Functional & Fortification
Europe: IRF hosts conference on food bioactives, health
The Institute of Food Research hosted an international conference on bioactives and health in September 2016 at the Norwich Research Park.
About 250 scientists working...
Asia Pacific: Vitafoods Asia 2017 showcases finished products
At Vitafoods Asia in Singapore, 200 exhibitors will present finished products comprising dietary supplements, vitamins and functional food and beverages to the industry.
A total...
Asia Pacific: Probiotic beverages showcase at Vitafoods Asia 2018
Studies have shown that some probiotics, which are live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed, could relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome,...
Europe: MANE to acquire Cargill’s texturizing compounds business
MANE and Cargill have agreed on the sale of Cargill’s compounds business, including a plant in Rubi, Spain.
A part of Cargill’s texturizing portfolio until...
Europe: Arla Foods Ingredients unveils whey protein to make sports yogurt
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a whey protein for creating yogurt-based sports nutrition products for active consumers who prefer not to use traditional gels...
Americas: PureCircle releases sustainability report
PureCircle has released a comprehensive sustainability report that highlights the impact that its vertically integrated supply chain has had on people and the planet.
“Our...
Americas: Researchers warn chronic stress could prompt habit-forming sugar overconsumption
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages can suppress the hormone cortisol and stress responses in the brain, but diet beverages sweetened with aspartame do not have the...
Americas: Corbion Caravan offers egg replacers
Corbion Caravan is providing two egg replacement solutions for bakery goods that are affordable and deliver a clean flavor and egg characteristics.
They include:
• Bro-Eg...
Americas: Lifeway Foods’ Protein Kefir in grocery stores
Lifeway Foods' Protein Kefir has expanded distribution to US grocery chain store Harris Teeter.
More retailers will be carrying the product within the coming...
India: Arjuna invests US$1.5M in curcumin research
India's Arjuna Natural is investing more than 10% of its total turnover in a clinical research program to explore the health benefits of its...