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ISSUE 91 MAY 2021
In this issue: Hydrolyzed collagen Plant-based alternative proteins Minerals for Meatless Meat Vegan barbecue alternatives Functional coffee Personalised nutrition Immune health Lecithin for ice cream Texturing taste Mineral compounds Oat ingredients Snacking Phospholipids Algae
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THE AUGUST ISSUE HAS BEEN Ice cream ingredients Fat substitutes Alternative proteins Healthy snacking MOVED BACK TO SEPTEMBER Plant-based ingredients Stress management Health benefits of spices Mediterranean diet Natural preservatives DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS AND THE Ingredients for sports drinks RESCHEDULING OF MANY TRADE SHOWS Chocolate and cocoa products TO OCTOBER 2021 INNOVATIONS HAS Anti-inflammatory ingredients MOVED THE DEADLINE TO HELP Sugar replacements Coconut-based products OUR CLIENTS WITH THEIR SCHEDULING Processing techniques for plant-extracts FOR FEATURES AND ADVERTISING TO Advances in micro-encapsulation AUGUST 27 Enhancing immunity Infant formula ingredients
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6 Health tech company Hologram Sciences launches personalized health & nutrition innovation with $100 million backing
17 ASHCROFT COURT • BURNHAM • BUCKS • SL1 8JT 8 SweeGen’s Bestevia® Reb M heads to final approval in UNITED KINGDOM European Union
9 Nestlé champions plant-based food with investment in EDITORIAL Asia Tel: +44 (0)1628 666176 Mob: +44 (0)7905 928566 Email: [email protected] 10 ADM advances protein innovation with opening of ADVERTISING plant-based lab in Singapore Tel: +33 4 66 580 562 • Fax: +33 (0) 97 06 29 185 Email: [email protected] 11 Olam Food Ingredients accelerates its growth strategy with a transformative US acquisition ISSN 1465 - 0460
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41 eimele® launches innovative functional coffee to tackle your metabolism concerns Eimele
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44 Unleashing the Full Potential with Natural Phospholipids Lipoid GmbH 73 Ingredion strengthens functional starch and flour portfolio
46 A new versatile clean label ingredient for bakery, confectionery and drinks 74 Synergy Flavours launches pioneering ingredient for Emsland Group calorie reduction in baked goods
48 Keep plant-based meat/alternatives safe & fresh with Kemin 75 New project to improve the microbiological safety of Kemin bread
50 Out of the rut and into the plant-based future IFF NEW INGREDIENTS SHOWCASE
54 Cream of the crop: How lecithin is transforming ice 82 DSM elevates plant-based offering with first-of-its-kind cream into a functional health-focused indulgence vegan fish flavour Lecico GmbH
83 Kalsec® launches DuraShield™ antimicrobial natural 56 Natural, sustainable and effective food protection blends AstaReal®
58 MAGNESIA: The Hidden Champion from Germany 84 New look microalgae: Bright future for light-coloured presents latest news and announces MAGNESIA Virtual Chlorella Expo from 21.6 - 2.7.2021 MAGNESIA 85 Fruitful opportunities: Arla Foods Ingredients makes it easy to enrich juice drinks with protein 60 Full of flame-grilled flavour: Vegan barbecue alternatives RAPS 86 OptiBiotix Health launches new and improved CholBiome®X3 dosage form 62 Q&A Immune Health: AstaReal, Beneo, Euromed, GELITA, Goodmills Innovation, Kaneka, Nutriswiss, Taiyo GmbH akp 87 Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA targets taste solutions for plant-based dairy, meat and fish alternatives
80 Q&A Schlegel & Partner CLINICAL STUDY NEWS
DAIRY 90-99 A round up of the latest clinical study news
68 Arla Foods Ingredients shows how dairy can support healthy ageing
EXHIBITIONSIMPORTANT & CONFERENCES NOTICE TO 69 Plant power: Nestlé launches dairy free Milo in Asia CONTRIBUTORS 84 Exhibitions & Conferences A round up of the forthcoming events for 2021 70 Chr. Hansen launches the next generation of FreshQ® August/September 2021
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Health tech company Hologram Cargill acquires Sciences launches personalized Leman health & nutrition innovation Decoration with $100 million backing Group, oyal DSM, a global science-based can reveal that our first solution will be a rapid company in nutrition, health and immunity concept, addressing the current acute sustainable living, announced the launch concern over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic." expanding its of Hologram Sciences, a consumer-facing company Along with nutritional supplements and that will create brands targeting various health diagnostics, the company’s proprietary digital conditions. By combining health diagnostics, digital platform will provide consumers with a personal- gourmet coaching and personalized nutrition, Hologram ized experience including access to registered Sciences brands will provide consumers with more dietitians, allowing them to better understand how holistic solutions to manage their health. The their lifestyle, nutrition and other factors impact chocolate mission-driven company combines top Silicon overall health and what they can do to live Valley talent, formerly of Uber, Fitbit and Facebook. healthier lives. Hologram Sciences is backed with a $100 “We’re thrilled to fund a powerful, data-driven offerings million investment by Royal DSM, which has made platform that’s fused with DSM’s capabilities and personalized nutrition a key pillar in its nutrition product resources,” said Dimitri de Vreeze, Co-CEO argill has acquired Leman Decoration strategy, allowing the company to combine a range at DSM. “With the help of key experts - including Group, a leading supplier of cake of capabilities and resources to cover the entire nutritionists, dietitians, scientists and advisors - decorations across the bakery sector, personalized nutrition value chain all the way to the Hologram Sciences will be taking personalized including the artisanal, small industrial and home- consumer. Hologram Sciences will provide state-of- nutrition to a new level for consumers and DSM’s baking segments, and foodservice. The acquisition the-art consumer-facing personalized nutrition customers.” significantly broadens Cargill’s offerings in the solutions that have been clinically proven to address The focus on wellness and nutrition is a core decorations space, enabling the company’s cocoa a variety of consumer health needs. As solutions are value within Hologram Sciences itself, where leaders and chocolate business to better serve gourmet validated in-market, they will be available to DSM built a value system based on integrity, accounta- customers in Europe and around the world. customers. Hologram will also work to incubate bility and inclusiveness. Customers will benefit from increased intimacy products with DSM customers and partners, based “We’re looking to bring mission-driven change and high speed to market with complementary on the latest consumer insights and leveraging their to the wellness marketplace by recruiting a decoration technology, enhanced production agile approach. passionate team,” said Hologram Sciences chief capabilities and a wide-ranging product portfolio. Ian Brady, who co-founded U.S. financial marketing officer, Jess Graham, who previously “By adding Leman Decoration Group to the services firm SoFi (NYSE; IPOE), will lead Hologram served as global head of consumer product Cargill family, we’re able to support our gourmet Sciences. Brady transitioned from a successful marketing for Instagram. “We want to create a and industrial customers at every step of their career in finance to health tech after his wife was world where Hologram Sciences products are the journey – from concept to finished product,” diagnosed with gestational diabetes for the third best in helping people live healthier lives. said Inge Demeyere, Managing Director Cargill time. In his research to find a personalized nutrition Hologram Sciences is rapidly expanding its Chocolate Europe. “Our dedicated Gourmet service for his wife and others, he came up empty, team to bring together people who are passionate business will be a true one-stop-shop for all their prompting this entrepreneur to create one. about using pioneering science and technology to chocolate needs, , inclusions, decorations, couver- “I am excited to be advancing the availability of reimagine the future of nutrition. Graham and ture chocolate and now also, an extensive range personalized nutrition so no one else needs to go Brady will be joined by an experienced, entrepre- of special decorations, all backed by a unique through the struggles my family experienced,” neurial and global executive team that includes: platform for sound customer service, including Brady said. “With a highly dynamic team combin- • Nate Matusheski, Ph.D., Chief Science Office extensive R&D and printing capabilities, and the ing expertise in tech, brand marketing, and the • Thomas McMennemin, Chief Product Officer combined expertise and resources of two world- nutrition innovation and science power of DSM, we • Laura Artigas, Chief Commercial Officer class organizations.” Known for its wide and creative product range, Leman Decoration Group’s portfolio spans cake decorations, chocolate printings, sugar-based Barentz opens office in Argentina decorations and wafers. The family-owned business has cultivated customers across 55 arentz, a leading global distributor of life valuable in the chain. It’s a proven system that countries by combining its strength for product science ingredients proudly announces ensures we find the best solutions for our innovation with a vertically integrated, end-to-end the opening of their office in Argentina. customers.” supply chain, offering a unique platform for Barentz has recently been appointed by Roquette “For all clients involved in our new set-up in unparalleled customer service. This approach aligns Freres as their strategic partner in Argentina for all Argentina, there will be numerous advantages and with Cargill’s goal of providing end-to-end, human nutrition and pharmaceutical ingredients great opportunities for growth. Our local team of ‘bean-to decorations gourmet solutions. business. Additionally, the world-class product port- experts has successfully set up the Barentz “Cargill’s deep chocolate production expertise folio has been expanded further by other specialty Argentina office, with the characteristics of a and established global cocoa and chocolate supply ingredients in partnership with other outstanding Barentz branded, customer- and principal-centered compliments our long-standing commitment to principals. The opening of the Argentinian office is operation”, said Frank Smit, Regional Director Latin our gourmet customers,” said Didier Leman, owner aligned with Barentz’ strategy to further grow in the America. “We will also use the knowledge and skills of Leman Decoration Group, “By joining with Cargill, South American market and to become the global of our regional expert-team throughout Latin we can build on our nearly six-decade legacy in the leader in life science ingredients. America to ensure the best local support and decoration space and leverage the collective According to Hidde van der Wal, CEO of service for our Argentinian customers.” strengths of our complementary operations to Barentz, this new business activity in Argentina With the broader network of regional expertise better serve the full-spectrum of our clients’ need shows the power of good partnership. “Roquette and the synergies between markets and top brands today and for years to come.” and Barentz have been working closely together for as offered by the regional and global Barentz As part of the transaction, all Leman Decora- many years in several countries by developing organization, sustainable local growth for Barentz tion Group facilities, including its three state-of- distribution channels backed up by technical Argentina is expected in all life science markets the-art manufacturing sites in Belgium, Mauritius expertise. We know exactly how to anticipate each (human nutrition, pharmaceuticals, personal care and Thailand, and its nearly 450 employees will join other’s activities and understand where we are and animal nutrition). the Cargill family,
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SweeGen’sBestevia® Reb M 14 new projects heads to final approval receive grants in European Union to digitally innovate the avigating sugar reduction solutions in ment, EMEA. “Our new creative center in London Europe just got better for food and allows us to help our customers reach their sugar beverage brands. SweeGen announced its reduction goals with new product innovations, and way we produce next generation Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) our European manufacturing facility in Europe stevia sweetener is in its final phase before the enables the rapid commercialization of 3,000 our food European Union publishes the approval in a few metric tons of high-purity stevia per year.” months. Bestevia Reb M is great news for both In anticipation of the published approval, consumers and brands. As consumers take action ata-driven fermentation management. SweeGen is fast tracking the commercial scale up on reducing their sugar intake while demanding Egg processing with enhanced data of the non-GMO Bestevia Reb M at its manufactur- great taste, food and beverage manufacturers will integration. A smart system for real-time ing facility in Europe. The regulatory step is the last have better sugar reduction solutions to meet their monitoring of evaporation in wine aging. These are hurdle to satisfying the demand for the highly product challenges. just three examples of the 14 projects involving 28 sought-after stevia sweetener in the EU. “Regional access to sustainable Bestevia Reb M SMEs that receive funding from the pan European For the past few years, the company has been is very important as it provides a low cost-in-use project S3FOOD for digital Industry 4.0 transition. collaborating with major food and beverage sugar reduction solution to product developers, This month, the second S3FOOD voucher call manufacturers in Europe to explore application and with SweeGen as a supplier and applications selected 14 innovative SME driven projects all developments for creating sweet taste innovations. collaborator, together, we can create consumer- across Europe. These projects which will receive Now, products are ready to launch on the market. winning products,” said Halvorsen. funding to develop and adopt innovative digital In conjunction with the anticipated Reb M SweeGen is the first company to receive the solutions to concrete challenges food processing approval, Sweegen launched its new Food and Eueopean Food Safety Authority (EFSA) panel’s companies are facing to modernize and improve Beverage Applications Center in London in January safety status for any steviol glycoside produced by food production. 2021. The Center will be home to sugar reduction alternative and sustainable technologies. Toachieve The 14 cross – sectorial collaboration projects product development for brands in Europe. It will high purity clean-tasting stevia leaf sweeteners, will receive different types of vouchers that also serve as a creative center to explore and SweeGen uses a bioconversion process starting with amount to close to 1.3 million Euros. The types of discover product innovations motivated by stevia leaf. This process enabled SweeGen to obtain vouchers vary depending on the development consumer trends and regional tastes. the Non-GMO Project verification for its Bestevia stage of the project. The earliest stage projects “Reaching this last stage in the EU regulatory stevia sweeteners in the US market. receive up to 15,000 Euro while the larger scale approval process for our Bestevia Reb M is a key “We are happy to move into this final approval collaboration projects can receive up to 180,000 milestone in our journey to inspire new product step with the EU Commission because it provides Euro. launches, and provide confidence for brands that our customers with confidence that they need to Cross-border ecosystem “The idea with are in their final phases for creating great tasting, proceed with their new product development and S3FOOD is to establish an innovation-friendly, cross- reduced sugar and healthier products,” said Michael launches for sugar reduced innovation in Europe, border and cross-sectoral ecosystem to help SMEs Halvorsen, Senior Director of Business Develop- “said Hadi Omrani, director of regulatory affairs. start their Industry 4.0 transition. Companies that still rely on a few in-house specialists to register and interpret processing data are at risk of losing important knowledge and expertise. Using for instance smart sensors, they can secure it all in CP Kelco launches online resource automated systems and bring sustainable benefits to their business, improve efficiency and quality of the production methods,” says Veerle De Graef, focused on innovation and the Innovation Manager, Flanders’ FOOD– coordinator of the S3FOOD project. Power of Nature Besides the funding, being a part of S3FOOD also grants the 14 projects access to industry P Kelco, a global leader of nature-based sourcing and production, and of course, new experts, knowledge sharing, a solid network of ingredient solutions, has announced the functional ingredients and applications. like-minded SMEs and much more. launch of a new multimedia resource “The industry needs partners to be agile, With the fourth industrial revolution – the spotlighting its capabilities in action. Filled growth-minded and passionate about anticipating digital revolution – in progress, many larger with value-creating ideas and nature-powered market needs,” said Jérôme Béra, Senior Vice companies have already responded by automat- innovation, “Innovation… Powered by Nature” aims President of Global Marketing. “Innovation happens ing and digitalising their process. This includes to help manufacturers in the food, beverage, home when we’re collaborating with customers to benefiting from the related data generation, which and personal care segments understand market envision what’s ahead and can tailor solutions to opens the door to identify processing issues trends and navigate a changing industry landscape develop new products that meet – and even quicker and gives opportunities for continuous through problem-solving and collaboration. exceed – consumer expectations. Our new improvement. Using nature-powered innovation, CP Kelco’s resource is focused on helping companies remain S3FOOD targets the many SMEs in the agri- portfolio is evolving to help meet consumer competitive in today’s innovation-driven business food industry in Europe, that have still not found expectations – from clean label and sustainability to landscape.” the partners and funds to start the same journey the plant protein megatrend and even the “We continue to explore future market needs towards digitalization. economic impact of the pandemic. See how CP and exciting possibilities enabled by nature- “While we are still in the middle of the S3FOOD Kelco combines regional insights, market trends, powered innovation and look forward to engaging project, we can already begin to see the results new product prototypes from around the world even more customers and partners with us on this of the first projects that received the funding and key applications to provide innovative solutions journey,” Béra added. vouchers. It’s fascinating to see how SMEs can truly to common formulation challenges. Access exclusive insights on market trends, benefit from the latest technology, and we are CP Kelco also looks at what’s next — what product prototypes from around the world, and key happy to be able to welcome another 14 projects manufacturers need to have their eye on to pivot applications and solutions to common formulation to S3FOOD, and to the future of food production,” for the future: enhanced focus on health and well- challenges by visiting cpkelco.com/innovate. says project leader Veerle De Graef. ness, new processes and technologies, sustainable www.s3food.eu
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Nestlé champions plant-based food with investment in Asia estlé has doubled down on its plans to halal. champion plant-based food in Asia with Globally, Nestlé has around 300 R&D scientists, the inauguration of a production site for engineers, and product developers dedicated to plant-based burgers, schnitzels, mince and more in the research and development of plant-based Shah Alam, Malaysia. products. Toadapt the products to Asian consumer The new facility has the capacity to produce needs, the company leverages its R&D centers in 8,000 tons of plant-based food a year and will Singapore, Beijing, China, as well as Manesar, India. supply both food service and retail with the new Food technologists, scientists, and chefs tailor Harvest Gourmet brand. the meat and dairy alternatives to local preferences With production for plant-based food now through using regionally sourced ingredients and online in China as well as Malaysia, Nestlé is looking simplified recipes inspired by favorite dishes across to help lead the 'quiet food revolution' happening in Asia. Using proprietary technologies, they ensure Asia. People are choosing plant-based options for a the right texture, taste, and a superior nutritional healthier lifestyle with less impact on the planet. profile. Working alongside food service experts, In a recent survey by GlobalData, over 40% of they also tailor out-of-home products for use in respondents in countries across the Asia and professional kitchens, taking into account their Oceania region said they were shifting towards specific cooking and serving requirements. more plant-based food. Eleven percent are now Thomas Hauser, Head of Global Product and opting for a purely vegetarian or vegan diet, and a Technology Development at Nestlé: "We are third are cutting down on their meat consumption continuously exploring new technologies and by going 'flexitarian', centering their diets on plant- recipes to deliver a wide range of great-tasting, based foods without eliminating meat entirely. nutritious, and sustainable plant-based products for Harvest Gourmet has already inked deals to both our retail and out-of-home business. Our supply global and regional restaurant chains local innovation capabilities in Asia enable us to including Element Fresh in China, KyoChon in accelerate the innovation of outstanding plant- Malaysia and Carl's Jr in Singapore. based alternatives that Asian consumers love." Giving people familiar flavours and dishes is Well known for its retail brands, Nestlé also has really important to get more people to try meat a strong business for restaurant and food service alternatives, which is why Nestlé is making sure local customers, from major chains to smaller cafés and products are designed for the Asian taste and local bars. In collaboration with industry chefs, Nestlé cuisine applications such as dumplings, stir fry, in-house chefs develop menu applications in local braising, katsudon, and more. In retail, first prepared cuisines to enable customers to delight their dishes in China include plant-based versions of local diners. classics like Gong Bao Chicken and Braised Meatballs. Tahira Shiraz-Longden, Vice President, Food - Chris Johnson, Nestlé CEO for Asia, Oceania and Nestlé Professional (Asia, Oceania and Africa): "With Africa: "We're really going 'beyond the bun' to over 40% of consumers in Asia choosing to eat less capture local tastes and convince people to try or no meat in their diet, the demand for plant- plant-based options. We believe that the more based foods is no longer a food trend, it is a social people embrace plant-based food, the better for shift. Whether it is motivated by personal health or them and the planet. That's why we are at the for a more sustainable planet, we are excited to forefront of this shift and investing for the future." bring our plant-based knowledge and expertise Nestlé has invested strongly in Asia to support to this region and adapt to local tastes. We are the growing interest in plant-based proteins. That confident that with its sensational tastes and includes the production facilities in Tianjin, China textures, Harvest Gourmet will make the region fall and Shah Alam, Malaysia, with the latter certified in love with plant-based food."
JBS acquires Vivera to expand plant-based offering BS has entered into an agreement to regulatory approval, means that the largest purchase Vivera, Europe’s third-largest independent plant-based company in Europe will plant-based food company, for an enter- join other JBS initiatives such as Seara’s Incrível line, prise value of €341 million. This acquisition will a market leader in plant-based hamburgers in Brazil, strengthen and boost JBS’ global plant-based food and Planterra, with the OZO brand in the United platform in a sector that is anticipated to grow States. across markets and further complement our global Commenting on the landmark announcement, consumer offering. Gilberto Tomazoni, JBS’ global chief executive Vivera develops and produces a broad range of officer, said “this acquisition is an important step to innovative plant-based meat replacement products strengthen our global plant-based protein platform. for major retailers in over 25 countries across Vivera will give JBS a stronghold in the plant-based Europe, with relevant market share in the sector, with technological knowledge and capacity Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Germany. for innovation.” The deal includes three manufacturing facilities and Willem van Weede, CEO of Vivera, was equally a research and development centre located in the optimistic stating that “joining forces with JBS gives Netherlands. us access to significant resources and capabilities to The deal for Vivera, which has been approved accelerate our current strong growth trajectory and by the JBS board of directors and is now awaiting Vivera brand expansion.” GEN NEWS.e$S:TESTING 14/5/21 14:33 Page 6
ADM advances protein innovation with Cargill acquires opening of plant-based lab in Singapore Leman DM has celebrated the opening of its binding characteristics in-house and accelerate new cutting-edge, plant-based innova- product development for customers. Additionally, tion lab, located in ADM’s Biopolis the lab provides medium-scale sampling through a Decoration research hub in Singapore. The lab will develop variety of forming and freezing capabilities to next-level, on-trend and nutritious products to support market evaluation of new products and Group, meet growing food and beverage demand in the solutions. Asia-Pacific region. “The opening of this innovation lab demon- “ADM is a pioneer in plant-based nutrition strates our continued investment in plant-based expanding its innovation, and this new facility will enhance our protein and our commitment to finding new ways ability to meet rapidly growing consumer demand to solve the challenges of changing consumer taste in the Asia-Pacific region and bring exciting new and preferences not only in Asia-Pacific, but also gourmet products and solutions to the market,” said Leo Liu, around the world,” said Marie Wright, Chief Global ADM president, Asia-Pacific. “Protein continues to Flavorist and President, Creation, Design & be a focus for consumers who are experimenting Development for ADM. “The lab will help us capture chocolate with plant-based options to meet their health and key insight and learnings to help drive exciting new nutrition, sustainability and convenience prefer- solutions for the Asian market, but also help us ences, and with Asia being home to 60% of the better serve customers around the world looking offerings world’s population, Singapore is a critical hub of to incorporate Asian flavors and preferences innovation and growth around plant-based alter- into their latest plant-based food and beverage argill has acquired Leman Decoration natives. This lab will help ADM deliver advanced innovations.” Group, a leading supplier of cake customer solutions in this area while also creating The ADM Biopolis research hub in Singapore decorations across the bakery sector, jobs and offering development opportunities for features a wide range of capabilities, including a including the artisanal, small industrial and home- young talent in the Asia-Pacific region.” food and flavour analytic lab; a beverage and dairy baking segments, and foodservice. The acquisition The new facility features a combination of applications lab and pilot plant; a bakery and significantly broadens Cargill’s offerings in the experts in proteins and texturing ingredients, confectionery lab; a meat and savory lab; a sweet decorations space, enabling the company’s cocoa coupled with flavour specialists, allowing ADM to and savoury creation lab; sensory evaluation and chocolate business to better serve gourmet quickly and efficiently create tailor-made solutions facilities and a customer innovation center in customers in Europe and around the world. for the Asian consumer palate. This lab gives ADM addition to the new plant-based innovation lab. Customers will benefit from increased intimacy the ability to test flavours, textures, fats and and high speed to market with complementary decoration technology, enhanced production capabilities and a wide-ranging product portfolio. “By adding Leman Decoration Group to the Cargill family, we’re able to support our gourmet Kemin granted U.S.patent for treatment and industrial customers at every step of their journey – from concept to finished product,” of human immune function said Inge Demeyere, Managing Director Cargill Chocolate Europe. “Our dedicated Gourmet emin Industries, a global ingredient immune support stemming from its high content business will be a true one-stop-shop for all their manufacturer that strives to sustainably of beta 1,3 glucan." chocolate needs, , inclusions, decorations, couver- transform the quality of life every day for Kemin's BetaVia™ Complete and BetaVia™ Pure ture chocolate and now also, an extensive range 805 of the world with its products and services, ingredients are sourced from proprietary Euglena of special decorations, all backed by a unique has been granted a United States patent (US gracilis algae. BetaVia Complete is nutritionally rich, platform for sound customer service, including 10,912,794) on the use of beta 1,3 glucan for with a composition of greater than 50% beta 1,3 extensive R&D and printing capabilities, and the modulating human immune function and treating glucan, protein (greater than 15 percent), fatty combined expertise and resources of two world- intestinal inflammation. This new patent joins a acids, vitamins, minerals and carotenoids. BetaVia class organizations.” previously issued patent (US 9,574,217) on the Pure is naturally sourced with more than 95% beta Known for its wide and creative product range, production of beta-glucan for immune modulation 1,3 glucan. BetaVia is made through a patented Leman Decoration Group’s portfolio spans cake using algae from a proprietary strain of Euglena fermentation process, making both ingredients decorations, chocolate printings, sugar-based gracilis, ATCC PTA-123017. stand apart from other immune support ingredi- decorations and wafers. The family-owned This second patent for Kemin's Euglena gracilis ents on the market. business has cultivated customers across 55 is timely, as both U.S. and global surveys indicate "Our science and spirit of innovation have countries by combining its strength for product consumers recognize the importance of a strong driven Kemin to deliver ingredients to support innovation with a vertically integrated, end-to-end immune system for overall health and wellness, as healthier people worldwide," said Dr. Chris Nelson, supply chain, offering a unique platform for well as for maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle.1 President and CEO, Kemin Industries. "These patents unparalleled customer service. This approach aligns Given consumers' interest in their immune health – further support Kemin's efforts to improve human with Cargill’s goal of providing end-to-end, and algae-enriched foods, beverages and supple- health today and tomorrow." ‘bean-to decorations gourmet solutions. ments being one of the fastest growing product Kemin continues to invest in the discovery and “Cargill’s deep chocolate production expertise categories – the beta-glucan in Kemin's BetaVia™ development of functional ingredients from and established global cocoa and chocolate supply products are ideal for immunity formulations.2 In natural sources around the world. BetaVia is avail- compliments our long-standing commitment to the functional ingredient market, algae surpassed able in key markets globally, with the most recent our gourmet customers,” said Didier Leman, owner $800 million in 2018 and is forecasted to grow regulatory approvals in the European Union and of Leman Decoration Group, “By joining with Cargill, faster than seven percent compound annual Brazil. we can build on our nearly six-decade legacy in the growth rate (CAGR) through 2027.3 decoration space and leverage the collective "After years of research, we have found that References: strengths of our complementary operations to 1 "Consumer Insights on Dietary Supplements" CRN Consumer Usage Survey,2019 certain species and strains of algae possess the ideal 2 "The algae products market is estimated at USD 3.98 billion in 2018 and is better serve the full-spectrum of our clients’ need composition of bioactive ingredients and essential projected to reach USD 5.17 billion by 2023." Reportlinker. April 30, 2018. today and for years to come.” https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-algae-products-market-is- nutrients that could benefit human health," said Dr. estimated-at-usd-3-98-billion-in-2018-and-is-projected-to-reach-usd-5-17- As part of the transaction, all Leman Decora- Geoff Horst, founder and inventor of the billion-by-2023--300638275.html [Accessed July 2020] tion Group facilities, including its three state-of- 3 "Algae Supplements Market Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking - proprietary Euglena gracilis and R&D Leader, Kemin Global Market Insights 2019 to 2027." Fact. Mr, April 2019. the-art manufacturing sites in Belgium, Mauritius Industries. "In particular, the Kemin proprietary strain https://www.factmr.com/report/2546/algae-supplements-market [Accessed July and Thailand, and its nearly 450 employees will join of Euglena gracilis has shown especially robust 2020] the Cargill family,
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Olam Food Ingredients accelerates Hofseth Biocare its growth strategy with a ASA:IMCD and transformative US acquisition HBC extend lam Food Ingredients is acquiring a Bayonne, New Jersey and Oxnard, California, Olde international leading US private label spices and Thompson has built a significant formulation, seasonings manufacturer Olde blending, packaging and distribution capacity to Thompson at an EV of US$950 million through its serve customers across the US. It has also built agreement wholly owned subsidiary Olam Holdings Inc. long-term relationships with a diverse group of This acquisition reinforces OFI’s growth blue-chip retail customers across the club, mass, uropean Biotech and consumer health strategy of being a global leader in providing grocery, discount and dollar store channels. company HBC has confirmed plans to sustainable, natural, value-added food and CEO of Olde Thompson David Sugarman said: extend an exclusive distribution agree- beverage ingredients and solutions so that “The acquisition of Olde Thompson by OFI is a ment for its marine branded products with leading consumers can enjoy the healthy and tasty terrific outcome for all of our key stakeholders. For speciality chemicals and ingredients distributor products that they love. our customers, this partnership pushes Olde IMCD. This acquisition will be transformative for OFI’s Thompson to the forefront of sustainable The current relationship will now be expanded spices business, which is an attractive and growing innovation as it provides access to OFI’s extraordi- to include most of Europe and is effective part of OFI’s overall portfolio. It will also create a nary international sourcing capabilities and spice immediately. It marks a significant step in substantive growth platform for OFI to provide expertise that will allow us to provide a new level of increasing HBC’s potential market opportunities similar sustainable and innovative retail solutions traceability and transparency to the marketplace. and the ability of consumers to access the across OFI’s other products. Our employees will benefit from additional recognised benefits of HBC nutritional and OFI CEO A. Shekhar said: “This transaction resources and opportunities that will accelerate our nutraceutical grade salmon protein products such builds on our long 15-year partnership with Olde growth and their careers even further.” as OmeGo®, ProGo® and CalGo®. Thompson and is a logical move to combine our Greg Estep, CEO of OFI’s spices business said: An important element to this comprehensive ‘back-end’ strengths in global origination and “Our global origination and sustainable spice supply commercial relationship is a focus on how to sustainable supply chains, with Olde Thompson’s chain along with Olde Thompson’s expertise in ensure HBC products are best able to satisfy local ‘front-end’ capabilities in providing retail spice private label is going to be truly complementary and needs and expectations in each potential solutions to many major US retailers. transformative for our spices business. We can now consumer market. IMCD has already successfully “Growing our offerings of private label solutions deliver greater value to our customers by combin- developed a taste masked formulation concept for is right at the heart of OFI’s strategy – and within ing Olde Thompson’s reach and capabilities in OmeGo®. that spices is one of the most attractive and blending, product formulation and packaging to Work is now underway on developing similar growing categories, especially in the US. This will our seed and field management programmes, formulations for CalGo® and ProGo®. ProGo® is the enable us to offer consumers a comprehensive ingredient processing capabilities and the differen- first and only non-iron containing product on the range of bold, authentic, natural taste and flavours tiated transparency and traceability that our US market to “support healthy levels of ferritin and with end-to-end traceability.” AtSource platform delivers. hemoglobin” for the prevention of iron deficiency Established in 1944, Olde Thompson is a lead- “I am very pleased that Olde Thompson’s anemia, one of six structure function claims ing manufacturer of private label spices, season- senior executive leadership will continue at the acknowledged by the FDA last year. ings, baking ingredients and spice-related helm, supported by dedicated teams who are The partnership with IMCD, which is head- housewares in the US. It has led and benefited from domain experts in the retail space and committed quartered in the Netherlands, provides HBC with the increased penetration of private label in the to operational excellence and customer service. I the benefits of its market insights and intelligence spices and seasonings space2, as well as the am hugely excited with the prospects of integrat- and access to its well-established international sales growing demand for healthy, natural, organic, ing the two organisations which will open many and distribution infrastructure. The ultimate aim of clean-label spices and ethnic, savoury flavours. With new avenues of growth for the combined business the agreement is to develop a comprehensive and two highly automated bi-coastal facilities in and all the employees as well.” complementary HBC specialty product range for all nutraceutical markets around the world.
