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ACG Capsules opens a new Brazil factory
ACG Group has expanded its footprint in Brazil with the opening of its new capsules manufacturing plant in Pouso Alegre-Minas Gerais.
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Alkemist also announces reduction in turnaround time for routine tests
IngredientsOnline partners with Alkemist Labs to boost botanical transparency
Third party botanical ID test results from Alkemist Labs are now available at ingredientsonline.com for select botanicals, as the online ingredient platform continues to push the transparency envelope.
Editor's Spotlight
Hydrogen supplement developer cites science, seeks to distance himself from ‘magic’ waters
Getting past the prejudices about products with ‘water’ in the name has a challenge for Alex Tarnava, an entrepreneur who has developed an effervescent tablet to deliver molecular hydrogen.
Sciadonic acid patent portfolio grows; interest from CBD formulators does, too
Building out the patent portfolio for sciadonic acid is among the last steps for full scale commercialization of this distinctive fatty acid, said the primary researcher and promoter of the material.
Glanbia acquires Watson for $89 million, broadens ingredients footprint
Irish dairy and ingredients conglomerate Glanbia has continued its diversification into the ingredients space with the acquisition of US firm Watson for a reported $89 million.
PepsiCo acquires premium protein business CytoSport
PepsiCo will acquire CytoSport, the business behind protein shake brand Muscle Milk.
Fonterra signs up farms for a2MC
Fonterra is signing up farms to supply milk for The a2 Milk Company in the 2019/2020 season.
News in brief
Lallemand partners with ComboCap to roll out dual chamber capsule technology
Probiotic player Lallemand Health Solutions has announced a long-term exclusive partnership and license agreement with ComboCap Inc. for the co-development of side-by-side dual-chamber wet-and-dry probiotic ComboCap products.
Danone sees 2018 sales dip, but ends fourth quarter on a high note
Danone reported a total 2018 net profit of €2.35bn (US$2.66bn), compared with €2.45bn in 2017. But its fourth-quarter performance was better than expected after a tough global year.
POS Biosciences pivots business to focus on plants with Keyleaf rebrand
Canada-based POS Bio-Sciences/Batavia Bio Processing is shifting away from its contract service-based model to offer more of its own plant-based extracts and ingredients as finished products under its new Keyleaf brand.
Proprietary blends still prevalent in pre-workout products, but consumer demand for transparency is increasing
Almost 60% of all multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements use proprietary blends of ingredients, says a new survey of top selling products. But the times are changing and transparency is on the up for the category, according to experts.
Clarifying doubts: ANVISA updates guidance on Brazil's dietary supplement regulations
Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has released updated guidance on its 2018 dietary supplement regulations to help industry better understand and implement the framework.
Seaweed strength? Polysaccharide a 'key compound' in immunity promise, says Olmix
Seaweed has huge potential in immunity applications but research much continue to establish mechanisms of action and standardize extracts, says the head of food at Olmix Group.
Beyond astaxanthin – AstaPure Arava Powder: 1.5 billion years of resilient evolution
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The marvel of astaxanthin is a major part of this story, but new science conducted by Algatech suggests that this microalgae has yet more to offer.
Food for thought
Why the food industry can’t ignore the bioeconomy boom
Publication of the European Commission’s new bioeconomy strategy last October may have passed many in the food sector by. However, the agri-food chain lies at the heart of the concept.
German Nutrition Society advises vegans to supplement diet with vitamin B12
The German Nutrition Society (DGE) has updated vitamin B12 reference values that recommend vegan diet followers take a supplement daily to compensate for the regimen’s nutritional deficiencies.
Melamine 10 years on: Foreign and ‘foreign’ firms vie for position
A decade after the first convictions were handed down to figures at the center of a tainted infant milk powder scandal that rocked consumer confidence in Chinese domestic dairy products, how have local firms clawed their way back and what have foreign...
Yili and Jennewein Biotechnologie ink deal for China-specific infant formula product
German firm Jennewein Biotechnologie is marking its move into China by partnering with Asia's biggest dairy company, Yili Group.
Probiotics in pregnancy: Supplementation could benefit women with gestational diabetes — Thai study
Probiotic supplementation can lower fasting blood glucose and increase insulin sensitivity in women with gestational diabetes, according to a Thai-US study.
Sports nutrition success for Sirio Pharma as firm receives China licence approval
Chinese firm Sirio Pharma has had its sports nutrition product licence approved in China, signalling new expansion opportunities for the company and its clients in the country's growing market.
'Single nutraceutical platform': Indian organisation ENAC launches nationwide membership drive
India's Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC) is urging companies and academics to join its ranks as it seeks to become an independent voice for the nutrition industry in the country.
Health overtaking flavour: Food companies ride on rising salt reduction and clean label trends in China
Health concerns are overtaking flavour preferences in China — where dishes are traditionally prepared with substantial amounts of seasonings and spices — and food companies are increasingly using this trend to their advantage.