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Bell announces botanical extracts for chicken dishes

Bell announces botanical extracts for chicken dishes

24 Aug 2018

Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA has launched a new range of natural chicken flavour profiles designed to cater for the growing market need for chicken, which it says is one of the major drivers of the global demand for meat.

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DuPont intros naturally sourced monoglyceride emulsifier

DuPont intros naturally sourced monoglyceride emulsifier

23 Aug 2018

DuPont Nutrition & Health has developed a new, naturally sourced monoglyceride emulsifier that it says brings food manufacturers improved production and handling efficiencies.

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ProVeg UK celebrates World Plant Milk Day

ProVeg UK celebrates World Plant Milk Day

22 Aug 2018

Today is World Plant Milk Day, notes food awareness organisation ProVeg UK - a day that it says marks the fact that millions of people across the world are turning away from dairy and towards plant-based alternatives.

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Constellation Brands bets on cannabis growth

Constellation Brands bets on cannabis growth

20 Aug 2018

Beverage and alcohol company Constellation Brands and Canopy Growth, a diversified cannabis company, have announced what they describe as a significant expansion of their strategic partnership.

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Looking to food waste for new ingredients

Looking to food waste for new ingredients

20 Aug 2018

The food industry produces an enormous amount of waste during processing, but some are looking to give such products new life as valuable specialist ingredients.

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Symrise reports accelerating growth

Symrise reports accelerating growth

16 Aug 2018

After what the company describes as a “dynamic” start to the year, Symrise has reported that it accelerated its organic growth course in the second quarter, showing 10.6% growth.

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Mintel highlights innovative, surprising new products in 2018

Mintel highlights innovative, surprising new products in 2018

15 Aug 2018

Food and drink innovation in 2018 continues to be influenced by flavour extremes and the impact of social media in spreading visually stimulating and fun concepts, notes Chris Brockman, EMEA Research Manager at Mintel.

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Evolva sales double, loss narrows

Evolva sales double, loss narrows

15 Aug 2018

Biotechnology and fermentation company Evolva has announced that product sales doubled in the first half of the year, reaching CHF 1.8 million. Total revenues of CHF 3.8 million were up 6% on last year.

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EFSA consults on muscle function claims

EFSA consults on muscle function claims

14 Aug 2018

EFSA has launched an open consultation on its draft guidance for the scientific requirements for health claims related to muscle function and physical performance.

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Corbion organic sales grow, currency causes decline

Corbion organic sales grow, currency causes decline

14 Aug 2018

For the first half of 2018, Corbion has reported sales of €439.2 million, a decrease of 4.9% compared to H1 2017 - entirely due to negative currency effects, the company said.

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Firmenich grows naturals, proteins with acquisition

Firmenich grows naturals, proteins with acquisition

10 Aug 2018

Firmenich has acquired Campus, a company working in the application of natural functional ingredients for protein applications, specialising in clean label, meat, dairy, sauces and plant-based food.

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Fi South America is only two weeks away

Fi South America is only two weeks away

6 Aug 2018

Fi South America takes place from 21-23 August 2018 at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil, welcoming 9,000+ industry professionals, and 700+ suppliers.

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