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DSM acquires Flavor & Fragrance Givaudan bio-based intermediates launches the from Amyris Aroma Kiosk – a oyal DSM, a global science-based an estimated 15x EV/EBITDA 2021 multiple. Amyris breakthrough company in Nutrition, Health and will share in the EBITDA growth over the period Sustainable Living, has announced an 2021-2024 of certain of the activities (mainly the innovation in agreement to acquire the flavour and fragrance products just launched/ under development), (F&F) bio-based intermediates business of Amyris, receiving additional earn-outs equal to 9x the consumer Inc., which extends DSM’s offerings in Aroma realized EBITDA in 2024, which is estimated to result Ingredients with bio-based ingredients for the in a total earn-out amount of US$100-150 million. understanding flavour and fragrance and cosmetics industries. DSM and Amyris will continue their R&D partner- DSM acquired the business currently consisting ships. powered by of seven intermediate products (four already In recent years DSM acquired Amyris’ Farnesene generating meaningful sales and EBITDA, two just business and technology for nutritional and F&F launched and one under development) which will ingredients, as well as its Brotas (Brazil) biotechnol- aroma and AI be added to DSM’s existing Personal Care & Aroma ogy manufacturing facilities. DSM has been ivaudan Taste & Wellbeing has launched Ingredients activities. producing several F&F products for Amyris in this the Aroma Kiosk, a ground-breaking new DSM acquired the business for an upfront facility. Acquiring now the entire F&F business from digital sensory insights tool, which is consideration of US$150 million, which represents Amyris is synergetic for DSM. designed to connect with consumers in dynamic environments such as grocery and department stores, universities and shopping malls to gather valuable consumer insights and recommend products in real time. Lecico announces ingredients The Aroma Kiosk is the latest addition to the company’s ecosystem of digital and AI tools that distribution partnership with allow Givaudan teams in all regions of the world to co-create the future of food with customers, streamlining the end-to-end creation process from Ciranda for North America conception to rollout. Compact and mobile, the Aroma Kiosk ecico, a leading international supplier of based ingredients to a wide range of markets and combines a simple, user-friendly touch screen Lecithins and Phospholipids for the Food, applications. By working together, we can provide linked to Givaudan’s state-of-the-art artificial Infant Nutrition, Animal Feed and Health the high quality ingredients and local technical intelligence algorithm ATOM 2.0 (Advanced Tools & Nutrition markets, has announced an exclusive service and support that our customers value.” for Modelling) and proprietary VAS technology. distribution partnership agreement with Ciranda for Jean-Philippe Tournoy, CEO of Ciranda Inc. Consumers smell and rate different aroma profiles the North American market. added: “Lecico has proven to be a strong partner then the data are translated into personalised Ciranda_CMYK.epsHudson, Wisconsin head- for Ciranda. Its fully integrated, vertical supply chain flavour preferences using an AI-based algorithm. quartered Ciranda supplies brands and manufac- provides quality assurance and traceability for our The combination of these digital tools and AI turers with a wide range of high quality certified North American customers. As consumers continue can significantly shorten the product development organic and non-GMO ingredients, sourced from to grow their awareness of clean labelling and the cycle, increase the chances of successful launch, around the world, with a focus on sustainable relationship between nutrition, health and overall and at the same time provide consumers with supply and fair trade practices. well-being, we have a significant market opportu- personalised recommendations and market Lecico CEO, Sarah Bradley, commented on the nity with this exclusive partnership.” products. agreement: “We have a fantastic relationship with Today, Lecico offers a wide range of Lecithins Fabio Campanile, Givaudan’s Head of Global the Ciranda team. Their business values align directly produced from sunflower, soya and canola in a Science & Technology, Taste & Wellbeing said: “The with ours offering organic and non-GMO plant- variety of formats. Aroma Kiosk is a game changer that allows us to crowdsource information on consumer prefer- ences quickly, across many different demograph- ics. Brenntag Food & Nutrition agrees “The units are at the forefront of digital sensory innovation. Their portability allows them to be situated in public environments making them distribution agreement with particularly powerful. The Kiosks can be customised for any type of product and can be used in a nearly Axiom Foods,Inc.in Latin America limitless range of environments, representing a major step toward accessing consumers every- renntag Food & Nutrition in Latin ingredients for meat and dairy. Also, this agreement where, every day, all while data is collected and America recently announced a new is a great step forward for our clients to benefit flows in real time.” distribution agreement with Axiom from the combination of Axiom's plant-based “The insights and data can then be used to Foods for its line of plant-based proteins in proteins, as well as from our technical and sales develop and refine product lines, ensuring they Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. teams’ capabilities,” commented Florencia Pisetta, truly delight the consumer, a great example of With this agreement the two companies Commercial Manager Brenntag Food & Nutrition, how we co-create amazing food experiences with commit to offer to the food industry allergen-free South Cone Latin America. our customers,” added Campanile. vegetable proteins and dairy alternatives to produce Axiom's plant-based proteins are great alterna- All around the world and across categories, food, beverages, and nutraceuticals, from cereal tives to dairy protein, as they contain an excellent consumer needs are changing at a record pace. bars to pasta, ready-to-drink products (RTD) and amino acid profile, are cholesterol-free, low in Givaudan’s Aroma Kiosk is able to support non-dairy yogurts. Some ingredients that are used sodium, easily digestible, and allergen-free. customers with accurate, actionable consumer to manufacture Axiom products are: rice, peas, Additionally, they are more inclusive for the millions insights and product development. The Aroma oats, and sacha inchi. of consumers who are lactose intolerant or eat Kiosks can be used to create customised surveys, “This Axiom line is an important addition to our vegan or kosher. They are ideal for breakfast, snack, collect consumer data, offer personalised prefer- product portfolio, as it helps to meet and vegetarian, low-glycemic foods as well as for ences in real time, and make smart recommenda- strengthen the growing demand for alternative beverages, weight management, sports nutrition. tions on market products.
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Indena, the Italian leading company in the botanical derivatives sector, celebrates one hundred years of botanical excellence INDENA:TESTING 10/5/21 20:59 Page 4
2021 is definitively a special year for Indena, the Italian leading company dedicated to the identification, development and production of high quality active principles derived from plants, for use in the pharmaceutical and health food industries. Indena (Industria Derivati Naturali), founded and based in Milan, celebrates a hundred years of history and continuous growth in the pursuit of excellence. It was the intuition and entrepreneurial spirit of Biagio Alberto Della Beffa which made such a visionary and pioneering adventure begin. He founded - together with Carlo Boccaccio Inverni - the Inverni Della Beffa company, which became Indena in the 1970s. The company’s founder was the first to take a completely new, modern and industrial approach to the treatment of medicinal plants.
Indena’s history: an overview From 1921 to the present day, it can be said that every decade has set a cornerstone of company’s success. In the 1920s the founders’ vision sets the new paradigm in the production of botanical extracts. In the 1930s the pillars that allow the company to stand out on the Italian market are laid: quality, scientific inspiration and rigour, industrial approach. In the 1940s Milan becomes the hub of the company’s activity, with new headquarters and a new plant. In the 1950s Luigi Della Beffa, son of the founder Biagio Alberto, enters the company. That decade also marks the beginning of finished medicinal products’ manufacturing, based on the company’s own plant derivatives. In the 1960s, thanks to Luigi Della Beffa’s vision, business reaches international level and a new plant in Settala is opened: a model of innovation, with cutting-edge facilities and laboratories. In 1970s Inverni Della Beffa develops Indena, INdustria DErivati NAturali: pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals are the reference markets, all over the world. Along the 1980s, when nutraceuticals become more and more important and scientifically recognised, Indena captures market shares with multicompo- nent plant extracts. During the 1990s, research is increasingly a strategic pillar for Indena’s leadership, and new international plants and commercial branches open. Benedetto and Biagio Della Beffa, both sons of Luigi Della Beffa, join the company: the third Biagio Alberto Della Beffa and Carlo Boccaccio Inverni, Co-founders of the company generation of the family is still running Indena. The 2000s is a decade of tremendous innovation: botanical derivatives sector. Indena’s DNA is active ingredients. And it was Indena which Indena develops Phytosome®, a revolutionary profoundly Italian which enables the company introduced the concept of standardised botanical delivery system to improve absorption and to manage, from its headquarters in Milan, 4 extracts to the American market in the 1980s, a effectiveness of botanical extracts. In the 2010s production sites around the world and 5 interna- time when the term 'powdered herbs' was still cutting-edge technological innovations are intro- tional subsidiaries, employing a total of over 900 being used there. duced in the Settala plant, for a more and more people. It also boasts about 100 patent families The company treasures this tradition and sophisticated CDMO - Contract Development and and more than 1000 scientific studies published believes that Nature has already resolved many of Manufacturing Organization activity. with qualified research groups. the issues we face today: plants are expert At the beginning of 2020s, after a century of chemists and have discovered by necessity what success, Indena’s vision for the next 100 years But what's behind such important works, how and why. One of the most important means innovation and implementation of the figures? inventions to emerge from this approach is a most advanced technologies, research on new First of all, the continuous search for technology to make more assimilable the active products and personalised applications, quality and innovation, from the very beginning of Indena’s ingredients contained in plants, which are often sustainability. history. In the Twenties and the Thirties of last difficult to absorb orally. It is the delivery system Century, at a time when medicines were still being called Phytosome®, developed by Indena One hundred years of botanical created in pharmacies, the company was the first laboratories at the turn of the millennium, which excellence in Italy to produce extracts from medicinal plants optimises the bioavailability of extracts without Indena is noted for the importance given to with titrated active ingredients, which ensured changing their structure. A solution validated by quality and science, its continuous investment in their preparations were safer and more effective. clinical tests was then applied to dozens of plants, product innovation, pioneering processes and In a world that still trusted substances which were enhancing their beneficial potential. technology. And a hundred years on, this is how not properly controlled, they insisted on applying Looking at the future, with its century of belief it has grown to become a benchmark for the strict scientific criteria in the production of these in the potential of plants and its investment in
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innovation and research, Indena has created the Moreover in 2017, Indena joined forces with the recognition received by Indena from the conditions for a development that take into Sedex, an important international organization that American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), account a more holistic approach to personal promotes sustainable management of supply the national trade association and voice of the well-being, working on the principle of greater chains worldwide by monitoring the ethics of herbal products industry in US since 1982. AHPA prevention and less treatment. companies through a big data collection platform. has granted Indena its Centennial Award, a special Another pillar of Indena’s industrial strategy is Indena’s production facilities have always sought recognition for companies celebrating 100 its strong commitment in research, which is to improve their environmental impact and years in the botanical derivatives industry. The carried out with a rigorous method and in increase sustainability. The company’s European company is being honoured for the pioneering and collaboration with the most authoritative scientific plants have achieved the ISO 14001 and OHSAS innovative spirit with which it has contributed to institutes. The Product Research Unit was 18001 certifications, and all the others are in the the development and growth of the high-quality established upon Indena’s foundation, with highly process of soon implementing similar certified botanical extracts industry for 100 years. This qualified R&D resources entrusted with the mission health, safety and environmental management award confirms the importance of Indena’s to design and develop new, premium botanical systems. ongoing commitment to high quality and its ingredients for health and nutrition. At Indena, extremely innovative approach, as the company every new product begins with an idea and an Celebrating a centenary continues to invest in product research, new initial feasibility evaluation that encompasses Indena planned many initiatives during 2021 processes and technologies, with a focus on biomass availability, regulatory assessment and to celebrate a century of history, starting from a sustainability. This award stimulates Indena to go potential market demand. If the idea passes this new corporate narrative designed to highlight forward into next century with the same vision first test, the Product Research Unit starts the and embody a whole new identity and image and enthusiasm, developing products that are research phase in close collaboration with the which are bright and forward-looking. It includes increasingly complying to the wealth needs of the Process Research and Analytical Departments, and a podcast, with the evocative name of "Phytocast": community, with care and respect of the environ- later the Formulation Development Laboratory. an audio journey which traces the company's ment. Thanks to this coordinated, multi-disciplinary 100-year history in 12 monthly instalments, each Experience and competence in the botanical research approach, Indena is able to successfully with a single theme. sector, research work, the strict attention to offer innovative solutions in the botanical complex A new-look website indena.com has been quality, the availability of industrial production market – with a proven track record of approxi- launched: a digital transposition of the company's tailored to more sophisticated customers : these mately 100 patent families. Throughout the activities that will provide the most up-to-date and remain the cornerstones of Indena’s competitive- process, company’s commitment is to turn complete showcase of Indena's projects, from ness. And a century on from its creation, Indena is science-based ideas into practical solutions for today and for the next decade. The new site still inspired by the strengths of its founder: vision, people’s health and wellbeing. elegantly illustrates the company's knowledge ability to get ahead of the times, courage and Sustainability, both environmental and social, system, products, services and innovation, determination. is another fundamental part of Indena’s way of exploring how the relationship between technol- working. Throughout its long history, Indena has ogy, science and nature in Indena is so intense, always been committed to monitoring the sources deep-seated and full of resources. of plant procurement and the entire supply chain. Moreover, video productions to narrate the This ensures traceability, transparency and respect universe of science and data in a direct and for the environment and the communities immediate way, and a book on the mainstays of involved. Indena purchases raw materials from all Indena's success story, such as quality, research and over the world. Indena uses 120 plant species, and sustainability, told through augmented reality numbers more than 250 suppliers, which are contributions. accredited on the basis of internal procedures and Another important marker of the centenary strict criteria of quality, traceability and reliability. will be the award of a two-year doctorate named Guidelines for good agronomic and harvesting after Colonel Biagio Alberto Della Beffa, practices (GACP) are applied throughout the co-founder of the company. The scholarship will entire supply chain which is subject to periodic be presented in 2021 to a number of young audits by Indena's Quality Assurance Group. In researchers during the International Summer addition, the company has worked on sustainable School on Natural Products (ISSNP). www.indena.com management projects in conjunction with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the International Organization for Tropical Timber (ITTO). At the same time, Indena has developed internal standards to reconcile the demand for high quality raw materials with the principles of biodiversity and sustainability provided for in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and other international reference standards. Three are the main projects Indena has being carrying on since years. The Centella asiatica project, in Madagascar, has the goal to provide “École pour tous” and aims at improving living conditions and decreasing poverty in local communities involved in Centella collection, by increasing the quality of education and the school attendance of the children in the Region. The Terminalia sericea project in Tanzania, whose targets are to prevent the risk of deforestation, Indena is the leading company dedicated to the identification, development and production of high quality active principles derived from plants, for use in the pharmaceutical and health food industries. Backed up by a century of botanical to promote biodiversity and conservation of experience, the company owns 100 patent families, has published more than 1000 scientific studies and co-operates with Terminalia sericea by developing sustainable use of the world’s most prestigious universities and private research institutions. Indena employs over 900 staff, investing a the specie and to support the economy of local significant amount of its annual turnover in research, making this activity the key to its success. Headquartered in Milan, communities. The Boswellia serrata project which Indena has 4 production sites and 5 international branches throughout the world and manages sales in more than 80 countries. The company's experts communicate and interact constantly with the major international regulatory authorities took place in India and whose objectives have been and cooperate on the update of all the main pharmacopoeias. to improve working conditions through supply Today Indena has further expanded its CDMO offer encompassing new services. In particular, a kilolab to handle semi- chain optimization, to ameliorate harvested synthetic and total synthetic APIs that require high containment (OEL of 20 ng/m3), a new multipurpose GMP pilot plant, material’s quality and to increase sustainable a multipurpose fermentation suite and large-and-mid size spray dryers working with organic solvents. harvesting practices diffusion. To the pride for a century of activity is added
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Rising to the formulation challenge: how can hydrolyzed collagen help create high-protein food and drink products with better taste, texture and health appeal?
Dr. Sara De Pelsmaeker, Global Business Development, Rousselot Health & Nutrition
eople worldwide have become more mindful of what they eat, with 37% of consumers globally reporting that they plan to increase their protein intake to eat and drink more healthily1, while 68% and 54% of individuals are increasingly seeking out products with reduced sugar and fat levels, respectively2. At the same time, 72% of people said that texture is important to deliver an interesting eating experience in food and drinks, and 2 in 5 people consider flavor a key purchasing driver.3 When it comes to convenience, market research shows that consumer demand is shifting towards flexible options. Food and beverage product launches with ‘on-the-go’ label claims increased by 7% between 2015 and 20204, and the meal replacement, or snack food, market is expanding at a CAGR of 6.5% between 2019 and 20255. This more holistic approach to nutrition that guarantees both nutritional value and indulgence, has raised the bar for food and beverage manufacturers. Clearly, it’s no longer enough for products to just carry ‘high-protein’ claims, they © AdobeStock need to have the right taste and texture too. This insipid products. Removing fat and sugar to meet varying characteristics in terms of functionality, has created exciting opportunities for innovation consumer expectations for health appeal can also sensory properties, stability, molecular weight and across food and drink categories, but what are the result in losing the desired rich taste and mouthfeel nutritional value. So, depending on the raw challenges producers face when (re)formulating of these foods. Similarly in soups, achieving great material, formulation and production process – their products with higher protein content, texture, alongside high protein content, can be hardening, color change (browning) and cold flow lower sugar and fat levels, and the desired difficult – particularly when removing fat. Indeed, may occur across a bar’s shelf life. Some proteins sensory properties? reducing fat compromises the indulgent creami- may also impart undesirable flavor off-notes or ness of soups that consumers know and love. interfere with the coating, which can make it The challenges ahead Liquid applications, and more specifically difficult to achieve the great taste, chewy or short (Re)formulating products to meet discerning high-protein ready-to-mix powder drinks, also pose texture and authentic shape that consumers consumer expectations poses a range of obstacles, complex texture challenges for producers. expect from these products. as every ingredient that is removed needs to be Common problems include lumping that creates a replaced by a component with similar functionali- visual caking effect and therefore an unpleasant Understanding the challenge ties in terms of taste and texture. And adding eating experience. The question now is, how Whey and caseinate proteins, for instance, are nutrients to formulations, without compromising collagen can help manufacturers to formulate and partly soluble ingredients (40-80%) with low water the sensory profile of food and beverages like deliver great-tasting, high-protein food and binding capacity and a molecular weight of baked goods, soups and bars, is just as complex. beverages like baked goods, soups and powder 6-80 kDa and 18-30 kDa, respectively, that could drinks? in some formulas lead to cold flow and inconsis- Optimizing fortified food and beverages tencies in texture outcomes. Meanwhile, soy and Many food and drink categories, like bakery Creating premium high-protein bars pea proteins possess a much lower solubility applications, are ideal vehicles for high-protein There is no one-size-fits-all solution for all (<20%), but higher water binding capacity reformulation. But heat is a significant challenge in applications, but when it comes to achieving the and molecular weight, of 140-393 kDa and this space, as varieties such as brownies and desired product characteristics in bars, for 170-380 kDa, respectively — causing a grainy and cookies are baked at high temperatures that can example, it is key to select the right types and short texture in bars, as well as a hard texture in compromise taste and texture, creating dry and dosage of proteins. Different proteins have products with a protein content of 15% or higher.
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Mixing proteins with different molecular weights, is the answer to this complicated formulation challenge. More precisely, hydrolyzed collagen – used in combination with and comple- mentary to other proteins of a higher molecular weight – can significantly help to overcome the various complex stability, sensory and nutritional challenges and support the development of great-tasting, high-protein bars with the desired soft, chewy and short texture.
ProTake™: tackling application challenges has never been easier Hydrolyzed collagen can help manufacturers overcome their unique formulation challenges, but how to choose the right hydrolyzed collagen ingredient? Factors such as solubility in hot and
cold liquid, easy dispersibility, and pH and heat © AdobeStock stability are essential considerations for decision- High-protein bar development Co-creating with the right partner making, and Rousselot’s Application Laboratory When it comes to bars, be it energy, snack, Hydrolyzed collagen can help producers has specifically developed a new portfolio of meal replacement or sports nutrition, ProTake overcome their unique formulation challenges in hydrolyzed collagen solutions for high protein can support the development of great-tasting the high-protein bar, wider food and beverage, applications: ProTake™. high-protein varieties with the desired soft, chewy and powder applications space, but is that enough and short texture. Mixing proteins with different to continually navigate the ever-changing market High-protein food formulation and molecular weights can allow producers to landscape? With a broad portfolio of solutions, beverages overcome the various complex stability, sensory understanding of consumer insights and in-dept ProTake’s heat resistance allows for applica- and nutritional challenges associated with formu- technical and scientific know-how, Rousselot can tions like brownies and cookies to be baked at high lating high-protein bars. A highly soluble (100%) assist industry players throughout the product temperatures without compromising taste and and light (molecular weight of 5 kDa) ingredient, development process, providing not only ingredi- texture. And reducing sugar and fat in these ents, but also (re)formulation, innovation, regula- applications is also simplified. With ProTake, manu- tory and marketing support. Our R&D and facturers can successfully lower the fat and sugar Being a highly versatile ingredient, ProTake application experts will be right there where you content in food and beverages, including baked need them most, sharing their knowledge and goods, by up to 55% and 16%, respectively, as the has the potential to take your high-protein guiding you from concept to consumer. Acting as high protein concentration (up to 228%) restores (re)formulations to the next level.Suitable for an extension of your team, we will help you faster mouthfeel. This means that producers can develop a large application spectrum,it supports the deliver healthier, high-protein food and beverages healthier, high-protein bakery varieties that have development of protein-enriched, healthier with great taste and texture that stand out on the the same great flavor and texture as their full fat functional food and drink products with great retail shelf. and sugar counterparts. Similarly in soups, ProTake taste and texture. For more information on how ProTake acts as a binding, emulsifying, stabilizing and hydrolyzed collagen and Rousselot’s expert thickening agent, thanks to its high water-binding support can help you (re)formulate your products capacity. This supports the production of creamy, effectively, visit ProTake: www.rousselot.com/ indulgent soups with lower sugar and fat levels but ProTake hydrolyzed collagen – used in combination health/brands/protake" ProTake: Unlocking Appli- higher protein content. And ProTake’s stability in with other proteins of a higher molecular weight – cation Potential (rousselot.com) various pH conditions means that it is also suitable has the ability to manage defects in bars such as for blending in recipes, beyond soup applications, cold flow and hardening. This means manufactur- References: like chocolate drinks. ers can achieve the desired end product 1 FMCG Gurus, 2020. 2 Innova consumer survey 2018/2019. characteristics, with the result being a bar with an 3 Innova consumer survey 2018/2019. High-protein powder blend production aerated texture and structured shape that meets 4 Innova Database. Texture issues in high-protein flavor blends, – and exceeds – consumer expectations. 5 Grand View Research premixes and ready to drink (RTD) powder formulations can effectively be addressed with Recipe idea ProTake. This solution guarantees the desired ProTake’s excellent organoleptic properties viscosity in these applications to avoid a watery mean that bars can be (re-)formulated with higher mouthfeel. And thanks to its solubility, even at high collagen content, great taste and texture. In this concentrations, ProTake can prevent lumping and sports nutrition bar, more than 35% of the energy caking in fortified powder beverages. value comes from proteins. www.rousselot.com
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Krill Oil, a sustainable Super Supplement
he COVID-19 pandemic has put the Why Krill Oil? eggs, milk, beef, cod and broccoli naturally contain spotlight on health, propelling Krill oil is a natural phospholipid complex of choline, but since many consumers don’t get consumers toward an even greater omega-3 and choline, plus it contains astaxanthin. enough of choline from these foods alone, it’s sense of healthy living and spurring Together these powerful nutrients work to support important they take dietary supplements to a sharp growth in dietary supple- several functions in the body from nerve signaling achieve those desired amounts. ments globally. In fact, more and more people are and muscle function to regulating liver functions, Choline from krill oil is taken up in the body in continuing to turn to products that support protecting the blood vessels and the cardio- the same way as other choline supplements which immune health, as well as overall health and vascular system and much more. One of the main means it's a great way to support our daily needs. wellbeing. And while there are many dietary attributes that sets krill aside from other options is Choline is particularly important for liver health, supplements on store shelves that help benefit its phospholipid advantage. Simply put, phospho- heart health and development, and krill oil is a safe, general health, omega-3 fatty acids are becoming lipids are natural, integral parts of cells that help effective and well tolerated way to boost your a larger part of that conversation and there are the maintain the strength, flexibility, and integrity of necessary intake levels of choline. many reasons why. cells and cell membranes. Omega-3 fatty acids are among some of the The omega-3s found in krill oil are taken up Krill Oil, a Sustainable Solution most important nutrients to support long-term directly into the cell walls simply because they have COVID-19 has helped bring sustainability health, but since our bodies cannot make them on the exact same structure as our body’s building challenges, as well as new solutions to the fore- their own, we need to obtain them from our diet. front and this is important for health and wellness One of the best ways to get the adequate amount brands. We take supplements, such as krill oil, as of the essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA, is in the part of a healthy lifestyle, but at the same time, we form of "fatty" fish, but supplementing with a want to know that these products are coming marine based omega- 3 that contains EPA and DHA from sustainable sources. Many of us recognize (such as krill oil) will also help you to efficiently raise that the health of the planet is as important as, your omega-3 levels. and naturally linked to, the health of an individual. There are many omega-3 choices on the Aker BioMarine, a leading krill harvesting market and it’s important to understand that not company and biotech innovator with its brands all omega-3s are created equal. In fact, there are blocks. With krill oil, the body immediately recog- Superba®, NKO® and K·REAL®, has made sustain- some important differences between various nizes omega-3s (EPA & DHA) and incorporates ability a priority since inception and the company sources and how they are delivered in the body. them into the cells before carrying them to the is 100% vertically integrated which means that it tissues and organs that need them the most, such owns and controls its entire supply chain from top Krill 101 as the heart, brain, joints and more. to bottom. When it comes to health promoting Let’s take a journey to the Southern Ocean to On the contrary, other sources of omega-3s ingredients such as krill oil, sustainability and better understand krill. Krill are no bigger in size in triglyceride form must be processed in the liver accountability are a must. than the average paper clip (approximately before they can be taken up by the cells and used To that end, krill is a super supplement and a 2 inches in length) and weigh less than an ounce, by the body. With krill oil, you are ensuring a solid solid solution when it comes to a proactive but they are mighty, powerful and come with big foundation for your cells to function at their best, approach to a healthier lifestyle, and it’s sustain- health benefits. helping to promote good overall health and able. A species of zooplankton invertebrates, krill wellness. exist in every ocean around the globe. Antarctic https://www.superbakrill.com/health-benefits-of- Krill, also known as Euphausia superba, are among The Importance of Choline krill-oil the largest of the 85 known krill species and make In addition to phospholipids, krill oil naturally https://www.superbakrill.com/krill-oil/sustainabil- up one of the world’s largest single species marine contains choline, an essential nutrient for many ity biomass. They move in huge swarms throughout body functions such as nerve signaling, liver and https://www.superbakrill.com/krill-oil/what-is-krill- Antarctic waters and feed on microscopic algae muscle functioning. Similar to omega-3, our oil and their swarms are so dense and widespread that bodies can't make enough choline on its own, so they can be seen from space. we need to get it from our diet. Foods such as www.akerbiomarine.com
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Supporting the immune system with dietary fibers and polyphenols: good news for consumers and the food industry
aiyo, a pioneer in the research experiments at Japan’s Nara Medical University and production of functional Interview with demonstrated that tea extracts could be used to ingredients for the food, Dr Stefan Siebrecht detoxify the virus in humans.1 A German study beverage, medical food and Managing Director showed that green tea infusions and juices such as pharmaceutical industries, works Taiyo GmbH, Germany elderberry or pomegranate were also able to constantly to develop innovative, science-backed reduce the viral infectivity of influenza and solutions. The company is currently working on an SARS-CoV-2 virus titers in vitro.2 Based on these antiviral mouth spray concept based on a green findings, our own scientists at Taiyo Kagaku tea extract that can even inactivate coronaviruses. performed an in vitro study to verify their results by We talk to the Managing Director of Taiyo GmbH using a highly potent green tea extract with a about healthy habits, the link between the gut and known and defined quantity of catechins. For the the immune system … and findings from science. study, human fetal lung fibroblasts were mixed conditions ourselves. Moreover, we also process with active coronaviruses and green tea before the You have developed a concept for an them in our own factories, according to FDA solution was cultured at 37°C for 96 hours to antiviral mouth spray. How did you come guideline 40CFR180, to ensure the highest evaluate virus-derived cytotoxicity. The effect most up with this approach and what is the link possible quality. Last autumn, several studies likely derives from presence of catechins and to the immune system? were published that dealt with the coronavirus- polyphenols, although further studies are needed Stefan Siebrecht: In general, one must inactivating effect of tea ingredients. Laboratory to substantiate the results. distinguish between three phases of the immune system response: pre-, acute and post-attack. Even in healthy people, the immune system needs triggers to prepare and form certain antibodies. Vaccines, sport and heat/cold stimuli are excellent examples. During an acute viral attack, for example, the immune system needs more nutrients than usual to generate enough energy to effect a defense. Vitamins, minerals and polyphenols from fruits and tea are good sources, as are antiviral and antibacterial plant extracts. Polyphenols, in particular, which can be said to act like natural antibodies, suppress the adhesion and penetration of viruses and bacteria, and can there- fore protect against infections. After a successfully repelled attack, it’s important to bring the immune system back into balance so that it doesn’t damage the body’s own healthy cells. Our polyphenol- based mouth spray is designed for the acute phase, when it’s important to prevent something serious from happening.
How did you come up with polyphenols and why do they, of all things, prove to be a promising approach? Because of our roots. Taiyo, as a Japanese company with a subsidiary in China, has long been working with tea and tea ingredients. We © Shutterstock/kanvictory exclusively source green tea varieties from Figure 1: Antibodies bind to and block the spike proteins of viruses. As a result, viruses cannot bind to the receptors of human cells and/or long-standing contract partners and monitor the penetrate them.
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This means that the polyphenols from tea can fight the virus – how exactly does that work? This is achieved through different mechanisms of action, such as by interacting with and inactivating the viruses: catechins can react with viral spike proteins and/or with cellular binding sites by processes such as anti-adhesion and anti- invasion (Fig. 1).3 In addition, catechins can enhance viral clearance from the body through agglutination (clumping) and have also been shown to inhibit the enzymes necessary for virus replication. The ability to destroy the virus directly has also been scientifically proven.4
What effect would eliminate the viral load in the current pandemic? A step forward in the fight against the pandemic would be to achieve a situation whereby fewer or no live virus particles were excreted when speaking or coughing. As the viral load in the upper respiratory tract is one of the decisive factors in © Shutterstock/ Explode the spread of SARS-CoV-2, it seemed obvious to Figure 3:Two thirds of the human immune system is located in the gut. focus on the mucous membranes as a point of entry. After the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via through a mask and/or are already in the mouth respiratory aerosols or droplets from infected and body. Dietary fiber and the immune system individuals, the virus must enter human cells by passing through their outer membranes to start Apart from the new concept, • Our intestines host billions of bacteria, viruses and fungi multiplying and causing an infection.5 The primary strengthening the immune system to • The intestine contains around 1000 different strains of aim of the rolled-out vaccines is to produce ward off diseases also plays a strong role bacteria antibodies that block the spike proteins of the in other products from your portfolio. • Some bacteria are harmful to our body virus, which are used to attach to the cell and Which product stands out in particular? • A healthy balance of bacteria is important for our intestinal invade. Modern eating habits and taste preferences health mean that the average person’s dietary fiber • Dysbiosis (imbalance in the intestinal flora) has a negative As mentioned at the beginning, Taiyo has consumption levels are far below what is impact on human health developed a concept for an oral mouth recommended by nutritionists. With Sunfiber®, • The human immune system works together with the spray. How did you come up with this however, Taiyo offers a simple way to close intestinal bacteria approach and how is it used? that gap. Derived from the Indian Guar Bean, • Dietary fiber can improve the human immune system Numerous studies have shown that gargling Cyamopsis tetra-gonolobus, this water-soluble • Water-soluble fiber improves mucosal immunity with green tea helps people to protect themselves ingredient has all the nutritional benefits of a • Water-soluble fiber increases the intestinal barrier and the against the influenza virus, which also enters via dietary fiber and also acts as a prebiotic within the production of tight-junction proteins that seal the intestinal the upper respiratory tract. More recent studies gastrointestinal tract. wall also show that gargling kills coronaviruses. So, an • Water-soluble fiber increases the production of immuno- oral approach was the obvious choice. Most How can a dietary fiber strengthen the globulins and antibodies mouthwashes or rinses, however, are not meant immune system, what is the connection to be taken on-the-go. So, Taiyo created a concept in this respect? S. Siebrecht, Natürlich Immun – die körpereigene for a convenient, 100% natural and safe oral care Put simply, a chronic lack of dietary fiber leads Krankheitsabwehr stärken. Mit Vitaminen, mouth spray that can be used in situations that to a decrease in the protective intestinal mucus Mineralien und Heilkräutern das Immunsystem aufbauen might pose a risk of infection, such as at the work- layer. Our immune system is a very complex (Via Nova Verlag, Petersberg, Germany 2021). place or on public transport. However, it is a food system of barriers, cells and chemicals that all work product; different kinds of green tea extracts were together to protect our health. It is said that combined to ensure safe consumption and offer a 70–80% of our immune system is located in the How does dietary fiber help to convincingly pleasant taste. Teavigo®, for example, gut (Fig. 3). Our intestines are an important barrier strengthen this barrier? is rich in EGCG and Sunphenon®, which is a highly to the outside world. Along with the mucous Both the intestinal mucosa and the intestinal fermented green tea extract that’s high in EGC, is membranes of the lungs, the intestinal mucous bacteria carry out important functions - and are in particularly effective against many different viruses membranes are some of the thinnest parts of the close contact with each other. The composition of and bacteria (Fig. 2). This spray, in addition to the body, through which germs and toxic substances the intestinal bacteria depends on a fiber-rich diet. distance and hygiene rules, wearing a mask, etc., can penetrate most easily. As such, the intestinal Our intestinal health is protected in three ways by may constitute another layer of defense and could barrier represents an important component of our the intestinal bacteria: by the number of good inactivate any coronavirus particles that might pass immune system. bacteria such as Bifido and Lactobacillus, for example, by the balance between good and bad bacteria and by the diversity of species. During digestion, the good intestinal bacteria form short- chain fatty acids from dietary fiber, which serve our body as nutrients, protect us from cancer, send satiety signals to the brain and increase the acidity in the intestine (which harmful bacteria don’t like). A low-fiber, high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet leads to an increase in bad bacteria, which then break down the intestinal mucus, reducing the amount of protection. The next line of defense in the intestine is antibodies; that is, immune proteins (immunoglobulins) that adhere to the surface — the spike proteins — of bacteria or viruses. The © Taiyo penultimate barrier is formed by the tight Figure 2:Taiyo’s green tea extracts are high in EGCG or EGC junctions that make paracellular spaces imperme-
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© Taiyo Figure 4:The gut and its five lines of defense
able. The production of tight junction proteins more digestive fatty acids (short-chain fatty acids), view, it’s important to keep an eye out when is supported by the consumption of water- which inhibit and suppress the growth of purchasing raw materials and products; what’s soluble dietary fibers. The last bastion is cellular putrefactive bacteria. They support biodiversity, interesting for food manufacturers is always a immune defense (Fig. 4). mucosal formation and the production of IGA lucrative market for counterfeiters as well. According to this, the intake of dietary fiber antibodies. They also reduce the aforementioned Unfortunately, this is not going to change anytime can help the different defense lines of the gut to ACE-2 and support the production of tight soon, so we need to pull out all the stops to make stay healthy. Let's return to our initial topic, the junction proteins, which increase the tightness of the supply chains as safe as possible. coronavirus. To what extent does nutrition play a the intestinal wall and facilitate wound healing. role here? Let´s get back to Taiyo´s dietary fiber References 1 Y.Hisakazu, “About the Inactivating Effect of the New Coronavirus by Tea,” press © A large proportion of COVID-19 patients also Sunfiber . We have already reported on this release from Nara Medical University (25 November 2020). experience gastrointestinal problems. More than product in previous issues, for example in connec- 2 B. Frank, et al., “Antiviral Activity of Plant Juices and Green Tea Against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Virus in Vitro,” (2020): doi.org/10.1101/ 50% of all sufferers have digestive problems and tion with influencing insulin secretion. What should 2020.10.30.360545. about 47% have both digestive and lung one know about it? 3 K. Kawai, et al., “Epigallocatechin Gallate, the Main Component of Tea Polyphe- 6 nol, Binds to CD4 and Interferes with Gp120 Binding,” Journal of Allergy complaints. As early as 2003, in the course of the The product also offers a number of clinically and Clinical Immunology 112(5), 951–957 (2003): doi:10.1016/S0091- first SARS epidemic, it was discovered that the SARS substantiated health benefits for the entire body. 6749(03)02007-4. virus uses a special endogenous enzyme on Sunfiber®, which is a 100% natural bean fiber, 4 K.Yamaguchi, et al.,“Inhibitory Effects of (−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate on the Life Cycle of Human ImmunodeficiencyVirusType 1 (HIV-1),”Antiviral Research 53(1), the surface of our cells as a gateway, namely slows down and reduces the absorption of fat, 19–34 (2002): doi:10.1016/S0166-3542(01)00189-9. angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2).7 In cholesterol and sugar, and has even been shown to 5 P.Anfinrud, et al., “Visualizing Speech-Generated Oral Fluid Droplets with Laser Light Scattering,” The New England Journal of Medicine 382(21), 2061–2063 2004, ACE-2 protein was found on the surface of lower the glycemic index, contributing to stabilized (2020): doi:10.1056/NEJMc2007800. lung cells and the cells of the intestinal mucosa, as blood glucose levels. In fact, Sunfiber® can reduce 6 L. Pan, et al., “Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19 Patients with Digestive Symptoms in Hubei, China: A Descriptive, Cross-Sectional, Multicenter Study,” well as in the oral and nasal mucosa, lung, post-meal blood glucose levels by 20%, and has The American Journal of Gastroenterology 115(5), 766–773 (2020): stomach, small intestine, colon, skin, lymph nodes, been granted a health claim by the Canadian doi:10.14309/ajg.0000000000000620. thymus, bone marrow, spleen, liver, kidney and health authorities. When consumed with a meal, 7 W. Li, et al., “Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 is a Functional Receptor for the SARS Coronavirus,” Nature 426(6965), 450–454 (2003): doi:10.1038/ 8 brain. It can therefore be said that this ACE-2 for example, it improves the absorption of nature02145. enzyme is present in practically all organs, but its minerals such as calcium and magnesium. In 8 I. Hamming, et al., “Tissue Distribution of ACE2 Protein, the Functional Receptor for SARS Coronavirus. A First Step in Understanding SARS Pathogenesis,” The function remains largely unknown. The SARS- addition, unlike some other dietary fiber sources, it Journal of Pathology 203(2), 631–637 (2004): doi:10.1002/path.1570. COV-2 virus is able to use this ACE-2 enzyme as a is compatible with a low FODMAP diet: its fermen- 9 T. Yang, et al., “Gnotobiotic Rats Reveal That Gut Microbiota Regulates Colonic MRNA of ACE2, the Receptor for SARS-CoV-2 Infectivity,” Hypertension 76(1), gateway in all these organs to attack the local cells tation rate is very slow, which means that it does e1-e3 (2020): doi:10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.120.15360. and ultimately cause multiple organ failure. not result in painful gas, cramping or discomfort. According to one rat-based study, microbial dysbiosis in our gut induces the production of the Finally: What advice would you give to SARS-CoV-2 receptor ACE-2 and thus increases the ingredient manufacturers? infectivity of the gut, meaning the virus can Natural, plant-based nutritional ingredients, replicate more easily and better in such an such as those found in the two products under environment.9 discussion — green tea extracts and dietary fiber — are a more attractive market segment than ever Does it mean that with the right gut before. Next-generation ingredients can help food, bacteria, disease triggers find less beverage and supplement manufacturers to give of a target? consumers what they are looking for: products Exactly! To summarize, dietary fiber has eight that enable them to enhance their well-being and effects: many dietary fibers have a prebiotic effect do something to maintain health and prevent a and thus feed the good bacteria, they help to form range of diseases. 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© Shutterstock The face of snacking is changing due to COVID-19
he coronavirus pandemic has led constitute as a snack and are changing the Health and indulgence more important to many changes in our lifestyles, products that they turn to for such occasions. than ever including how we choose to eat. According to GlobalData1, the winners of this shift Across the globe, a total of eight out of ten On-the-go snacking demands in behaviour include recipe boxes, immunity- consumers state that they plan to eat and drink have been replaced by an ‘at boosting products, frozen snacks, and value more healthily as a result of COVID-193. With home’ focus, yet consumers still expect the brands. freedom of movement more limited as a result of perfect blend of convenience and indulgence. Not surprisingly with the pandemic influencing the pandemic and more working and studying Here, Thomas Schmidt, Marketing Director at every area of life, health is front-of-mind for every- from the same location, snacks that used to be BENEO, discusses this snacking shift and how one, and this is influencing the types of snacks consumed on-the-go or in-between-meals, are functional ingredients are helping food and consumers are opting for. This trend is even more now being served as a healthy part of eating at beverage producers respond. pronounced when purchasing snacks for kids, with home. As well as looking for healthier snacks for three quarters of consumers globally stating that it home consumption, consumers are also wanting a Snacking redefined is ‘extremely or very important’ that childrens’ balance between indulgence and health. Six out of Today, consumers are redefining what they products cater for better nutrition2. ten consumers globally now say that health is the priority for them when selecting indulgent products4. This will only continue to grow over the coming months, as consumers seek to cope with the reality of a 'next normal' world, and increasingly opt for foods that offer comfort. To manage the balance between health and indulgence, there are two options: to create healthy products that feature a more indulgent profile (e.g.creamy texture or mouthfeel), or to incorporate a healthier proposition into indulgent categories. The latter approach is achieved using methods such as “free-from” and “reduced” or positive health attributes (wholegrain, fibre, etc).
