A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in children showed that a supplement of the probiotic strains L. reuteri ATCC PTA 5289 and L. reuteri DSM 17938 significantly reduced days of fever and severity of pain in children with upper respiratory tract infections. “Due to its … Read More
Ÿnsect, the world leader in natural insect protein, has acquired Protifarm, the global leader in mealworm ingredients for human applications. Their joint offering will accelerate manufacturing capabilities with a third production site, as the company moves to deliver on its … Read More
Process engineering group GEA and Israeli foodtech start-up Better Juice have joined forces to help beverage manufacturers produce healthier, lower-sugar fruit juice. Better Juice has developed a groundbreaking solution that naturally reduces the amount of sugar in fresh juice by … Read More
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have for the first time identified new drug candidates based on molecules isolated from probiotic Kefir yogurt to combat pathogenic bacteria and treat various inflammatory conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and COVID-19 related cytokine storms. The research, published in Microbiome, a leading peer-reviewed … Read More
Hortgro, South Africa’s deciduous fruit grower organisation, looks forward to the start of a promising top fruit season as apples and pears start to arrive in the UK. The 2021 marketing campaign, now in its 13th year, is focussing predominantly … Read More
Answering the needs of the evolving plant-based food and beverage market, Bell Flavours & Fragrances EMEA has launched a portfolio of functional and characteristic flavours to help manufacturers overcome challenges in product development and improve the overall taste profile of … Read More
High-precision indoor cultivation of external polysaccharide sulphated brings pure algae-based topical to the cosmetics industry Marine cultivation start-up Yemoja, Ltd., introduces its algae-derived external polysaccharide sulphate (EPS) serving the skin-deep beauty sector. This topically applied bioactive ingredient from the … Read More
A mother’s diet before and during pregnancy is important for herself and gives her baby the best start in life. Increasing scientific evidence shows that a mother’s nutritional status before and in early pregnancy influences the growth and development of … Read More
Bridging the taste gap between a healthy diet and consumer preferences Balancing the overall taste perception of products with reduced sugar, salt and fat Taking a holistic approach with strong emphasis on natural solutions Symrise presents its symlife® platform, the … Read More
Allergen-free lecithin gives food manufacturers more flexibility Sternchemie has received a GRAS “letter of no objection” from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its wide range of sunflower lecithins. GRAS stands for “Generally Recognised As Safe” and … Read More
