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Natural & Clean Label

CSIRO, Hort team on broccoli
13 Jun 2018
Green, nutrient-rich coffees may be on the horizon after researchers developed a powder made from imperfect-looking broccoli that would have previously been wasted.
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Stern-Wywiol reports sales up 12% YoY
12 Jun 2018
The continuing positive development of the family business is due, the company says, very largely to expansion of its international presence and intensive applications research.
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Firmenich, Nelixia announce strategic partnership
12 Jun 2018
Firmenich and Nelixia have announced a strategic partnership in natural ingredients across Central America. With Firmenich’s investment, the companies say they will significantly expand Nelixia’s raw materials portfolio.
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Plant-based eating boosts European walnut demand
12 Jun 2018
The current trend toward plant-based diets and wholesome, natural ingredients has led to increased European demand for walnuts, as consumers have become more aware of their health benefits.
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Beyond ingredients: Food processing as a tool for cleaner labels
12 Jun 2018
Ingredients come first when companies think about developing clean label foods and drinks, but certain processing technologies also should be considered part of the clean label toolbox.
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Callebaut, Ghana Cocoa Board sign LoI
11 Jun 2018
Barry Callebaut and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have signed a letter of intent to intensify the cooperation on sustainable cocoa farming.
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Europeans embrace a new wave of seaweed ingredients
6 Jun 2018
Seaweed ingredients are on the rise, set to appear in a wide range of new products in Europe in the coming years – far beyond the traditional sushi and miso soup.
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Callebaut to intensify cooperation in Côte d’Ivoire
6 Jun 2018
Barry Callebaut and the Conseil Café Cacao (CCC) of Côte d’Ivoire signed a letter of intent on June 4, to intensify the cooperation on sustainable cocoa farming.
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Research addresses B12 deficiency in vegetarian diet
31 May 2018
Scientists have made a significant discovery about how the vitamin content of some plants can be improved to make vegetarian and vegan diets more complete.
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Frutarom reports another record quarter
31 May 2018
Frutarom has reported what it says is another record quarter. Sales grew by 27.2% to a record $384.8 million; constant currency growth on a pro forma basis of 7.6%, while sales from Core Activities grew by 29.0% to $365.7 million.
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Ancient grains have become household names
28 May 2018
Until very recently, few consumers had heard of quinoa – and even fewer knew how to pronounce it. Now, it is one of the most sought-after grains, appearing in over 2,200 new products launched globally in 2017, according to Mintel.
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How clean label ingredients affect packaging
28 May 2018
When companies consider ‘cleaning up’ their product labels, they often focus primarily on how to remove or replace certain ingredients – but they should also consider implications for product packaging.
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