Fuelling the day and plant based on the rise As well as wanting snacks to be healthier and indulgent, more people are seeking out snacks to fuel their day. In fact, one in three consumers worldwide is now wanting to eat snacks for energy purposes5. Two thirds of parents in the UK are also looking for snacks that keep their children fuller for © BENEO longer6 and half of the consumers globally are
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choosing to directly substitute skipped meal occasions with a snack5. With consumers placing such an emphasis on snacks to fuel them through- out their day, the humble snack’s nutritional impact has never been more important. With every second consumer ‘very or extremely interested’ in plant-based food and drink products2, many more producers are also looking to create plant-based snacking alternatives. More than half (52%) of parents in the UK say there should be more plant-based snacks for children6. This demand is principally being driven by the perceived health benefits of plant-based products, with 70% of consumers worldwide agreeing that long-term health is a key driver for them wanting more plant-based nutrition2. Also driving sales is the improved taste profile of many plant-based products, with 60% of consumers globally now highlighting that plant-based solutions are a taste preference2.
Functional ingredients deliver a range of benefits Creating snacks that meet these wide range of consumer requirements can be challenging for food and drink manufacturers. However, functional ingredients such as those produced by BENEO are helping producers to create healthier, yet indulgent tasting snacks that meet a range of nutritional and technical needs. A functional ingredient that is proving very popular in plant-based and free-from snack products alike is rice. BENEO’s versatile rice starches are well positioned to help manufacturers cater for the growing consumer demand for plant-based and indulgent products that have a healthier profile. The BENEO-Technology Center has been developing new snack recipe reformulations that provide a soft and creamy texture with a full- bodied mouthfeel in dairy-free products for example. Rice starch is an ideal clean label texturiser, thanks to the ingredient’s small granule size when compared to other starches, resulting in a smooth and creamy mouthfeel. With its mild natural taste, rice also helps to create dairy alter- natives that do not have the undesired notes that other plant-based alternatives struggle with. Depending on the rice variety used, rice starch functionality. Palatinose™. Derived from sugar beet, Palatinose™ results in a texture ranging from short to long, When it comes to delivering sustained energy, is a fully, yet slowly digestible carbohydrate. It is making it ideal for use in snacks such as puddings, many manufacturers are choosing to work with ideal for use in various applications as it is soluble, mousses and yoghurts. In addition, rice starch the BENEO-Technology Center, creating new snack very low hygroscopic and comes with a mild sugar- offers good shelf-life stability and freeze-thaw products that contain BENEO’s balanced sugar like sweetening profile. From a nutritional point of view, it delivers the full carbohydrate energy a person needs to function but has a balanced effect on blood sugar levels. In other words, it provides the same amount of energy as fast car- bohydrates, but is more slowly released, reducing a person’s blood glucose response, and promot- ing overall health. A controlled and balanced blood glucose level helps to prevent or delay the onset of lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Palatinose™ also has a respective EU health claim to substantiate its lowering effect on blood sugar levels. When it is used in food and drink products, Palatinose™ assists consumers in managing their busy day. With the pandemic changing consumer snacking behaviour across the globe, there has never been such a time of opportunity for producers looking to create healthier snacks that offer a range of other benefits.
Healthier snacking examples The BENEO-Technology Center has worked on a wide range of snacking recipe concepts across the bakery, dairy and beverage categories:
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References: Organic rice drink 1 GlobalData COVID-19 Case Study: Healthier Snacking This organic rice drink has a smooth and creamy mouthfeel. The texture of this dairy alternative drink 2 Health Focus International Global Trends Study 2020 3 FMCG Gurus COVID-19 Survey July 2020 is achieved with the use of BENEO’s rice starch and rice flour. 4 Health Focus International 2020 Global Healthy Indulgence Report 5 FMCG Gurus Snacking Reclassified Report 2020 6 Mintel Kids Snacking Report 2020 INGREDIENTS (% w/w) Test recipe 7 FMCG Gurus Snacking Reclassified 2020
Water 87 For more information on Palatinose™ please Organic rice syrup 10 visit: www.isomaltulose.org Organic vegetable oil 2 For further information on BENEO and its Organic rice starch & organic rice flour 1 ingredients, please visit: www.beneo.com and Minor ingredients (e.g. seaweed, emulsifier, stabiliser) q.s. www.beneonews.com or follow BENEO on Twitter: @_BENEO LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/beneo Energising flavoured water with Palatinose™ This refreshing and revitalising water leads to balanced blood sugar levels and gives a gentle healthy boost thanks to Palatinose™. Flavoured with pink grapefruit, it has a pleasant sweetness profile.
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Water 94 Pink grapefruit base 4 Palatinose™ 2 Carbon dioxide q.s. BENEO has long-term experience in developing and producing ingredients from natural sources for food, Granola biscuit with Palatinose™ feed and pharmaceutical products.These plant-based This granola biscuit has a reduced blood glucose response and is high in fibre thanks to Palatinose™ functional ingredients help improve the nutritional and and Orafti® Inulin chicory root fibre. It has a crunchy texture and balanced sweetness profile. technical properties of a wide variety of products, by supporting health and optimising taste and texture.The INGREDIENTS (% w/w) Test recipe Reference Company’s portfolio includes functional carbohydrates from sugar beet, prebiotic chicory root fibre, plant- based proteins and speciality ingredients from rice. Wheat & oat flour 44 44 Through a unique chain of expertise, including the Sugar 12 21 BENEO-Institute that provides decisive insights into nutrition science and legislation, and the BENEO- Oat flakes, ground peanuts, shredded 12 12 Technology Center that consults in application coconut, almond pieces technology, BENEO supports customers by providing Palatinose™ 9- ingredients that promote a healthy lifestyle in a holistic way. Vegetable oil 66 Formed in 2007, BENEO is active in over 80 countries, Orafti® oil Inulin 22 employs more than 1000 people and has five state-of- the-art production sites in Belgium,Chile,Germany and Water q.s. q.s. Italy. Minor ingredients (e.g. milk powder, salt q.s. q.s. www.BENEO.com emulsifier, baking powder, flavour)
Rice-based frozen dessert While this dairy alternative frozen dessert is reduced in fat content, it still has a smooth and creamy mouthfeel thanks to the use of rice ingredients and Orafti® Inulin chicory root fibre. In addition, the use of inulin results also in a source of fibre claim.
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Water 63 Rice syrup, rice starch & rice flour 19 Sugar 10 Vegetable fat 4 Orafti® Inulin 3 Minor ingredients, (e.g. emulsifier, stabilisers, flavours, colour) q.s.
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“We texture taste”
Hydrosol Brand relaunch: Focus on old and new strengths
Dr.Matthias Moser general, whether in the premium or the economy CEO Food Ingredients Division categories. What makes a food enjoyable are SternWywiol Gruppe good flavour and the right texture. So “We texture taste” is the perfect way to describe our daily business.
Does this new tagline also mean a new offering for your customers? Yes and no. Our core competency is naturally texturing food products. But developments in the plant-based market alone show how much the n recent years Hydrosol made a name food industry has changed in the last few years. for itself with its new solutions in the Health has been a strong driver for decades. The plant-based space. As a result, in the indulgence factor was a parallel trend. But now autumn of 2020 that booming unit was we’ve reached a new level. Consumers now want spun off to form the new company healthy indulgence, coupled with convenience. Planteneers, which is growing rapidly along with Today, food has to meet demanding criteria and the industry. And Hydrosol? “We texture taste” is fit a modern lifestyle. the new motto. Dr. Matthias Moser, CEO of the Food Ingredients Division of Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, What solutions does Hydrosol offer to talks about what’s behind the tagline and what meet these demands? core competencies the company is focusing on. “Free from” concepts are a broad field which is becoming more and more important. For over 25 years Hydrosol has addressed Consumers want products that are free from the market as “The Stabiliser People.” E-numbers and low in sugar, fat and salt. But they Now it’s “We texture taste.” same time, we’re focusing more and more on cannot be free from flavour – on the contrary, in Why the new tagline? trend-oriented solutions. These strengths will be this category foods have to tick all the boxes. More We steadily built out our port-folio in the past even more central to our activities going forward. than that, they have to offer surprising new flavour decades and massively expanded our capabilities, experiences. The same goes for the consistency. in breadth as well as depth. And not just that – What exactly does that mean? Hydrosol’s core competencies are thus more in we’ve also deepened our relationships with raw It’s no longer just about stabilisation and demand than ever before. materials suppliers in international markets. At the texturing. It’s about enjoyment and indulgence in
Mark Walter at the cutter with white shirt Milk drink tasting session
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So stabilising and texturing foods remain in the focus? Seppic The technological capabilities we’ve built up in almost three strengthens its decades are naturally a core element. The many labs with state- of-the-art equipment in Ahrensburg, position in the as well as our Technology Centers in other markets like Mexico, Russia and the United States, are proof of it. We’ll nutricosmetics continue to move ahead with this decentralisation, with the focus on market with convenience, health and clean label. Simultaneously, we’re boosting our service and innovation by adding to trendy flavours, these drinks address a wide the acquisition our scientific, digital, commercial and qualitative range of consumer wishes, from low-fat, low-sugar core competencies. and lactose-free, to high protein and vitamin- of EPI France enriched. What does that mean in practical terms? One example in the scientific arena is the What will Hydrosol stand for in PI France, a specialist for over 20 years in separation of applications and innovation. That the future? the development and manufacture of means that in future we will continue to develop For multifaceted service, as a sparring partner active ingredients of natural origin for custom solutions for the applications and needs for new product development and the improve- the nutricosmetics and beauty care markets, of our customers. At the same time, ment of existing recipes. At the same time, joins Seppic. our scientists and technologists are EPI France (Extraction Purification Innovation working even more intensively on France) is a French family-owned company with a innovations that will let our customers unique know-how. The high level of quality and make an impact in their markets and performance applied to the manufacturing of its successfully enter new markets. ingredients allows EPI to offer on the market one of its flagship ingredients, CERAMOSIDES™, whose And what about other areas? oral and topical efficacy on skin beauty has been Digitalisation will likewise play a scientifically proven and validated by clinical greater role. Our goal is to offer studies. Seppic has been distributing this ingredient optimum service to customers for over 10 years. on-site. We combine that with Already recognized in the beauty care market, our commercial efforts, including Seppic is a forerunner in the nutricosmetics regular in-depth seminars for our market and has been assisting its customers in the worldwide Sales Network Partners. development of beauty supplements worldwide In the qualitative area, consistently for the past 10 years. high product quality is our goal. This acquisition strengthens Seppic's expertise we’re a reliable supplier of innovative compounds and know-how in botanical extraction and its What products or categories are you that our customers can use to make premium position as a supplier of high quality ingredients for currently focusing on for new products as well as economy foods. We’re also the beauty market. With the transfer of know-how developments? going to be boosting our regional expertise and EPI's internal production tools, Seppic masters Clean and lean label products are a major through our regional Technology Centers. the entire process of research, development and focus in general, across all categories. In the milk industrialization, from the extraction of raw How are you different from materials to the active ingredients. the competition? The nutricosmetics market represents We have one critical advantage of between 6 and 7 billion dollars in 2020 on a global over market players – as a subsidiary of scale, with a growth rate of 8 to 10% per year. This Stern-Wywiol Gruppe we’re owner- dynamism echoes the rise of the holistic beauty operated und independent. That concept and the strong demand from consumers means we can continue to react faster who are increasingly looking for food supplements and more flexibly to customer that combine effectiveness, quality and natural- demand as we move ahead. What’s ness. more, the close collaboration with our Jean Baptiste Dellon, CEO of Seppic, stated: sister companies offers additional “This acquisition opens up new growth opportuni- possibilities for our customers, for ties for Seppic in the cosmetics and dietary example in enriching foods with supplements markets. We are very pleased to vitamins and minerals. This advantage, welcome EPI France teams to Seppic. Our long- coupled with the clear focus on our standing relationship and the values of expertise, strengths, will further drive the quality and customer care that we share with EPI business growth of Hydrosol. I’m sure France will allow us to quickly realize synergies of it. We texture taste – and so in our for the development and marketing of new way, we’re helping to shape the ingredients.” area we see great potential in special products for future. Valérie Bizot, President and co-founder of EPI children, especially in the “free from” space. We’re France stated: “Our partnership with Seppic has also devoting research to cultivated meat and always been very successful and we are confident acellular-produced milk proteins. that with the innovative drive of Seppic, the know-how and the competences developed by EPI Can you give a specific example of your will be continue to be valued and to thrive.” latest product development work? We recently added to our Stabiprime MFD range for the growing market for milk mixed beverages. It helps dairies make very diverse milk beverages for children and adults. In addition to www.hydrosol.de
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The Almighty Oat: A perfect ingredient for your plant-based innovations
any consumers nowadays see plant-based diets as healthy and sustainable, and many brands are focusing now on purely plant-based food and beverage innovations. Plant-based drinks are very versatile. For example, one can add calcium and/or vitamins (like B3), they can be formulated to be low in sugar, are naturally low in fat, cholesterol free and lactose free. Plant-based diets are also more sustainable since plants require less water and land to grow and create much less pollution. Today, many plant-based cereal drinks are available, ranging from rice to spelt, but one in particular has become the rising star over the last couple of years: The Almighty Oat! Oats have not always been this popular, on the contrary, the ancient Romans considered them as a diseased wheat. It actually was Greek physician Hippocrates that was one of the first people to make references to oats as a possible cure for some skin disease conditions. Hippocrates is often quoted as saying “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Today, oat is an increasingly popular ingredient with many consumers as it is often by the hydrolysis of oat flour using natural more and more gluten-free products is being locally sourced and so has added sustainable GMO-free enzymes. Oat Syrup has a dark orange driven by increasing incidence of Irritable Bowel appeal compared to soy or almond products. On color, with an oat flavour and a sweet taste. They Syndrome (IBS) and celiac diseases. top of that, oats are among the healthiest grains come in a variety of dextrose equivalents: DE 35 Our Natu® and Sipa® Oat Gluten free on earth. They are a great source of important and DE62. Oat syrups are particularly popular syrups/bases are liquid oat syrups/base obtained vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Studies nowadays in the production of dairy products by the hydrolysis of gluten-free oat flour using show that oats have many health benefits. These (yoghurts, desserts, etc.), biscuits, ice cream, cereal natural GMO-free enzymes. These products come include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a based products (bars and breakfast foods), sauces, with a dark orange colour, are slightly sweet and reduced risk of heart disease baby food, and much more. In addition, the offer have a typical oat flavour. As a specialist in cereal hydrolysis, Meurens you the possibility of having a clean label. These Natural offers a wide range of oat-based products can be declared as unrefined oat syrup NATU® OAT PUREE ingredients, in both conventional natural and or oat extract. Natu®Oat purée is obtained by hydrolysis organic quality. Meurens Natural is your go-to of oat flour using natural GMO-free enzymes, partner when it comes to innovating with oats. Our OAT SYRUP/BASES (SIPA® OAT - NATU® OAT) separation of the insolubles (pulp), filtration and extensive portfolio offers everything you need to GLUTEN FREE subsequent concentration of the juice, and then get on board of this healthy trend. An extensive Why gluten free? blending of the pulp back into the concentrated range offering you different dextrose equivalences Gluten is a protein that is naturally found in juice. This product is brown in colour, has a very with different product types such as liquids or some grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. It acts pleasant sweet taste and an oat flavour. This powders is all you need to formulate your new oat like a binder, holding food together and giving a product has a higher protein content than the product. On top of that, Meurens Natural’s “stretchy” quality to a product such as dough. other products, around 6,4 grams per 100 grams. production process is 100% natural. Before the Although gluten is not at all harmful to healthy This versatile product can be used in many addition of natural (GMO free) enzymes to carry individuals, it can cause serious side effects in applications such as, but not limited to: dairy and out the hydrolysis, flour is mixed with water at a certain individuals who are gluten intolerant. Some vegetable products (drinks, yoghurt, ice cream…), certain temperature. Subsequently via hydrolysis people react differently to gluten, where the body cereal products (bars, breakfast, biscuits,…),sauces, the long starch molecules are split into smaller- senses it as a toxin, causing the immune cells to bakery,…. You can simply declare it as oat puree sized molecules using the action of natural (GMO overreact and attack it. If a gluten intolerant or on your label. free) enzymes. This results in a wide range of gluten sensitive person continues to eat gluten, extracts containing a large variety of sugar this creates inflammation. The side effects can OAT EXTRACT POWDER (SIPADRY® OAT - structures and dextrose equivalents providing very range from being mild (fatigue, bloating, alternat- NATUDRY® OAT) diverse sweetening and technical functionalities: ing constipation, and diarrhea) to severe (uninten- Dehydrated oat syrup is an oat powder tional weight loss, malnutrition, intestinal damage) obtained by hydrolysis of oat flour using natural OAT SYRUP/BASES (SIPA® OAT - NATU® OAT) as seen in the autoimmune disorder celiac disease. GMO-free enzymes which are then dried. This Organic or natural liquid oat syrup is obtained As a market, the development and demand of powder comes with a beige colour and an oat
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AstaReal achieves food safety standard FSSC 22000 certification
staReal, the global pioneer in natural astaxanthin cultivation and related research, has been certified according to FSSC 22000, Version 5. The certification confirms that the company meets all the safety requirements relevant to the manufacturing of food throughout the supply chain. AstaReal cultivates and produces astaxanthin, which is derived from the microalga Haematococ- cus pluvialis. To confirm the safety and consistent quality of its products for consumer consumption, AstaReal has been accredited with the FSSC 22000, V5 certificate. For AstaReal’s customers, this guarantees a well-developed food safety manage- ment system, including solid hazard analysis and risk management system that identify, evaluate flavour. Oat extract powder is available with a beta glucans can help reduce the risk of diabetes and control any food safety hazards that my dextrose equivalence of 17 and one of 25. type 2 or may help in improving blood sugar occur, thus guaranteeing consumer safety. The Oat powder can be used in food preparations control in those who already have diabetes. accreditation is testament to the Swedish where liquids are not favourable, for example in Oat beta glucans at doses of at least 3g/d company’s continuous efforts to not only chocolate. It can provide a cereal flavour, crispness, have also shown a significant decrease in LDL- maintain, but also improve on, its high safety and viscosity, prevent crystallization or simply be used cholesterol in both normocholesterolemic and quality standards. as a bulking agent to give volume to a product hypercholesterolemia people. This shows that Certification according to the FSSC 22000 without adding refined sugar. Easy to formulate consumption of beta-glucans results in a standard is recognised worldwide as proof of a safe and you can simply declare it as oat powder. In reduction of blood cholesterol concentrations. manufacturing process and a comprehensive food particular, Natudry®Oat 17 can be used to Inside your digestive system, soluble fiber attaches safety management system, and fulfils the reformulate maltodextrins to cholesterol particles and takes them out of the requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative body, thus helping to reduce overall cholesterol (GFSI). For AstaReal, this is one more step towards NATUDRY® OAT G levels and the risk of heart disease. reassuring both manufacturers and consumers Also part of our oatβ extract powder range, but Other research indicates that beta glucan about the safety of its products. worthwhile mentioning as a separate item, is our could have positive effects on the immune system. Dr. Kurt Haglund, Quality Manager at AstaReal: NATUDRY® OAT G. NATUDRY® OAT G is a Scientists think beta glucan may be able to “Our customers look for scientifically backed, dehydrated oat powderβ produced by hydrolysisβ of stimulate the immune system and help the body natural ingredients that are produced with the oat bran using natural GMO-free enzymes, followed fight off disease and infection more effectively. highest standards throughout the whole supply by removal of insolubles and drying. The product, Soluble fiber such as beta glucans also soak up chain. We at AstaReal attach great importance to is low in simple sugars, has a light brown colour and water as it passes through our system, which helps providing only high quality and safe ingredients, comes with an oat taste. On top of that the to bulk up our stool and guard against constipa- supported by a well-functioning food safety NATUDRY® OAT G contains 12,5 grams of fiber of tion and diarrhea. management system. We do not compromise in which 10 gramsβ are beta glucans! This product Our NATU®OAT BG can be the perfect healthy this area, and always put safety and food quality brings high viscosity and is totally soluble in water. ingredient to add to your dairy and plant-based first. Therefore, we are delighted to have received products (drinks, yoghurt, etc…), biscuits, cereal- the FSSC 22000 certification as an official What are Beta Glucans? based products (bars and breakfast foods), sauces, confirmation of our commitment.” We all know that fiber is good for us and needs sports nutrition, or supplements. www.astareal.se to be part of your daily food routine. Although not Aside from above mentioned examples, we all fibers are created equally. There are two main also have organic and natural extracts in our categories of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. portfolio coming from corn, barley malt, spelt, Within each category, there are different types. manioc and wheat. We also have a wide range Beta glucan is one form of soluble dietary fiber of tailor-made ingredients in our portfolio, that is strongly linked to improving overall health. especially designed to meet different customer Soluble fiber absorbs water, turning into a gel-like needs. Contact us for more information at substance (compare it to adding water to oats). [email protected] or visit us at www.meurensnatural.com What are the benefits of beta glucan? Both the the U.S. Food and Drug Administra- tion (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have approved health claims for oat beta glucans. In the Case of E.F.S.A., they concluded that 4 grams of oat beta glucans per 30 grams of carbohydrates is sufficient to reduce post-prandial glycemic responses. Consequently,
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ICL driving plant-based food innovation in Europe
lant-based seems to be taking the world by storm. Consumers can find these ingredients in just about every aisle of the grocery store now – from meat alternatives to dairy and beverage applications – and even skincare products. Many consumers consider themselves “flexitarians” instead of vegans or vegetarians. This means they still eat meat; however, they want to replace some of their meat options with healthier plant-based ones. As a result, these consumers are expecting delicious plant-based products that taste like real meat or dairy. Now more than ever, consumers are looking for foods that truly mimic the eating experience of traditional meats. The shift to a more flexitarian diet has expanded this audience, as well as height- the year with a mission to replicate the eating ened expectations of how these foods should experience of traditional food with new plant- traditional meat-based hot dogs, taste. This has resulted in customer requests for based options. sausages and deli meat. formulations in areas where there are not currently While working with these novel proteins many high-quality plant-based options - such as Taste the ROVITARIS® difference proves to be a challenge for formulators, it seafood. Novel proteins, such as pea and faba, are also makes it exciting. The ICL team holds their ICL Food Specialties is committed to keeping allowing the team to innovate in ways food ROVITARIS® line to a high taste and texture up with these trends and innovating in areas technologists never imagined. These sources standard, ensuring optimal eating experience. beyond traditional meat alternatives. Plant-based provide excellent taste and texture with fewer Many of their team members have compared their alternative proteins have become a principal focus off-flavours common in many plant replacements. prototypes – like the ROVITARIS® chicken nuggets in most of their formulations – with significant ICL’s technical experts developed ROVITARIS® – to animal-based ones, and even have trouble range across the spectrum of vegan alternatives Alternative Protein Solutions, which are innovative telling the difference. The team takes pride in in meat, dairy and beverage applications. ICL’s technologies that provide meat-like texture from knowing that they, as formulators, are doing their dedicated team of technologists have noticed an plant proteins. The versatility of these proteins jobs by bringing the best possible solutions to the increase in the demand for plant-based alterna- allows manufacturers to apply this technology in a market. tives with the COVID-19 pandemic, as many wide variety of applications: the natural colour and The team has recognized similar challenges in consumers have used this time to reflect on their fibrous meat-like texture of their wet fibers plant-based beverage and dairy applications and lifestyles and are now choosing food options that perfectly suits white meat or seafood alternative delivers their expertise in those markets, as well. are better for their personal health and the planet. applications, such as vegan chicken nuggets or fish For example, achieving a smooth, creamy texture ICL scientists share this commitment and have a sticks. Their dry texturates enable particulation and in dairy and beverages is often difficult to achieve genuine dedication to creating exceptional, tasty, mouthfeel that mimics ground meat products like when using vegetable proteins. This is due to the and on-trend vegan foods. The ICL laboratories and hamburgers, meatballs or taco meat. Lastly, their functional differences in plant proteins compared kitchens never shut down during COVID; they plant-based emulsion systems provide the clean to meat and dairy. ICL’s brands like BEKAPLUS® and continued their innovative work throughout flavour and snappy bite consumers expect from JOHA® have proven successful in combatting these
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challenges and are widely celebrated among the plant-based community.
Why everyone is craving plant protein Now, more than ever, this plant-based community seems more committed to maintain- ing an exclusively clean, healthier diet. According to NCBI, consumers are minimizing their consumption of processed foods, animal products and oils – instead resorting to vegetables, fruits, and healthier fats. The key to understanding what motivates consumers to be driven to a plant-based diet begins with understanding the difference between the various plant-based diets: •A vegan diet is fully plant-based and excludes all animal foods •A vegetarian diet is plant-based but includes animal foods like dairy, beverages and eggs •A flexitarian diet is mostly plant-based but occasionally includes meat or fish •A plant-forward diet is not purely limited to plant-based foods but emphasizes them for cooking and eating According to the American Heart Association, the benefits of consuming less meat or giving up meat entirely are explicit – improved overall health, enhanced well-being, and a reduced risk of diseases, especially high cholesterol, stroke, obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease. One of the challenges of consuming meat is products are often loaded with too much sodium, cholesterol, and saturated fat, all of which can lead to negative heart health consequences. Consumers are also motivated by heightened sustainability efforts with rising public awareness and concern for the environment. Research has shown production of plant-based products is better for the environment and the planet because they consume less water, produce fewer greenhouse gases, and require less energy and land than beef production. Many consumers have reconsidered their habits to lessen their ecological footprint by reducing meat consumption and replacing food with meatless alternatives. Animal welfare also plays a critical role in the decision to adopt vegan or vegetarian diets, as humans are showing compassion towards animals by restricting consumption of meat or animal byproducts. Evidence suggests that consumers not strictly adopt a plant-based diet but rather include it as a supplementary diet. This allows consumers to mitigate some of the negative risks associated with meat consumption by varying their diets to include more vegetable-based foods while still enjoying their favorite meat products.
Endless possibilities ICL recognizes this demand for evolving consumer choices and continues tailoring their solutions to keep up with those trends. The possibilities are endless with ROVITARIS® Alternative Protein Solutions and the BEKAPLUS® product lines. The ICL Food Specialties team is excited to continue innovating in this area and bring customers delicious, new formulations to try.
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ChromaDex and Phospholipids – the Health & game-changing Happiness Group announce bioactive ingredient agreement for ® Carla Felgueiras, supply of Niagen hromaDex Corp. has announced it has Global Product Manager entered into a strategic supply agree- ment with Health & Happiness (H&H) Ingredients, Novastell Group, a global leader in premium health, human and pet nutrition and personal care brands. The agreement provides H&H Group with rights to ChromaDex’s patented nicotinamide riboside ingredient Niagen®, the sole active ingredient in ealthy living became a top priority functions like controlling cell growth and also Tru Niagen®, for exclusively formulated Swisse® for many consumers in 2020 as assisting in producing the energy we need to products. Tru Niagen® is an industry-leading, people started taking stock of survive. award-winning dietary supplement that helps users their overall welfare during the This bioactive ingredient is among the most Age Better® by safely and effectively increasing COVID-19 pandemic. plentiful of substances in any living organism, and NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) levels Modern lifestyles, including stress, smoking, with good reason. We require lots of them to live, which are critical to healthy cellular function and alcohol and lock-down induced sedentary habits and our bodies must keep on replenishing them. vitality. Levels of NAD+ decline with age as well as coupled to unsupervised trips to the fridge, started While the body creates much of what it needs, metabolic stressors including stress on the immune taking its toll and many turned to complementary dietary supplementation can still be helpful. Our system, sleep disruption, sun exposure, and and functional supplements to augment their cells will be unable to function in the absence alcohol consumption. dietary requirements.* of phospholipids or where we have less than “This arrangement with H&H Group advances Grandview Research's report 'Dietary Supple- necessary for healthy cell functioning. the ChromaDex objectives of building a global ments Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis by Phospholipids are found in high concentra- consumer brand while working with exceptional Ingredient’ states that the size of the global dietary tions within the lining of every cell of the body, strategic partners,” says company CEO Rob Fried. supplements market was worth $140.3bn in 2020. including brain cells. They help these cells “The Swisse® and Tru Niagen® brands share a Market researchers estimate that this figure is communicate and influence how well receptors common mission to improve human health around expected to expand at a compound annual growth function for optimal brain health, just like the world.” rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2021 to 2028 – excellent omega-3 fatty acids. Niagen® will be offered to H&H Group news for the nutritional supplements market. Your body can produce some phospholipids consumers under the company’s Swisse® product The report further states that demand for naturally. However, in today’s lifestyle, consumers family, a global nutrition brand with a presence in dietary supplements stems mainly from the States, derive the necessary phospholipids from nutritional four continents and Australia’s No. 1 wellness the UK and Europe with countries like Italy, Spain, brand. The Swisse range includes multivitamins, France, and Germany leading the charge. The dietary supplements, sports nutrition, skincare and nutritional supplement market, judging from functional foods. The new products will be the first overall dietary market based sales, benefited from NAD+ boosters in the Swisse® portfolio and will the pandemic as the market witnessed a surge in expand its healthy aging category. demand for immunity-boosting supplements. H&H Group Executive Director and CEO One of the headlining ingredients in this Laetitia Garnier said the company was excited evolving space is phospholipids. This ingredient to be making this announcement alongside offers a prime opportunity for companies looking ChromaDex and expressed the opportunity for the at expanding their footprint or new entrants to the companies and consumers alike. supplements market. Today’s formulations can be “At H&H Group, we are committed to seeking enhanced through the use of existing nutritional out the best ingredients so that our formulations elements like phospholipids to assist brands in dietary sources. Here is an opportunity for can be of the highest quality and deliver innovative underpinning the nutritional value of their manufacturers to incorporate phospholipids into and efficacious solutions to consumers. When we product range. This is in line with what today's their supplement mix. have the opportunity to combine that with consumers are looking for – healthier choices, Novastell’s phospholipids are a healthy and ground-breaking innovation such as Niagen® it is every day. efficient bioactive ingredient produced from soya a really exciting proposition for us and our So why should the supplement industry beans and sunflower seeds and can be combined customers. consider incorporating phospholipids in its prod- with numerous nutritional compounds for sport “We are impressed by the clinical evidence and ucts? nutrition, brain cognition, stress management, liver the team that sits behind Niagen®. We look As a class, phospholipids are one of the most protection, skin health, healthy ageing, and forward to working together to explore product vital molecules in your body. cardiovascular health among others. development and provide our health-conscious Phospholipids are the building blocks of Other favourable functions of phospholipids consumers with many health benefits that cellular membranes creating a real ‘skin’ surround- include ingredients for food, cosmetics, agricul- will come from the leading NAD+ boosting ing every living cell. They provide the bi-layered ture, and pharmaceuticals. nutrient.” envelopes that make life possible by differentiating * It is always advisable to consult your doctor Niagen® increases NAD+ levels safely and an internal media under tight control by the cell before embarking on a course of supplements to effectively, as demonstrated in nine published and an external media providing nutrients and ensure you are taking the right ones for your human trials. Niagen® has achieved regulatory information. dietary requirements. acceptance by the world’s four leading regulatory Phospholipids also provide a barrier protect- bodies: the U.S. FDA, Health Canada, the European ing protection for the organelles within these cells. To find out more about Novastell, please visit Commission, and the Therapeutic Goods Adminis- Organelles are structures that perform specific https://novastell.com/en/ tration (TGA) of Australia.
