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Americas: BioHarvest releases red grape powder to boost health

After a decade of research, consumer health and wellness company BioHarvest has launched from US its Vinia Red Grape Powder. It says the first-ever biofood...

Americas: Probiotic company Probi receives US$2.1M order from US

Probi has secured its largest order to date, valued at MSEK 17 (US$2.1 million), from the US company NBTY. Probi is to supply probiotic products...

Americas: Naturex expands facility in Chile

Naturex has inaugurated the expansion of its factory in Linares, Chile to conquer new and emerging markets and create long-term value through quillaia, a...

Americas: Asian, kosher food, unhopped beers trending in the US, says Sterling-Rice Group

Sterling-Rice Group (SRG) has identified its top 10 culinary trends that will stand out on restaurant menus, expand onto grocery shelves, and attract consumer...

Asia Pacific: Nestlé joins international researchers on studying infant growth

Nestlé is to intensify its research in the field of epigenetics, the science of how eating behaviors and other environmental factors can affect one's...

Europe: IP, compliance important in natural ingredients, Frutarom tells FNI

Frutarom Switzerland Ltd. Health Business Unit has named Dr Matthias H. Kreuter as its new global chief scientific officer (CSO) from January 1, 2015. Dr...

Europe: Frutarom to acquire Vitiva for US$10M

Frutarom Industries Ltd. has signed an agreement to purchase the shares of Vitiva of Slovenia (Vitiva) for a cash payment of approximately US$10 million. The...

Americas: Functional foods market in US looks vibrant, says report

The market for functional foods in the US looks certain to be vibrant in 2015 and beyond as it addresses the diverse needs of...

Europe: Ingredient containing propionate found to make people feel full, say scientists

Scientists have developed an ingredient that can be added to foods to make them more filling. In its first tests in humans, researchers at Imperial...

Americas: Understand what consumers want from foodservice operators, say analyst

As the restaurant industry struggles to entice more consumer visits, consumer attitudes and behaviors are shifting. Foodservice operators and manufacturers to put a strong effort...