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ORBITEL INTRODUCES "SWICY" TO THE WORLD AT EXPO WEST - DEFINING THE NEXT GLOBAL FLAVOR LANGUAGE

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ORBITEL INTRODUCES "SWICY" TO THE WORLD AT EXPO WEST - DEFINING THE NEXT GLOBAL FLAVOR LANGUAGE
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ORBITEL INTRODUCES "SWICY" TO THE WORLD AT EXPO WEST - DEFINING THE NEXT GLOBAL FLAVOR LANGUAGE

2026-02-27 01:00 Last Updated At:01:15

Where One Sip Meets One Bite, and Culture Becomes Taste

ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Natural Products Expo West, Orbitel Group (OBT) is not simply showcasing products, it is introducing a new wave of flavor language to the global food industry.

As the first food innovation company to formally define, develop, and scale "Swicy" — the convergence of sweet and spicy — Orbitel is setting the tone for how the world will taste next. Rooted in Asian flavor culture and shaped by years of deep consumer insight, Swicy reflects how modern audiences eat today: layered, curious, and driven by connection.

"Food has always evolved through movement — of people, of cultures, of ideas," said Fanny Chen, CEO of Orbitel Group. "With Swicy, we're naming something that's been building quietly across cultures. By giving it language, we're helping it travel — from everyday moments to the global stage."

At Expo West 2026, Orbitel brings together its two brands — One Sip (O's Bubble) and One Bite (O'scallion) — under the guiding idea of Our Best Times. Together, they create multisensory experiences where sweetness softens heat, spice adds dimension, and texture builds memory.

We'll debut new Swicy launches, including Boba+ Duo Kits that pair Boba 3.0 with Shirataki Noodles and Mala Spicy Noodles, alongside a look at what's coming next - including an upcoming Protein Series designed for modern lifestyles.

From playful boba drinks layered with chew and creaminess, to innovative concepts that bridge boba-inspired formats with iconic savory favorites such as ramen and Korean street-food classics like teokbokki, Orbitel is reimagining how familiar foods can evolve for a global audience. These combinations mark the beginning of a broader exploration — one that invites new formats, new contrasts, and flavors yet to be discovered.

"Swicy isn't a trend we're reacting to — it's a new wave and category shift we're building," Chen continued. "When sweetness, heat, and texture come together intentionally, food feels exciting but still deeply comforting. That balance is what makes Swicy powerful."

Natural Products Expo West, held annually in Anaheim, California, brings together thousands of brands, retailers, distributors, and industry leaders, serving as one of the most influential platforms for food, beverage, and wellness innovation. Orbitel's presence at Expo West signals the arrival of Swicy as a category-defining concept, ready for global adoption.

Backed by years of understanding North American consumers and insights gained as an Amazon Best Seller in North America, Orbitel continues to innovate with relevance and scale, translating cultural insight into products that resonate in real life.

"Our role is to help ideas travel at scale," said Chen. "Whether it's a street-food favorite, a nostalgic drink, or a flavor combination that hasn't yet been explored, we work with partners to bring new tastes, new formats, and new experiences to the world."

Orbitel's leadership in Swicy is supported by its core pillars: food technology innovation, product functionality upgrades, strategic partnerships, and global supply-chain expansion. Together, these capabilities position Orbitel as a best-in-class food service and innovation partner for brands looking to lead the next wave of global flavor.

Visitors to Orbitel's Booth Anaheim Convention Center Hall A #1101 at Expo West are invited to experience Swicy firsthand — to taste how layers of flavor and texture unlock new possibilities, and to explore how collaboration with Orbitel can shape the future of food.

"Food connects people," Chen added. "When we innovate with respect for culture and curiosity for what's next, we don't just create products — we create shared experiences. Swicy is just the beginning."

About Orbitel International Group

Orbitel International Group is a global food innovation company committed to bringing authentic Asian lifestyle products to the world. Its flagship brand O's Bubble has redefined bubble tea — from frozen (BOBA 1.0) to microwaveable (BOBA 2.0) to its latest ready-to-eat Boba (BOBA 3.0). Operating in 50+ countries, Orbitel is trusted by retailers, distributors, and foodservice leaders for its supply chain excellence, product innovation, and strategic partnerships — all built on the belief that food and drink should always deliver Our Best Times. Learn more about us at https://orbitelinternational.com 

Media Contact
Ms. Nina Jen
Global Marketing, Orbitel International Group
nina@orbitel.com.tw

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ORBITEL INTRODUCES "SWICY" TO THE WORLD AT EXPO WEST - DEFINING THE NEXT GLOBAL FLAVOR LANGUAGE

ORBITEL INTRODUCES "SWICY" TO THE WORLD AT EXPO WEST - DEFINING THE NEXT GLOBAL FLAVOR LANGUAGE

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its breakout success at NRF 2026 in New York this past January, NXN Labs is proving that the future of retail AI has shifted from the "experimental" phase into core enterprise infrastructure.

The San Francisco and Seoul-based startup was officially named to the Innovators' Showcase Top 50—a selection curated by the National Retail Federation and leading venture investors to highlight the most disruptive retail technologies. Adding to this momentum, NXN Labs was also recognized as one of FashionUnited's Top 5 Retail Tech Startups during the showcase.

From NRF Recognition to European Luxury Expansion

The accolades in New York have rapidly translated into commercial success. NXN Labs confirmed it has secured paid contracts with several premier European luxury brands. For these prestigious houses, the value proposition lies in NXN's ability to automate high-volume visual production without compromising the uncompromising aesthetic standards inherent to luxury retail.

"Creative wasn't the constraint; production bandwidth was," says Jen Rhi, Founder and CEO of NXN Labs.

A Stanford alumna and former McKinsey consultant, Rhi founded the company in 2024 after witnessing the friction of D2C scaling firsthand. While the market is currently saturated with prompt-based "text-to-image" tools, NXN Labs distinguishes itself with a proprietary multimodal diffusion model. Their "Image-to-Infrastructure" approach allows brands to automate the entire production pipeline—from model shoots to visual A/B testing of PDP and campaign assets—directly within their digital production OS workflow.

The Road Ahead: Shoptalk Spring 2026

Building on its NRF momentum, NXN Labs is now heading to Shoptalk Spring 2026 in Las Vegas to further its expansion into the global premium retail sector.

As retailers face mounting pressure to refresh digital content across global marketplaces and social commerce, NXN's "Production OS" is emerging as the essential backbone for the next generation of visual commerce. In an era where content demand has multiplied across channels, NXN Labs' thesis remains clear: In modern commerce, visual production—not design—is the ultimate scaling constraint. By solving this bottleneck, the startup is helping the world's most prestigious brands transition legacy studio workflows into a digital-first future.

About NXN Labs

NXN Labs develops a virtual try-on solution using fashion-specialized generative AI (image-to-image diffusion) technology, enabling automatic generation of images that appear as if models are wearing products without actual photoshoots. By automating fashion content production processes, the company supports brands in focusing on creative capabilities while driving digital transformation and ESG innovation in the fashion industry. Currently, the company is partnering with Shinsegae International, KREAM, and several global fashion brands on various projects.

For more information, visit https://nxn.ai/

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NRF 2026: NXN Labs Named to 'Innovators' Showcase Top 50' Following European Luxury Wins

NRF 2026: NXN Labs Named to 'Innovators' Showcase Top 50' Following European Luxury Wins

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