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27.11.2020

SunOpta announces agreement to sell its global ingredients segment to Amsterdam Commodities N.V.

SunOpta Inc., a leading global company focused on plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing and production, announced it has reached an agreement to sell the Company’s global ingredients segment and related assets to an Amsterdam based global commodity trading company…

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26.11.2020

Symrise to expand Scent & Care activities through acquisition of Sensient’s fragrances business unit

Symrise AG has signed a purchase agreement with Sensient Technologies Corporation (Milwaukee, USA) to acquire their fragrance and aroma chemicals activities. These comprise a wide range of aroma molecules and fragrances from natural and renewable sources.

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20.11.2020

ADM Ventures announced new investment in microbiome

ADM Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of ADM (NYSE: ADM), announced its investment in Seventure’s Health For Life Capital (HFLC) Fund II. HFLC, based in Paris, is a leading venture capital fund dedicated to health, nutrition, microbiota and digital health.

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22.10.2020

COVID-19 intensifies consumers’ interest in well-being and eco-friendly products

Healthy ingredients and label transparency are more important to consumers than ever before following the COVID-19 pandemic, concludes a new global survey commissioned by the market research company FMCG Gurus on behalf of BENEO.

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15.10.2020

New Meyer Lemon Puree from Oregon Fruit Products brings heightened citrus dimension to fermented and distilled beverages

Oregon Fruit Products LLC released Meyer Lemon Puree, an intensely citrusy and brightly-colored Fruit for Fermentation offering that can be incorporated into a variety of beer, wine, cider, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.

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14.10.2020

Firmenich opens new era in ingredient creation with launch of biotech and naturals pilot plant in Geneva

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste company, is proud to announce the opening of its new biotechnology and naturals pilot plant and laboratory in Geneva. Benefiting from the latest digital technology, the facility opens a new era for the development of ingredients and clean label solutions

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01.10.2020

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S enters into a definitive agreement to divest its Natural Colors business to EQT

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S entered into an agreement to divest its Natural Colors business to the EQT IX Fund for a cash consideration of 800 EUR million on cash and debt free basis.

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24.09.2020

Tate & Lyle greenhouse gas reduction goals approved as science-based targets

Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, is delighted to announce that its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)…

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10.09.2020

Allmicroalgae expands access to algae-based ingredients

At Vitafoods Expo, European microalgae specialist Allmicroalgae will focus on three key ingredients which are all high quality sources of macro- and micronutrients: Organic Chlorella vulgaris powder…

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27.08.2020

Chr. Hansen launches 2025 Strategy

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S today released its 2025 Strategy with the ambition to create a differentiated bioscience company with focus on its microbial and fermentation technology platforms putting Food Cultures & Enzymes and Health & Nutrition at the center of its new strategy.

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13.08.2020

Symrise achieves highly profitable growth in a challenging market environment

Symrise very successfully continued its profitable growth course in the first half of 2020 also during the global coronavirus pandemic. The Group increased its sales by 7.6 % to € 1,821 million in an economically challenging market environment.

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13.08.2020

Biesterfeld and CP Kelco expand their cooperation in the food and nutrition sector in Europe

Biesterfeld is expanding its long-term partnership with US-based ingredients manufacturer CP Kelco in the food and nutrition sector. Following on from their successful cooperation in Germany and Poland, the distribution of CP Kelco’s nature-based pectin, …

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04.08.2020

Givaudan completes the acquisition of Alderys

As part of its long term strategy to expand its capabilities in bio-engineering technologies, Givaudan announced that it has closed the acquisition of Alderys.

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02.07.2020

Novozymes acquires PrecisionBiotics Group to advance its business within human health

The acquisition of PrecisionBiotics Group will advance Novozymes’ activities in the area of biological solutions for human oral and gut health – one of the growth pillars in the strategy Better business with biology.

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29.06.2020

BENEO expands portfolio with new organic ingredients

BENEO has announced the expansion of its chicory root fibre and rice starch ingredient portfolio with two new organic solutions. The launch of the new additions, comprising an organic waxy rice starch, Remyline O AX DR, and organic chicory root fibre, Orafti®Organic,…

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10.06.2020

Corbion extends patent coverage on fruit-based food protection and sensory technology

Underscoring its position as a technological leader in preservation and sustainable food solutions, Corbion announces today it has been granted a European patent directed to its fruit ferments containing natural organic acids and other flavour compounds.

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28.05.2020

Tate & Lyle announces ambitious new environmental targets

Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading supplier of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, announces a set of ambitious new environmental targets and commitments.