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Mondelez International Givaudan and Snackfutures announces inaugural Bühler open CoLab class of start-ups Protein Innovation Centre in Singapore nackFutures, the Mondel z International, pounds and wanted to keep the weight off with Inc. innovation and ventureē hub, has a healthy version of their favorite treat. ivaudan, a global leading company in announced the nine start-ups selected • LOVE, CORN: A crunchy corn brand made with Taste and Wellbeing, and Bühler, global for the inaugural class of the CoLab start-up simple, non-GMO ingredients founded by family leader for food processing solutions, engagement program. Each of the well-being snack members Jamie, Gavin & Missy McCloskey. have announced the official opening of the APAC brands will participate in a 12-week program • Numa: Numa, which means daughter and Protein Innovation Centre. Located at the designed to help them accelerate their growth. mother in Chinese, was created by “Numa” duo, Givaudan Woodlands site in Singapore, the Protein Participants will also receive a $20,000 grant. Jane Xie and Joyce Zhu, to honor heritage Innovation Centre is jointly run and supported by The CoLab program, which launched earlier this through healthier versions of their favorite child- experts from both companies and is connected to year, is deliberately designed to be a collaborative hood candies from Asia. a vast network of R&D innovation centers in effort between entrepreneurs and the Mondel z • NuSkool: A low-sugar snacking platform co- Switzerland and key hubs across the region that International ecosystem to drive mutual growth.ē founded by Joe Christensen and Kevin Healy after enables agile plant-based product development on SnackFutures will provide participating start-ups seeing friends and family members struggle with a global scale. with tools, technologies and access to networks and obesity and heart disease. The Protein Innovation Centre in Singapore industry expertise, while also gaining insights, • Snacklins: Founded by former radio personality welcomes food processing companies, start-ups capabilities and prospective investment opportuni- and chef Samy Kobrosly, Snacklins are plant-based and university researchers from across the Asia ties. It’s also yet another demonstration of crisps are like a vegan take on pork rinds. Pacific (APAC) region keen to co-create plant-based SnackFutures’ mission to create a snacking world • Sourse: With the goal of making supplements ac- food experiences that do good and feel good. The that is good for people, kind to the planet and cessible, Jenne Moore and Andrew Remlinger Centre combines the pilot technology of Bühler’s deliciously fun by bringing “big and small” together came up with vitamin-infused candy, starting with extrusion and processing equipment with to push the boundaries of what’s possible in dark chocolate. Givaudan’s new culinary facilities and its world- well-being snacking. • 12 Tides: A nutrient-dense, ocean-friendly snack leading expertise in flavour, taste, ingredient, and The application and interview process resulted founded by Pat Schnettler and Lindsey Palmer product development. in a diverse group of snack brands with different made from kelp sourced from regenerative ocean Outfitted with a pilot scale wet and dry formats, well-being propositions, revenue and farms. extruder, a state-of-the-art product development distribution footprint. These exciting companies “We couldn’t have asked for a better repre- kitchen, storage facilities, meeting amenities and also represent a diverse founders’ group, including sentation of what the future of snacking holds,” a viewing area where visitors may tour the 400- a number of women and people of color, each with said Brigette Wolf, Global Head of SnackFutures, square-meter facility and view live demonstrations, their unique and authentic story behind the brand. Mondel z International. “The founders are so the Protein Innovation Centre is constructed with The 2021 CoLab class participants are: inspiringē and passionate about what they are doing. the end-to-end process of plant-based protein • Better Bites Bakery: An allergen free bakery line Working with them as part of the CoLab program is production in mind. founded by Leah Lopez to provide choices for her going to move the needle on their brands, support Monila Kothari, APAC President, Givaudan Taste son who had life-threatening food allergies our innovation agenda, and ultimately help deliver & Wellbeing, says: “We are proud to be part of a • Chasin’ Dreams Farm: A popped sorghum snack on consumers’ desire for people and planet-friendly partnership that will contribute towards a sustain- founded by Sydney Chasin who is reviving an snacking.” able food future for Singapore and the APAC ancient grain to bring more options and flavours The CoLab program will begin in June with region. Through the Protein Innovation Centre, we to gluten-free snacking initial programming taking place virtually. For more aim to create an ecosystem that supports • Elite Sweets: A Keto donut brand run by founders information and for latest updates from the start-ups and food businesses in an environment Amir and Amin Bahari who each lost over 100 program, visit www.snackfutures.com. of co-creation. The Centre will provide them access to the expertise, networks and technology required to create authentic plant-based protein alternatives that meet consumer needs and expectations. By bringing flavor solutions that are vegetarian, vegan, plant-based and natural, as well as technologies such as wet extrusion to Singapore BENEO appoints Stefanie De and the region, we are helping to make plant- based foods more delicious, authentic, and Roover as Sales Director EMEA accessible to business and consumers. We are excited to open our Centre in Singapore, a ENEO, a leading manufacturer of to reach their goals by providing them with market country that is a hot bed for FoodTech Innovation.” functional ingredients, has announced inspiration, nutritional know-how and technical Ian Roberts, Chief Technology Officer at Büh- the appointment of Stefanie De Roover expertise.” ler, says: “Great tasting and sustainable protein al- as Sales Director EMEA. In her new role, De Roover For De Roover, digitalization plays a key role in ternatives are an important contributor to feeding will lead the company’s sales in Europe, the Middle remaining successful as a company in the future. 10 billion people sustainably by 2050. The changes East and Africa from BENEO’s site in Belgium. She explains: “From a customer point of view, we that need to happen to our protein value chains Having progressed her career through various want to ensure that BENEO is an agile supplier to prior to that are so deep, they can only be positions in the company since joining 12 years ago, work with and our digital transformation will be key achieved if the various partners of the food De Roover will now be responsible for expanding to this. In turn, we believe that digital convenience ecosystem start working together today. The Pro- and leading the BENEO business in EMEA. This will will be an important aspect in contributing to tein Innovation Centre that we open today with Gi- include BENEO’s ‘home markets’ of Germany and BENEO’s growth, allowing for more efficient vaudan at the core of Southeast Asia’s vibrant food the BENELUX region, Northern and Southern Europe communication with partners and customers, as ecosystem, is a step towards achieving our vision of as well as the markets of the Middle East and well as delivering on-demand supply with greater a collaborative and sustainable future of food. The Eastern Europe including Russia. De Roover room for collaboration.” Protein Innovation Centre will not only enable the comments: “The great thing is that all these As one of the leading functional ingredients development of more plant-based protein prod- markets hold a fantastic opportunity for BENEO to manufacturers, BENEO’s success in Europe looks set ucts across Asia, it will also ensure delicious prod- support our customers and grow together. I look to continue under De Roover’s guidance by ucts can be scaled to the production volumes forward to taking on the new challenge and offering customised and localised solutions in a required to create a positive environmental impact supporting our customers in EMEA, helping them diversified market. on our food chains.”
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Minerals for Meatless Meat
hrough human nutrition, the human organism has adapted its physiology to the omnivorous lifestyle in the course of evolution. For example, human teeth are extremely well-suited to break up meat with both the incisors as well as crushing it with the molars. In addition, the human intestine has adapted to the regular consumption of meat. Abstaining from animal products in the nutrition has recently been enjoying a certain amount of popularity. However, this practice has deep roots in the cultural history of human beings. Although humans are omnivores, some cultures have deliberately avoided eating other living creatures or their products. This can be for many reasons such as religion, ideology or health. Recently, the environ- mental protection is also playing a role in abstain- ing meat eating. Environmental damage caused by meat consumption is largely due to intensive Magnesium Citrate Malate © Fotolia for Food Supplements animal husbandry. can also be absorbed by wheat germs, for There are many different types of vegetarism. example, as they also contain high amounts of According to the Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/418 In addition to the well-known Vegetarians and Iron. This is Iron in the form of Fe3+, which is more amending Directive 2002/46/EC for food supplements Vegans, there are also Flexitarians, Ovo-Lacto difficult for the body to absorb in contrast to Iron our new Magnesium Salt is permitted for the fortifica- Vegetarians, Ovo Vegetarians, Lacto Vegetarians from meat products. Iron is an important part of tion of food supplements in Europe. and Pescetarians. They differ in the extent to which the human organism. A balanced Iron level Magnesium Citrate Malate by Dr.Paul Lohmann® the adherents abstain from animal products. contributes to the energy-yielding metabolism, is a fully reacted Mineral and a new and innovative Various reasons can lead to the avoidance of reduces tiredness and it supports the process of ingredient for food supplements. The combination of meat products. Some people do not want to eat cell division. The main function of Iron is the Magnesium with two organic acids, citric acid and meat for religious reasons, other do not like the support of the oxygen transport in the body, and malic acid, leads to a Mineral Salt with excellent taste of meat. Others want to consume food with the formation of red blood cells. solubility. Citric acid and malic acid are part of the a better carbon footprint and again other people The trace element Zinc also plays a major role human metabolism and therefore easy to metabolize. cannot eat meat products on health reasons. The in the human body. It contributes to the mainte- The free-flowing and non-hygroscopic powder is housing conditions of farm animals is another nance of normal hair, skin, and bones. In addition, clear soluble and stable in solution. The Magnesium reason for many people to live a vegetarian the entire metabolism, the immune system and content is similar to other organic Magnesium Salts, lifestyle. Many people try to avoid meat in order to also the fertility of humans benefit from this but the performance in liquid application forms is protect the animals and thus to set an example. Mineral. In fact, cognitive functions and vision are much better. Comparable products are not stable in A majority of animals for slaughter are kept, Zinc-dependent. solution over storage time or even insoluble. The transported and slaughtered under unworthy The daily requirements of Iron and Zinc are original taste is more pleasant compared to other conditions. In current times such as the corona particularly difficult to meet with purely plant- Magnesium sources and can be easily masked. crisis, the meat industry is strongly criticized. The based foods. Magnesium Citrate Malate is especially designed by working conditions are often bad in this industry. Dr. Paul Lohmann® for the use in high concentrated In addition to the general occupational safety and Options for a healthy vegetarian and liquid ready-to-drink food supplements. health standards, they must improve the climatic vegan lifestyle conditions in slaughterhouses. As a result of this To fulfil the requirements of a vegetarian or situation, many meat eaters have now decided to vegan lifestyle, special meat substitutes are switch to meat substitutes. designed. Meat replacements resemble to real meat and meat products in texture, haptic, taste Iron and Zinc are key and outer appearance. The products are based on It is easy to buy meatless meat instead of real non-meat protein, for example soy protein, gluten meat. But many consumer do not consider, that and protein from fungus. However, the mineral animal products and especially meat contain content of meat substitutes is often lower in various Minerals, which are difficult to obtain from comparison to real meat and meat products. To a purely plant-based nutrition. For omnivores, Iron compensate mineral deficiencies caused by the is primarily taken in by the body in the form of vegetarian and vegan lifestyle, the regular intake © iStock easily absorbable Fe2+ from meat. Alternatively, Iron of dietary supplements can ensure a sufficient and
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complete supply of Minerals even while abstaining from all animal products. Another option is the use of fortified food products containing sufficient amounts of Minerals, especially popular vegetarian and vegan meatless meat products can secure an adequate nutrient supply. Soy-based meat substitute products as well as other plant-based proteins are highly processed products that are well-suited for enrichment with Minerals during the production process. They represent a varied matrix that can be refined in nearly any manner and can undergo a nutritional upgrade. In particu- lar, enrichment with Iron and Zinc can compensate for the deficiencies in a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle. To compensate the lack of Iron and Zinc the following products by Dr. Paul Lohmann® can be © Pixabay used for the fortification of meat replacements. How to find the best Mineral Salt supplements. Different techniques of particle size Element Mineral Salts The choice to the anionic part of a Mineral Salt engineering like micronization, granulation or is of particular importance. Beside physical and microencapsulation is a strength of Dr. Paul Iron Ferric Pyrophosphate (fine or ultrafine) chemical properties like solubility, pH-value and Lohmann®. Tailor-made product developments Ferrous Fumarate taste, anions have also an influence on the bioavail- and product adaptions are carried out in close Ferrous Gluconate ability and the compatibility. Organic acids promote collaboration with the customers. Ferrous Citrate the absorption of certain cations, like Magnesium, Ferrous Lactate Calcium, and Iron. Citrate, Malate and Fumarate Zinc Zinc Citrate (fine or micronized) are part of the citric acid cycle within the human Zinc Gluconate metabolic pathway and are therefore easy to digest. Fully reacted Mineral Salts from Amino Acids Dr. Paul Lohmann® provides comprehensive like Bisglycinate are known for an excellent bioavail- support in the development of fortified products. ability and are well tolerated. As a specialized manufacturer of high-quality Mineral Salts of Dr. Paul Lohmann® are Mineral Salts the product portfolio includes over especially designed for the use in food supple- Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH & Co. KGaA 400 different Mineral Salts. The company works ments. They fulfill the purity parameters for ready Hauptstrasse 2 together with the client in close cooperation to use food supplements already in the raw 31860 Emmerthal starting from the selection of the Minerals, the material state. These quality parameters were Germany development of manufacturing processes to the decreed by the European Commission to ensure Email: [email protected] question of health-related labeling. the constantly high quality and purity of food www.lohmann4minerals.com GEN NEWS.e$S:TESTING 12/5/21 19:52 Page 12
Pharmactive enters a Nutra meets Pharma initiative
harmactive Biotech, S.L., is tapping into trials of pharmaco-nutritional interventions. As an Pharmacogenomics. He has authored more than the pharmaceutical market with its advisor at Pharmactive, he will support strategic 120 publications. In recent years, he devoted his leading branded ingredients, such as product development, advise in clinical studies research to the application of artificial intelligence affron® saffron extract, for supporting mental protocols, and provide consumer insights. “Clayton in healthcare, molecular biology and other related- health. The company has appointed Paul Clayton, will serve as the voice of the consumer and the medical fields, becoming a recognized expert in this PhD as Chair of its scientific advisory board. nutraceutical industry using his extensive knowl- discipline. Together with Pharmactive’s medical advisor, edge of natural pharmacology to bring an evidence- “An ingredient for mood health, such as Carlos Galmarini, MD, PhD, they will lead this based, prevention-focused point of view to Pharmactive’s validated saffron extract, affron, can strategic move for Pharmactive. physicians,” adds Raymond. be used as stand-alone or to enhance “Including high-level medical and natural Carlos Galmarini is the Founder and CEO of pharmaceutical products,” explains Clayton. science experts on the advisory board enables the Topazium Smart Medicine, a biomedical and “Consumers are seeking science-based, natural company to combine and reconciliate the two pharmaceutical artificial intelligence platform based mental wellness solutions and Pharmactive can worlds of pharma and nutraceuticals, to benefit in Madrid, Spain. He earned his medical degree from answer this demand, having already pioneered in both consumers and medical practitioners and will the University of Buenos Aires. He completed an the field. The company recently published a clinical help the pharmaceutical business provide greater internship in clinical oncology at Marie Curie study on affron with antidepressants, and there are value to their patrons,” says Jean-Marie Raymond, Hospital, Buenos Aires, and post-doctoral fellow- more to come.” CEO at Pharmactive. ships in oncology at City of Hope Hospital, Los Paul Clayton is a clinical pharmacologist and Angeles, and Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon. He also pharmacological nutritionist. He is the former Chair earned a PhD in oncology and was qualified to of the Forum on Food & Health (UK) and a former lead research teams for Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Senior Scientific Advisor to the UK government’s University, France. He practiced medicine at both Clasado Biosciences Committee on the Safety of Medicines. In addition Marie Curie Hospital and Carlos G. Durand Hospital, to his new position at Pharmactive, he is a Fellow of Buenos Aires, and held medical research positions partners with the Institute of Food, Brain & Behaviour (Oxford). in oncology at Rockefeller and Lyon Sud Medical Paul works with leading doctors and clinical scientists Schools, France, where he was appointed as an Herbalife Nutrition at centers of clinical expertise in multiple countries, associate professor. He later joined PharmaMar designing and supervising pre-clinical and clinical (Madrid, Spain) as Head of Cell Biology and on new launch
imuno®, the prebiotic galactooligosac- charide (‘GOS’) ingredient developed by Clasado Biosciences (‘Clasado’), will be a Kemin Industries acquires key ingredient in Herbalife Nutrition’s new supple- ment Microbiotic Max, launched recently. Bio-Cide International Microbiotic Max is a powdered food supple- ment that combines Bimuno prebiotic with two emin Industries, a global ingredient both natural and necessary. billion live probiotic bacteria from strains of manufacturer has announced it has The acquisition adds several new technologies Lactobacillus helveticus and Bifidobacterium lactis acquired Norman, Oklahoma-based Bio- to the existing Kemin portfolio of antimicrobial and - ‘good’ gut bacteria that support vital functions Cide International, Inc, a leading multi-specialty food safety solutions, including: of the body including the immune system and source of chlorine dioxide-based antimicrobial • OXINE® and PRO-OXINE®: Effective, fast-acting, cognition. The importance of good gut bacteria is technology. broad-spectrum antimicrobial solutions for food also currently being explored in other areas, such For more than forty years, Bio-Cide has processing, equipment, water and animal health as sleep health and sports performance. The pioneered novel disinfection and antimicrobial applications. inclusion of Bimuno will complement the probiotic solutions that are used in an array of markets. As a • KEEPER® and KEEPER® PROFESSIONAL: Antimicro- elements by nourishing bifidobacteria, helping leader in livestock and poultry nutrition, pet food bial agents used to eliminate pathogens, extend them to thrive. and rendering, food safety, human health and shelf-life and improve the quality of red meat, Per Rehné, CEO at Clasado, commented: “Gut more, Kemin is working to strengthen safety seafood, poultry and post-harvest fruit and health is becoming a top priority for consumers throughout all stages of the food chain. Bringing a vegetable products. and scientifically supported ingredients make all fellow leader in antimicrobial solutions into the • PURITE®: A preservative formulated for use in the difference. Bimuno is the most studied organization aligns with Kemin's decades-long focus prescription and over-the-counter eye care prebiotic of its kind, supported by over 90 scientific in this space. products. publications, including more than 20 clinical trials”. "We are thrilled to welcome the Bio-Cide team "There is immense synergy between the two “Herbalife Nutrition is renowned for its market to Kemin and add their outstanding products and corporations that nurture a common goal – service agility and innovative thinking; by formulating with services to our portfolio of offerings," said Dr. Chris mankind through cutting-edge science and Bimuno, the strong commercial potential of an Nelson, President and CEO, Kemin Industries. "Kemin innovation," said Dr. Neeraj Khanna, President and advanced prebiotic is on full display. Herbalife and Bio-Cide share a deep dedication to scientific Chief Technology Officer, Bio-Cide International. Nutrition Microbiotic Max is set to be an effective excellence, industry-leading technology and "Bio-Cide is a leader in the field of chlorine dioxide- use of the synbiotic concept and we’re proud to established safety practices. As two family-owned based antimicrobials, and Kemin is a strong force in play our part in the launch of an innovative companies, we also share a commitment to our the animal health and food safety markets, among supplement designed to make a real difference”, employees, our customers and the betterment of others. Bio-Cide is well-poised to integrate into he adds. our communities. We look forward to bolstering our Kemin's much broader platform and contribute Simon Branch, Senior Director of R&D at portfolio of safe, effective and transformative towards Kemin's global vision of transforming Herbalife Nutrition, commented: “We’re delighted solutions – together." lives. We believe that the integration of the two to be launching Microbiotic Max to key markets in As Kemin works toward its vision to sustainably companies will result in a quantum leap for Europe and Africa throughout 2021. Our members transform the quality of life with its products and Bio-Cide's abilities to grow, prosper and support its and their customers value the scientific credibility services, it is dedicated to fostering healthy people, current and new customer base. This acquisition and quality of Herbalife Nutrition’s products, which a healthy planet and healthy business. The company marks a major milestone in Bio-Cide's 49-year is why Bimuno was the perfect prebiotic choice for strives to develop nourishing, protective and history, and our management and staff are our new supplement. We’re looking forward to innovative ingredients on a global scale, making an extremely excited about it." making gut health more accessible and more expansion of its effective antimicrobial solutions achievable”.
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eimele® launches innovative functional coffee to tackle your metabolism concerns EIMELE V1:TESTING 13/5/21 13:13 Page 4
hroughout life we acquire wisdom our diet because our body cannot synthesize and gain experience however as them. In particular are the B group of vitamins, we age, physiologically our body’s which we get from wholegrains, fish, meats, metabolism and metabolic rate all vegetables, grains, legumes and seeds. start to slow down. At eimele® a These conenzyme-B vitamins assist the team of experts have created an innovative enzymes to release energy from carbohydrates, product that targets this issue by using a blend of fats and proteins.5 functional ingredients that are scientifically proven to optimise your metabolism.
What is Metabolism? Metabolism is a term used to describe all the different chemical processes/reactions that occur continuously inside your body, that create and break down energy to keep you alive and your organs functioning normally such as breathing, repairing and digesting food.1 There are two types of metabolism, one called anabolism, where small molecules are synthesized to make larger ones such as when oxygen and hydrogen combine to form water. The second type of metabolism that occurs is catabolism, where larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones, such as when glucose is broken down into pyruvate which is utilised by our energy within our cells.4 system in our body.2 The activities of these enzymes can help in Both these chemical reactions require energy increasing and decreasing the metabolism process A compound (also called a substrate) is and this comes from the breakdown of the food in our body. For example, some enzymes help to converted to product(s) by a series of enzyme- we eat including carbohydrates, proteins and fats, break down large nutrient molecules such as catalyzed steps, with the help of the coenzymes, in into their simpler forms. In fact up to 70% of the protein, fats and carbohydrates into smaller a lock-and-key model. energy used by the body goes toward the very molecules that are more easily absorbed by the basic processes required to keep you alive. This is body, which occurs during digestion. Other Vitamin B6 and its role in amino acid known as the basal metabolic rate. How well or enzymes help bind two molecules together to metabolism how much energy your body needs and burns, is produce a new molecule, such as in protein As discussed, B vitamins act as coenzymes for affected by your metabolism.3 synthesis.5 several enzymatic reactions. In particular is vitamin How fast or slow your metabolism is, is In many cases, the enzymes need assistants to B6, a key ingredient in eimele® Metabolism Plus commonly known as metabolic rate3. Put simply help them. Enzyme helpers are called coenzymes Coffee. Vitamin B6 is found in tofu, chickpeas, it is the number of calories/kilojoules (obtained and they work closely with enzymes to enhance oats, rice, nuts, potatoes, squash, spinach, water- from food) that you burn in a given amount of these biological reactions, by binding to them in melon and bananas.6 time. So the faster your metabolism is, the more a lock-and-key type model. Without these Vitamin B6, in its biologically active coenzyme kilojoules/calories your body needs and burns. coenzymes, an enzyme cannot function efficiently, form, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (PLP) facilities the Metabolic rate can vary between individuals, some adversely affecting the metabolic reaction, in function of a large number of essential enzymes, of which is due to your genes but also body size, question. For example, when the salivary enzyme some of which are involved in the metabolism of age, gender, amount of muscle you have and called amylase binds to a starch (that you’ve just glucose, lipids (or fats) and amino acids. Specifi- amount of physical activity you do. eaten), it catalyzes hydrolysis (the breakdown of a cally it is involved in the synthesis, transformation and degradation of amino acids7, the building blocks of protein to be utilised by the body. Supporting evidence for its essential role in metabolism and human health is reflected in how actively it is studied in relationship to a wide range of disease prevention and control.8
Vitamin B12 and its role in fatty acid metabolism Vitamin B12, also an ingredient of eimele® Metabolism Plus Coffee, is a source of coenzymes needed for the metabolism of fatty acids and amino acids.5 As Vitamin B12 is bound to protein in food, it must be released in the intestines before it is absorbed. Deficiency may develop due to malabsorption issues in the gut or dietary inadequacy. Vitamin B12 can only be obtained from the diet and is found predominantly in foods of animal origin but also in fortified breakfast cereals, fortified nutritional yeast and a small amount in tempeh. Tosubstantially reduce the risk of deficiency in vegans and vegetarians, it is very important that this at risk group supplement with B129 The helpers in metabolism - enzymes and compound due to a reaction with water), result- A recent review in 2020 of several pre-clinical coenzymes ing in a product called maltose (a type of sugar) 5. and clinical studies, found that a deficiency of The metabolic reactions happening inside Figure 2 illustrates the enzymatic reaction. vitamin B12 may be linked to increased fat our body require the help of enzymes to facilitate accumulation supporting its key role in fat metab- their actions. Enzymes, which are large protein Vitamins as coenzymes olism.10 molecules, function as catalysts by speeding up Vitamins, specifically the water-soluble ones, Another study, in 2019 looked at the inverse the rate of the chemical reactions that take place function as coenzymes. These we must get from association between vitamin B12 and obesity
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homeostasis is crucial for maintaining normal body functions and ultimately converting food into energy that your body needs. Biotin can be found in nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans, and walnuts), seeds (sunflower seeds), soybeans, oatmeal, sweet potato, mush- rooms, spinach, avocado, broccoli and bananas. As the body does not store biotin, you need to consume it among adults in the United States. Obesity is a regularly either through diet or as a supplement to disorder of the energy homeostasis system in the maintain adequate levels.14 body and dietary components can theoretically affect energy balance by altering energy intake, Summary energy expenditure, or both. This study also found Although your metabolism slows down with that individuals with lower vitamin B12 concentra- age, there are many ways to combat this. References: 1. Does Metabolism Matter in Weight Loss? 1.Harvard Medical School (2014) 11 tions were more likely to be obese. Including essential vitamins in your diet, such as 2. Ori, J, (2017) What is the role of enzymes in Metabolism. Sciencing Thus, having an adequate intake of vitamin the B group vitamins and their coenzymes can help 3. Metabolism (2020). Better Health Victoria Government 4. Cooper, GM & Sunderland, MA (2000). The Cell: A Molecular Approach. 2nd B12 rich-foods may be associated with a lower risk accelerate the metabolic process. edition of obesity with a positive effect on fatty acid By including scientifically-based functional 5. Whitney, E, Rady Rolfes, S, Crowe, T, Cameron-Smith, D, Walsh, A. (2004). Understanding Nutrition. Cengage Learning Australia. 2nd Ediiton. metabolism. ingredients like vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and Biotin 6. National Institutes of Health (2021).Vitamin B6. into eimele’s new and innovative product they will 7. Mascolo, E & Verni, F (2020). Vitamin B6 and Diabetes: Relationship and Biotin and its role in energy metabolism ensure you are getting that essential and healthy Molecular mechanisms. International Journal of Molecular Science. May: 21(10):3669. Biotin, another key B group vitamin and boost to your metabolism. 8. Mooney,S, Leuendorf, J-E, Hendrickson, C & Hellmann, H (2009).Vitamin B6:A functional ingredient in eimele® Metabolism Plus Long Known Compound of Surprising Complexity. Molecules. Jan: 14 (1):329- 351. Coffee, plays an important role in a variety of 9. National Institutes of Health (2021).Vitamin B12. critical metabolic pathways, by catalysing key 10. Boachie, J, Adaikalakoteswari, A, Samavat, J and Saravanan, P (2020). Low Vitamin B12 and Lipid Metabolism: Evidence from Pre-Clinical and Clinical reactions in gluconeogenesis (synthesis of glucose, Studies. Nutrients. Jul; 12(7): 1925. a sugar to be used as energy by the body), fatty 11. Sun, Y, Sun, M Liu, B, Du, Rong, S, Xu, G, Snetselaar,L and Bao, W (2019). acid synthesis and amino acid catabolism (break Inverse Association Between Serum Vitamin B12 Concentration and Obesity Among Adults in the United States. Front Endocrinol (Lausane). 10:414. 12 down of), in its role as a coenzyme 12. Meléndez R. Importance of biotin metabolism. (2000) Rev Invest Clin. March- This is evident in several conditions of biotin April;52(2):194-9 13. Said,H (2012). Biotin: biochemical, physiological and clinical aspects. Sub- deficiency resulting in abnormalities associated cellular biochemistry. 56:1-19. with growth and development13. Therefore, biotin www.eimele.com 14. National Institutes of Health (2021). Biotin LIPOID:TESTING 12/5/21 19:23 Page 2
Unleashing the Full Potential with Natural Phospholipids
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Natural Phospholipids Key excipients in achieving this goal are natural phospholipids. Phospholipids are amphiphilic molecules and appear as part of the membrane of every living cell. Non-GMO plant-derived phospholipids, the Regulatory main constituents of natural lecithin, are suitable for generating lipid globules like emulsion droplets All products and liposomes2. Lipophilic nutrients are solubilized and/or Safety The product does not contain emulsified, whereas hydrophilic nutrients can be chemical additives. encapsulated in the lipid globules. In addition, Non-GMO The product meets the non-GMO phospholipids act as a source of essential fatty standards set by Regulation (EC) acids3 and may protect the stomach from acidic No. 1829/2003. substances4. PhytoSolve®5 from Lipoid is a unique Palm Oil Free The product does not contain and natural technology to formulate lipophilic as palm oil. well as hydrophilic nutrients. Manufacturing The product is manufactured in These types of natural products are self- Germany. preserving and therefore free of preservatives, can be mixed with other dietetic products, and exhibit an excellent shelf life. They have a very pleasant References 1 S. Lopez-Varela, et al., Functional foods and the immune system: a review. taste and a smooth mouthfeel. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, (56)3: 29 - 33 (2002). 2 P. van Hoogevest, et al., The use of natural and synthetic phospholipids as pharmaceutical excipients. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, Further products (116)9: 1088 - 1107 (2014). Lipoid GmbH Lipoid is continuously upgrading its immune 3 L. Cui, et al., Phospholipids in foods: prooxidants or antioxidants? Journal of the Frigenstr. 4 Science of Food and Agriculture, (96)1: 18 - 31 (2016). health portfolio. New products are under 4 L.Lichtenberger,et al.,Surface phospholipids in gastric injury and protection when 67065 Ludwigshafen GERMANY development. Please contact us to combine your a selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor (Coxib) is used in combination with aspirin. Phone: +49 621 - 5 38 19-0 nutrients with our solutions. British Journal of Pharmacology, (150)7: 913 - 919 (2007). Email: [email protected] 5 C. Heuberger, PhytoSolve® an innovative system to increase bioavailability of nutrients: studies and applications. Food Technology, 42 – 44 (2014). www.lipoid.com
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A new versatile clean label ingredient for bakery, confectionery and drinks
msland Group presents their latest waxy potato development: Emwaxy® Spray 200. The Emwaxy® Spray 200 fits perfectly with the rapid growing demand for clean label alternative ingredients for the food industry. Emwaxy® Spray 200 is a clean label low DE starch derivative. Based on high amylopectin potato starch, Emwaxy® Spray 200 has unique properties. Emwaxy® Spray 200 has excellent solubility and is not prone to retrogradation. Therefore it can be applied in high concentrations whilst staying stable. The high cohesiveness at high concentrations enables to apply Emwaxy® Spray 200 solution as food glue in many food applications. The product has good film forming characteristics and there- fore it can be successfully applied as egg wash replacer on baked goods. Body and mouthfeel enhancement or partial sugar replacement are further examples of the possibilities, which Emwaxy® Spray 200 can offer.
Emwaxy® Potential applications and advantages With the introduction of Emwaxy®, Emsland Group introduces new starch solutions for the Application Advantage food industry. Emwaxy® is produced from Bakery glaze Cost effective vegan alternative for egg wash special potatoes, containing more than 99% Cake Sugar reduction opportunities up to 30 % amylopectin and is being cultivated through Cereal bars Effective food glue that can replace sugar syrups traditional, non-GMO breeding techniques. Instant drinks (coffee, tea, sport) Prevents lumping and provides excellent body and mouthfeel Chewable confectionery Alternative for gum Arabic and gelatin Characteristics of Emwaxy® Spray 200 • Easy to dissolve For the food industry, the newly developed Emsland Group experts can assist you selecting • Clean label Emwaxy® range offers a good start to create the right product. • Stable in solution in high dosage new innovative appealing products. The unique • Excellent film forming with high transparency characteristics of Emwaxy® serves todays trends and gloss e.g. easy handling, non-GMO, kosher & halal, gluten • Potato starch based – fits in the ‘plant-based’ and allergen free as well as plant-based and clean trend label. • Forms smooth solutions with good body and Please contact the Emsland Group via mouthfeel [email protected]
Lycored appointsTammi Higgins as Food Division SVP ycored, a global leader in lycopene-based "Tammi’s skills and experience are just what we Higgins has been promoted to increasingly higher colour and taste-enhancing ingredients need to lead our Food Division successfully,” said positions of responsibility within the Food Division for food and beverages has announced Shirley Cohen, Lycored CEO. “Because our product since joining Lycored in 2015. the appointment of Tammi Higgins as Senior Vice portfolio is perfectly positioned to meet current “I’m excited to be tasked to lead all the great President (SVP) of its Food Division. wellness trends and the food industry’s increasing teams within the Food Division,” said Tammi Higgins Responsible for the sales, marketing and demand for all-natural ingredients, we anticipate Lycored SVP.“For years I’ve collaborated with my development of Lycored’s portfolio of naturally tremendous growth in the sector and Tammi will be colleagues and partners to successfully harvest sourced, clean-label food and beverage ingredients, a critical part of our effort to lead in the clean-label possibilities and reach the business goals we set for Higgins will have end-to-end P&L responsibilities for and plant-based food segments.” the company. I’m both honored and flattered to be the company’s commercial food business world- With a resume that includes executive sales and asked to lead such an accomplished, competent wide. marketing positions with FMC and KALSEC, Inc., group of professionals.”
