Based on proprietary G4 amylase technology, the unique POWERFresh and POWERSoft enzymes with anti-staling properties are proven to improve and maintain bakery freshness throughout shelf-life with better cost-in-use advantage. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has granted DuPont approval for three bakery enzymes to be used as processing aids[Read More…]
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PureCircle develops new antioxidant product
The company has created a unique process for extracting and purifying this plant- based antioxidant ingredient at a global scale. PureCircle has developed the first commercially viable stevia antioxidant product, providing food and beverage companies new access to health and wellness ingredients for their consumers. PureCircle is the world’s leading[Read More…]
General Mills introduces French-style yogurt in U.S.
Made with non-G.M.O. ingredients such as whole milk, cane sugar, fruit and yogurt cultures, the yogurt contains no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavors and no colors from artificial sources. General Mills, Inc., has introduced a new line of French-style yogurt called Oui by Yoplait. The recipe is inspired by Yoplait[Read More…]
Russian Billionaire announces acquisition of Holland & Barrett for $2.3 billion
This deal is the first retail foray by Fridman’s L1 investment vehicle. Singapore – The Board of The Nature’s Bounty Co. and The Carlyle Group announced that L1 Retail, the retail investment arm of LetterOne, has agreed to purchase Holland & Barrett (Europe’s Health and Wellness retail chain) for about[Read More…]
Ferrero announces opening of Singapore Innovation Center
The new center is set to house several strategic innovation functions in the areas of health and nutrition, new raw materials and product research and development, consumer insight and foresight activities. Singapore – Ferrero announces the official opening of the Ferrero Innovation Center in Singapore, the company’s first Asian innovation center[Read More…]
Body Shop campaigns with Cruelty Free International to end animal testing globally
This campaign is calling on at least eight million people from every corner of the globe who care about animal welfare to join our cause and sign our petition. Singapore – The Body Shop recently launched a new campaign, calling for a global ban on animal testing in cosmetic products[Read More…]
Mounting demand for annatto crop paves way for women empowerment
Frutarom Natural Solutions BU offers local women farmers and growers in Latin America a secured income and versatile collaboration to ensure a safe, sustainable and consistent supply of natural annatto coloring. Frutarom Natural Solutions BU offers local women farmers and growers in Latin America a secured income and versatile collaboration[Read More…]
The All Rounder Bakery Emulsifier
An Introduction to DATEM (Diacetyl tartaric acid ester of monoglycerides) An Introduction to DATEM (Diacetyl tartaric acid ester of monoglycerides) DATEM are glycerol derivatives esterified with edible fatty acids and mono and di-acetyl tartaric acids. It is one of the widely used emulsifier in bakery applications providing multi-purpose benefits[Read More…]
New technology for food testing
The Tempo system is developed by bioMerieux, a French manufacturer of tests that detect diseases, infection or contamination. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the food industry can look forward to launching their products more quickly, with the help of a new and more efficient food-testing system, unveiled at the official[Read More…]
Multivitamin consumption is low in Asia
Circulating concentrations of vitamins and associated metabolites vary due to factors such as diet, lifestyle, vitamin enrichment and food fortification practices, and supplement use. Nordic study found that multivitamin supplement use is highest in the United States, followed by the Nordic region, Australia and finally the Asian region. While vitamin[Read More…]
