Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) announced an exclusive partnership with OleoLive, Inc. to bring a novel, high-quality olive extract ingredient, Oligen, to the global nutrition market. 

This strategic alliance combines AFS' expertise in market development and formulation with OleoLive’s proprietary and patented extraction technology to provide a premium, USA-based solution for brands seeking to capitalize on the growing demand for science-backed longevity and mobility ingredients.

Oligen is the initial ingredient to emerge from this exclusive partnership, designed to capture the powerful benefits of olive polyphenols in a highly concentrated and bioavailable format.

“EVOO has long been celebrated as a symbol of vitality and health, yet the key actives, oleocanthal and oleacein, are present only in trace amounts,” said Kiley Grant, CEO at OleoLive. “Oligen unlocks these rare compounds at scale, delivering purity, consistency, and performance never before possible. Partnering with Applied Food Sciences ensures we launch this ingredient with the strength of both innovation and market expertise, guided by our shared commitment to quality and a vision of making these unique polyphenols more accessible than ever before.”

"We are incredibly excited to partner with OleoLive to introduce Oligen to the nutrition space," said Chris Fields, Chief Science Officer at Applied Food Sciences. "What sets this partnership and ingredient apart is the patented process behind it, which allows us to deliver a superior product with a focus on quality, purity, and most importantly, efficacy. With its USA-based processing, we can ensure a stable, secure, and reliable supply chain, which enables AFS to confidently deliver on the growing demand in today’s supply-sensitive market."

The patented processing technology focuses on standardizing Oligen to two key active polyphenolic compounds, oleocanthal and oleacein, which contribute to a host of functional benefits. As effective COX-2 inhibitors, Oligen is ideal for promoting joint health by supporting a healthy inflammatory response. 

Oleocanthal and oleacein also have benefits for heart health and longevity, making Oligen an attractive ingredient for healthy aging formulas. With its fast onset and high bioavailability, Oligen has an advantage over other botanical ingredients as it delivers rapid results without requiring expensive enhancers or specialty delivery systems.

Learn more about Oligen and inform your R&D team about this new ingredient for joint care and healthy aging. Attendees visiting SupplySide Global can visit AFS for product demonstrations and samples at Booth #5730 on October 29–30, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.