Nutritional Outlook Announces its 2024 Best of the Industry Award Winners

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Every year, Nutritional Outlook recognizes individuals, groups, and companies as part of its Best of the Industry Awards, honoring those whose efforts today may help shape – for the better – the state of the dietary supplement and food and beverage industries for years to come.

We're happy to announce our 2024 Best of the Industry Award winners:

• Industry Leader: Shaheen Majeed
• Industry Supplier: Aker BioMarine
• Service Provider: Radicle Science

Shaheen Majeed has been a fixture in the dietary supplement industry, developing a stellar reputation through his leadership at Sabinsa Corp., helping grow the company built by his late father Muhammed Majeed, PhD. Shaheen’s accomplishments at Sabinsa helped modernize and strengthen the company’s brand, serving as a model for the rest of the industry. Now as global CEO and managing director of Sami-Sabinsa Group, Shaheen has the opportunity to apply his vision of the company’s future and build upon his father’s legacy.

“I am deeply honored to be chosen as Industry Leader in Nutritional Outlook’s 2024 Best of the Industry Awards. This recognition is not just a personal achievement, but a reflection of the incredible people I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside over the years,” says Shaheen Majeed. “They have taught, inspired, and challenged me in countless ways. Since our inception in 1988, I’ve had the privilege of growing up in this company, building relationships with our employees and their families. The unwavering trust, dedication, and passion of the Sami-Sabinsa family motivate me to lead with a relentless commitment to excellence. Their impact has shaped the ‘Sabinsa Way,’ and it is this spirit that will propel us into the next chapter of our journey.”

Aker BioMarine is an authority on krill oil driven by continuous innovation from its sustainability initiatives to ingredient formulations that leverage its expertise in krill phospholipids. Aker BioMarine has been quintessential in developing the krill oil and omega-3 space into what it is today.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Nutritional Outlook as ‘Best Ingredient Supplier of 2024,” says Simon Seward, chief executive officer, human health ingredients. “Winning this industry award is not just a recognition of our hard work—it’s a testament to the passion, dedication, and innovation that drives us every day. Our flagship product, Superba Krill Oil, is a cornerstone in delivering sustainable, science-backed omega-3 solutions for our partners in the nutraceutical industry. Nutritional Outlook has been an amazing partner to us throughout the years, and their editorial integrity is top-notch, which adds to the impact of this award.”

Radicle Science represents major progress in the substantiation of health benefits by offering an innovative model that is more streamlined than traditional clinical trials. This not only makes clinical validation more accessible, but also builds upon the body of scientific literature around supplement ingredients, helping brands make better products, and in turn giving consumers novel and effective ways to support their health.

“We’re honored to receive Nutritional Outlook’s ‘Best of the Industry’ award, recognizing Radicle Science as a game-changer in validating the health benefits of wellness products,” said co-founders Pelin Thorogood and Jeff Chen, MD. “Powered by our Proof-as-a-Service platform, we’re making clinical evidence generation faster, more affordable, and actionable—enabling companies to create more effective products, substantiate strong claims, and discover target consumer segments that will benefit the most. This award affirms our commitment to elevating the industry, empowering consumers, and collectively building the future of proven personalized wellness.”

Don’t miss our Best of the Industry Awards coverage in our December issue which will appear in print and online. Also stay tuned for video interviews with our Best of the Industry winners which will be published at NutritionalOutlook.com/awards and in audio form as part of the Nutritional Outlook Podcast.