coca-cola-seeking-sweetener-innovations-with-crowdsourcing-campaign

August 10, 2017 | Wellness

Coca-Cola seeking sweetener innovations with crowdsourcing campaign

An additional campaign, “the sweet story challenge”, invites consumers to submit written or video entries featuring favorite methods of naturally sweetening foods or beverages in their cultures, communities or families.…
detmold-to-buy-heshan-innopak-in-china

August 4, 2017 | China

Detmold to buy Heshan Innopak in China

The company will take over the Innopak operations and continue to manufacture at both sites. Australian packaging giant Detmold Group has reached an agreement with US-based Novolex to buy Heshan…
u-s-grown-soybean-oil-achieves-fdas-qualified-heart-health-claim

August 3, 2017 | Wellness

U.S.-grown soybean oil achieves FDA’s qualified heart health claim

Food manufacturers can promote eligible soybean oil products as U.S. grown and now, heart healthy. Singapore – The Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of a qualified health claim…
curcumin-market-capitalizes-on-popularity-of-turmeric-as-a-wonder-herb

August 1, 2017 | Dietary Supplements

Curcumin market capitalizes on popularity of turmeric as a Wonder Herb

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,…
sanyuan-and-fosun-to-acquire-st-hubert-management

August 1, 2017 | China

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…
vitamin-b12-linked-to-cognitive-performance-in-children

July 27, 2017 | Wellness

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…
mrieux-nutrisciences-opens-new-lab-in-beijing

July 26, 2017 | Nutraceuticals

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,…
australian-wine-firm-uses-ai-to-streamline-manufacturing

July 26, 2017 | Company News

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…
salt-of-the-earth-appoints-exclusive-distributor-for-west-europe

July 26, 2017 | Ingredients

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…
azelis-stregthens-position-in-australia-and-new-zealand

July 25, 2017 | Ingredients

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…