Rouen, France – November 27, 2025 – Nexira announces the Fair For Life (FFL) certification for four of its organic and conventional acacia gum references (inavea™ and Fibregum™). This certification covers the entire value chain, from producer to manufacturer, and is fully aligned with Nexira’s ongoing commitment to strengthen transparency and responsible sourcing of natural ingredients.
Consumer and buyer expectations for ethical, traceable, and sustainable ingredients continue to rise. According to Innova Market Insights, 58% of global consumers consider transparency regarding ingredients and sourcing to be an important purchasing criterion. Additionally, a study shared by The Food Institute reports that 72% of buyers place high importance on supply chain transparency.
Why this certification?
The Fair For Life program certifies fair and respectful commercial partnerships regarding people, agricultural practices, and the environment. It includes:
- • Full traceability and strict lot identification: each Fair For Life acacia lot is identified from picking area to final product and processed separately from non-certified lots, ensuring integrity.
- • Verified and dignified working conditions: all stakeholders along the value chain benefit from clear contracts, safe conditions, and a fair income as required by the standard. Collectors participate in the use of the development fund.
- • A premium purchase price, helping ensure income levels for producers and collectors.
- • Responsible environmental practices: harvesting methods that respect acacia ecosystems and meet strict FFL criteria, also aligned with Nexira’s Acacia Program.
- • Tangible community-level impact: through a development fund supporting collective projects such as hiring a bush master or installing a borehole.
Expertise, integrated chain & long-term partnership
With Fair For Life certification obtained for four Fibregum™ and inavea™ references, Nexira reinforces its long-standing position as a historical player controlling the full chain — from acacia harvesting to processing in France — and offering natural ingredients that meet clean label, plant-based, gut health and fiber enrichment expectations.
The inavea™ range already holds a premium and committed positioning. It includes organic-certified references and is carbon neutral under a verified program. This voluntary approach was recognized by two prestigious awards in 2025: NutraIngredients Awards 2025 and Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2025.
“Achieving Fair For Life certification is a new and concrete recognition of our determination to be a responsible and sustainable actor, and of our strong presence in Africa with partners guaranteeing this ethical commitment,” said Frédéric Ducluseau, Risk Assessment Director at Nexira. “We are proud to offer our customers acacia gum ingredients that are functional and nutritional while also ethical, sustainable, and sourced from a qualified supply chain.”
Zoom on inavea™ and Fibregum™
Fibregum™ is a 100% natural acacia fiber, recognized for its prebiotic properties and excellent digestive tolerance. It can be easily incorporated into a wide range of formulations, including snacks, bakery products, functional beverages, and dietary supplements.
inavea™ PURE ACACIA, on the other hand, is the first range of acacia fibers certified organic and carbon-neutral, combining nutritional performance with environmental responsibility. Its gradual fermentation supports a balanced microbiome, digestive comfort, and immune system function—benefits validated by clinical studies.
The inavea™ range also offers innovative synergies with superfruits and plant extracts, targeting specific wellness needs:
- inavea™ BAOBAB & ACACIA: microbiome balance and metabolic health
- inavea™ CAROB & ACACIA: intestinal microbiome diversity
- inavea™ CINNAMON & ACACIA: blood sugar regulation through the natural synergy of fibers and polyphenols
A range aligned with Nexira’s commitments
With Fair For Life, Nexira offers a solution recognized for equitable and controlled sourcing. This certification enables brands in the functional food and dietary supplement markets to highlight formulations made with certified, ethically sourced ingredients that meet growing expectations for transparency, ethics, and sustainability.
À propos de Fair For Life
Fair For Life, managed by Ecocert, promotes fair, transparent, and sustainable supply chains. It guarantees independent auditing at every link, covering economic, social, and environmental criteria.
À propos de Nexira
Nexira offers a wide portfolio of organic ingredients for Food & Beverages, Nutrition, and Health & Well-being industries. Its solutions range from superfoods and botanical extracts for nutritional fortification, to branded ingredients with targeted health benefits, along with emulsifiers, stabilizers, texturizers, and coating/encapsulating agents. Nexira meets growing demand for nutrition and clean label.
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