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IFF Health launches new curcumin extract

IFF Health launches new curcumin extract

20 Sep 2019

IFF Health (formerly known as Frutarom Health) has introduced a new formulation of solubilized liquid curcumin extract in combination with Boswellia serrata.

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Prinova demonstrates global premix capabilities with innovative new formulations

Prinova demonstrates global premix capabilities with innovative new formulations

16 Sep 2019

To highlight their latest product innovations Prinova showcased a range of scientifically proven ingredients and custom formulations at this year’s Fi-Asia in Bangkok.

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Chr. Hansen: probiotics can help minimise flu cost

Chr. Hansen: probiotics can help minimise flu cost

2 Sep 2019

Chr. Hansen reports that a new health economics study shows that the intake of probiotics can help reduce the cost of flu-like sickness.

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Innova: functional nutrition is thriving

Innova: functional nutrition is thriving

30 Aug 2019

Nutrition that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing is thriving, believes Innova Market Insights. It can target different generations with more specific holistic approaches to help identify opportunities and optimize innovation.

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Research: US consumers using food to manage medical conditions

Research: US consumers using food to manage medical conditions

29 Aug 2019

While it is commonly understood that good nutrition promotes general health, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how their food and beverage choices can help them manage and, in some cases, reverse certain medical conditions, according to heal...

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Baby food brands are turning to contract manufacturers for snacks and biscuits

Baby food brands are turning to contract manufacturers for snacks and biscuits

29 Aug 2019

Contract manufacturer of baby biscuits from Russia Joy-Co show that manufacturing of snack for kids from natural ingredients has great potential and a lot of benefits for brands.

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Researchers recommend wheat flour fortification

Researchers recommend wheat flour fortification

27 Aug 2019

Adding vitamin D to wheat flour would prevent 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency in England and Wales over the next 90 years, say researchers at the University of Birmingham.

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IAAF publishes sports nutrition guide

IAAF publishes sports nutrition guide

22 Aug 2019

A comprehensive guide to sports nutrition, which summarises all the latest scientific developments relevant to athletic performance, is now available on the IAAF website as part of the latest IAAF Consensus Statement on Nutrition for Athletes.

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Zbiotics introduces probiotic hangover cure

Zbiotics introduces probiotic hangover cure

20 Aug 2019

ZBiotics, a genetic engineering company creating consumer products designed to augment health and improve everyday lives, has announced the official launch of ZBiotics, a functional beverage that contains a genetically engineered probiotic bacteria de...

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Gelita launches agar-agar sheets

Gelita launches agar-agar sheets

11 Jul 2019

Gelita has expanded its gelling agent portfolio by presenting what it claims is a world-first: agar-agar sheets.

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DuPont launches new stabilizer for vegan, plant-based beverages

DuPont launches new stabilizer for vegan, plant-based beverages

10 Jul 2019

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has debuted its naturally sourced Grindsted Gellan VEG 200 stabilizer, which it says enables high performance results of innovative plant-based and vegan beverages.

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ADM launches algae-based DHA, EPA blends

ADM launches algae-based DHA, EPA blends

3 Jul 2019

ADM has unveiled a new line of Onavita Algal DHA and Almega EPA blends available via a collaboration with algae cultivator Qualitas Health.

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