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Chr.Hansen launches VEGA™ Culture Kit specifically developed for fermented plant bases
s dairy-free alternatives to yogurt, fermented milk space has been instrumental in superior freshness and fewer quality issues “vegurts”, gain traction worldwide, informing our design of the VEGA™ Culture Kit to through the action of fermentation. competition continues to grow among fit the specific needs of the vegurt category,” says producers striving to offer consumers tasty, healthy Crittenden. “Because the composition of plant Customer support from ideation through and sustainable products. With today’s launch of bases is more varied than traditional dairy products, to post-launch troubleshooting the VEGA™ Culture Kit designed for optimal results it is particularly important to utilize cultures expertly “We hope our customers will appreciate our across the full scope of plant bases, Chr. Hansen selected to meet the performance demands of new VEGA™ cultures and come to see them as aims to enhance its support of plant-based dairy-free applications. We designed the VEGA™ essential for crafting superior vegurts. We look innovation. Culture Kit to be simple to use while still offering the forward to continuing our heritage of close The VEGA™ Culture Kit is comprised of flexibility to create differentiated products that collaboration and expert support of customers,” customizable starter cultures, probiotics and satisfy the primary consumer drivers that power this concludes Crittenden. bioprotective strains. With its comprehensive kit of growing category.” VEGA™ customers enjoy ongoing, hands-on solutions, VEGA™ delivers simplicity with robust The VEGA™ Culture Kit offers producers the support from Chr. Hansen’s dedicated global performance while offering producers the flexibility following benefits: team of plant-based fermentation experts and to create customized and differentiated features for • Enhanced taste and texture: VEGA™ offers an application laboratories, from ideation to post- their products in terms of taste, texture, health and exciting new innovation; a choice of starter launch troubleshooting. Chr. Hansen also invests in sustainability. cultures that can differentially drive flavour and consumer and market research within the industry texture in plant-based yogurts. This allows to ensure alignment between consumer needs and Elevating the art of fermented producers to optimize for specific product the features VEGA™ cultures bring to plant-based plant-based craftsmanship characteristics by selecting the cultures that yield products. “We are particularly excited about this launch the results they are after. This allows Chr. Hansen to offer additional because it gives us the opportunity to apply our • Probiotic support: VEGA™ nu-trish® blends of support through tailored innovation sessions, 145-year legacy of work within the dairy industry to cultures enable consumers to enjoy the benefits concept samples, collaborative research and this highly innovative and rapidly growing segment of the world's most-researched probiotics, includ- application assistance. By partnering with customers of the market. We aim to leverage our deep ing Chr. Hansen’s Bifidobacterium, BB-12® and at every stage of product development, expertise in food fermentation and history of close Lactobacillus rhamnosus, LGG®. These cultures Chr. Hansen aspires to set a new standard for collaboration with producers to help the industry have been designed specifically for use in plant quality and customer service, co-creating delicious elevate the art of fermented plant-based crafts- bases to ensure convenient delivery of the vegurts with tastes and textures that can rival those manship,” says Dr. Ross Crittenden, Chr. Hansen’s correct serving and stability of probiotics, all while of more traditional dairy offerings. senior director for Commercial Development. delivering robust performance and clean flavour. “Our track record of innovating, collaborating, • Boosted sustainability credentials: VEGA™ FreshQ® and troubleshooting within the yogurt and culture solution supports a longer shelf life with www.chr-hansen.com KEMIN:TESTING 13/5/21 10:48 Page 2
Keep plant-based meat alternatives safe & fresh with Kemin
n recent years, we have noticed an ensure taste and meat-like texture remain intact. Oxidative stability with NaturFORT™ increasing trend towards label-friendly Kemin offers solutions for these challenges. The rosemary and green tea blend NaturFORT products where health, ethics and has proven to consistently lower the levels of environmental factors play an important Oxidative rancidity and microbial spoilage primary and secondary products in vegan beef role in the consumer’s choice. As part of Kemin’s product range consists of natural, patties. It’s a versatile solution that assists these this trend, more and more consumers are label-friendly and organic solutions that meet the convenient, plant-based products in staying fresh replacing meat with plant-based protein alterna- consumers’ expectations for their (alternative) and appealing. (Figure 2) tives. This creates new challenges in terms of food protein sources. safety, shelf life, freshness, and taste. At Fat oxidation and enzymatic Kemin, we have a range of high-quality browning products suitable for alternative protein Many meat substitutes and plant- sources. Moreover, we continue invest- based protein products contain high ing in studies to meet the expectations doses of fats and oils. These fats can of the future consumer. cause oxidation over time, which will ultimately lead to sensory issues such Flexitarianism is booming as odour, colour and taste. Our Many consumers want to reduce rosemary extract and gallic acid blend meat intake while maintaining protein FORTIUM® RG20 Liquid is designed for consumption. They are substituting maximum effectiveness against colour meat with plant-based alternatives that and flavour degradation in fats, oils and offer a taste and texture similar to meat. fried foods. Euromonitor meat alternative market Enzymatic browning is the data reflect rapid growth, indicating the chemical process occurring when retail value of plant-based meat will grow sliced vegetables are exposed to with 42% in Europe in the next 3 years, oxygen, leading to browning on the reaching a value of €2,3 billion. surface which decreases the quality. FORTIUM A Dry acerola extract and From soy and peas to … insects FORTIUM RG20 Liquid postpone the The protein source is the key oxidation and help maintain the differentiator amongst new meat sensory qualities of these plant-based substitutes on the market, especially for ingredients, increasing their shelf life. label reading consumers looking for healthier food options. Soy remains the Fried meat analogues most common protein followed by There is a trend towards healthier peas. But also, protein from insects, vegetable oils which have a shorter eggs, hemp, wheat, beans, and mush- frying life. FORTY-FRY™ is a natural rooms are often mixed to attain a antioxidant consisting of tocopherols, unique flavour and texture. innovative emulsifiers and specialty oils Blending techniques, which that significantly extends the frying life combine various plant proteins of of oil - at least up to 25% - by prevent- different origins in such a way that the ing the formation of undesirable final product’s amino acid profile is compounds and off-flavours. The label- virtually identical to that of animal friendly solution also ensures foaming proteins, is going to become standard reduction and provides an practice in vegetarian packaged foods. optimal heat transfer which results in BactoCEASE® NV inhibits microbial even browning of the food from the first batch Rather refrigerated than frozen spoilage onwards. Consumers demand for ready-to-eat plant- This buffered vinegar solution BactoCEASE NV Kemin continuously invests in new innovative based meat alternatives – take vegan beef patties, is made with natural ingredients and it protects solutions to respond to these emerging food for example - that can be kept in the fridge for a meat alternatives like vegetable burgers from markets, providing support to the products of longer period. They bypass frozen products in microbial spoilage while offering a balanced flavour flexitarian and vegetarian lifestyles and helping to favour of new refrigerated options that are profile. make the world more sustainable every step of the convenient and easy to prepare. Consumers and A recent study in refrigerated vegan beef way. retailers have a desire for natural solutions that patties stored in Modified Atmosphere Packaging offer clear and transparent labelling. They look for (MAP) demonstrates that BactoCEASE NV Dry can recognisable ingredients they can trust. delay microbial growth in this matrix. (Figure 1) Protecting product integrity is essential to www.kemin.com
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Out of the rut and into the plant-based future
Plant-based meat alternatives are stuck in the same old formats. Three key parameters plus the right ingredient solution can keep innovation alive
By Flemming Østergaard, Strategic Marketing Manager, IFF
lant-based meat alternatives are winning more and more space on the shelves of European super- markets as the category continues its year-on-year growth. Many manufacturers have stepped up their product development in a bid to capture a piece of the action. Yet, for all their activity, consumers could still be forgiven for thinking that many of the newcomer products bring very little news. The explanation for that is the historical dominance of plant-based alternatives to sausages, burgers, strips, mince and steaks in the product line-up – five formats that have driven the past years’ sales and which continue to have considerable market pull. Although these products have clearly been a good recipe for success until now, there are various reasons why the tide could turn. To put it bluntly: unless brand owners start innovating very soon, the current fast-paced growth could end up as a slow shuffle, sending the plant-based meat category along the path to stagnation. That doesn’t need to happen. So many While some consumers have become more less frequently and more in bulk, their purchasing boundless opportunities exist to energise and conscious of making healthy food choices, this has decisions have largely favoured trusted global extend the category that manufacturers are not been the overriding tendency over the past brands and the store’s affordable, own-label actually spoilt for choice about the direction. year. Instead, IFF research points to a more general brands. Sales of regional brands, on the other Functional ingredient solutions also exist to enable move toward familiar, comforting and affordable hand, have been squeezed, with many losing shelf this new product development. At fundamental food. Convenient ready meals have gained space as a result. level, it boils down to an awareness of three renewed appeal, for example for working parents Product launch activity reflects the positive primary factors – consumer segment, nationality who have both had to hold down a job and climate for global brands and own labels in the and occasion. More on that in just a moment. manage the kids’ home schooling – a trend that’s meat alternatives category. The brands’ compara- tipped to continue beyond the return to tively low share of total product launches indicates Great ready meal potential pre-pandemic life. the smaller effort they have had to make to It’s within the market for convenient ready maintain consumer loyalty. By the same token, meals that the plant-based meat alternative has its The ‘new normal’ in retail regional brands stand out with a 63% share of total greatest potential, either as a meal component or Retailers have responded to the ‘new normal’ launches in 2020 – a high activity level that is barely a meal in itself. While the UK has long been the by ramping up the products that consumers visible in sales figures overall. ready meal’s European stronghold, point-of-sale demand most and offering convenient takeaway data collected by Nielsen show a significant rise in options that eat into traditional food service Beyond the same old same old value sales in countries like Germany and Denmark terrain. Meat alternatives are increasingly on Despite these differences in performance, from 2017 to 2019. the retail radar. And understandably so, with global, regional and private-label brands remain This was, of course, before the pandemic. Euromonitor predicting 9.7% year-on-year growth focused on the same old formats. Plant-based After a year that has forced many to work from in Europe up to 2024. burgers and sausages continue to dominate new home and imposed severe restrictions on sales Brand owners have experienced the direct product launches across the board, followed by from food service channels, consumer food- consequences of this pandemic-induced change alternatives to mince. Dinner is the main target purchasing behaviour has changed. on their retail sales. As consumers have shopped in terms of consumption occasion. In short,
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Kemin Industries acquires Proteus Industries,Inc.
emin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80% of the world with its products and services, has announced the acquisition of Proteus Industries, Inc. This acquisition adds sustainable clean label yield enhancement technology to the global Kemin Food Technologies portfolio of ingredient solutions. manufacturers are conducting their innovation Textured plant proteins based on soy or pea, Proteus Industries, Inc. was founded in 2001 in within the same narrow space. for example, can both recreate the texture, Gloucester, Mass. as a privately owned food An IFF consumer survey of six European succulence and appearance of meat and enable technology and ingredient company that created, countries has provided some insights into how manufacturers to take the leap into new develop- developed, and patented novel clean label protein manufacturers may move forward. Confirming ment beyond meat simulation – with seemingly ingredients and applications to improve yield, that many consumers have reduced their meat endless variety. nutrition, and quality in a variety of meat and consumption, the survey found that 51% of Soy protein is the plant protein with the poultry and protein-based applications. Kemin will Europeans regularly consume plant-based meat longest track record in the food industry and rebrand the ingredient technology as Proteus®, alternatives at least once a month. Many also remains the strategic choice for most manufac- which is now available to Kemin customers in the express a wish to eat meat alternatives more often, turers. Over time, advances in formulation United States to help commercial food processors driven by a desire for more nutritional variety knowhow have eliminated the off-tastes that were improve retention of moisture and texture and a combination of concerns for health, the the original disadvantage of soy as well as pea without reliance on artificial ingredients. environment and animal farming. protein, ensuring their palatability. This experience "Kemin Food Technologies is excited to is now being transferred, slowly but surely, to welcome Proteus to the Kemin family," said Marc Six consumer segments other plant protein sources in the quest for new Scantlin, President, Kemin Food Technologies – Beyond that, however, the findings reveal that innovation opportunities. Americas. "We have retained the entire Proteus consumer needs and interests vary. A closer look At the same time, ingredient companies like team, with Bill Fielding, current Proteus CEO, being shows that consumers are split between those with IFF have developed a broad range of texturising named as General Business Manager and a strong nutritional focus and those who are driven and stabilising ingredients to deliver stable sensory Dr. Stephen Kelleher being named Research by taste. Among consumers who prioritise and cooking properties. Fellow. We look forward to Bill, Steve and the nutrition, there are further differences between Cellulose gives meat alternatives their ‘hot entire Proteus team of experts becoming an those who buy plant-based products for their bite’ and firmness immediately after cooking. integral part of our organization. Together, we will health benefits and those who choose them to Seaweed-derived alginates and carrageenans can work to further develop this exciting technology, help manage their weight. be used to add a fat-like texture and juiciness, providing a sustainable protein source and new From these observations, the IFF survey has respectively. Then, there are fermentates and solution for our customers, while meeting an mapped six consumer segments within the meat flavourants to deliver an appealing mouthfeel and important need in the marketplace." alternatives category. Each one represents a umami taste, and antioxidants to maintain The acquisition adds several new technologies potential opportunity for manufacturers to freshness through shelf life. The list of possibilities to the existing Kemin portfolio of ingredient develop new products with a target consumer in goes on. solutions in the United States. mind. "This acquisition is timely, as this technology Nutrition claims ahead allows us to provide the industry with additional Three parameters for change Improved nutrition is likely to be the next product offerings and expanded production Other important considerations are how to innovation frontier for the meat alternatives capabilities," said Giuseppe Abrate, Group President, innovate new products that can replace the meat category. Some manufacturers are already drawing Kemin Food and Human Nutrition. "It is also a game element in the familiar day-to-day meals of a on ingredient solutions that support fat and salt changer, as it enables us to achieve the Kemin specific country and how to match them up with reduction. Attention is now turning to protein mission to sustainably transform the quality of life a particular eating occasion. Although dinner quality in terms of amino acid composition, fibre for consumers. This is critical as the growing world remains the most important occasion in Europe at content and fortification with vitamins such as B12. population continues to increase the demand on present, good possibilities exist to position plant- This is important because many consumers our food supplies. Consumers are also demanding based meat alternative products as lunch or snack instinctively associate plant-based products with a improved nutrition and cleaner label ingredients. items in several countries. healthier image. In the future, they will require One of the larger challenges facing the industry In other words, consumer segment, national documentation in the form of on-pack nutrition today is how to meet the rising demand for food preferences and eating occasions all play a claims. protein, better nutrition and cleaner labels, without role in consumer purchasing decisions. Rather than Once restrictions are lifted and we enter the negatively impacting cost or quality." continuing to launch more of the same types of post-pandemic age, the days when consumers "We are excited for the future, as Kemin and product, manufacturers who focus on balancing choose the familiar and the comforting will be Proteus bring together the dedication, technol- these three parameters in their product develop- numbered. Global brands and supermarket own ogy, innovation, manufacturing and human ment may find a new recipe for success – labels will no longer be able to grow their market resources to offer solutions on a larger scale," said providing consumers with new plant-based share while resting on their laurels. And consumers Bill Fielding, former Proteus CEO, now General meat experiences that still meet their need for will demand, once and for all, a more imaginative Manager within Kemin Food Technologies. "By familiarity, convenience and affordability. selection of convenient plant-based alternatives to providing sustainably sourced, functional, muscle- meat that target their particular preferences and based protein ingredients in various forms for Enablers of innovation needs. easier application and greater industry reach, we Recent years have seen a raft of new Manufacturers need to start preparing for this can help processors more naturally retain moisture ingredients appear to support manufacturers with near-future scenario. Innovation is the life-blood of and protein typically lost in process. This means we their plant-based product development. Indeed, the plant-based category. Now’s the time to get can accomplish so much— protecting margins the extent of this ingredient innovation has out of the rut. with cleaner ingredients, while enhancing quality created vast possibilities to develop new, and nutrition, as well as improving the way the customized products for the ready meals segment. www.iff.com/portfolio/markets/food world eats."
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Health and plant-based AAK and Vista ingredients take centre stage Foods join
nforma Markets' new online event series, Fi increasingly popular, largely as a result of growing Global CONNECT, recently celebrated a interest in flexitarianism. In Europe, the segment forces to meet successful debut with “Regions in the for plant-based alternatives is expected to be worth Spotlight”. In June, the next online event, “Health 7.5 billion euros by 2025, compared to 4.4 billion in Ingredients in the Spotlight”, will go live. “Plant- 20193. Besides abstaining from animal products for demand for based Ingredients in the Spotlight” will then ethical reasons, consumers are also drawn to the conclude the series in September. Both events will health benefits of meat-free foods. A survey by plant-based take a closer look at formerly niche areas now FMCG Gurus showed that many people want to becoming part of the mainstream market, with adopt a healthier diet due to COVID-19, and are topics driven by the market. therefore increasingly turning to meat alternatives, meat in India Demand for health ingredients has continued for example4. to soar in the wake of the pandemic1 as has Sinem Zeybek, Brand Manager Fi Global demand for functional ingredients and food CONNECT, says: “We are happy and grateful that AK, India’s leading manufacturer of supplements2. With a combination of innovative 'Regions in the Spotlight', our first edition of Fi specialty oils and fats, has announced a exhibitors such as DDW The Color House, Paradise Global CONNECT in April, was so well received: new partnership with Vista Processed Fruits, Aquamin, Roquette and Vaneeghen, along Ninety-six exhibitors from all over the world Foods Pvt Ltd, part of OSI group, to meet the with extensive networking opportunities and an presenting almost 400 products is amazing! It country’s growing demand for plant-based meat agenda featuring live and on-demand content proves that we really hit the right note with this alternatives. sessions, “Health Ingredients in the Spotlight” brings format. In times of travel restrictions, it is more It is estimated that as many as 29% of manufacturers and suppliers together around one important than ever to have easy-to-access and people in India are vegetarian.1 There is also online table. At the heart of the online event are carefully designed opportunities for exchange, increasing interest in veganism and flexitarianism, trend topics such as gut health, immune defence business and inspiration.” largely driven by health-focused, eco-conscious and healthy ageing, as well as mental and emotional Visitors can register for Fi Global CONNECT millennials. well-being. free of charge via the websites The country’s meat alternative market is in Health Ingredients in the Spotlight its early stages, but commercial adoption is Plant-based Ingredients in the Spotlight – https://www.figlobal.com/connect/health-ingredi- accelerating, with plant-based options increasingly 13-17 September ents/en/home.html common in quick service restaurants (QSR) and “Plant-based Ingredients in the Spotlight” Plant Based Ingredients in the Spotlight online. In 2019, Ipsos research found that 63% of brings together suppliers of plant-based solutions https://www.figlobal.com/connect/plant- Indians were willing to eat a plant-based substitute such as Barentz, Fazer, MartinoRossi and Meurens based/en/home.html for meat.2 Natural with potential customers and partners Businesses wishing to showcase their offerings Last year AAK partnered with the Good Food during the five-day online event. Thanks to the should contact Alex Heuff, Head of Sales, at Institute India to help advance India’s promising highly targeted topic, participants can look forward [email protected]. plant-based meat and dairy alternative market. to connecting with relevant contacts. Featured After Vista Processed Foods participated in an products include botanicals, cheese substitutes and References: AAK ACADEMY™ session, the two companies 1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7492082/ other dairy alternatives, plant-based meat, 2 https://insights.figlobal.com/health-wellness/how-covid-19-shifting-demand- agreed to partner. fermented ingredients, pea proteins and clean label health-ingredients They will now collaborate to create products 3 https://think.ing.com/articles/plant-based-meat-and-dairy-to-become-7.5-billion- solutions. market-in-europe-by-2025 from a variety of different plant proteins that meet Products of plant origin are becoming 4 https://fmcggurus.com/blog/fmcg-gurus-the-growth-of-meat-substitutes-2021/ the taste and texture needs of Indian markets. Working on a co-development basis, Vista will manufacture plant-based products for customers, with AAK providing its expertise in areas such as new product development. RAPS acquires majority share Dheeraj Talreja, President, India, at AAK, said: “As elsewhere in the world, Indian consumers are in spice firm Biova increasingly concerned about climate change, animal welfare and health, which is fueling demand ith retroactive effect from January 1, of new a spices, salts and creative blends. for plant-based alternatives to meat. We’re 2021, RAPS GmbH & Co. KG has Raphael Deckert comments: "Passing the delighted to have this opportunity to work with acquired a majority stake in Biova company, which we have built up with great Vista Foods to create great-tasting products made GmbH. The move sees the well-established supplier commitment over many years, into new hands is a with love for people, plants and the planet.” of spices and food ingredients focus on growth huge step. Yet with RAPS, we now have a strong Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Vista Processed Foods, through strategic acquisition, including the specific partner at our side who will enable our team to said: “This is a timely partnership for a number expansion of its range and expertise in organic grow, enter completely new markets and provide of reasons. The COVID-19 crisis has increased spices. Biova, based in Wildberg near Stuttgart, will financial back-up to allow us to do so. With this consumers’ focus on health, and made them continue to operate as an independent subsidiary. established company, we have found exactly what more cautious in their approach to food, with With high-quality and exotic natural salts, we were looking for: Experience, comprehensive millennials in particular focusing on better, more peppers, sugars, spices and chilies, the Biova brand support for further successful growth and plenty sustainable food choices. Meanwhile, protein has become well established since the company of freedom for development." deficiency is a serious problem in India, and there was founded in 2003, and has steadily expanded its Florian Knell, CEO of the RAPS Group, is also is a need to provide consumers with additional, portfolio of organic products ever since. Customers extremely happy with the arrangement: "We are guilt-free sources of protein. India’s plant-based include leading suppliers of branded spices, as well very pleased to have been able to add Biova GmbH food market is growing, and we’re confident as trendy newcomer brands, and Biova's own brand to the RAPS family. With the acquisition, we want to that this unique collaboration with AAK will help is also available direct to consumers. grow further, expand the range of high-quality accelerate it.” RAPS acquisition of the majority share opens organic products and thus meet increasing up new markets and sales channels for Biova, demand. Biova is a good fit for us, because as a References: 1 Indian Government census data, Baseline survey 2014 especially in other European countries. RAPS, on the medium-sized, family-owned company, values such 2 Ipsos,‘Food Habits of Indians’, 2019 other hand, will benefit from the ingredient as sustainability, trust and quality are what matter specialist's comprehensive know-how, and will be most to us." www.aak.com able to expand its organic portfolio with a variety
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We look forward to the summer when the industry reunites and reconnects safely at the UK Food & Drink Shows, encompassing The Ingredients Show, National Convenience Show, Food & Drink Expo, Foodex, Farm Shop & Deli Show and The Forecourt Show. Register now at theingredientsshow.co.uk This is a trade event. No under-18s will be admitted.
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Cream of the crop: How lecithin is transforming ice cream into a functional, health-focused indulgence
by Timo Nieraese, Senior Area Sales Manager at Lecico GmbH
ndulgent snacking was a major consumer trend in 2020 amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Accord- ing to research from NPD, snack food consumption increased by 8%1 during the height of Covid-19 as many reached for comforting foods, while Kerry research noted that sales of ice cream and frozen desserts grew by 20% at the beginning of the pandemic2. This is backed by data from Kantar Research that suggested an extra 54 million litres of ice cream were purchased by consumers in 2020, adding £226m to the take-home market3. Yet with health and wellbeing returning as a top priority, consumers are switching back to functional, nutritional and great-tasting natural treats to satiate their indulgence. According to Kantar, sales from popular health ice cream brand Halo Top surged in the second half of 20203. Google Trends data also supports this theory as searches for ‘healthy ice cream’ peaked between May and June 2020 in the US, UK and Australasia, as consumers began to seek healthier options for their frozen treats4.
The rise of functional health With the global ice cream market currently valued at $65.8 billion in 20205, health-conscious ingredients that not only offer highly nutritional the resistance to shrinkage during shortage. This is consumers have created an upsurge in demand benefits, but can also offer excellent functional due to the way emulsifiers adsorb to the surface of for vegan ice cream as the need for sustainable properties including emulsification, stabilisation freshly formed fat droplets during the homogeni- and plant-based options come to the fore. In 2018, and homogenisation. sation and ageing stages, ultimately forming a the Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods protective layer that prevents droplets from Association reported that sales for vegan ice cream A natural emulsifier coalescence. increased by 26% from the year prior, reaching Many popular vegan ice creams now feature While lecithin is a superb choice for food $304 million6. As of now, Grand View Research a wide range of plant-based ingredients as a ingredients manufacturers, its benefits also feed reports that the vegan dessert market is expected substitute for animal-based milk and egg yolks. into consumer trends. With good mouth feel and to grow at 10.1% CAGR until 20277. This rise in These include xanthan gum, guar gum, stability in ice creams, lecithin also offers nutritional plant-based product demand has also driven carrageenan, plant-based fats, oils and lecithins. advantages for those that wish to indulge further appeal in functional health, especially with Found in soya, sunflower, corn, and rapeseed, healthily. As a natural source of choline, which is the younger generation where one in four lecithin is a phospholipid containing lipid from plant one of the building elements for phosphatidyl- consumers aged 25-34 claim that functional origin, making it perfect for vegan, dairy-free, or choline, lecithin as an additive or ingredient can benefits would encourage them to try a new even full dairy ice creams. help improve memory and cognition, boost frozen treat2. The beauty of lecithin lies in its functional metabolism and protect heart health8,9,10. New product launches focusing on ethical, characteristics though. As a natural emulsifier, premium and vegan claims have been recognised lecithin can help create a smooth and creamy The Lecico advantage by food ingredients manufacturers as a way to tap consistency in dairy-free products. By producing a At Lecico, our expertise in lecithin is second to into this growing consumer trend. Yet to ensure drier ice cream, emulsifiers like soya and sunflower none. We have over 30 years of experience in brands meet these claims, manufacturers lecithin can increase the resistance to rapid developing, producing and marketing lecithin and must source non-GMO and natural plant-based meltdown during consumption, further increasing special phospholipids for the food ingredients
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market, meaning we can tailor our support to your customers’ needs. Our lecithin products are ADM Capital’sCibus Enterprise 100% natural and offer excellent clean labelling advantages for the plant-based food market. For instance, our premium de-oiled non-GMO soya Fund invests into Remedy Health’s lecithin – LECICO P 900 IP – works wonderfully in ice creams as it stabilises oil in water emulsions and USD 11m Series A to develop 3D improves homogenisation when used as a mixing facilitator. Our de-oiled sunflower lecithin also bodes an printed personalised health and excellent creamy finish for vegan ice creams and is a great alternative to soya with its hypoallergenic wellness solutions and sustainable credentials. The Lecico SUN P 400 is one of our premium, non-GMO de-oiled DM Capital Europe LLP, the London- products and can be used as a natural emulsifier, based private equity advisory firm, is wetting agent, stabiliser, release agent, antioxidant pleased to announce that the Cibus and dispersant. Enterprise Fund (‘Cibus’) has invested into the personalised health and wellness company Rem3dy Meeting consumer demand Health Limited, (‘Remedy Health’). For food ingredients manufacturers, meeting Remedy Health was formed in May 2019 and the consumer demand for healthy, natural raised their USD 2.75 million seed round by the end products that are sustainably produced and of 2019, the largest seed round ever raised by a minimally processed, is certainly a challenge. While female founder in the United Kingdom. The active ingredients to optimise their lifestyle and the start of the pandemic caused a surge in company has now raised USD 11 million in Series A goals. Their selection is then 3D printed on indulgence, we know the health-conscious funding after seeing their revenues grow by demand, offering total customisation and vastly consumer is here to stay. With Lecico, you can more than 600% over the past year. The business improved efficacy at commercial scale. create both indulgent luxury and natural goodness develops patented 3D printing technologies which The team behind Nourished has future plans to in your ice creams – all we ask is that you handle it uses to enable the production of personalised further disrupt the health industry with personalised the great taste and leave the mouthfeel to us. health and wellness solutions. protein bars and the recent launch of Nourished Melissa Snover, CEO of Remedy Health, said, Kids – the world’s first personalised gummy References: “There has been a huge rise in the number of vitamins, for kids. 1. NPD,‘Snack Food Behaviours in Challenging Times’, June 2020 2. Kerry Research via Food Ingredients First, ‘Ice Cream trends, functional personalised nutrition products launched over the The Remedy Health team has outlined an ingredients and plant-based formats’,April 2021 past few years, with the global industry predicted to ambitious roadmap for 2021, targeting 30,000 3. Kantar Research via The Grocer,‘Brain-freeze Britain: ice cream category report 2021, February 2021 go from $3.7 billion in 2019 to over $16 billion in monthly customers and over USD 10m in sales, as 4. Google Trends, ‘Healthy Ice Cream’ worldwide data between 1st January 2020 2027. Our goal at Remedy is to offer truly person- well as expanding into curative health solutions. – 20th April 2021 5. Research and Markets, ‘$65.8 Billion Worldwide Ice Cream Industry to 2026 - alised nutrition in a single daily format; we utilise Snover plans on using the funds to further expand Rising Health Consciousness and Better Knowledge Have Led Consumers our patented 3D printing technology to achieve the Nourished portfolio, adding lines for Kids and Towards Upmarket Treats’,April 2021 this, something no one else in the world can do. Personalised Protein Bars to the range this year. She 6. Forbes,‘Top Trends in Vegan and Plant-Based Desserts’, October 2020 7. Grand View Research,‘Vegan Dessert Market Size’, July 2020 We provide the highest quality active ingredients is also considering production expansion to the U.S. 8. National Institutes of Health,‘Choline’, March 2021 available to support every individual’s specific needs Other investors participating in the round 9. Elsawy, Gehan et al.“Effect of choline supplementation on rapid weight loss and biochemical variables among female taekwondo and judo athletes.” Journal of and goals.” include ADM Ventures, the corporate venture human kinetics vol. 40 77-82. 9 Apr.2014, doi:10.2478/hukin-2014-0009 The company is most well-known for its capital arm of Archer-Daniels-Midland, Apater 10. Millard, H.R., Musani, S.K., Dibaba, D.T. et al. Dietary choline and betaine; associations with subclinical markers of cardiovascular disease risk and personalised gummy vitamin brand, Nourished, Capital and Henkel X. incidence of CVD, coronary heart disease and stroke: the Jackson Heart Study. which launched in January 2020. The gummy form Commenting, Alastair Cooper, Head of Venture Eur J Nutr 57, 51–60 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-016-1296-8 of supplements is more enjoyable to consume and Investing at ADM Capital Europe said: “Remedy also offers higher absorption rates for some of the Health, with the use of their 3D printed technology, Company’s ingredients compared to traditional pills. has the ability to scale high quality nutritional Nourished is a personalised gummy vitamin and is products that are truly unique. In a short space of fast becoming a market leader in the field of time the Remedy Health team have managed to personalised nutrition, with just 1% of the market build the Nourished brand both in the US and UK currently offering personalised nutrition models. markets. We’re delighted to partner with Melissa Consumers complete an online questionnaire which and her team to assist in the next phase of the gives them a recommendation of the best seven company’s growth.”
www.lecico.com Biomega Group invests in new biorefinery in Denmark to support With over 30 years of experience, Lecico, an Avril Group company, is a leading global supplier of lecithin and phospholipids backed by a vertically integrated supply growth in human health and nutrition chain. With European production, Lecico offers high iomega Group, a leading biosciences Stig Petersen, CEO at Biomega, commented: quality ingredients for international Food, Infant company producing high-quality marine “Hirtshals, Denmark, is an important gateway for Nutrition, Animal Feed and Health & Nutrition markets. Collaborating with brands, manufacturers and distribu- ingredients, has announced the salmon into Europe with local volumes growing tors around the world, Lecico operates from its head- expansion of its biorefining footprint by investing substantially year-on-year. We are partnering with quarters in Hamburg, Germany offering comprehensive in a new greenfield site in Hirtshals, Denmark. key local suppliers of high-quality fresh salmon technical support for its customers with flexible and The new biorefinery follows the company’s parts. Biomega has received tremendous support tailored product solutions. Avril Group is a c.6 Billion Euro international agro- recent upgrade of its flagship site, strategically from the local authorities, Hjørring municipality and industrial group based in France, specialising in food, located on the west coast of Norway, near Bergen. Hirtshals Harbor administration for the develop- animal feed, energy and sustainable chemistry.The Avril Biomega uses its unique patented continuous ment of the project. We are delighted to announce Group operates in 19 countries and employs 7,600 enzymatic hydrolysis process to gently transform this strategic move, involving a double-digit million employees. For a complete overview of the Lecico product range fresh salmon parts into high value, food grade, EUR investment in a brand new facility, to support and company, please visit www.lecicio.de hydrolysed salmon proteins and oils for the our growth plans in premium human and petfood premium food, health and nutrition sectors. nutrition applications.”