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14.05.2020

Barentz announces acquisition of USA-based Ingredients Inc

Barentz International, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, has expanded its activities in the dynamic world of taste and nutrition. The company proudly announces its acquisition of Chicago-based Ingredients Inc – a very successful family business in the USA…

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30.04.2020

Symrise continues to grow in challenging market environment

The Symrise Group remains on track for growth in the fiscal year 2020. In the first quarter, sales were up by 8.0 % to € 917.1 million (Q1 2019: € 848.8 million). All segments contributed to this positive development and posted gains despite the challenging global economic conditions…

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23.04.2020

Chr. Hansen acquires HSO Health Care to grow probiotics offering for women’s health

The acquisition of HSO Health Care GmbH cements Chr. Hansen’s long-term commitment to its probiotics business, and the fast-growing category for women’s health, where scientifically proven probiotic solutions are becoming increasingly popular among consumers.

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09.04.2020

BENEO to invest more than 50 million Euro expanding chicory inulin production

BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a significant expansion for its chicory root fibre production facility in Chile by 2022, funded by an investment of more than 50 million Euro.

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02.04.2020

New health trend opportunity as sleep-friendly ingredients enter beverages and snacking, says GlobalData

The incorporation of sleep-friendly ingredients in food and drinks is expected to have future potential as it closely aligns with many consumers’ want for a better night’s rest through natural methods, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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06.02.2020

AGRANA invests € 3.4 million at R&D sites in 2020

AGRANA, one of the leading food and industrial goods groups from Austria, is increasing its focus on innovations and investing around € 3.4 million at two R&D sites in France and Austria this year. The annual R&D expenditures of the AGRANA Group amount to around € 20 million.

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05.12.2019

Novozymes offers new enzymatic toolbox to enable producers to develop oat drinks

As the market for oat drinks grows, Novozymes has developed a new toolbox to guide producers to expand their businesses into oat drinks.

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28.11.2019

What does 2020 taste like?

Like apple. Says esarom, the Austrian producer of flavours and compounds and makes us curious to get to know more about the trendy taste for 2020.

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21.11.2019

New: Cranberry Seeds from Ocean Spray

Just in time for FIE, the Hamburg- based ingredients specialist Bösch Boden Spies presents a new product in its range: Cranberry Seeds from Ocean Spray.

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14.11.2019

SVZ brings a fresh take on texture to FIE 2019 with launch of new chunky purees

SVZ, a leading supplier of fruit and vegetable ingredients, is set to showcase an exciting new addition to its 100 % natural, sustainably sourced portfolio at FiE 2019. The company will be presenting its core offering of traceable, high-quality fruit and vegetable purees, juices and concentrates, as well as exciting new products…

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07.11.2019

Doehler at BrauBeviale 2019: Discover natural ingredients and innovative ideas for unique Multi-Sensory Experiences®!

In line with the company motto “Turning the best out of nature into Multi-Sensory & Nutritional Excellence”, Doehler will present pioneering ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the beverage industry to visitors at BrauBeviale…

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10.10.2019

DuPont launches HOLDBAC YM VEGE, dairy-free protective cultures for plant-based fermented products

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced a new ingredient – HOLDBAC YM VEGE – as the latest addition to the DuPont Danisco HOLDBAC line of protective cultures, known for their ability to extend shelf-life and secure the quality of products by holding off yeast and mold spoilage – all without use of synthetic preservatives.

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27.09.2019

BASF strengthens biotechnology footprint to enter natural F&F ingredients market

By acquiring Isobionics, an innovation leader in biotechnology which is serving the global market for natural flavors and fragrances (F&F), and through a cooperation agreement with Conagen, a leader in biotechnology research, BASF enters the market for natural F&F ingredients.

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26.09.2019

New ideas for sugar-free milk drinks

At this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai, Hydrosol is focusing on sugar-reduced milk beverages.

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10.09.2019

Tate & Lyle announces price increases on its Food & Beverage Solutions products in North America

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, announces that effective October 1, 2019 or as contracts allow, the Food & Beverage Solutions business in North America will implement price increases of up to 12 % on specialty food starches, fibres, specialty and high intensity sweeteners, and stabilization and functional systems.

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05.09.2019

Fig extract for healthy blood sugar levels

A recently published human study from the University of Sydney, Australia, evaluated the efficacy of ABAlife on glucose metabolism blood parameters. The abscisic acid (ABA) standardized fig extract has been shown to improve glucose tolerance, assist insulin release and may help to lower post-prandial blood glucose levels, besides having anti-inflammatory and adaptogen properties too.

