Elevating Healthspan Formulations with Vertically Integrated Marine Nutrition
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Sponsored content · Thai Union Ingredients
How Thai Union Ingredients turns the whole tuna into DHA, collagen peptides and bone calcium for food and beverage, supplements and pet nutrition.
For R&D professionals and formulators, marine ingredients offer real health benefits, but they have historically carried two well-known problems: supply chain opacity and inconsistent sensory profiles.
As consumer demand grows for transparent, science-backed functional products, brands need a more reliable foundation. Today’s market calls for solutions that address longevity and vitality from early development through to senior years, including the fast-growing premium pet food sector. To formulate against healthspan and longevity claims with confidence, formulators need complete supply chain control.
The Power of True Vertical Integration
At Thai Union Ingredients (TUI), we define vertical integration as owning the entire process, from direct sourcing of the catch to the finished ingredient.
By securing raw materials directly from our own global supply chain, we upcycle high-value marine co-products with full traceability. For formulators, that means tighter process controls, stabilised batch-to-batch quality and reliable commercial scale, which together mitigate the sensory and sourcing risks traditionally associated with marine ingredients.
The Whole Tuna: A Complete Formulation Toolkit
By extracting maximum nutritional value exclusively from tuna, we offer a cohesive portfolio designed to support health across all life stages in food and beverage, dietary supplements and pet nutrition.
1. UniQ®OMEGA: Next-Generation DHA
With cognitive and brain health critical across the lifespan, high-quality DHA is non-negotiable. Because our extraction process begins at peak freshness, UniQ®OMEGA delivers strong oxidative stability and a clean sensory profile.
- Clinical results: our data show a 42 percent gain in attention performance and a 33 percent improvement in working memory
- Targeted impact: cellular health, cognitive function and inflammation management
- Applications: softgel supplements, functional dairy, and fortified infant or pet nutrition
2. ThalaCol™: Premium Tuna Collagen Peptides
The healthy ageing market wants collagen that performs clinically without compromising the taste of the finished product. By managing the natural variability of marine raw materials through our integrated model, ThalaCol™ delivers highly soluble, bioavailable collagen peptides that support tissue integrity over time.
- Clinical results: our data show a 68 percent increase in skin hydration and a 26 percent improvement in skin density
- Targeted impact: skin elasticity, joint mobility, and support for the skin’s extracellular matrix as it changes with age
- Applications: functional beverages, gummies, powdered beauty supplements, and mobility-focused pet treats
3. UniQ®BONE: Comprehensive Structural Support
Moving beyond standard calcium isolates, UniQ®BONE is derived directly from tuna bone, providing a naturally occurring, highly bioavailable mineral matrix for lifelong structural integrity.
- Clinical results: our data show a 39 percent improvement in trabecular bone parameters
- Targeted impact: maintaining bone density and structural health throughout ageing
- Applications: bone health capsules, fortified food and beverages, and structural support formulations for ageing pets
Leveraging TUI for Your Next Innovation
Whether you are formulating a functional beverage aimed at a specific life stage, or developing a premium pet food line that reflects human-grade nutrition trends, your product is only as good as your raw materials.
Partnering with TUI means global scale, sustainability credentials and stringent quality control, alongside the performance data and supply chain transparency needed to compete in a demanding healthspan market.
Ready to Discuss Your Next Formulation?
Explore the TUI portfolio and secure a reliable, vertically integrated supply chain, or meet the team at Vitafoods Asia 2026.
Explore the TUI PortfolioBook a meeting at Vitafoods Asia 2026
SHARE WITH FRIENDS:
TAGS:
