Beneo opens in Delhi to cater for fast-growing market
Ingredient firm Beneo has opened a new office in Delhi to serve customers across Indian and Sri Lanka.
Archives for October 11, 2016
Alpro: 'we made a mistake and we’re really sorry'
Twitter storm blows up Alpro's dairy problem
Belgian manufacturer of plant-based dairy alternatives Alpro has been caught in a Twitter storm after it tweeted that a healthy diet consists of one third animal-based products. Disgruntled vegan followers referenced the company’s recent acquisition by...
Clinical trial to assess if mangosteen extract can help treat schizophrenia
Researchers have begun clinical trials to assess if an extract from mangosteen can help treat schizophrenia.
Vitamin research points to multi-life stage benefits
A selection of vitamin D and E studies re-emphasises contribution at a number of pivotal life stages as the findings stress the long-term consequences of vitamin deficiency.
Prices rising, margins falling
Brexit blasts British food industry boldness
Rising ingredient prices and a fall in product margins since the UK’s Brexit vote have seen confidence levels plummet, according to a new poll of food and drink manufacturers.
Indena's sourcing program recognized with sustainability award
A recent award given to botanical ingredient supplier Indena validates what the company has been striving to do for a number of years: To do good while doing well.
Neem plant compound could suppress development of prostate cancer: Singapore study
Nimbolide, a bioactive terpenoid compound derived from Azadirachta indica, more commonly known as the neem plant, could reduce the size of prostate tumours by up to 70 per cent and suppress its spread or metastasis by half, say Singapore academics.
'We've made big pills a thing of the past.'
Big investment, small pills: DSM invests €27m in omega-3 technology
DSM has invested over €27 million in its ‘3C technology’ which concentrates DHA and EPA up to 85% and helps reduce capsule size by up to three times.