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Functional Food & Drink
Evolva sales double, loss narrows
15 Aug 2018
Biotechnology and fermentation company Evolva has announced that product sales doubled in the first half of the year, reaching CHF 1.8 million. Total revenues of CHF 3.8 million were up 6% on last year.
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EFSA consults on muscle function claims
14 Aug 2018
EFSA has launched an open consultation on its draft guidance for the scientific requirements for health claims related to muscle function and physical performance.
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Corbion organic sales grow, currency causes decline
14 Aug 2018
For the first half of 2018, Corbion has reported sales of €439.2 million, a decrease of 4.9% compared to H1 2017 - entirely due to negative currency effects, the company said.
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Firmenich grows naturals, proteins with acquisition
10 Aug 2018
Firmenich has acquired Campus, a company working in the application of natural functional ingredients for protein applications, specialising in clean label, meat, dairy, sauces and plant-based food.
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Fi South America is only two weeks away
6 Aug 2018
Fi South America takes place from 21-23 August 2018 at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil, welcoming 9,000+ industry professionals, and 700+ suppliers.
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Ingredion CEO looks for across-the-board improvement
6 Aug 2018
Ingredion has reported its second quarter 2018 results. Reported and adjusted EPS were $1.57 and $1.66, down from second quarter 2017 reported and adjusted EPS of $1.78 and $1.89, respectively.
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Energy drink makers turn to botanicals for a more natural buzz
6 Aug 2018
Energy drink manufacturers increasingly are looking to natural ingredients to capture market segments that have previously been overlooked, such as women and older consumers.
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Südzucker, DouxMatok partner on sugar reduction
3 Aug 2018
Sugar company Südzucker and DouxMatok, a developer of targeted flavour delivery technology, have announced a partnership to commercialise DouxMatok's sugar reduction solution.
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Sourdough on the rise with trend for fermented foods
3 Aug 2018
Traditional sourdough cultures are making a comeback, and ingredients companies are investing in them for commercial use, as well as fast-track solutions to make these sometimes fussy ingredients easier for large-scale bakers to manage.
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Danone sees 13.4% EPS growth
2 Aug 2018
Danone has reported what it describes as a strong set of results in a volatile context. EPS grew 13.4%, and sales were up by 4% in the first half and 3.3% in the second quarter.
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EFSA delivers positive verdict on whey basic protein
2 Aug 2018
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) concluded that whey basic protein isolate is safe.
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Mintel: Germany leads vegan revolution
1 Aug 2018
Over the past few years, notes Mintel, Germany has emerged as a leading force in the so-called ‘vegan revolution’ with the highest percentage of global vegan food and drink launches.
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