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22 May 2024

A higher state of consciousness

By Staff Writer

Brenntag’s Food & Nutrition specialists predict that in 2024 and beyond, conscious consumerism – the practice of mindfully and intentionally buying and using products as a statement of values – will be the top global food & beverage industry trend. We have leveraged all our research resources – customer and supplier insights, ingredient performance data,...
05 Jun 2023

What is inulin?

By Staff Writer

Chicory inulin, also known as chicory root fibre, is a natural soluble dietary fibre. Plants make inulin as a reserve energy source. Inulin is already part of our daily diet for centuries, explains Sensus. Health benefits Chicory inulin is a functional food ingredient that can replace sugar and fat while improving taste and mouthfeel. It...
07 Mar 2023

Optimised texture solutions for enriched gummies

By Staff Writer

Pectin is a simple solution in the production of enriched gummy confectionery, suitable for numerous functional ingredients. Highly flexible pectins Confectionery enriched with functional ingredients is the trend. For example, they provide important vitamins or minerals in chewable form and can easily be integrated into the daily routine. Countless shapes, colours, and flavours provide a...
19 Nov 2020

DSM launched purpose driven brand strategy

By Staff Writer

Royal DSM has launched a new brand campaign targeting the human nutrition and health markets. The concept reflects DSM’s evolved strategic direction in human nutrition and health as an end-to-end partner within the value chain, by championing the purpose behind the products that help solve the world’s greatest nutritional challenges and keep the growing global...
06 May 2019

BENEO invests 4.3 million € in new plant in Belgium

By Staff Writer

BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has invested 4.3 million € into a new production plant for vegetal protein in Wanze, Belgium. The opening of the new facility was officially announced at an inauguration ceremony on Friday 1 March 2019 to mark the occasion. The plant is part of the existing BioWanze factory,...
06 Apr 2017

In-cosmetics Global announces 2017 award winners

By Staff Writer

The second day of in-cosmetics Global ended in style, with awards presented to suppliers excelling in innovation, green and sensory product development. New to this year, the personal care industry also found out who had scooped the Make-up Bar Award and the first Johnson & Johnson Innovation Flash Cosmetics Pitch.