milk-derived ceramide for beauty foods and skincare-focused development. - MSpgm (Milk Sphingomyelin): A milk-derived phospholipid for health and well-aging fields. - BALexo (Milk Exosome): A new dairy-based functional ingredient. - MWigg (High IgG Powder): Immune support and conditioning. - Sheep D90 (Sheep Demineralised Whey Powder 90%): High-protein sheep-derived material. - MWαLb (Whey Protein Concentrate with Alpha Lactalbumin): Applications for sleep and relaxation. - Lactoferrin 95: High-purity lactoferrin.