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Natural, sustainable and effective
Algae-based AstaReal® astaxanthin meets evolving consumer demand for transparent, environmentally sound and plant-based products
© AstaReal
here is no doubt that consumers Microalgae: Nature’s food of the future A sustainable alternative are increasingly concerned about Algae are one of the most promising foods for As we become more mindful of our own the environmental impact of the the future, as they are easy to cultivate and offer health and that of our planet, microalgae is an products they buy. According an abundance of protein and other nutrients, while ingredient with plenty of promise. Almost at the to an Innova Market Insights maintaining biodiversity. They require significantly bottom of the marine food chain, microalgae survey1, three in four global consumers say they less energy and nutrients to be kept alive than supply fish and krill with astaxanthin and omega-3 expect companies to “invest in sustainability” and conventional crops, which is why they are more fatty acids, yet are a vegetarian as well as sustain- one in three people considers plant-based alter- sustainable and have minimal environmental able alternative to both for human nutrition. In natives because “it is better for the environment”. impact. Nutritionally, algae typically contain all the fact, a recent study found that microalgae Sustainability expectations are therefore driving the essential nutrients required for human health. production that involved the full burden of carbon global food and nutraceutical industries. As Innova Common algae are thus becoming very popular in dioxide production still caused lower or similar data shows, Europe is leading the way in terms of food preparation, as awareness of their benefits environmental impacts than those associated with sustainability product claims: 43% of food and continues to grow. This trend offers huge aquaculture fish.2 In the face of growing pressure beverages launched during January and October potential for market growth for microalgae on our resources, and increasing demand for 2020 claimed to be sustainable. This trend is products and astaxanthin, in particular. The proteins, carbohydrates and other valuable increasingly finding its way into the nutraceuticals natural antioxidant derived from Haematococcus ingredients – especially those that are vegetarian, market too. The same shoppers who meticulously pluvialis microalgae has already carved out a special environmentally friendly and organic – it’s likely read food labels also want environmentally sound place for itself among algal ingredients. that microalgae will play a significant role in the supplements. population’s diet in years to come. Algae have been popular in Asia for years, but they are just beginning to gain traction in the rest of the world. With many consumers switching to a plant-based diet and following a flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, algae are becoming more accepted. We are probably just at the beginning of that trend and will definitely see interesting developments in the future.
Environmental responsibility meets pure product quality Sustainability of astaxanthin and Haemato- coccus pluvialis, therefore, is a key consideration. Responsible environmental stewardship shows the quality and care linked to a product purchased by consumers. When buying natural astaxanthin, this translates to minimising raw material and energy © Diggin waste. Natural astaxanthin comes from an algal
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crop. Its quality is affected by the environment in not surprising that transparency is part of the which the algae is cultivated, which can be done in broader sustainability trend too. People are DKSH expands a variety of ways. Outdoor cultivation may require demanding full traceability, sustainable sourcing acres of land and, in some cases, involve the loss of and supply chain transparency, which also means distribution water through evaporation, as well as the risk of a chance for companies to build trust with contamination from the weather, animals or customers and consumers. The coronavirus pollutants. Therefore, AstaReal processes its algae pandemic has fuelled raw material shortages as a partnership indoors under controlled hygienic conditions using result of logistical problems, paving the way for specially designed photobioreactors that allow for low-quality or counterfeit material to enter the with optimal maturation of the algae cells. This results in supply chain. Therefore, when choosing an a safe, stable product with at least 5% astaxanthin astaxanthin supplier, companies should pay content in the biomass, and no impurities. So, particular attention to their production methods, Kemin Food the same steps that lead to more sustainable the stability and purity of their products, the production also contribute to the quality of astaxanthin content in the biomass and their Technologies AstaReal® astaxanthin. quality certifications. The coming years will The whole process takes four weeks from probably see a reassessment of supply chains, and extraction to end product, but is energy-intensive, a focus on trusted local sources which will, in turn, Asia to the particularly when it comes to the illumination of support local economies, reduce carbon footprints the algae colonies, maturation and the astaxanthin and allow for supplies to be better controlled. The Philippines and extraction. In line with its sustainability goals, experience of the pandemic will also force AstaReal therefore continually monitors and companies to increase their options with regards to improves energy efficiency, thus reducing its ingredient sources. With production facilities in Indonesia environmental impact. At its production facility in Sweden, the USA and Japan, AstaReal is well Moses Lake, for example, AstaReal uses renewable equipped to cater for such demands. KSH's Business Unit Performance hydroelectric power from the Columbia River. The Materials, a leading distributor of facility also has a small physical footprint because No slowing down specialty chemicals and ingredients, has algae are grown in indoor tanks that contribute to As more people begin to take supplements as expanded its existing partnership with Kemin to an efficient use of space, while minimising both part of their daily diet, it is crucial that manufac- the Philippines and Indonesia. Under the agree- water loss from evaporation and environmental turers continue to improve the ecological footprint ment, DKSH will provide marketing and sales as well contamination. AstaReal’s facility in Gustavsberg, of these products. Sustainability is no longer a as distribution and logistics for Kemin’s range of Sweden, has worked in partnership with energy niche topic - it has become mainstream and antioxidants and antimicrobials in the Philippines company Vattenfall since 1995, receiving fossil-free involves the entire product life cycle, from and Indonesia for the meat and seafood markets. energy for its algae production. In addition, responsible sourcing practices and resource- The products are used for applications in Vattenfall recently provided a Private Wire Network efficient factories to food and packaging waste processed foods, snacks, bakery, confectionery, and back-up power supply to the facility, because reduction. The pandemic has even increased beverages, dairy products, fats, oils, sauces, a secure supply of electricity is critical to the consumer interest in environmentally sound noodles and seasonings. DKSH currently provides production of high-quality, natural astaxanthin. products, as they are considered better and Market Expansion Services to Kemin in Vietnam, Another important part of AstaReal’s sustain- healthier. COVID-19 has illustrated just how inter- Myanmar, Cambodia and Singapore. ability work is its carbon accounting report, which connected our health is to that of the planet, and Antioxidants and antimicrobials are able to records the company’s greenhouse gas emissions has renewed people’s attention to carbon foot- help local food manufacturers maintain the within the system boundaries set up by The prints. For this reason, they are paying closer quality of their food products while meeting Greenhouse Protocol. This will help AstaReal to attention to production methods, claims and consumer needs. Kemin’s team of scientists prioritise activities that will contribute to the certifications confirming overall good practices, develops food protection solutions to combat successful achievement of its goal to become and are willing to spend more on products that challenges encountered in food manufacturing carbon neutral by 31 March 2026. align with their values. Clearly, this creates big and processing. opportunities for natural, sustainable ingredients DKSH was chosen for its strong capabilities in Transparency is key such as microalgae-derived AstaReal® astaxanthin. logistics, in-depth market insights and proven track The question of how products are made goes record in marketing, sales and distribution in Asia. References: hand in hand with the question of where they are 1 Innova Consumer Survey 2020 DKSH supports customers for product develop- made. According to Innova, three in five global 2 Schade, S. et al.: Distinct microalgae species for food—part 2: comparative life ment, quality improvement and fortification. The cycle assessment of microalgae and fish for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), consumers are interested in “learning more about docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and protein. J Appl Phycol 32, 2997–3013 (2020). partnership with Kemin enables DKSH to provide where their food comes from”. Furthermore, 85% customers with shelf-life and food safety solutions said that product information is of major through its state-of-the-art food and beverage importance, and that they want to know the exact innovation center network across Asia and in contents of what they are consuming.1 Thus, it’s www.astareal.se collaboration with Kemin’s laboratory located in Singapore. “Kemin’s initial partnership with DKSH in Vietnam proved fruitful, as the DKSH team executed the transition seamlessly and has grown the Vietnam market for Kemin Food Technologies. Through this partnership, we have witnessed the professionalism and dedication of DKSH to growing Kemin’s footprint within the market,” said Michelle Lim, President, Kemin Food Technologies – Asia. “We are delighted to expand our successful partnership with Kemin Food Technologies to the Philippines and Indonesia. Combining Kemin’s products and services with DKSH’s deep technical know-how and distribution capabilities will bring great advantages to our large customer base in the region. We look forward to increasing our market coverage together and to delivering further growth and success,” said Cesar Saez, Vice President, Global Food & Beverage Ingredients at DKSH. © iStock Mikael_Broms www.dksh.com
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MAGNESIA: The Hidden Champion from Germany presents latest news and announces MAGNESIA Virtual Expo from 21.6.- 2.7.2021
AGNESIA is an international distributor of mineral com- pounds, headquartered in Lüneburg, 50 kilometres South of Hamburg in Northern Germany. Lüneburg is well-known for its salt deposits in the ground. During the Middle Ages, the Lüneburg saltworks, first mentioned in a document in 956, brought the city's natural salt deposits to light. At that time, salt was mostly used to preserve food through the process of pickling. Therefore Lüneburg became an important stop for merchants on their routes and an extremely wealthy city. Since then, the saltworks and successor companies have permanently produced brine under various ownerships. In 1907, the “Saline Lüneburg und Chemische Fabrik GmbH” started to produce and sell magnesium and calcium compounds besides the salt. It was not before 1980 that the approximately 1,000 years of operation of the Lüneburg saltworks came to an application. Therefore the company has imple- departments quality unit, sales, purchasing, IT and end and that MAGNESIA had been founded in 1983 mented individual business units per industry warehouse. MAGNESIA is always striving to increase as the successor company re-starting the trade of segment, i.e. Pharma and Cosmetics, Nutritional the company’s capacities and its competitiveness. mineral compounds. and Health Supplements, Food and International With this increase in qualified personnel a further Today, MAGNESIA consists of a team of 50 Business, Technical Magnesia and the Lightweight increase in sales and revenues is expected in 2021. people. The company is trading more than 15,000 Fillers-unit. Due to this structure, MAGNESIA is able MAGNESIA is proud of its excellent market metric tons of mineral compounds across the to understand the customers‘ needs. They can position. A variety of industries in Europe contact entire world with a revenue of €30 million in 2020. source the right products in the market and then MAGNESIA first, when R&D or purchasing depart- The secret of MAGNESIA‘s success is quite can provide fast and reliable solutions for the ments need a supplier for mineral compounds. At simple: Since its early days, the company has customers. Pharmaceutical, cosmetics or food this point, the MAGNESIA is the best distribution managed to align its business activities with partner for Magnesium, Calcium and further customer requirements. The key is to generate a mineral compounds for the pharma, cosmetic, real and transparent added value for the supply food, nutritional and technical sector across chain. Europe. This is the case because of a variety of The comprehensive know-how regarding the internal and external factors: The good location markets and products, followed by qualification within the center of Europe with great logistical processes of products and suppliers, providing a links to long-distance traffic, rail freight, interna- quick and personal customer service - from the tional cargo port as well as the airport in Hamburg. enquiry to the final delivery - is what is valued Many customers seem to value doing „trade with most. At MAGNESIA they benefit from experiences Managing Directors Johann Studtmann and Markus Cording Germany“ as a positive attribute, similar to the and knowledge from the past. The people have attribute “made in Germany,” as this stands for managed to preserve it and pass it on to new industry are highly regulated markets. Tooffer best high-quality products, sourcing and process colleagues. Much more, they are not only main- possible assistance, seamless regulatory and standards. MAGNESIA puts great importance into taining their knowledge but are constantly documentary support is a part of MAGNESIA’s product and supplier certification. All products are improving their level of consultancy for the service, too. All goods will arrive at their customers‘ subject to an extensive entry and qualification customers. Especially the latter is extremely with the required documentation. process. This starts with the qualification of helpful in a market with lots of suppliers and even To maintain or even improve this level of suppliers and products, continues with incoming more fields of applications. And this is, what is consultancy, another important key to success is goods inspection, regular laboratory analyzes and making MAGNESIA a second-to-none supplier. The to create a perfect working environment for LIMS-controlled batch release and individual MAGNESIA sales team is cooperating with its clients MAGNESIA’s employees. The management is well labelling of the goods. And of course the individ- very closely. They will become part of the client’s aware of the fact, that at MAGNESIA, the employ- ual and profound service and advice that is offered sourcing or R&D department and will always find ees are the key to success and that motivated by the teams of experts from the different the right compound for the customer and his employees will lead to achieve business goals and divisions. All this sums up in high customer application requirements. to succeed in the market. Therefore, the company satisfaction rates (>94%; 2020). In the mineral compounds business, steadily invests in excellent staff and professionals MAGNESIA is strong in the products that are MAGNESIA is used to ever new customer require- for different specialist departments. Even through- already shown in the company name MAGNESIA: ments and special requests. To provide the ideal out 2020 – which was seriously affected by the Magnesia is widely used as a synonym for consultancy for the customers MAGNESIA and its pandemic – MAGNESIA increased its workforce Magnesium oxide, which is indeed the company’s employees need to be specialists in their fields of by another 20% by recruiting employees in the strongest product. The company is offering more
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than 50 different grades of Magnesium oxide with product range. This new business model extends interested company, of course, has the possibility different product specifications. All these different the current value chain and will make MAGNESIA to register for free on the company’s website for grades are the basis to be used in different fields of become a digital hub. By this strategy, MAGNESIA the event. industrial applications for a broad variety of can offer to new types of customers off-the-shelf MAGNESIA’s strategy in the next years will face industry segments. Not only the oxides but all products that can be sold by the customers digitalization as well as innovative solutions in the types of compounds are carefully selected from immediately in their existing distribution channels. current traditional market and exclusive partner- the best manufacturers around the globe in order In recent years, individual health has gained ship for new products in the pharmaceutical and to present a broad variety of possible products. This much more attention. People understand nutraceutical segments. Especially the COVID-19 is possible by the very good understanding of the need for healthy food and healthy living. pandemic has shown, that digitalization is knowing markets and knowing customers' MAGNESIA’s range of products being suitable for imperative to this still relatively traditional industry. demands. healthy food supplements matches this current In addition, MAGNESIA will take responsibility for Furthermore, MAGNESIA does not rest on the trend. The team is committed to supporting the natural environment. Sustainability in daily status quo but always challenges itself and the way consumers’ health and MAGNESIA is proud and actions, in the selection of products as well as of working. Innovation is one key concept of thankful, that the markets are giving positive suppliers, and in daily work will become even more Magnesia. In the future, MAGNESIA will focus on response that this area is having a bright future. important. Therefore, part of the company’s expanding its product portfolio with “Magnesia Facing the challenging pandemic situation and strategy is also to reduce the CO2 footprint signif- Exclusive" products. These products will offer the resulting restrictions the market has to face in icantly within the course of three years. special specifications in order to meet special so many areas, MAGNESIA is still trying to offer as customers' requirements. In 2020, the company much personal consultation as possible. This year, already started with the newly founded business the company is breaking new ground by offering unit Lightweight-Fillers and enlarged its range of the MAGNESIA VIRTUAL EXPO 2021, an event for all products accordingly. The aim is to become who are involved in the mineral compounds Europe’s specialist for this type of products in the market. All customers and interested companies next 3-5 years. are invited to join and meet the MAGNESIA experts In 2021 MAGNESIA is breaking new ground in virtual conferences and live chats. In this direct with regard to its digital activities. Digital transfor- approach MAGNESIA’s experts from the pharma & mation in traditional distribution is a daily challenge cosmetics, nutritional supplements, food and that MAGNESIA is willing to accept and to technical division will inform about the latest news consequently follow in every situation. Therefore, and trends, will share their market knowledge and the company is pushing its digital activities. In this remain at the customers’ disposal to discuss context, MAGNESIA is developing a white label specific requirements in 1-to-1 meetings. Any www.magnesia.de
Valio to spin-off Valio Oddlygood® business operations – the aim is to accelerate international growth
alio is spinning off the business operations Petteri Leskinen, previously Valio’s SVP, Business of the plant-based Valio Oddlygood® Development, will head finance as Chief Financial products to Oddlygood Global Ltd. The Officer. A total of 6 individuals forming the business company aims to accelerate growth by creating a line will transfer to the company. network of partners. The partners could be, e.g., distributors in markets where Valio doesn’t have its Strong expertise as a competitive own network. This would give Valio Oddlygood® advantage products a faster track to various target markets. Valio brought plant-based snacks and The spin-off also enables the core team to have the beverages to the market in 2018 under the Valio best possible focus on business development. Oddlygood® brand, and the product portfolio has “People are increasingly interested in plant- since expanded to the plant-based cheese alterna- based products, and changing global consumer tive Oddlygood® Veggie products. Valio Oddlygood® trends are behind this. We see a lot of opportunities products are currently exported to Sweden, the ment expertise. In addition to milk products, we are for Valio in the strongly growing market for plant- Baltic countries, Russia, and the United States, able to apply this expertise broadly to many other based products in Finland and abroad. Oddlygood among others. Sales of Valio Oddlygood® products raw ingredients. Spinning of Valio Oddlygood® Global Ltd is a launch that aligns with our new doubled from 2019 to 2020, and the goal is to business is one of the new operational models that strategy aiming to expand Valio’s international further grow sales more forcefully. we use to pursue more extensive commercial business. We will now pursue this growth “Our strengths include our comprehensive utilization of our expertise, and international increasingly stronger with Oddlygood Global Ltd and experience with food sector business operations growth,” says Valio’s CEO Annikka Hurme. international partners,” says Valio’s Tuomas and, together with Valio, high-quality product Valio’s research and development activities rank Salusjärvi, Executive Vice President, Growth development and production know-how going back high on a global scale. Valio’s patent portfolio is Businesses and R&D. 116 years, ultramodern production technology, and extensive and the ability to innovate covers much Oddlygood Global is seeking one or more premium raw materials like Finnish oats. Valio more than just traditional milk processing activities. partners who can bring distribution and sales Oddlygood® products already have a strong Valio utilizes its R&D capabilities full-scale to its whole networks as well as resources to accelerate interna- foothold in Finland and Sweden. Growth with the portfolio. Valio has successfully capitalized on its tional growth in various markets. support of a partnership network offers us a faster deep understanding of the properties and interplay Oddlygood Global will be lead by CEO Niko track than organic growth to markets where we of different proteins, fats, carbohydrates and Vuorenmaa, previously SVP,Valio Food business unit. don’t yet have our own sales and distribution minerals to develop superior milk and vegetable Reetta Tikanmäki, previously Valio’s Category network,” Niko Vuorenmaa says. based products. Manager, is appointed Chief Operational Officer. “Valio has world-class research and develop- www.valio.fi
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Full of flame-grilled flavour: Vegan barbecue alternatives
From burger patties and bratwurst, to barbecue skewers and meatballs – pea protein-based products from RAPS are the ultimate in outdoor dining
Authors: Josefine Schneider, Product Manager RAPS GmbH & Co. KG, Germany Felix Hoehn, Junior Culinary Expert RAPS GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
arbecues with family and friends are always a summer highlight – and never more so than this year, as the pandemic makes outdoor gather- ings preferable to meeting (and eating) indoors. Yet with an ever-increasing number of people declaring themselves vegan, vegetarian and even flexitarian, traditional barbecue favourites such as sausages and burgers now find themselves lining up alongside enticing, and authentically convincing, meat-free alterna- tives. Spice expert RAPS is a committed partner in the meat-free market, giving manufacturers the opportunity to tap into the segment with a range of burger patties, bratwurst, barbecue skewers and meatball recipes all based on pea protein. Health, ethical and sustainability concerns are influencing consumers’ dietary choices like never before, thus driving demand for plant-based alternative products: According to a study by MarketsandMarkets, global meat substitute
sales will rise from USD 1.6 billion in 2019 to USD © Shutterstock/Ivanko80 3.5 billion by 2026, which represents a CAGR of 12% The secret of a brilliant barbecue? Flavoursome food for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. over this period1. Looking even further into the future, a diversification of protein sources is placed to rise to this challenge, but because When developing the recipes, special attention was urgently needed, as global demand for protein is seasoning meat alternatives is completely paid to sensory properties such as taste and predicted to double to 943.5 million tons by 2054 different to seasoning meat, flavour concepts for mouthfeel, as well as the nutritional profile and the – and animal products alone will not be sufficient vegan products must be developed from scratch. shortest possible list of ingredients. While the to meet this soaring demand2. When it comes to The respected spice specialist has long been interest in plant-based alternatives is entirely sustainability goals, a vegan diet can also help to recognised as a first-class supplier of high-quality understandable, products must have a unique reduce water consumption per capita by 35-55%, raw materials and a go-to source of innovation, appeal in order to win over consumers in this most according to a study by the European Commis- technology and expertise, having been a partner competitive of markets. Convincing taste and a sion's Joint Research Centre3. Additionally, sample to the meat industry and butcher’s trade for more pleasant mouthfeel are therefore top priorities studies have found that a plant-based diet than 95 years. RAPS delivers both segment- and because they are prerequisites for repeat produces significantly less environmentally harmful client-specific services, and processes more than purchases, and thus long-term success. greenhouse gases than one that includes meat4,5. 1,700 raw materials and ingredients from all over As sustainability is playing an ever-more important the world. Thanks to its many years of experience Optimum taste and texture role in consumer food choices, vegan products are with barbecue products, the company also knows One challenge for the RAPS R&D team was the on trend, particularly among younger people. Yet how to excite the tastebuds of vegan barbecue development of seasoning blends for different such strong growth also makes this a competitive fans. By combining their specially developed spice vegan and vegetarian applications. The vegetable space, with an enormous array of meat-alternative components with versatile and nutrient-rich pea bases have their own signature taste and therefore products currently available and all vying for protein, an exciting and authentic array of vegan require a totally different combination of spices. supermarket shelf space. New product develop- barbecue products is now possible. Depending on the raw materials used, selected ments must therefore focus on offerings that flavouring ingredients were chosen to provide the promise convincing visual and sensory characteris- New concepts desired final taste. That’s a big plus for RAPS: since tics, as well as a good nutritional profile with added As the veggie trend is undoubtedly here to texture and taste are both delevoped in a holistic functionality. stay, RAPS has developed various concepts that approach, they can be optimally harmonized. Only Ingredients expert RAPS is extremely well- use popular meat applications as their model. natural flavours are used, which are combined
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From burger patties to barbecue skewers and adjusted in the production process, and all recipes bratwurst, consumers have certain expectations can be easily implemented with standard meat when it comes to bite, texture and mouthfeel of processing equipment. Thanks to excellent these traditional meat applications. It is therefore freezing and thawing stability, frozen products are vital that such characteristics are authentically possible too. replicated in meat-free alternatives. Textured The recipes can be adapted and varied in vegetable proteins offer a variety of possibilities: many ways. Furthermore, the RAPS product Through the technological process of extrusion, a development team not only offers advice and meat-like, fibrous structure is formed. The size is expertise, but also individual product development variable, so that both fine vegan sausage meat for for special production conditions or the creation © RAPS the production of sausages, and meatballs with a of specific innovations. Fig. 1 Popular patty! Spice up your life with vegan cevapcici coarser texture, are currently possible. In the according to individual requirements by the future, whole cuts of meat like a steak or chop will Conclusion experienced product developers. In addition to the be the next challenge for the industry. When it comes to food choices, consumers typical combination of herbs, peppers and salt, the are seeking out products that project a sense of character of chicken, pork or beef can also be Nutritional boost individuality, while containing ingredients that are authentically recreated. This is how spicy-hot There are a number of vegetable proteins both good for human health and that of the cevapcici (Fig. 1), juicy burger patties (Fig. 2) and suitable for extrusion, for example, wheat, soy or planet. Whether vegan milk, vegan cheese or meat crispy bratwurst (Fig. 3) in a special vegan casing field bean. RAPS, however, deliberately chose pea substitutes, the desire for alternatives to animal as the raw material, as it contains no declarable products is on the increase too. These changing allergens and is also comparatively neutral in taste. needs must therefore be reflected on supermarket This is advantageous because there are fewer shelves. Since barbecuing is increasingly becoming off-flavours to mask. In addition, pea protein has a a year-round trend, the vegan segment is an very balanced amino acid profile and is particularly interesting and exciting playground for new rich in arginine and lysine. developments. The RAPS concepts for vegan meat The nutritionally balanced composition is not alternatives are designed in such a way that they only evident when looking specifically at the list of can be easily implemented by manufacturers and, ingredients, but can also be emphasised by at the same time, offer great flexibility and variety. Nutri-Score recognition – here, the vegan recipes In other words, provide the ultimate in flame- from RAPS clearly differ from the meat originals grilled, feelgood feasts. © RAPS and mostly feature a Nutri-Score A or B. With the Nutri-Score, consumers can see and compare the References: 1 MarketsandMarkets (2021): “Meat Substitutes Market by Source (Soy protein, nutritional value of a food product at a glance, on Wheat protein, Pea protein), Type (Concentrates, Isolates, and Textured), Product the front of the pack. Using the example of the (Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan, and Quorn), Form (Solid and Liquid), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026”. Available online via: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/ burger patty, the advantages become clear: in a Market-Reports/meat-substitutes-market-979.html,latest access 27April 2021. direct comparison, the vegan patty matches the 2 National Research Council Canada (2019): Plant-based protein market:global and Canadian market analysis”. Available online via: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/ meat product in terms of protein content – it research-development/research-collaboration/programs/plant-based-protein- contains around 13% – yet contains significantly market-global-canadian-market-analysis, latest access 27 April 2021. less fat, cholesterol and saturated fatty acids. 3 D. Vanham et al. (2018): “The water footprint of different diets within European sub-national geographical entities”. Nature Sustainability 1, p. 519-525. Moreover, it provides a valuable fibre content of 4 P.Scarborough et al. (2014):“Dietary greenhouse gas emissions of meat-eaters, 7 percent. fish-eaters, vegetarians and vegans in the UK”. Climatic Change 125 (2). 5 Karin Kolbe (2020): “Mitigating climate change through diet choice: Costs and © RAPS CO2 emissions of different cookery book-based dietary options in Germany”. Figure 2:Vegan burgers are becoming increasingly popular. Pea protein – top quality raw material Advances in Climate Change Research, 11 (4), p. 392-400. Aside from ethical and environmental concerns, nutritional value remains a key factor in consumer purchasing decisions. RAPS sources GMO-free pea texturate solely from controlled cultivation. Pea proteins are easy to digest and contain all nine of the essential amino acids. For RAPS, the quality of its raw materials has been a key consideration since the inception of the company. It therefore works exclusively with selected producers to develop customised products from more than 1,700 top-quality raw © RAPS materials from all over the world. Contract Figure 3:Meat-free bratwurst looks and tastes every bit as good as partners are subject to a strict social code and are the original. monitored, among other things, through regular personal visits on site. In addition, regional contract can all be created. There are almost no limits to the farming is playing an increasingly important role. variations: For example, a show-stealing meatball Raw material preparation and refinement are with a deliciously unexpected BBQ-sauce filling carried out according to the strictest German (Fig. 4). quality standards at the main plant in Kulmbach. In order to ensure the permanent availability of raw materials, RAPS keeps a high level of stock at all times. Allergen and quality management also play a significant role, with certifications according to standards such as IFS Food, ISO 50001, RSPO, Halal, Kosher, organic certification and Riskplaza.
Easy handling - endless possibilities During the six-month development phase of the concepts, special attention was paid to ease of handling and implementation. The processes were © RAPS developed and optimised in cooperation with Figure 4: RAPS’ creative concept: Mouthwatering meatballs with equipment manufacturers, and tested in a series of BBQ-sauce filling. trials. Product-specific firmness and texture can be www.raps.com
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Q&A Immune Health
The pandemic has brought the topic of immune defence into sharp focus. Many consumers are increasingly turning to functional foods and dietary supplements that help support the body's own defences. We interviewed eight manufacturers to discover what challenges and innovation potential they foresee in the "Immune Health" segment.