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15.08.2019

Interpreting the Flavour of Time

Sensient Flavours presents a new collection of ‘Trends to Taste’ flavours. The range of six state-of-the-art flavours is based on the company’s latest insights into consumer interpretations of the past, present and future. The flavours not only give final applications a new aromatic kick; but also inspire insight and achievable innovations that can help narrow the gap between a brand and its consumers.

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08.08.2019

New EXBERRY reds offer greater intensity at lower dosages and contain no added sugar

GNT Group has developed a new and improved range of EXBERRY liquid and powdered red Coloring Foods that are free of added sugar.

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01.08.2019

Caldic and Cargill agree on an exclusive distribution partnership for starches, sweeteners and texturizers in Germany and Austria

Caldic and Cargill have reached an agreement making Caldic Ingredients Deutschland GmbH the exclusive distribution partner for Cargill’s starches, sweeteners…

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01.08.2019

Hydrosol develops stabilising systems for an international growth market

Demand for flavoured milk beverages is seeing steady growth worldwide, and the product variety in the markets is correspondingly large. There are trendy flavours like cappuccino, coconut and walnut that also appeal to adults, plus the classic cocoa beverages and milk drinks with vanilla, strawberry or banana flavour.

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24.07.2019

Functional food goes organic: Huge market potential in bars and shakes

Sales revenues of organic foods in Europe continue to rise. In addition to traditional drivers like the dry foods category, which includes cereals, trend categories like protein bars and shakes are also growing. “The growing demand for organic products is becoming more and more obvious in health and fitness-related categories,” reports Marc van Essen, Sales Director at SternLife.

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16.07.2019

DuPont opens world-class probiotics fermentation unit

DuPont announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art probiotics fermentation unit at its Rochester, New York (USA), facility. Construction of the unit was completed in March as part of an overall $100MM investment to expand probiotics capacity.

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11.07.2019

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launches new GRINDSTED Gellan VEG 200 solution for vegan and plant-based beverages

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences announced the debut of naturally sourced GRINDSTED® Gellan VEG 200 stabilizer, enabling high performance results of innovative plant-based and vegan beverages.

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05.07.2019

DDW, Inc. acquires natural colors business from Dupont

DDW, The Color House, is pleased to announce that on June 28, 2019 it completed a transaction to acquire the DuPont Natural Colors business which was part of DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences division.

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27.06.2019

Diana Food opens R&D facility in Québec

Diana Food has opened a new R&D laboratory to drive its innovation in Consumer Health products.

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24.05.2019

Taiyo adds cannabis alternative to its portfolio

Taiyo, the health-promoting natural ingredients expert, used Vitafoods Europe, in Geneva, to debut innovative concepts that were particularly well received by manufacturers of sports nutrition and functional products.

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21.05.2019

Givaudan to acquire Vietnamese Flavour Company Golden Frog

As part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen its naturals capabilities and its presence in the high growth markets of Asia Pacific, Givaudan announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Golden Frog, a Vietnamese flavour company.

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09.05.2019

Symrise announces Califormulations, LLC: A unique platform to foster beverage innovation

Symrise has announced the company’s investment in and the creation of a strategic partnership with Califormulations, LLC, a unique platform designed to deliver end-to-end beverage innovation to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and their brands.

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08.05.2019

New line of Danisco VEGE cultures delivers clinically proven health benefits for fermented, plant-based beverages

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences announced a new cultures line that contains its premium HOWARU probiotics which are specially designed for fermented plant-based products to deliver clinically backed health benefits.

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25.04.2019

New whey protein hydrolysate adds sparkle to crystal-clear sports drinks

Arla Foods Ingredients is injecting some fizz into the sports nutrition category with its new Lacprodan HYDRO.Clear. The advanced 100 % whey protein hydrolysate solution is specially developed for formulating sparkling protein waters.

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17.04.2019

Natural and brilliant: ADM expands ist range of colors

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), one of the leading suppliers for ingredients, has now added new colors to its product range: firstly, micronized color powders made from coloring foodstuffs; secondly, paprika extract for particularly vibrant shades of orange.

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10.04.2019

Ground-breaking ceremony for EUR 40 Million betaine plant at Tullin sugar refinery

The fruit, starch and sugar group AGRANA is constructing a betaine crystallisation plant at its sugar refinery in Tulln (AUT) under a joint venture with US-based Amalgamated Sugar.

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04.04.2019

Solid momentum continues: 9 % organic growth in the first 6 months of 2018/19

Chr. Hansen delivers solid half-year result of 9 % organic growth and maintains overall outlook for the full year.The growth comes from all business areas…

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