Updated
Updated · mintel.com · Jul 6
IN MIST Wins 2026 Mintel Innovation Award for Mist-Based Vitamins as Japan Supplement Use Lags at 39%
Updated
Updated · mintel.com · Jul 6

IN MIST Wins 2026 Mintel Innovation Award for Mist-Based Vitamins as Japan Supplement Use Lags at 39%

2 articles · Updated · mintel.com · Jul 6

Summary

  • IN MIST, a Japanese vitamin supplement, won a 2026 Mintel Most Innovative award for replacing traditional tablets with a mist-based delivery format.
  • Zero One Booster developed the product around smaller, more frequent doses and used an aerosol container to limit air exposure, which can quickly degrade vitamins.
  • Mintel said the format addresses a key barrier in Japan, where supplements often feel like a hassle rather than an easy daily habit.
  • That matters in a growing but underpenetrated market: about 39% of Japanese consumers use supplements, versus 82% in the UK and 94% in the US, while only 23% use vitamins and minerals.
  • The award could aid IN MIST's global expansion as Japan's supplement market shifts toward convenience, personalization and formats that fit busy routines.

Insights

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