But due to the pandemic, the nutraceuticals 3 What’s the potential for innovation in the industry has been seeing increased and ongoing immune health segment? demand in this category, as consumers have Companies should differentiate their products by been reflecting on their health. The demand for using unique ingredients and delivery formats. For combined formulations with multiple benefits, and instance, AstaReal® astaxanthin offers product growing consumer awareness of the advantages of developers a broad range of combination and supplements that support the immune system, will dosage options. Whether in capsule, liquid shot, Quotes: Maryanne Mburu further fuel the market. sachet or soft gum format, the possibilities for Senior Key Account Manager, developing astaxanthin products for immune AstaReal 2 What challenges does the market face? support are almost limitless. Plus, it can be There are more products with immune health claims combined with a broad range of other immune- entering the arena than ever before. So, the market enhancing ingredients, such as vitamin D or C, is getting very competitive. At the same time, selenium, zinc, pro- and prebiotics or curcumin. In though, this presents an opportunity to stand out addition, microalgae-based astaxanthin aligns with from the crowd with higher quality products the emerging plant-based immunity products 1 How do you envisage the development of the offering special ingredients and innovative dosage trend. immune health market? What role has the forms. There is also the chance to tap into additional coronavirus crisis played in that? consumer needs such as plant-based and more 4 Which immune-specific ingredients does your In the past, sales of immune health products tended sustainable products. company offer? to peak during the traditional cold and flu season. AstaReal® natural astaxanthin provides immune
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health support and promotes a healthy inflamma- 2 What’s the potential for innovation in the the control group.3 tory response. Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring immune health segment? carotenoid derived from the microalga Haemato- Consumers are better informed than ever about the 5 What challenges does the market face? coccus pluvialis. With its antioxidant, anti-inflam- inter-relationships in the human body. For example, The pandemic has accelerated interest in healthy matory and immune-modulating properties, natural the beneficial effect of a normal body weight is nutrition in general, with particular interest in astaxanthin has a strong ability to both balance and widely recognized, and also controlled and well products relating to gut health and immune strengthen the immune system. balanced blood glucose levels are increasingly seen defence. This trend looks set to continue – also to play a role. Conversely, diseases such as diabetes post-pandemic. Our prebiotic dietary fibres are 5 Is your ingredient supported by scientific and obesity are risk factors for severe progress of particularly in demand, as they fulfil several studies? COVID-19. And consumers are also aware of how important consumer needs in terms of healthy AstaReal® natural astaxanthin is backed by over 60 important digestive health is, as a recent analyses nutrition. In order to meet the challenge of keeping human clinical studies, covering indications such as by market researchers from Health Focus Interna- up with this demand, and to reliably meet the skin health, vision, muscle performance, cognitive tional revealed: 75% of participants said the positive increased need for prebiotic dietary fibres in the function, heart health and immune health. An effect of a healthy intestine includes "general future, BENEO has invested more than uncontrolled immune response allows chronic physical health", with two out of three linking it to a EUR 50 million in its plant in Pemuco, Chile. inflammation to build up in the body. Natural "functioning immune system". References: 1 Lewis S, Burmeister S, Brazier J (2005) Effect of the prebiotic oligofructose on re- astaxanthin has been shown to help significantly There are thus promising opportunities for the lapse of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea: a randomized, controlled study. decrease the expression of pro-inflammatory industry in this area. Take digestive health as an Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 3 (5): 442–448. 2 Lohner S, Jakobik V,Mihályi K et al. (2018) Inulin-type fructan supplementation of markers, thus providing potent anti-inflammatory example: Today, science knows much more about 3 to 6 year-old children is associated with higher fecal bifidobacterium concentra- protection.1 In addition, astaxanthin is able to how the microbiome can influence both gut health tions and fewer febrile episodes requiring medical attention. J Nutr 148(8): 1300– 1308. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6074834/pdf/ enhance the capacity of lymphocytes – cells that and the immune system, as well as overall wellbeing. 3 Soldi S,Vasileiadis S, Lohner S et al. (2019) Prebiotic supplementation over a cold allow the body to remember previous invaders This is why one focus of BENEO's R&D is on the season and during antibiotic treatment specifically modulates the gut microbiota and help destroy them. Furthermore, individuals human gut microbiome, and how it can be composition of 3-6 year-old children. Benef Microbes 10(3): 253–263. https://www.wageningenacademic.com/doi/pdf/10.3920/BM2018.0116 receiving astaxanthin demonstrated activity of positively influenced. natural killer cells that are predominantly involved BENEO has many years of experience in the in innate immunity. 3 Which immune-specific ingredients does your development and production of ingredients that company offer? add nutritional and technological value to products, References: 1 Park, J.S., Chyun, J.H., Kim, Y.K. et al. Astaxanthin decreased oxidative stress and Our prebiotic dietary fibre from chicory root, named staying true to the company slogan “Connecting inflammation and enhanced immune response in humans. Nutr Metab (Lond) 7, on the ingredient list as inulin and oligofructose, has nutrition & health”. Its portfolio includes functional 18 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-7075-7-18 been proven to support good intestinal function. carbohydrates from sugar beet, prebiotic dietary The intestine is the body's largest contact surface fibers from chicory root, plant-based proteins and AstaReal AB is a global pioneer and expert in with the outer world and houses 70% of our rice ingredients. natural algal astaxanthin cultivation, R&D and immune system. clinical science. The company offers a variety of The gut microbiome, the multitude of bacteria specialized astaxanthin formats to help meet that colonise it, contains beneficial micro-organisms customer requirements when developing food such as Lactobacilli or Bifidobacteria, but also those supplements, cosmetics and pet feed. that can be harmful if they gain the upper hand. The daily consumption of prebiotic dietary fibre provides beneficial bacterial in the intestine with their "favourite food". Chicory root fibre, in particu- lar, is an ideal food source for bifidobacteria. Inulin and oligofructose are among the very Quotes: Andrea Zangara few proven prebiotics by the International Scientific Head of Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) and Communications & Marketing are currently the only established prebiotics derived Euromed from plants. They can be used in a variety of ways, Quotes: Annelore De Boe from dairy products, dairy alternatives, cereals, Product Manager baked goods and confectionery, to baby food and Functional Fibres infant milk. 1 How do you envisage the development of the BENEO immune health market? What role has the 4 Are your ingredients supported by scientific coronavirus crisis played in that? studies? Until 2020, the immune health market was very 1 How do you envisage the development of the More than 40 human intervention studies have much seasonally dependent, with sales peaks immune health market? What role has the examined the selective growth of bifidobacteria by during autumn and winter – the classic time for coronavirus crisis played in that? inulin and oligofructose. And several studies have colds and flu. But the coronavirus pandemic means For many consumers, immune health has thus far confirmed the link between gut health and the people around the world are changing the way they been a seasonal issue usually relating to classic flu body's own defences: A scientific study with seniors view their health. Immunity is at the forefront of season. Only for vulnerable groups or those aged undergoing treatment for a diarrhoeal illness public consciousness like never before, and 65+ has the body's own defence mechanism been showed that those receiving inulin or oligofructose immune-supporting products are now booming all a year-round topic. But COVID-19 has changed all on a daily basis had a lower recurrence rate, and year round. Additionally, consumers are increasingly that, as a stable immune system has become an required significantly less hospitalisation.1 realising the importance of heart wellbeing to ongoing discussion across all age groups and In addition, a large-scale randomised control reduce the risk of mortality and viral morbidity, and sectors of society. According to a worldwide study involving more than 200 kindergarten are therefore taking a preventive approach to heart consumer survey by market analyst FMCG Gurus children demonstrated improved immune care. This is reflected in a spike in demand for 2020, two-thirds of respondents said they are more responses. During the winter months, the children cardiovascular health ingredients. conscious of their immune system because of the consumed prebiotic fibre from chicory root daily for pandemic. 50% said they are supporting their six months. The result: the number of medically 2 What challenges does the market face? defences through healthy eating, and one in ten is confirmed febrile infections decreased significantly, The pandemic has fuelled two things: increasing taking additional dietary supplements. and there was a significant increase in consumer demand for safe and effective What is also new is that when it comes to bifidobacteria in the intestine.2 In addition, it was botanicals, along with raw material shortages due healthy eating, many consumers are now taking a shown that with antibiotic therapy and simultane- to logistical problems. This opens the door for holistic approach. Whether through dietary ous prebiotic fibre intake, the usual antibiotic- counterfeit material to enter the supply chain, supplements or functional food, they choose what related disturbance of the intestinal flora was meaning adulteration has become an even more suits their daily routine best and – in the case of significantly reduced, and the number of important concern than before the crisis. Full trace- food – combines health benefits with indulgence. bifidobacteria was significantly higher compared to ability is a key tool of the industry to prevent
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adulteration and guarantee quality. For this reason, support our immune health with natural products, ingredient that is still relatively unknown in the field suppliers should have an integrated supply chain in and through a more holistic and comprehensive of immune health in what is, for us, a new market. place, where each step – starting with the raw approach. R&D in this area has great potential and materials – is traceable and accountable. we will definitely see promising new study results, 3 Which immune-specific ingredients does your and interesting product developments, over the company offer? 3 Which immune-specific ingredients does your next few years. With IMMUPEPT™ we have developed the first company offer? immune ingredient based on collagen peptides. We offer a broad range of natural, pharmaceutical- References: These specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®s), 1 Guo T,et al. JAMA Cardiol 2020. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamacardio.2020.1017. grade botanical extracts. In terms of immune 2 Rehman J et al. Immunology Letters 68, 391-359 (1999). are offered in two different variants: IMMUPEPT™ health, our portfolio includes standardised extracts 3 Thompson KD.Antiviral Research 39, 55-61 (1998). 25, for a positive effect on the skin barrier of 4 Hu C et al. J Agric Food Chem 48, 1466-1472 (2000). that are able to directly modulate immune response 5 M. Riaz et al.Trends in Food Science & Technology 83 (2019) 12–301. defence, the extracellular matrix (ECM) and immune – such as echinacea – and those that strengthen the 6 Recio MC et al. Planta Med (2016) 82: 952–960. modulation; and IMMUPEPT™ 50, that additionally 7 Van den Abbeele P et al. Nutrients. 2020 May 26;12(6). ® body’s natural defences, such as ginseng and 8 Ramirez-Tortosa C, et al.Antioxidants (2019), 8, 393. contains specific BCP s which support bone rhodiola. Euromed R&D is quickly responding to 9 Vilahur G, et al. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). (2015) 68(3):216-25. metabolism, and healthy bones are closely related the increased demand for immunomodulating 10 Stockton A, et al. EC Nutrition 2.4. (2015) 396-411. to a healthy immune system. 11 Stockton A, et al. J Nutr Sci. (2017) 6: e39. ® ingredients. Our labs are currently developing new 12 EFSA Journal 2011;9(4):2033. Furthermore, these BCP s stimulate fibro-blasts items such as ashwagandha, astragalus, elderberry 13 Aviram M, Rosenblat M. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. – the most abundant cells of the connective tissue 2012;2012:382763. and other extracts. Gut microbiome health should 14 Wang D, et al. Front Pharmacol. 2018 May 24;9:544. – to produce collagenous fibres, which are not only not be underestimated either. For an efficient 15 Quirós-Fernández R, et al. Nutrients (2019), 11, 640. the main structure-forming fibres of the ECM but 16 Gillessen,A., Schmidt, H.HJ.Adv Ther 37, 1279–1301 (2020). immune response, our Cynamed™ artichoke flower 17 Lovelace ES, et al. PLoS One. 2017; 12(2): e0171139. also have an immunoregulatory function, in that extract combines the traditional digestive and 18 Bosch-Barrera, J et al. J. Clin. Med. 2020, 9, 1770. they can help reduce inflammation. antioxidant properties of artichoke with the In addition, specific BCP®s in IMMUPEPT™ 50 prebiotic activity of inulin, naturally present in the EUROMED S.A. is a leading producer of standardized help support bone health by optimally regulating edible part of the plant. For cardiovascular health, a herbal extracts and active pharmaceutical the metabolism of bone cells. Today, we know that major predictor of COVID-19 outcome1, we offer ingredients of botanical origin for the international there is a connection between bones and the pomegranate and olive fruit extracts Pomanox® and pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and cosmetic immune system, not only because all immune cells Mediteanox®. industry. originate from the bone marrow, but also because bone cells stimulate immune cells and vice-versa. 4 Are your ingredients supported by scientific studies? 4 Is your ingredient supported by scientific Extracts of echinacea are traditionally used to studies? support the body’s immune system, and prevent The effectiveness of the BCP®s contained in and treat infections. This is backed by a long history IMMUPEPT™ has been scientifically confirmed. A of research, which provides evidence for variety of studies show that specific BCP®s optimally echinacea’s immune-enhancing2, antibacterial3 and regulate the metabolism of target connective antioxidant effects4, among others. The immune tissue cells in the skin, bones and extracellular modulatory effects of adaptogens such as ginseng matrix, stimulating the biosynthesis of collagen and and rhodiola are also supported by traditional use Quote: Oliver Wolf of several other immune-functioning ECM proteins. and a large body of research5,6. Euromed’s artichoke Head of B2B Marketing New product-specific trials also indicate that the extract has been shown to increase the production (global), GELITA BCP®s in IMMUPEPT™ have the potential to directly of beneficial Bifidobacteria in an in-vitro trial using www.gelita.com regulate key factors important for an effective the SHIME® model (Simulator of the Human immune response – inflammation, tissue damage, Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem) and therefore and oxidative stress – showing an immune-modu- has strong prebiotic potential.7 Several published latory effect for IMMUPEPT™. studies8-11 with Pomanox® and Mediteanox® 1 How do you envisage the development of the confirm the well-known heart-healthy properties of immune health market? What role has the 5 What’s the potential for innovation in the pomegranate and olive polyphenols12-14, and a study corona virus crisis played in that? immune health segment? investigated the cardiovascular properties of their Regarding immune health, a trend could already be Most products available in the field of immune combined administration to middle-aged people. observed in the years prior to 2020. However, the health focus on vitamins and minerals. But in recent After 8 weeks of daily intake, participants initially corona pandemic has sparked even stronger market years, other ingredients have become increasingly showing altered, but asymptomatic endothelial growth. Now, more than ever, people want to important in this segment – one being collagen. functions and elevated levels of oxidized LDL actively support their immune health, having While this protein has long been used in the area of cholesterol, displayed significant improvements in become much more aware of its importance. This is joint health and beauty-from-within products, its these early key markers of cardiovascular disease, fuelling sales of dietary supplements that promise importance in the context of immune health is now compared to a placebo.15 beneficial effects on the immune system. It’s also also being recognised, and a more “holistic” why more and more manufacturers are trying to approach to this topic has been developed. That’s 5 What’s the potential for innovation in the develop new product concepts to launch in this because many processes relevant to immune health immune health segment? thriving market. also involve collagen-rich tissues, such as the skin, There are still many plants that have not been the extracellular matrix and the bones. adequately investigated for their active ingredients 2 What challenges does the market face? and potential. There are also well-known herbal There are already many ingredients and product GELITA is a global leader in the production and extracts that may have unexplored immune concepts in the field of immune health. While this marketing of collagen proteins. The company potential. A noteworthy example is milk thistle: shows that demand is high, it can also make it offers a range of specific Bioactive Collagen Euromed milk thistle extract has been extensively difficult for new products to break into the market. Peptides (BCP®), which are backed by science and researched in clinical trials recently reviewed16, and That said, it’s safe to assume that the desire to provide added value to functional foods and showing liver support as the major indication for the protect oneself against infections will remain, even beverages as well as dietary supplements. extract. However, antiviral properties of its flavonoid after the pandemic. This means people will continue component silibinin17 are now emerging too: a to look for further ways to strengthen their immune clinical study (SILCOVID19) is currently testing the system, and no doubt turn to innovative new therapeutic efficacy of Euromed-processed silibinin offerings. in the prevention of acute respiratory distress However, for consumers, the connection syndrome (ARDS) in patients hospitalized with between immune health and collagen is still very COVID-1918. I think that there will be some further new in this context. As a manufacturer of BCP®s, we findings in the future on how we can better are therefore faced with the task of establishing an
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strengthening solutions to seemingly grow day by after all. Just imagine convenience pizza that is day. It is therefore up to the industry to react quickly additive-free, chips based on legumes that are and commercialize efficiently. Being a solutions higher in protein and nutrients, and chocolate provider, customers can rely on our agility and cookies with less sugar and more fibre. We can versatility. We don't have to reinvent the wheel - we achieve all this with our ingredients and thus have always worked on health-promoting ingredi- contribute to a healthier diet. ents. With our range of dietary fibres and innovative whole grain solutions, we target the heart of a 4 Which immune-specific ingredients does your Quotes: Jutta Schock strong immune system: a healthy gut. Pursuing a company offer? Head of Marketing value-added approach for our customers, we focus The portfolio of GoodMills Innovation is based on GoodMills Innovation GmbH on converting sound science into innovative cereals and legumes, with the following ingredients www.goodmillsinnovation.com concepts and easy to implement solutions. particularly suitable for positioning in the area of immune health. 3 What’s the potential for innovation in the immune health segment? Wheat germ concentrate SpermidinEVO 1. How do you envisage the development of the I see great potential for the food industry because SpermidinEVO is rich in spermidine - a natural immune health market? What role has the the moment a topic becomes uppermost in substance that, according to recent research1,2, has coronavirus crisis played in that? people’s minds, they start to look for a holistic a positive effect on autophagy, the self-cleaning The immune health market has clearly been a solution - and that begins with nutrition. During process of cells. Spermidine thus plays a role in a winner during the crisis. Until now, the general lockdown, consumers have been doing more healthy immune system and a slowing down of the population was primarily concerned with getting cooking and baking; in other words, paying closer ageing process. With sufficient dosage, health through seasonal waves of colds and flu - in other attention to what they eat. However, this does not claims (EU) are also possible: folic acid allows a claim words, a classic autumn-winter issue. However, that mean that the functional food sector is becoming with regard to the immune system, and vitamin E a has changed fundamentally since the outbreak of less important – quite the reverse. Foods with health claim relating to cell protection. the pandemic, with immune health now a year- benefits relating to the immune system are a Rutin X from Tartary buckwheat round topic across all age groups. I think strong valuable nutritional boost for some and, for The ingredient Rutin X, from the raw material immune defences will become increasingly others, the ideal way to compensate for dietary tartary buckwheat, is rich in the trace element zinc important in the future too. Even if we eventually deficiencies. After all, not everyone has become a and contains the bioflavonoid rutin in a quantity one get coronavirus under control through sufficient passionate cook, and many people have found hundred times higher than the more common vaccination and medication, we will be more themselves turning to comfort food in those buckwheat. Zinc has been proven to contribute mindful of how life can change so suddenly. From challenging times, such as sweets, ice cream and to a functioning carbohydrate, fat and protein BSE to bird flu and swine flu, zoonoses are not a new savoury nibbles. metabolism, protects cells from oxidative stress and phenomenon but never has one had such a deep When it comes to staples such as breakfast is also an important building block of the impact on our lives, or our previous carefree products or baked goods, consumers want added immune system. Rutin is an effective antioxidant attitude. I guess face masks will become an benefits in terms of immune health - as shown too. In Asian medicine in particular, the secondary accepted utensil during the classic cold and flu by a recent survey. Here, there are numerous plant substance is believed to lower blood pressure season. possibilities, and we look forward to developing and blood sugar. Depending on the dosage of Rutin promising concepts and positionings with our X in baked goods and confectionery, pasta, dairy 2 What challenges does the market face? customers. It’s also worth considering that products or even fitness drinks, various zinc-related The pandemic has caused the demand for immune so-called "sins" don’t necessarily have to be that bad health claims (EU) can be made.
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Fibre concentrate GOOD Fibres 10+1 Another challenge may be that while some GOOD Fibres 10+1 is a high-fibre compound from products are permitted to carry immunity health ten different sources, including cereals, vegetables claims at low doses of a specific ingredient, larger and fruits. It therefore provides valuable food for doses are actually needed to show an effect. the intestinal flora, which plays a key role in immune defence. Thanks to the special composi- 3 What’s the potential for innovation in the tion of the innovative product, EU health claims immune health segment? Quotes: Michel Burla relating to the immune system and intestinal health While science does not yet know everything about CEO are possible with sufficient dosage. immunity, it’s accepted that it plays a role through- Nutriswiss AG out the entire body. Therefore, it seems logical that 5 Are your ingredients supported by scientific support should come from nutrients that are studies? active in the whole body too. The pandemic has also Our overriding goal is to combine health and shown that consumers want to learn more about enjoyment. And wherever possible, we want to immune health and how best to support it. Brands 1 How do you envisage the development of the enable our customers to make EU health claims. This can use this engagement to shape their products immune health market? What role has the means we create the opportunity for companies to and communication in favour of science-backed coronavirus crisis played in that? perfectly position their end products so that solutions. They can create premium dietary supple- The pandemic and the first reports of a possible consumers can quickly and easily understand ments containing value-added specialty ingredients. vitamin D deficiency in the deceased victims made the added health benefits. The Health Claims Nutrients such as Kaneka Ubiquinol™ that are the general public more aware of the issue. At the Regulation specifies which 'immunity’ claims may be backed by scientific research will appeal to health- same time, many people who had not previously made for certain levels of specific ingredients. There conscious shoppers looking for additional immunity paid much attention to strengthening their immune are precise regulations and legal requirements as to benefits. In addition, consumers are eager for system became increasingly conscious about the what we as a company are allowed to say. Scientific products that combine a number of benefits in one fragility of their own health. Earlier recommenda- recognition is provided by EFSA, the European Food package. Immune support definitely relies on tions had tended to be of a general nature, such as Safety Authority. more than one nutrient. The versatility of ubiquinol a eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of exercise means it can be combined with numerous other and sufficient sleep, etc. References: ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals or natural The market has responded to the pandemic 1. Madeo, F et al. Spermidin in Health and Disease. Science, Jan 2018; Vol. 359, Issue 6374, Seite 410 (DOI:10.1126/science.aan2788). extracts – e.g. a combination of ubiquinol with but is still fragmented. The immune health segment 2. Kiechl, S et al. Higher spermidine intake is linked to lower mortality: a prospective vitamin C seems to work well. Many people with includes numerous supplements, such as vitamins, population-based study. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; Aug 2018, Vol.108, Issue 2, Seiten 371-380. COVID-19 have problems with their lungs. If lungs minerals, plant extracts, probiotics, amino acids and are ‘attacked’ by harmful environmental influences omega-3 fatty acids, and dosage forms including Manufacturer of natural ingredients based on or pathogens, the body’s own antioxidants – capsules, tablets, sticks and liquids or solutions. cereals and legumes for the food and baking vitamin C and ubiquinol – are the first to be Depending on the source information, the industries. impacted. So the synergy between both nutrients global market is estimated to be worth around could lead to better lung protection. US$20 billion with growth in the high single digits.
4 Which immune-specific ingredients does your 2 What challenges does the market face? company offer? There is still significant uncertainty. Health supple- Ubiquinol is the directly active form of coenzyme ments cannot always compensate or cure lifestyle- Q10, and plays a crucial role in cellular energy associated deficiencies; it is simply not possible production. The tissues and cells involved in to ignore the fundamental requirements of a immune function have significant energy needs and balanced diet, exercise and sleep. The measures therefore require a substantial supply of ubiquinol. taken to cope with the pandemic in many Quotes: Filip Van hulle As we age, our ubiquinol levels have been shown to countries tend to add to the stress that has a Senior Manager decline. Supplementation with Kaneka Ubiquinol™ negative effect on the immune system. The Kaneka Pharma Europe can bridge that gap. closure of sports facilities, gyms and restaurants, combined with worries about jobs and loved ones, 5 Is your ingredient supported by scientific cannot be counteracted by a plant extract. At the studies? same time, products that have been forced to Numerous studies confirm that Kaneka Ubiquinol™ market too quickly create exaggerated — and 1 How do you envisage the development of the has a significant impact on supporting immunity. unsubstantiated — expectations that further immune health market? What role has the Researchers found that people with influenza had unsettle consumers. Concepts and products coronavirus crisis played in that? far less ubiquinol in their body than healthy that address the long-term needs of an aging, The pandemic has taught everyone new things, people.1 This was confirmed across three influenza increasingly health-conscious population, by such as wearing masks to protect against the virus. seasons. We can thus assume that the body needs contrast, will still be in demand after the crisis. Yet nutrients are important for prevention too. ubiquinol to protect itself. It is also known that Before COVID-19, the immune health market was influenza virus-induced dysregulation of the mainly focused on flu season and children. But now inflammatory response, commonly known as the 3 What’s the potential for innovation in the people have learned that immunity is an important ‘cytokine storm’, can significantly contribute to immune health segment? topic for all ages, all-year round. Consumers are morbidity and mortality. Ubiquinol is able to The immune health segment offers great potential, reflecting on their wellbeing, taking more exercise attenuate markers of inflammation and down- particularly in the area of omega-3 products. Before and trying to live healthier lives. They are also regulate pro-inflammatory signalling. Since there the pandemic, omega-3 was in demand as an searching for solutions to help improve their seems to be a link between healthy ageing and ingredient with a recognised effect on the immune overall health. As a result, there is increasing good immunity, antioxidants such as ubiquinol system, especially in infant formulas; now, there is interest in nutritional strategies that support several could be helpful for people of all ages. Plus, the growing demand for similarly enriched functional areas simultaneously, such as more energy, stronger the immune system, the better the foods for adults. On the one hand, omega-3 fatty improved endurance, a healthy heart, strong vaccination will work. acids activate immune cells such as neutrophil immune system and better mental wellbeing, granulocytes, macrophages and killer cells.1 On the particularly during these challenging times. The References: other hand, mediator molecules such as 1 Chase M. et al.: Coenzyme Q10 in acute influenza. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. micronutrient ubiquinol targets all of these areas. 2019 Jan; 13(1): 64–70. doi: 10.1111/irv.12608 prostaglandins are also triggered, subsequently bringing the immune system into a state of greater 2 What challenges does the market face? Kaneka Pharma Europe is the global pioneer in the readiness. Traditional immune-related ingredients such as production of natural coenzyme Q10 and the only vitamin C, D or zinc are well established and known supplier of pure, natural ubiquinol, the most active 4 Which immune-specific ingredients does your to consumers. They hold a big market share, which form of CoQ10. company offer? can be challenging for new product development. Nutriswiss AG specialises in refining and enhancing
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superior-quality oils that are characterised by a high 4 Which immune-specific ingredients does your degree of purity; as such, they are in great demand company offer? in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. In Nutrient delivery systems: In the event of an acute terms of their effect on the immune system, attack on our immune system, it needs more omega-3 fatty acids play an important role, but so nutrients to generate energy for defense. With do fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins C, A and E SunActive®, Taiyo offers a patented, secured (tocopherol). nutrient delivery system with high bioavailability Preserving the important micronutrients and Quotes: Laura Ingenlath based on micronized and microencapsulated simultaneously eradicating harmful substances from Quality Manager minerals and enzymes (Q10, Mg, Zn, Fe). A special the oils is our core competence. Only last year, we Taiyo GmbH technology eliminates the metallic or soapy taste of established a new short-path distillation (SPD) the minerals. It also makes it less reactive to other technology in our plant to purify crude oils. It’s product components and substances in the human particularly gentle, effective and subjects the raw body. materials to minimal thermal stress. Given that the 1 How do you envisage the development of the Antiviral and antibacterial polyphenols from focus of numerous orders is now optimizing the immune health market? What role has the plants, fruits, fruit extracts and tea: polyphenols are omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratios, as coronavirus crisis played in that? natural antibodies that suppress the adhesion and well as enriching the final product with other Most people are aware of the importance of a well- penetration of viruses and bacteria, protect against micronutrients, SPD enables us to produce high- developed and fully functional immune system to infections and inhibit the reproduction of germs in purity blends with completely neutral sensory defend against and fight diseases. As such, many the body. The Taiyo product range includes, for properties that meet the very specific requirements more consumers are now focusing on a health- example, SunAmla® with polyphenols from the of our customers. oriented lifestyle that will strengthen their immune Indian amla fruit, SunCran™ Naturelle, a 100% system for both the present and the future. At natural organic cranberry juice powder combined 5 Are your ingredients supported by scientific Taiyo, we are already feeling the increasing demand, with Sunfiber®, Moringa Extract S (particularly studies? especially for our 100% natural dietary fiber rich in glucomoringin GMG), and catechin-rich The coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing quest Sunfiber®. As a water-soluble fiber, it supports Sunphenon®/Teavigo® from high-quality green tea for an effective therapy has also given a boost to health-promoting bacteria at the intestinal mucosa leaves. omega-3 fatty acid research. In December 2020, for — the inner lining of the intestinal tract —and Water-soluble dietary fiber: Sunfiber® is a example, a scientific review paper was published improves their ability to defend against pathogenic partially hydrolyzed, tasteless, colourless and odour- that discussed the possible antiviral effect of invaders. These “good” bacteria also promote the less dietary fiber from the guar bean (partly supplementation with the polyunsaturated fatty production of immunoglobulins and antibodies. It hydrolysed guar gum, PHGG) that has been shown acids EPA and DHA against COVID-19.2 It was is known that many COVID-19 patients suffer to lower the glycemic index of a meal, promote suggested that omega-3 maintains the function- from gastrointestinal problems. More than 50% mineral absorption and improve transit times. The alality of cell membranes, specifically activates experience digestive discomfort and about 47% ISO-certified fiber is also low FODMAP, making it immune cells and plays an important role in the suffer from digestive and pulmonary disorders tolerable for people with irritable bowel syndrome. inflammatory processes of immune defence. These (Pan et al. 2020). Dietary fiber, which increases the essential fatty acids also inhibit viral replication by diversity of intestinal bacteria, can strengthen the 5 Are your ingredients supported by scientific inducing the production of interferon.3 The author human immune system. studies? of the study concluded that supplementation may To stay with the fiber example, more than 150 be useful both prophylactically in at-risk groups and 2 What challenges does the market face? studies have looked at the links between a highfiber in affected individuals. For manufacturers, the supply chain is becoming diet and the composition of the microbiome or the even more important than before. Wherever a gut-lung connection. Taiyo’s Sunfiber® (PHGG) was References: market delivers profits, counterfeiters are not far tested for its ability to be metabolized by bacterial 1,2. Hathaway D, Pandav K, Patel M, et al. Omega 3 Fatty Acids and COVID-19: A Comprehensive Review. Infect Chemother.2020;52(4):478-495. behind, and this is especially true for tea and tea strains, predominantly of the genera Lactobacillus 3. Eslamloo K, Xue X, Hall JR, Smith NC, Caballero-Solares A, Parrish CC, Taylor RG, extracts. Taiyo has therefore developed an and Bifidobacterium, in a yet-unpublished Rise ML. Transcriptome profiling of antiviral immune and dietary fatty acid dependent responses of Atlantic salmon macrophage-like cells. BMC Genomics. “Adulteration Free” campaign that ensures that our laboratory analysis from 2020. As a result, growth 2017;18:706. green tea extracts are 100% natural and free from derived from Sunfiber® as the sole carbohydrate adulteration. source could be measured in all 19 strains of the Nutriswiss AG specialises in the refining of high- two genera. quality, tailor-made edible fats and is the Swiss 3 What’s the potential for innovation in the leader in special and organic products. For national immune health segment? References: Pan, Lei; Mu, Mi; Yang, Pengcheng; Sun, Yu; Wang, Runsheng; Yan, Junhong et al. and international food manufacturers, the For consumers who do not want to take tablets or (2020): Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19 Patients With Digestive Symptoms in catering, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, capsules to strengthen their immune system, Hubei,China:A Descriptive,Cross-Sectional,Multicenter Study.In:TheAmerican Jour- nal of Gastroenterology 115 (5), S. 766–773. DOI: 10.14309/ajg. as well as artisan bakers, crude oils from all over the hybrid beverages and functional foods offer a good 0000000000000620. world are neutralized, bleached, modified by alternative; and, from a manufacturer’s point of fractionation, transesterification or hydrogenation, view, they offer great potential for innovation. Even Taiyo focuses on the development of innovative and mixed and deodorized. At its headquarters in Lyss soft drinks, bars or snacks that are perceived to have natural ingredients with added health value. Since in the canton of Berne in Switzerland, a total of 90 a rather “unhealthy image” gain added nutritional the company was founded in 1946, Taiyo has employees produce around 55,000 tonnes of value when augmented with healthy ingredients. established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-purity edible oils and fats annually, 95% of There is considerable work to be done, though; emulsifiers, stabilizers, egg- and tea-based products which are of vegetable origin. Under the brand whereas natural and synthetic vitamin C are readily and functional ingredients for the food and name, Belfina, sister company Grüninger supplies available, polyphenols cannot easily be synthesized. pharmaceutical industries. Taiyo has manufacturing the national catering trade, food craft and retail Owing to the immense importance of the gut for facilities around the world. At its in-house research trade with special fats and margarines. Nutriswiss is the immune system, microbiome-supporting center Taiyo Race, the company develops state-of- part of Centravo Holding, which was founded in ingredients and products are also gaining increas- the-art products and formulations that meet the 1879. ing significance. Taiyo, together with manufactur- latest market trends. ers in the relevant market segments, is developing innovative concepts with natural polyphenols and dietary fiber to strengthen the gut.
