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GSK, Pfizer to combine on consumer health

GSK, Pfizer to combine on consumer health

31 Dec 2018

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has reached agreement with Pfizer to combine their consumer health businesses into a new joint venture, with combined sales of approximately £9.8 billion ($12.7 billion).

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DuPont talks probiotics to Chinese physicians

DuPont talks probiotics to Chinese physicians

17 Dec 2018

DuPont Nutrition & Health recently presented on the latest developments on clinical research, market insights and trends on global probiotics products at the 3rd Probiotics and Health Medical Science Summit.

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Cranberries show promise for improved gut health

Cranberries show promise for improved gut health

19 Nov 2018

Researchers are just beginning to understand the link between the gut and many chronic health conditions, leading to growing interest in prebiotic ingredients. According to a new study, cranberries are the latest food to show prebiotic potential.

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Nuts gain from awareness of healthy fats

Nuts gain from awareness of healthy fats

19 Nov 2018

Demand for products containing nuts is on the rise, aided by ongoing research into their health benefits and growing consumer understanding of healthy fats.

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Evolva’s Reserol and Veri-te™ Resveratrol proven to be a winning combination

Evolva’s Reserol and Veri-te™ Resveratrol proven to be a winning combination

16 Nov 2018

Evolva is proud to announce that Veri-te™ resveratrol customer, Nutrinovate, is the winner of two prestigious awards this year for its innovative Reserol healthy aging skin care supplement range.

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Mintel identifies three trends for 2019

Mintel identifies three trends for 2019

15 Nov 2018

Mintel has announced three forward-looking trends which it believes will lead the momentum of global food and drink innovation in 2019 and beyond.

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Innova announces Top 10 Trends for 2019

Innova announces Top 10 Trends for 2019

14 Nov 2018

“Discovery: The Adventurous Consumer” leads the list of Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2019 which it will discuss in a webinar on November 21.

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Whey protein on the rise across food categories

Whey protein on the rise across food categories

13 Nov 2018

Whey protein remains the most popular protein ingredient for athletes by far, but numerous whey protein ingredients have emerged over the past few years, in applications that take it well beyond sports nutrition.

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Egg substitutes driven by vegan, allergen-free demand

Egg substitutes driven by vegan, allergen-free demand

13 Nov 2018

Egg replacers have long been used as a way to avoid to the price fluctuations often associated with real eggs, but recently interest has been driven by manufacturer demand for clean label and plant-based ingredients, allowing companies to make more veg...

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DSM launches stirred yogurt culture

DSM launches stirred yogurt culture

12 Nov 2018

DSM has introduced DelvoFresh YS-140, a new culture in the company’s range for stirred yogurt that is designed to create premium, creamy yogurts with a mild taste.

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Could regulation tempt the industry to renew focus on low fat foods?

Could regulation tempt the industry to renew focus on low fat foods?

7 Nov 2018

The UK government aims to cut calories by 20% by 2024 in a range of popular foods, potentially shifting focus back onto foods’ fat content as companies strive to reach this target.

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Arla introduces new protein shot concept

Arla introduces new protein shot concept

6 Nov 2018

A new concept from Arla Foods Ingredients will, the company claims, offer manufacturers the opportunity to create the first protein shot made exclusively with whey as a protein source.

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