Consumer preference for natural food colors widens growth opportunities for curcumin in food and beverage applications. Singapore –The increasing awareness of the value of curcumin in the formulation of, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, herbals, cosmetics, functional foods and beverages, and other applications is creating a plethora of opportunities for extract and ingredient manufacturers. There[Read More…]
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Sanyuan and Fosun to acquire St- Hubert management
The proposed acquisition introduces healthy and innovative foods into China and is aligned with the government’s policy to support and drive technological innovation. Beijing Sanyuan Foods Co. and Fosun Group have agreed to jointly acquire Brassica TopCo and PPN Management, the controlling shareholders of St- Hubert. The healthy food company,[Read More…]
Vitamin B12 Linked to Cognitive Performance in Children
Vitamin B12 status in infancy may impact development and performance on social perception tasks and visuospatial abilities at 5 years of age, according to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vitamin B12 status in infancy may impact development and performance on social perception tasks and visuospatial abilities[Read More…]
Mérieux NutriSciences opens new lab in Beijing
This new investment by Mérieux NutriSciences’ Chinese subsidiary provides a high commitment to support the world’s largest consumer market for food and beverages. Mérieux NutriSciences, a US based service company, unveiled new facilities in Beijing, China. The new laboratory will allow Mérieux NutriSciences to better meet its clients’ needs in[Read More…]
Australian wine firm uses AI to streamline manufacturing
Ailytic’s system is able to obtain essential information from wineries using remote sensors, which are placed on equipment and around wine making facilities. The Australian wine industry is turning to artificial intelligence to streamline its manufacturing and significantly increase production efficiency by optimizing machine use. South Australian tech firm Ailytic[Read More…]
Salt of the Earth appoints exclusive distributor for West Europe
Kreglinger Specialties will market Mediterranean Umami in selected European countries. Salt of the Earth Ltd. appoints Kreglinger Specialties as its exclusive distributor for Mediterranean Umami, an all-natural sodium reduction ingredient. Kreglinger will be responsible for the UK, Ireland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxemburg and France. Mediterranean Umami, a winner of IFT17 Food Expo Innovation[Read More…]
Azelis stregthens position in Australia and New Zealand
Funds advised by Apax Partners have been Azelis’ major shareholders since 2015 and are committed to supporting the company’s growth in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients distribution industry. Azelis has agreed to fully acquire Chemcolour, leading provider of speciality chemicals and food ingredients in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).[Read More…]
Fonterra announces expansion plans for Asian market
When complete, Fonterra Darfield will become one of the largest producers of cream cheese in New Zealand, alongside the co-operative’s Te Rapa site. Fonterra, a multinational dairy co-operative, has announced plans to build two new cream cheese plants at its Darfield site in Canterbury, New Zealand. With cream cheese undergoing[Read More…]
Jin+Ja expands into plant-based nutrition
Jin+Ja Super Greens is the brand’s first new product line in eight years and serves as a natural and complementary expansion to its already well-known and flagship product, Jin+Ja Drink. Jin+Ja, the deliciously powerful health and wellness brand founded in 2009, announces the launch of Jin+Ja Super Greens, a new[Read More…]
Nestle to explore sale of its US confectionery business
Nestle may sell its U.S. confectionery business, which includes brands like Butterfinger, BabyRuth and 100Grand, among others. Nestle may sell its U.S. confectionery business, which includes brands like Butterfinger, BabyRuth and 100Grand, among others. The business has annual sales of 900 million Swiss francs ($922.89 million). “Nestle will explore strategic options[Read More…]
