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Sensient predicts 2015 flavour trends

Sensient predicts 2015 flavour trends

22 Jan 2015

Using formal and grassroots market research tactics, Sensient Flavours says it has identified four primary consumer interests — hybrid flavours, regional inspiration, creative sourcing and savoury updates — that inform eight up-and-coming flavour trend...

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Chr. Hansen grows 9%

Chr. Hansen grows 9%

22 Jan 2015

Chr. Hansen saw 9% organic growth in Q1 2014/15 and said that it maintains its full-year expectations of 7-9% organic growth. Revenues were €188 million, up 10% on Q1 2013/14. EBIT before special items was €44 million, compared to €43 million in Q1 201...

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New protein shakes from Dannon

New protein shakes from Dannon

22 Jan 2015

Dannon has introduced Light & Fit Protein Shakes, a new on-the-go option with, says the company, a satisfying taste to help shrink everyday food temptations, describing the product as a deliciously convenient way to help overcome some of the tough ...

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Amway acquires XS Energy brand

Amway acquires XS Energy brand

22 Jan 2015

Direct selling company Amway has acquired the XS Energy brand, co-founded by former Amway business owner David Vanderveen. The deal expands the brand’s geographic reach and advances Amway’s strategy of connecting with young entrepreneurs. &...

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Taura announces widespread Mini’s availability

Taura announces widespread Mini’s availability

21 Jan 2015

Taura Natural Ingredients has announced that its Mini’s – which it claims are possibly the world’s smallest real fruit pieces – are now available to manufacturers across Europe and the US. As tiny as a grain of quinoa, the company says that Mini’s is a...

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Frutarom introduces all-natural liquid extracts

Frutarom introduces all-natural liquid extracts

21 Jan 2015

Frutarom BU Health, Switzerland, has launched EFLAsense, a new line of all-natural liquid extracts, with sensory properties to boost flavour and health benefits in products such as beverages, confectionery, dairy, bakery and liquid dietary supplements....

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Biosearch Life applies for probiotic patent

Biosearch Life applies for probiotic patent

21 Jan 2015

Biosearch Life has registered an application for a new patent to protect two new probiotic strains for use in the control of Hypercholesterolemia: “Probiotic strains having cholesterol absorbing capacity, methods and uses thereof”. This patent is the r...

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Novozymes sets new corporate strategy

Novozymes sets new corporate strategy

21 Jan 2015

Novozymes has announced its new corporate strategy, “Partnering for impact”. The strategy is accompanied by a new set of long-term social, environmental and financial targets and a new purpose statement which reads, “Together, we find biological ...

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Callebaut sees sales rise in shrinking market

Callebaut sees sales rise in shrinking market

21 Jan 2015

Barry Callebaut has announced sales volume up 0.2% for the 3-month period, achieved against what the company believes was a market that declined by 1.8%. Sales revenue was up 15.1%. The increase was driven by resumed growth in Western Europe, the gourm...

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Protein awareness on the rise in the UK

Protein awareness on the rise in the UK

20 Jan 2015

A new Canadean report finds that half of UK consumers are now aware of the health benefits of protein, presenting an expanding opportunity for protein enriched food and drinks. A survey in the report shows that 49% of UK consumers are now “very a...

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Lesaffre introduces organic baking ingredients

Lesaffre introduces organic baking ingredients

20 Jan 2015

Lesaffre claims that it is to break new ground and launch a range of organic baking products to help bakers produce top-quality organic bread in line with European regulations. The ‘Biorganic’ label includes yeast, sourdough and bread improvers in its ...

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Evolva, Cargill sign ingredient development agreement

Evolva, Cargill sign ingredient development agreement

20 Jan 2015

Evolva and Cargill have signed an agreement to co-develop a sustainable, customisable, and cost-effective fermentation production process for a second family of high-value food and beverage ingredients. This additional collaboration between the two com...

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