News
Lonza focuses on sustainable
26 Feb 2020Lonza has revealed research that shows over half of US supplement users now seek products with sustainable origins.
June Lin, Head of Global Marketing at Lonza Consumer Health & Nutrition, said: “Lonza’s commitment to responsible business conduct will be demonstrated through its new ‘Responsibly Made’ capsules and finished products, including formulations featuring its patented Plantcaps capsules”.
Rafael Costa, Head of North America, Lonza Consumer Health & Nutrition, said: “At Lonza, we know that the only way to a better world is to put quality, sustainability and transparency at the heart of everything we do. Our wide range of product solutions offer strong science and sustainable benefits, are customizable, and designed to support our customers in getting products on the shelves faster.”
Made from naturally fermented tapioca, Lonza’s Capsugel Plantcaps capsules are described as a versatile delivery solution for the clean-label consumer. Suitable for both liquid and powder fills, Plantcaps capsules provide oxygen defense for sensitive ingredients as well as help mask taste and odour. Lonza is promoting the potential of this environmentally responsible dosage form through formulations for healthy skin and hair, as well as an entirely vegetarian omega-3 supplement solution featuring algal oil to support cardiovascular and cognitive health.
Lonza is also highlighting its extended range of clean-label coloured capsules. The different colour options are achieved using a variety of plant-based foods, with Vcaps Plus Spicy Yellow and Red Radish capsules soon-to-be launched into the North American market. The Vcaps Plus vegetarian capsule itself is made from FSC-certified hypromellose (HPMC) and water only. Engineered for optimal performance across all types of filling machines, Lonza says the superior design of the capsules supports excellent machinability.
Also being promoted by the company is Lonza’s smoothie bar. Both the new vegan MuscleGuard formula and Oceanix, a sustainably-sourced phytoplankton ingredient, offer clinically-studied benefits for sports performance and recovery, while ResistAid, an arabinogalactan for immunity support, is derived from North American larch trees.
“Our goal is to make meaningful, authentic connections with our customers,” said Costa. “We’re here to build long-lasting partnerships based on trust, powered by our century-spanning expertise and market leadership. Our holistic, market-ready formulations are designed to sow the seeds for plant-powered innovation and anticipate consumer preferences.”
Related news
Israel approves Aleph Farms’ cell-cultured beef in world first
1 Feb 2024
Israel has granted the first regulatory approval for the commercial sale of cultivated beef, joining the US and Singapore in officially recognising cultivated meat’s role towards protein diversification.
Read moreFazer and Solar Foods launch snack bar made with air protein
30 Jan 2024
Finnish food manufacturer Fazer has teamed up with foodtech startup Solar Foods to launch a limited-edition snack bar in Singapore made using a novel, carbon-fed microbial protein.
Read moreBig brands invest in precision fermentation-derived palm oil
25 Jan 2024
Although still not approved for food applications, big brands such as Unilever and Doehler are investing in precision fermentation-derived palm oil in a bid to reduce the environmental impact associated with this conventional palm oil.
Read moreSupergrain fonio expands its reach in US market
11 Jan 2024
More US consumers will find nutritious, climate-smart grain fonio in supermarkets thanks to a new distribution structure for the import’s most prominent commercial brand, Yolélé.
Read moreSustainability meets innovation at Fi Europe 2023's Sustainability Ingredients Zone
9 Jan 2024
Fi Europe’s Sustainable Ingredients Zone showcases ingredients forging a path toward a greener future. Three innovators are redefining what sustainability within the food and beverage industry means, with upcycled products, regenerative agriculture, an...
Read moreSupermarkets innovate with private label plant-based ranges
9 Jan 2024
Plant-based product ranges are an important part of retailers’ private label innovation efforts – and represent an important way for supermarkets to reduce their environmental impact.
Read moreThe UK prepares to open food security science centre
2 Jan 2024
Amid global food insecurity, the UK government says it is committed to producing crops resilient to climate change and addressing hunger and malnutrition with a food security science centre.
Read moreNovel food safety platform could eliminate animal testing
21 Dec 2023
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced a new platform that has the potential to eliminate animal testing in the food industry.
Read moreWater-conscious consumers, upcycled food, and tech-driven sustainability: Highlights from Fi Europe, part 2
14 Dec 2023
With climate change becoming a tangible reality, consumers’ environmental concerns are changing. At Fi Europe, market analysts revealed how people are now interested in everyday issues like water shortages and tech-driven solutions such as GM drought-r...
Read moreThe food industry’s single-use packaging problem
12 Dec 2023
The food industry’s reliance on single-use packaging is a sustainability “sticking point” with viable alternatives not widely available – but new EU rules mean food businesses will remain responsible for the collection and disposal of the packaging the...
Read more