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DSM to debut new non-artificial sweetener
17 Jul 2018
DSM is to introduce AVANSYA Reb M. AVANSYA is DSM’s new brand for sustainably produced, non-artificial sweeteners that are designed to answer to the need for advanced, flexible sugar reduction.
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Mazza Innovation acquired by Sensient Technologies
16 Jul 2018
Sensient Technologies has acquired Vancouver-based botanical extraction technology company Mazza Innovation. The addition of Mazza Innovation is, says Sensient, a major step in the evolution of its “seed to shelf” strategy.
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ADM, Cargill form soybean JV
12 Jul 2018
ADM and Cargill have successfully completed their transaction and formally launched SoyVen, their new joint venture to provide soybean meal and oil for customers in Egypt.
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FAO reports first fall of commodity prices in 2018
11 Jul 2018
International agricultural food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 2018, as trade tensions affected markets even with global production prospects down.
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Salt of the Earth reformulates ranch dressing
10 Jul 2018
Salt of the Earth says it has successfully replaced monosodium glutamate (MSG) in Ranch dressing with Mediterranean Umami, an all-natural sodium-reduction ingredient based on vegetable extracts and sea salt.
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SternVitamin publishes micronutrients book
9 Jul 2018
A new book from SternVitamin is designed to provide many ideas for impactful micronutrient concepts. “Micronutrients work. Little extras. Big benefits” is said to be a practical manual intended for product developers, marketers and others.
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Chr. Hansen reports 9% organic growth
6 Jul 2018
Chr. Hansen has reported “solid” organic revenue growth of 9% in the first nine months of 2017/18 (3% reported growth due to adverse currency impacts).
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ADM to pay £185m for Probiotics International
5 Jul 2018
ADM is to acquire Probiotics International Limited (PIL), a U.K.-based provider of probiotic supplements for human, pet, and production-animal use. The all-cash transaction will be valued at £185 million.
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EFSA renews agreement with JRC
4 Jul 2018
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and EFSA have renewed their commitment to work together in a variety of scientific and technical areas.
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Could nature-identical ingredients damage the natural sweeteners market?
4 Jul 2018
Natural sweeteners are a major target for companies looking to make nature-identical food ingredients, but if they are produced in a lab rather than extracted from a plant, will consumers accept them as natural?
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Chr. Hansen upgrades R&D facility
3 Jul 2018
Chr. Hansen Natural Colors has upgraded its main R&D facility and Global Expertise Center to stay ahead of consumers’ increasing demands for natural, yet innovative food and beverage products.
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Campden BRI forms virus control club
3 Jul 2018
Campden BRI is inviting companies to join a club project which aims to provide solutions for effective virus control measures for the food industry.
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