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Arla Foods Ingredients shows how dairy can support healthy ageing
rla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how dairy products can deliver healthy ageing benefits sought by consumers in their forties and fifties. New research shows that consumers in the 40 to 60 age range are highly aware of the importance of nutrition to help them stay healthy and active. Six in ten choose products with protective or preven- tative health benefits, and 65% strongly agree that food or beverages can be used to reduce the need As well as providing high levels of protein and for medical products.1 calcium, the recipes are all low-in-sugar or no-added Two of the most common health concerns in sugar, and deliver excellent taste. the group are age-related bone and muscle loss, Barbara Jensen, Sales Development Manager which is driving interest in food and beverage for Dairy and Bakery at Arla Foods Ingredients, said: products with high levels of protein and calcium. To “Consumers in the 40-60 age group have signifi- demonstrate how manufacturers can meet this cant buying power, and naturally many of them demand, Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new want use it to stay fit and active for as long as ‘Healthy Through Life’ concept. It features three possible. There is increasing interest in nutrition as healthy dairy recipes which showcase the potential a strategy for healthy ageing, and in particular in of its protein and calcium ingredients: everyday foods and beverages that can reduce the Milk Specialties An indulgent yoghurt featuring Nutrilac® risk of age-related bone and muscle loss. By using YO-8402 and Nutrilac® YO-4205 (functional milk our solutions, manufacturers can create a range of Global announces proteins) and Capolac® (a milk mineral concentrate dairy products that are high in protein and calcium, high in calcium phosphate) contributing to the maintenance of muscle mass A high-protein, high-calcium pudding featur- and bone health, and helping consumers stay NutriPRO™ ing Nutrilac® FO-7922 healthy and active for longer.” A high-protein iced coffee with Nutrilac® 1 Health Focus International, 2020. N=3,000 (China, Japan, ingredient line RM-7020 and Capolac® Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Russia) focused on health and wellness Synlait launches premium ilk Specialties Global, a leading whey protein producer, has launched its NutriPRO™ line of products that focus ingredients offering: on amplifying the health benefits of whey protein. The new products – lactoferrin, alpha-lactalbumin and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) – will be Made with Better Milk rolled out over the course of 2021 to help meet the growing demand in the international market- ynlait Milk Limited (Synlait) has launched global customers with the opportunity to differ- place. Production of Lactoferrin will begin later this Made With Better Milk a premium and entiate the products they market to consumers spring in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. differentiated ingredient offering. based on a supply chain that takes better care for The NutriPRO™ product line will be produced Synlait CEO Leon Clement commented: “We people and animals, and generates better through proprietary processing that concentrates are proud to launch Made With Better Milk, a value- outcomes for climate, water, soil, and biodiversity. whey protein fractions in a highly purified form, add premium ingredients offering that is built Synlait farmers have been building up their enhancing the health benefits. Scientific research upon the sustainability credentials of Synlait’s best credentials since Lead With Pride™ was launched highlights the benefits of utilizing lactoferrin, practice Lead With Pride™ farming system, our 2014. After years of hard work, Synlait’s most alpha-lactalbumin and MFGM in infant formula integrated manufacturing and supply chain, and innovative and determined farmers are now being because they offer a closer match to mother’s our people and planet-focused B Corp™ certified rewarded with the recognition they deserve. milk. This leads to better support for the growing business.” Synlait’s inaugural Made With Better Milk infant, from cognitive development and gut “New Zealand made milk nutrition ingredients customer is a prominent consumer brand owner in development to enhanced immune response. In are well known for quality and safety. However, as Asia. adults, these ingredients have been shown to we compete with other countries and categories in The Made With Better Milk range initially provide health benefits from stress management the food industry, we need to keep raising the includes whole milk and skim milk powder. and enhanced mood, to immune system support game to differentiate ourselves. That game is and gut health. Studies published this year have being played out in terms of environmental and brought lactoferrin’s antiviral properties to the social performance and we’re excited about forefront, demonstrating that it can favourably having a product that allows us to better meet influence human cell response to COVID-19 what our customers are asking for.” infection. Director Sustainability and Brand Hamish Reid “The health benefits of whey protein beyond commented: “The choices we make about what to muscle recovery have been known for a long time, eat and drink have a significant impact on the and consumers are waking up to these additional planet and people, which is why today, global benefits. Advances in technology enables us to consumers are seeking assurances that products concentrate specific whey protein fractions, are not just healthy, but sustainably, ethically and thereby providing offerings to satisfy a wide range equitably produced. Our customers have been of consumer needs and demands,” says Lindsey asking for this and we can now deliver upon the Ormond, Director of Nutrition and Research at Milk promise.” Specialties Global. Made With Better Milk is providing Synlait’s
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Plant power: Nestlé launches Lactalis Ingredients dairy free Milo in Asia now offers s consumers in Asia are including more coffee and can be enjoyed hot or cold. dairy alternatives in their diet, Nestlé is launching plant-based versions of some Plant-based discovery organic of its most-loved brands in the region. Using its expertise in dairy products and plant- That now includes a new plant-based version based proteins, Nestlé is focused on developing a whole of Milo, the world's leading chocolate malt beverage wide variety of dairy alternatives that complement that is enjoyed in many Asian countries. the everyday diet of people. This includes products It was launched in Asia, starting first in Malaysia, made from pea, rice, oat, soy, coconut and milk a country with generations of Milo fans going back almonds. 70 years to its launch there in 1950. Nestlé Malaysia "We're expanding our offerings across Asia by powder will also be introducing a range of plant-based developing a variety of great-tasting, nutritious and Nescafé lattes. sustainable plant-based products." says Guglielmo Bonora, Head of Nestlé's R&D Center in Singapore. actalis Ingredients is expanding its milk Chocolate malt plant-based deliciousness "We want to make it easier for people to embrace powder range with a new organic whole People are deeply passionate about their Milo, plant-based alternatives in their diet, while also milk powder. so the development teams worked hard to deliver reducing our carbon footprint across the supply the ionic Milo taste while using only plant-based chain." A growing demand for organic food ingredients. Nestlé's R&D center in Singapore serves as the Worldwide, consumer interest in health and This new version replaces the milk in the regional innovation hub for the development of food quality issues is growing, and consumers are original recipe with almond and soy, but the other plant-based dairy alternatives in Asia. The center buying more organic food. The global organic food two core ingredients – malt and cocoa – remain the collaborates closely with Nestlé's global R&D market has been growing steadily over the past 15 same. network of around 300 scientists, engineers, and years. Between 2015 and 2019, the market grew Each bottle offers 6.5 grams of protein and is product developers who are active in the research by 8.7% per year to reach 112.3 billion euros in also low in sugar, with a combination of vitamins and development of plant-based products. 2019. Global consumption is concentrated in North and minerals to support effective energy release. America and Europe, which together account for It follows the launch of a plant-based Milo A rising trend more than 9/10 of global consumption of organic powder in Australia in 2020, a launch that created According to a recent survey by GlobalData, products1. Europe, including France and Germany, huge excitement in the country where Milo was first over 40% of consumers in the Asia region are has a strong dynamism: between 2020 and 2021, introduced in 1934. shifting to more plant-based diets, with 11% 17.2% of food products launched in Europe Mayank Trivedi, Head of the Dairy Strategic opting for vegetarian and vegan food, and a third included organic claims, compared to 8.5% 10 Business Unit at Nestlé, said: "Milo is an iconic brand moving to a 'flexitarian' diet that is lighter on meat years ago2. Organic products meet the needs of in Malaysia and across Asia, and much-loved across and dairy products. health-conscious consumers: they are perceived generations. We want to provide consumers with The need for plant-based dairy alternatives that as "cleaner" because they are free of pesticides, on-trend alternatives in formats they want. That's taste great and offer strong nutritionals is rising, as antibiotics and other undesirable chemicals. They why we're delighted to launch Milo Dairy Free to more families are following this trend. In particular, are also considered to have a higher nutritional support people's lifestyle choices." many consumers cite environmental reasons, as value than conventional foods2. plant-based proteins are produced with significantly Dairy functional ingredients such as milk A whole 'latte' flavour lower emissions, land- and water usage. powder are incorporated in the formulation of Nestlé is a pioneer in innovate plant-based many food categories. Lactalis Ingredients now coffee mixes, and Nestlé Malaysia is now introduc- offers a new whole milk powder to meet the ing a plant-based version of another iconic brand – demand of manufacturers wishing to formulate Nescafé oat and almond lattes. organic food products. Plant-based coffee mixes are a popular and growing category. Nestlé has already launched An ingredient suitable for organic them cross a number of countries in Europe, Latin food formulations America and Oceania, and most recently launched Lactalis Ingredients offers a new organic whole a range of plant-based Nescafé and Starbucks lattes milk powder, made in France. The milk comes in Japan. exclusively from French dairy farms that comply The Nescafé Dairy Free Almond Latte combines with the specifications for organic farming. The almond and pea, while oat and soy are the main organic specifications guarantee a product free ingredients for the Nescafé Dairy Free Oat Latte. from neutralizing agents, antibiotics, preservatives, Both are blended perfectly with smooth Nescafé and other additives. This whole milk is spray dried to remove the water. The resulting whole milk powder has a good dairy taste. It can be used in many applications such as chocolate, dairy and AUGUST/SEPTEMBER ISSUE baking. Lactalis Ingredients organic whole milk powder Innovations has put the August issue back to September to help features companies who are preparing for the following shows in Suitable for many food applications: - Ecocert certified October 2021 - French Origin - Preserved dairy taste Vitafoods Europe 2021 and Supplyside West 2021 - 26% fat - Good solubility
References: To be included in this bumper issue or for more information contact 1 l'Agence Bio. (2020). L'Agriculture Bio dans le monde. [email protected] 2 Mintel Trends. (2020). www.lactalis.com Copy deadline: August 27 DAIRY:TESTING 13/5/21 10:41 Page 4
Chr. Hansen launches the next generation of FreshQ® food cultures for fermentation- enabled bioprotection of dairy products
he new range is a game changer in terms dairy industry to level up by offering producers the of low impact on post acidification, which following benefits: allows a wider segment of dairy produc- • Less post-acidification impact at accelerated ers, retailers and consumers to benefit even more temperatures during distribution, or in circum- from the fermentation technology. stances involving long holding times or slow It has been nearly a decade since global cooling bioscience leader Chr. Hansen launched its first • Improved sensory fit compared to other food generation of FreshQ®, which is a range of food cultures with bioprotective effects cultures that improves the bioprotective effects of • The same best-in-class bioprotective performance fermentation in dairy. In this process, the cultures producers expect from the FreshQ® range and fermentation help keep food fresh by “For customers looking to trim food waste outcompeting yeast and mold spoilage for the and produce the best possible products under space and nutrients they require to grow. “We challenging production and distribution circum- utilize traditional fermentation principles to help stances, this new launch is a game changer,” a more resilient industry that can, in turn, shape a improve quality and shelf life and reduce waste,” elaborates Thoeysen. “Our new generation of more sustainable world,” states Thoeysen. “We says Peter Thoeysen, Chr. Hansen’s Director of FreshQ® cultures has been selected to enable believe that succeeding in this area means Bioprotection. resilient, consistent outcomes without undesirable holistically reexamining how the global community Now, the company is launching the next impacts on taste and texture — resulting in consumes food and innovating with long-term generation of FreshQ® cultures, specifically devel- optimized shelf life, improved sustainability outcomes in mind. We aim to contribute to lasting oped to unlock the benefits of bioprotection for throughout the value chain, and superior freshness resilience at the individual and community levels producers who may experience challenged cold that our customers and their consumers can count by supporting the creation of dairy options that chains, long fermentation, and in-process holding on.” support sustainable lifestyles without the need of times. The special food cultures can be applied to a adding artificial ingredients. This way, consumers broad range of fermented dairy products, such as Shaping a more resilient industry for a can feel great about their decisions as they enjoy yogurt, white cheese and tvorog. more sustainable world the tasty foods they love.” This new generation of FreshQ® enables the “At Chr. Hansen, we are committed to shaping Cultivated cheese company LegenDairy Foods rebrands as Formo
ultivated dairy company Legendairy space. With the best talent on board and our first “Our team wants to make the best of European Foods has announced its rebranding to validated prototypes, it is the right time for us to cheese culture enjoyable to the whole world. We Formo as a consumer-facing brand, at launch a protectable consumer brand. Our new pioneer new ways of making the hedonistic cheese the forefront of the future of cultivated dairy. brand communicates our vision and values: products we all love, but with better, more sustain- Formo is the leading European player in the changing the food system through delicious ani- able technology and a good conscience. Formo precision fermentation space, focusing on animal- mal-free products”, said Raffael Wohlgensinger, represents our ambition to remix the heritage by free dairy products. Formo founder and CEO. combining tradition with breakthrough science.”, With the new brand, Formo will bring the said Dr. Britta Winterberg, Formo founder and CSO. future of food to life through science, cheese, and Alongside the rebranding, the company is conversation. Formo is the Latin word for ‘I mold, I working towards bringing the first products to the form’ and the historical origin of the word is closely consumer. Later this year, Formo is planning to host connected to the tradition of the ancient Romans an exclusive product demonstration event in improving cheese through new technology. The collaboration with a Michelin star chef. In addition, new website of Formo, on which the company also the team is going to release a consumer accept- introduces its growing team of scientists and ance study on cultivated dairy products in the near business executives, can be found here. future. Formo uses microorganisms instead of cows to “After 6 months of close collaboration with produce their animal-free milk proteins. Initially, creative studio forpeople in Amsterdam, we feel selected microorganisms are encoded with milk like we have nailed a name and identity that is protein DNA sequences. These cells then grow in a distinctive, memorable, and most importantly fermenter until enough protein has been produced adaptable”, said Roman Plewka, Formo CFO. “We to be harvested. The milk proteins are then identify ourselves as a purpose-driven company, combined with plant-based fats and carbohydrates and the Formo brand allows us to move beyond to create the base for the cheesemaking process. In traditional dairy in the future as well.” the traditional way, fermentation, enzymes, or heat Forpeople Creative Director Patrick Niall says, are then used to coagulate the product into curd. “The concept at the heart of the identity is the From there, the Formo artisans can cover the whole heritage of innovation and evolution in cheese- spectrum of cheeses. The product can be packaged making. From the name Formo to the stamps and right away as fresh cheese, or ripened to create symbols from artisanal craftsmen, the strategy strong, unique flavors. was to identify a language to celebrate the next “We started with LegenDairy Foods as a brand evolution of deliciously high-tech dairy.” to establish ourselves in the precision fermentation
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Nestlé Health Carbery Group announce Science to acquisition of Innova Flavors, acquire Nuun, a US-based flavour company
arbery Group, the West Cork based international markets. entering the international ingredients, flavours, and Jason Hawkins, CEO of Carbery Group, award-winning cheese producer, has commented “Our business was resilient throughout fast-growing announced the acquisition of leading savoury Covid-19, Brexit and the challenges of the last few flavour and ingredient supplier, Innova Flavors, from years. Stability is important for us, but we also need Griffith Foods Worldwide. to consider strategic opportunities for us to grow, functional The new company will be an addition to to strengthen our offerings for our customers and Synergy, Carbery’s international flavours business. maximize what we can deliver for our shareholders. hydration Acquiring Innova brings a new range of savoury Acquiring Innova Flavors will enhance our business solutions to customers who partner with Synergy in the US, but also in Asia and Central and South on the creation and growth of their product America. The deal will bring opportunities right market portfolios. Known in the US for their sweet flavours, across our platforms of Dairy, Taste and Nutrition.” extracts and essences, this strategic purchase Innova supplies customised savoury flavours estlé Health Science and Nuun, a leader expands the savoury capabilities of Synergy US and and ingredients to customers around the world. in functional hydration, have entered complements Synergy’s offerings worldwide. Their manufacturing facilities are based in the into an agreement in which Nestlé “Our primary purpose is to add value for our Chicago area, as is the HQ of Synergy US. Health Science will acquire Nuun. The acquisition farmer shareholders”, comments TJ Sullivan, “This acquisition offers significant benefits complements Nestlé Health Science’s existing Chairman of Carbery Group. “Through a series of to Synergy customers by providing them access to broad portfolio of active lifestyle nutrition brands acquisitions in the UK, the USA, Europe, South a proven range of flavours to meet the growing with Nuun’s range of clean, low-sugar, efferves- America and Asia, we have successfully built demand for natural flavourings and savoury cent tablets and powders. Synergy, our international flavours business. This ingredients, and these products complement “Everyday, health-conscious consumers are new acquisition brings new opportunities with Synergy’s current offerings”, comments Rod becoming more aware of how functional hydra- customers and markets that will strengthen the Sowders, President and CEO of Synergy Flavors tion products can add to their overall well-being as returns across our whole business.” Americas. “In addition, our global footprint and well as support them during exercise by replacing This acquisition is another significant business history of investment in acquisitions will allow the minerals that the body loses. That growing development in the last 12 months, with the Innova customers to benefit from the deep flavour awareness is reflected in the steady growth of the company also seeing the opening of their expertise and global reach of our organisation.” category,” said Greg Behar, CEO of Nestlé Health expanded cheese facility towards the end of 2020, Science. “Nuun is a leader in the fast-growing and a diversification into producing mozzarella for www.carbery.com functional hydration category with its high-quality, clean, plant-based products. We look forward to combining our companies’ expertise to bring Nuun to more people around the world.” Nuun was founded in Seattle, Washington in 2004, pioneering the separation of electrolyte Minerva scientific expands replacement from carbohydrates. Its low-sugar electrolyte tablet revolutionized the sports its honey adulteration beverage market. It now has a broad range of effervescent tablets and powders containing additional minerals and vitamins for energy, relax- testing capabilities ation and overall well-being. “Nestlé Health Science and Nuun share the oney has been reported as one of In anticipation of the official adoption of this same philosophy: nothing is more important than the top 10 most adulterated food procedure Minerva has established and can offer health and well-being,” said Kevin Rutherford, CEO commodities. It is a diverse natural fully ISO17025 accredited testing for the detection of Nuun. “In joining Nestlé Health Science, Nuun product sourced globally and traded internationally of added C3-sugar syrups in honey. will further its mission of ‘hydration that empow- and, as a high-value commodity, it may be targeted ers the world to move more.’ The Nuun team has by fraudsters who extend the product for Honey Testing at Minerva Scientific built an incredible business and now with the commercial gains using cheaper sugar syrups. Honey analysis is a core competence of reach, expertise and capabilities of Nestlé, I’m Minerva Scientific, the UKs leading honey business. We are able to offer an extensive range confident that together we will grow even more, testing laboratory, works closely with major of both macro and trace analyses including making people and the planet healthier.” importers, packers, and bee farmers to ensure the commercial, adulteration and contaminants quality of honey in the marketplace. Currently, the testing. Many of our tests are UKAS ISO17025 only officially approved test available for checking accredited. honey for sugar syrup addition is the ‘C4 sugar’ test using C13 EA-IRMS technology. Minerva has offered this ISO17025 accredited test for many years. This test has limitations in that it can only detect addition of syrups derived from ‘C4’ plants such as IMPORTANT NOTICE cane and corn. For the detection of added syrups derived from ‘C3’ plants such as beet and rice alternative Send your press releases to EA/LC-IRMS based testing is required – the ‘C3 sugar’ test. In 2020 the European Commissions’ science [email protected] and knowledge service, the Joint Research Council (JRC) satisfactorily completed an inter-laboratory study for this test and are now in the process of establishing officially approved harmonised procedures and decision-criteria for this approach.
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CSM Ingredients announces Norgesmøllene AS, part of Cernova a new beginning Group, moves to SM Ingredients is the new identity for the former CSM Bakery Solutions European the Cloud with and International bakery ingredients business. Elvenite and Infor Following the sale of the business to an invest- nfor, the industry cloud company, has ment subsidiary of Investindustrial VII L.P, CSM announced that Norgesmøllene AS, part of Ingredients will benefit from its strong experience Cernova, the Norway-based flour milling and business partnerships with a renewed focus on and industrial group, has deployed Infor CloudSuite ingredients, food innovation and sustainability. Food & Beverage to support its digital transforma- CSM Ingredients is the leading supplier of the tion process and Industry 4.0 initiaitives to stream- highest quality ingredients with a wide range across our inspired teams, our commitment to a sustain- line processes and boost visibility. Managed and Bakery Fats, Pastry and Bread Ingredients as well as able future and our dedication to successful and implemented by Infor alliance partner Elvenite, food solutions for multiple industrial applications in reliable partnerships will provide the foundation to Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage is based on bakery, dairy, nondairy and the ice cream industry. springboard the company commitment to create Infor’s multi-tenant AWS cloud platform. The team of highly expert professionals serves value and achieve further successes. Our ability to Learn more about Infor CloudSuite Food artisanal and industrial bakers, global foodservice recognize consumer needs as well as mastering & Beverage: https://www.infor.com/products/ operators and retail chains in more than 100 technology and deep knowledge about ingredients cloudsuite-food-and-beverage countries. The focus on innovation and excellence will pave the way towards a more sustainable food The nature of the millling and industrial in product development and the global manufac- supply chain and will have an impact on people bakery sector means that Norgesmøllene AS faces turing presence make CSM Ingredients the partner wellbeing and planetary health. We will contribute a number of challenges in serving its core markets. of choice of the industry. to innovating food because we love ingredients.” The company therefore required new modern CEO Aldo Uva, who started in his new role as of At CSM Ingredients, sustainability is a key cloud-based ERP (enterprise resource planning) yesterday, will be supported by an experienced priority. Tosymbolise the beginning of the new era, capabilities to take advantage of the latest leadership team consisting of Maarten Bok (CFO), the company is investing and nurturing a CSM functionality and to underpin future growth. Alex Dekker (COO), Alex Lannoo (CCO Industry & Ingredients forest in collaboration with Tree Nation, Having used Infor M3 (formerly Movex) since International), Enrica Satta (CHRO), Eduardo Silva a worldwide operating nonprofit organisation. the late 1990s, Norgesmøllene AS had complete (CIO), Kerstin Schmidt (CMTO) and Thomas Tanck Across Europe, Africa and Asia, one tree will be confidence in working with Elvenite to deploy the (CCO Field Trade). Aldo Uva comments: “The future planted for every single employee, supporting both Infor CloudSuite, which encompasses the Infor M3 of food will be shaped by purpose driven compa- the environment and the local communities. ERP system, Infor Rhythm for Commerce and Infor nies, bold innovators and inspired teams. Thanks to The company’s focus on sustainability and food Factory Track Warehouse Mobility. the great work done in the past decades, we are innovation means it will provide a dynamic and Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage, which also perfectly placed to continue to play a leading role reassuring presence in the market for years to incorporates Eye Share to manage the workflow to support the evolution of food because we love come. of inbound supplier invoices, is expected to ingredients, and we will fully focus on it. Our For more information on CSM Ingredients, streamline processes and boost visibility for expertise in food innovation to drive differentiation, please visit www.csmingredients.com. Norgesmøllene AS. As well as integrating documents better using Infor OS operating service and Infor Document Management, the intuitive user interface supports the company’s vision for modernisation. “I’ve been involved in implementing and using Open sesame for Silvery ERP systems for several decades and can honestly say that, thanks to Elvenite, this is the smoothest project I have experienced since we introduced Tweed Cereals’ new facility Infor M3 11 years ago,” comments Rolf Palmesen, Cernova IT manager. “Making the transition to the ereal processing business Silvery Tweed “The next phase, which we expect to open cloud has transformed our business and provided Cereals has opened a brand new within the coming weeks, is the creation of a us with a robust, scalable platform from which to £600,000 facility that will increase the dedicated allergen free seed cleaning plant that pursue our continuous improvement strategy and firm’s warehousing capacity and enable the team will allow us to process an even wider range of Industry 4.0 initiatives. Cloud is undoubtedly the to further segregate ingredients and finished ingredients for our customers.” future, and while staying on the latest version products containing sesame and soya. A leading supplier to the UK breakfast cereal, wasn’t the driver for this project, access to new The 12,000sq ft development also includes a bread and bakery markets, Silvery Tweed Cereals functionality and technology updates was most dedicated VNA Forklift and access for the loading employs more than 70 people, cleaning and definitely a bonus.” and unloading of vehicles, pedestrian access and processing grain from growers based largely in the “We’re delighted to move another of our food changing facilities. Borders area within a 40-mile radius of its Berwick- industry customers to a multi-tenant cloud Robert Gladstone, managing director, com- upon-Tweed base. environment, and provide them with a best-in- mented, “After a couple of years in the planning, I The company manufactures a variety of class platform from which to develop and grow am delighted to see the first phase of our new cereal/bakery products, ranging from the straight- their business,” comments Mathias Dyberg, CEO at facility operational. We are always seeking to forward – cereal flakes, grain and multi-seed Elvenite. “Our alliance partnership with Infor means improve and develop our business and processes, blends, flour – to the unusual, with bespoke that we can apply our food industry expertise with and the new warehouse allows us to completely products such as puffed grains and granola clusters world-class cloud solutions to help our customers segregate sesame and soya products to prevent supplied to many of the UK’s top cereal and bakery drive digital transformation in a way that facilitates cross contamination with other products. brands. robust foundations for their future journeys.”
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Ingredion strengthens functional starch and flour portfolio
ngredion EMEA has expanded its broad port- folio of functional starches and flours with the introduction of HOMECRAFT® Create 835 and HOMECRAFT® Create 865 multifunctional rice flours, which help manufactures produce baby food products that parents can trust, with the clean labels and ingredients they desire. Puratos UK Suitable for dry foods like cook-up cereals, but with a focus on wet baby food applications, HOMECRAFT® Create 835 and HOMECRAFT® Create extends Soft’r 865 multifunctional rice flours provide the viscosity, process tolerance and stability of a modified starch, they can help manufacturers increase market range with new but with a consumer-preferred “rice flour” label. appeal while benefitting from additional function- Constantin Drapatz, Senior Regional Manager, alities and manufacturing efficiencies when Clean & Simple, said: “European regulation ensures replacing regular rice products, while maintaining plant-based the nutritional composition and safety of foods the desired sensory experience.” specifically manufactured for infants and young HOMECRAFT® Create 835 multifunctional rice doughnut mix children. Additionally, consumer demand for baby flour is suitable for retorted wet baby food (jars, and infant foods that have a clean label, with rice pouches, sweet, savoury, meat, ready meals, seen as closest link to naturality for consumers1 and desserts), as well as toddler and children’s food. and fillings therefore a key criterion in baby food formulation. While HOMECRAFT® Create 865® multifunctional rice “Not only can HOMECRAFT® Create 835 and flour is suitable for applications of meat, savoury, uratos UK is launching three new plant- HOMECRAFT® Create 865 multifunctional rice flours dairy, bakery products for infants, toddlers and based products this month as part of its help support our customers’ compliance with EU children. Plant Forward solutions. regulations and the need for innovation in the baby The new Soft’r Doughnut is a 50/50 vegan food market, but they also support clean label To learn more about or request a product suitable mix for yeast raised doughnuts, as part of claims, are gluten-free, multifunctional and contain sample, please visit: https://go.ingredion.com/ the company’s iconic Soft’r brand. Renowned for approximately 7 percent protein content. Thus, homecraft-create its great texture and versatility, Soft’r has been perfected by Puratos UK over many years. Two new smooth and creamy fillings are also being launched - Vegan Caramel Filling and Vegan Chocolate Filling. Both are made in the UK and Bridor embraces pulses to create have been developed with British consumers’ taste preferences in mind. The new fillings are perfect for post-bake injection in doughnuts and muffins, protein-rich bread or as a dipping sauce. These product launches form part of Puratos’ rench bakery manufacturer, Bridor has new Plant Forward solutions. Aiming to provide unveiled its new protein-rich bread - inspiration, supreme taste and texture, with the Legumi. The bread is made from a mix of ultimate joy of doing something good, Plant nutritional pulses and aims to satisfy the rising Forward offers a full range of plant-based solutions number of healthy eating, flexitarian, and that enable the removal of eggs, dairy and other eco-conscious consumers1, 2. animal derived ingredients. Bridor’s latest NPD contains a mix of lentils, wheat flour, which gives it added texture and a Puratos UK is committed to offering vegan beans, and dried peas, which, combined creates a crispy finish. Its unique taste is generated from the solutions for all, in the belief that plant-based diets flavoursome and nutritional baguette. The use of blend of T65 wheat flour, chickpea, and green lentil are now beyond a trend and have gone main- these delicious pulses is fitting with the company’s flours, as well as the whole red lentils and touch of stream, as consumers realise the positive impact ethos to ‘share the bakery cultures of the world’ as T65 wheat sourdough, that are incorporated into that a plant-based diet can have on both health they are commonly used in Indian and Middle the baking process to give the perfect balance of and the environment. With over 250 vegan Eastern cuisines, as well as in traditional dishes such sweet and sour. suitable products in its range, for bakery, patisserie as cassoulet and chilli con carne. The Legumi bread is available in two sizes and real Belgian chocolate, and the capability Pulses appeal to the healthy consumer as they making it suitable for every moment of consump- to offer bespoke solutions, Puratos UK’s have a low-fat content and are packed with tion whether you’re at home, on-the-go or dining #ChallengUsVegan campaign urges customers to vegetable protein and fibre, as well as vitamins and out. The half-baguettes (140g) make for a healthy let Puratos UK solve any plant-based development minerals, such as iron, zinc, folate, and magnesium. snack, while the Bâtard Loaf (300g) is the perfect challenges they have. Bridor’s new baguette not only offers customers a addition to accompany meals from breakfast to Lydia Baines, Digital and Communications healthy bread but delivers a great taste and the dinner. Manager, at Puratos UK, said; “Last year, 25% of all quality the brand is renowned for. Bridor was established in France in 1988, the NPD in the UK bakery sector was plant-based so we Additionally, the increased demand for plant- home of bakery and bread, and boasts a long- know there is a huge appetite among consumers, based foods primarily comes from consumer standing heritage and expertise. Known for its especially with a record-breaking 560,000 people concerns over the environment. The growth of ongoing innovation, Bridor draws inspiration from signing up to the 2021 Veganuary campaign*. We pulses is sustainable as they require little water and the latest global trends to deliver new and exciting also know that taste and texture are key drivers for naturally fertilise the soil, hence their frequent use products that appeal to an international audience. the success of plant-based products and these are in crop rotation3. This reflects Bridor’s commitment key attributes of our new Soft’r Doughnut mix and References: to protect the environment and cut its consump- 1 https://www.mintel.com/press-centre/food-and-drink/mintel-announces-global- luxury caramel and chocolate fillings.” tion of resources as announced in its four-pillar food-and-drinks-trends-for-2021 For more information on the new Soft’r 4 2 https://www.packagedfacts.com/Vegan-Vegetarian-Flexitarian-Consumers- approach to sustainable, responsible baking . 13656739/ Doughnut mix and Vegan Caramel and Chocolate Bridor’s Legumi bread is incredibly eye-catch- 3 https://saskpulse.com/files/general/151217_Pulse_benefits.pdf fillings, please contact the Puratos UK Sales team ing and entices consumers with its lovely ochre 4 https://www.bridor.com/en-uk/engagements on [email protected] colour, traditional shape, and a topping of durum www.bridor.co.uk * Vegan Society
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Synergy Flavours launches pioneering ingredient for calorie reduction in baked goods eading flavour expert, Synergy Flavours, product with minimal changes in flavour, Puratos UK has launched a unique flavour-based indulgence and mouthfeel. In a reduced-fat muffin ingredient that enables significant recipe, this all-in-one calorie reduction solution reductions in fat and calories in a range of baked enabled 37% reduction in fat, 22% reduction in launches goods, including muffins, cakes, cookies, biscuits saturated fat, and 14% reduction in kcal, while and morning goods. This all-natural, next genera- delivering comparable sensory qualities that would Sproutgrain and tion ingredient combines flavour technology, be expected of a full fat bakery product. The functionality and mouthfeel, to replicate the taste sensory panel made comparisons between the full and texture typical of baked goods but within fat, reduced fat control and recipe with the Softgrain Oats to reduced calorie recipes. solution, scoring on indulgence, sweetness, creamy Pressure continues to build on the industry to mouthfeel and overall aroma. bring unique reformulate to reduce the calorie content of foods, but consumers refuse to accept a reduction in Ian Butler, Innovation Director at Synergy flavour or eating experience. While 70% of Flavours, commented: “We are fully committed to flavour to bread consumers feel that manufacturers have a duty to improving the dietary health of the nation by using make unhealthy foods healthier, 84% would also our flavour technology and our taste modulation and bakery agree that taste is the most important factor for platform to support reformulation of lower calorie them when choosing a product [Mintel]. products. This new, innovative technology can help uratos UK has launched Sproutgrain Oat With this pioneering ingredient, manufacturers manufacturers in achieving the challenging goal of and Softgrain Sprouted Oat, to help can simply reduce the fat content in baked goods reducing calories while maintaining the flavour and bakers create new, innovative breads that and with minor recipe adjustments, deliver a indulgence that consumers expect.” are in line with consumer trends. With texture, This new product launch follows Synergy’s health and wellbeing now important priorities for range of solutions for sugar reduction in biscuits consumers, alongside taste and freshness (Puratos and cookies, which was launched in 2017 and Taste Tomorrow 2020 and 2018), the products are continues to grow and evolve with the changing an exciting addition to the Puratos offering. market. The range of natural flavourings helps Made of oat kernels, which have been manufacturers achieve up to 30% sugar reduction sprouted and fermented to deliver a sweet and in biscuits and up to 50% reduction in bakery-style creamy taste, Sproutgrain Oat provides a juicy cookies. mouthfeel to the crumb resulting in a fresh- Visit https://uk.synergytaste.com/next- tasting product. Softgrain Sprouted Oats consists generation-calorie-reduction for more informa- of sprouted oat grains that are cooked and infused tion. with oat sourdough to deliver a unique flavour with fermented sourdough notes. Rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre and wholegrain, the new additions offer both convenience and versatility and can be used in a host of sweet and savoury applications. Bridor shares “the bakery cultures of the Alongside sprouted grains meeting numerous consumer trends, oats and multigrain are also booming in popularity. Last year, 18% of launches world” with its new Ultra Kanel Swirl in the bread category contained oats and grains*, highlighting demand. As consumers look for more rench bakery manufacturer, Bridor has natural ingredients and processes in bread, Puratos unveiled its Ultra Kanel Swirl, a Viennese believes the future of bread lies in its past and that pastry that truly captures its ethos to today’s baker can be inspired by the expertise of “share the bakery cultures of the world”. The the 250 generations of bakers before ours. delicious Scandinavian-inspired treat contains sweet Centuries ago in Russia and China, people were and warming cinnamon flavours making it the sprouting grains and beans to allow them to enjoy perfect snack for those seeking a little moment of many health benefits such as improved digestion. enjoyment. Thanks to unique technology at Puratos, sprout- Cinnamon swirls are available in almost every ing is achieved with only three ingredients: bakery or coffee shop across Scandinavia, but are carefully selected grains, water and air with a final, particularly popular in Sweden where a “kanelbulle” natural fermentation step. The Softgrain range is is often enjoyed whilst catching up with friends and inspired by Northern European bakers in the past colleagues over a cup of coffee. Swedes consider who cooked and infused wholegrains and seeds in this making time for others an essential part of the a premium filling. The clean label product contains sourdough. day and refer to it as “fika”, a tradition that is only natural and essential bakery ingredients with Philippa Knight, Marketing Director, Puratos embedded within Swedish culture. the exception of ascorbic acid, which is used at a UK, said: “Puratos Sproutgrain Oat is an innovative The Ultra Kanel Swirl is Bridor’s reinterpretation quantity of less than 0.02% and plays a decisive role and convenient solution for bakers that takes away of the famous Scandinavian cinnamon pastry, and in the final quality of breads and Viennese pastries. the complexity of controlling the sprouting process will satisfy the growing number of consumers that Each box of Ultra Kanel Swirl (100g) contains themselves. The product is extremely versatile and have been craving cuisines from around the world 60 pieces. offers real differentiation, providing them with a due to coronavirus-imposed travel restrictions. The Bridor was established in France in 1988, the simple way to reinvent the current bread Viennese pastry combines Nordic bakery culture home of bakery and bread, and boasts a long- category.” with French expertise to create an attractive swirl standing heritage and expertise. Known for its Available in a 10kg pouch, Sproutgrain Oat that entices consumers with its golden colour and ongoing innovation, Bridor draws inspiration from should be kept chilled and has a shelf life of three caramelised edges. The pure butter puff-pastry the latest global trends to deliver new and exciting months. For more information, please contact the gives an added crispy texture to the intense flavours products that appeal to an international audience. Puratos UK Sales team at [email protected] provided by the high-quality cinnamon centre and www.bridor.co.uk * Innova, Mintel
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New project to improve the Royal Zeelandia microbiological safety of bread Group acquires
ampden BRI is looking for partners to join a new research project that aims to help Belgian based manufacturers and retailers understand and control the potential risks posed by Clostridium Wouters NV botulinum (C. botulinum) in bread products. Proteolytic C. botulinum is a pathogenic bacterium that theoretically has the potential to grow in and its bakery association with long shelf-life breads and similar products, particularly if they are Modified Atmosphere Packaged (MAP). activities The project will identify the factors that prevent the growth of C. botulinum on breads to determine the risk of new and existing bread ensure safe products for consumers. products. Part of the project will be focused on outers N.V. is now part of the Campden BRI microbiologist Phil Voysey, who is contamination levels of ingredients used to make Koninklijke Zeelandia Group. Wouters, leading the project, said: “When it comes to breads. a Belgian family business based in microbiological safety, many consider baked and Two-thirds of consumers worry about the Lokeren, has been active in bakery ingredients, oils part-baked goods generally safe, largely because of safety of the food they eat according to a global and frying fats for almost 100 years. the positive experiences they’ve had with these survey conducted by Lloyd’s Register, with To Zeelandia Wouters is a strategic acquisition products. However, in theory, these goods can more than three-quarters of Chinese consumers due to its strong quality image in the Belgian support the growth of pathogenic microorganisms changing their consumption habits following the market as a manufacturer of bakery pastes for the such as proteolytic Clostridium botulinum, which coronavirus pandemic. traditional bakeries, and because of the growth has been linked to human illness. Further still, there Voysey continued: “We’re currently living potential for the rest of Europe. have been cases where the flour used to make through a time when food safety is at the forefront With the acquisition of Wouters by Zeelandia, these products has been contaminated with of the consumer’s mind, and this is changing their Wouters' oil & fats activities for Foodservice and pathogens such as Salmonella and Shiga toxin- buying habits. Demand for bread exceeded 50% at Food Industry were sold to Remia, also a Dutch producing E. coli. This is a particular concern when one point during the current health crisis, proving family business. you consider that baking processes are generally it as one of the UK’s favourite staple foods. It also The acquisition of Wouters strengthens not designed to achieve spore-forming pathogen tells us that ensuring the safety of bread has never Zeelandia with several complementing process elimination. To top it off, these products are then been more important. So, when considering its technologies, a very good addition to the existing stored at ambient temperatures which are ideal for microbiological safety, no stone must be left competences of Zeelandia, to further respond to microbial growth.” unturned.” the growing demand for innovation by both the The scientists are looking for retailers and bread The research began on 1 April and runs for small and medium sized bakeries and industrial producers to work with them on the project so that 18-months. It will involve suppliers and retailers bakeries. they can identify the most likely factors contribut- from across the bread sector. Any companies Wouters and its brands will remain active on ing to microbiological safety. They’ll then use a wanting to take part in the research should call Greg the Belgian market alongside Zeelandia. range of comprehensive analysis to determine the Jones on +44(0)1386 842143 or email him at effectiveness of these factors which will help [email protected] Zeelandia explores the world of veganism with its plant-based Silkgrain range wo months ago, the Veganuary move- changing needs of the UK consumer, but that are ment saw over 582,000 people sign up good for our health too. and commit to going vegan for a month. “Through our plant-based Silkgrain range we That’s more than double the number of sign-ups have created products that are not only vegan- from 2019, demonstrating a lasting change in friendly, but also look and taste fantastic. Bakery consumer eating habits. goods stay fresher for longer too. We are excited Furthermore, around 14% of adults in the UK to work with our customers to explore these are thought to be vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian products and increase accessibility to vegan baked temperatures. It’s a delicate process which takes the with a further 12% intending to make the switch by goods across the UK.” right amount of time, temperature, and moisture. the end of the year. Full in flavour and high in fibre, all natural and Here at Zeelandia we complete the whole process That’s 13.7 million meat-free Brits by the end authentic, Zeelandia’s Silkgrain range contains no for you. All you need to do is simply open the of the year! colourants, GMO or flavourings. Some of the range sachet!” As a global bakery ingredients supplier, we at is also low in fat, at less than 1.5 percent. Here at Zeelandia UK we recently invested in a the Royal Zeelandia Group continue to explore and “Our Silkgrain range of products really do offer purpose-built Technical Centre in Colchester, Essex, innovate in the world of plant-based products. With the ultimate in convenience!” says David. “Bread to explore new bakery ideas and vegan products operations in over 30 countries, we are ideally should be full of flavour and juicy textures. But, alongside our customers. placed to tailor products to local tastes and simply adding grains and seeds to a recipe draws Our product ranges, which can be individually renowned for setting world-wide trends. moisture from the crumb, making the bread dry in tailored to meet consumer needs, include bread David Amos, Managing Director of Zeelandia UK, just a few hours”. mixes, concentrates, jams and curds, custard mixes, said: “We don’t just see veganism as a trend, but as David continued: “We have developed a unique sweet doughs, caramels, glazes, mincemeats and a life choice. We have a responsibility to process where all of our seeds, grains, pulses and release agents. produce products that not only cater for the vegetables’ are softened gently at controlled www.zeelandia.com
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Building up an appetite for a new kind of grub
dible insects could be a key ingredient to avoiding a global food crisis, according to a new report, but there are significant barriers to overcome before they are part of the mainstream. The rapidly changing climate and an expand- ing global population are serious risks for world- wide food security. Edible insects have a high nutritional value and significantly lower carbon footprint compared to meat production and are a viable option as a sustainable source of protein. Despite this, edible insect cultivation remains rare in Western countries, where eating insects is still considered unusual. In a new study, researchers from the University of Leeds and University of Veracruz in Mexico have reviewed current insect farming methods, processing technologies and commercialisation The photo was taken by Guiomar Melgar-Lalanne and Alan-Javier Hernández-Álvarez during an “Insect Technological Venue” at the techniques, as well as current perceptions towards University of Veracruz with chef Mario Melgarejo entomophagy – the practice of eating insects. Their report is published in the journal Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food including edible insects. The ‘foodies boom’ and common food source current farming techniques Safety and reviews research collected from around the rise of veganism and flexitarians have opened and technologies could struggle with the demand the world. It highlights that the benefits of the door to alternative food sources. and need to be expanded.” increasing insect consumption have been widely “However, in some countries where insects explored, but not the technological and processing have been part of a culinary tradition, such as Cake with mealworm garnish approaches that can help achieve this goal. Mexico, Nigeria and Botswana, negative percep- Compared to meat production, insect farm- The researchers emphasise that the best way tions of eating insects have taken root. In these ing uses much smaller amounts of land, water and to normalise edible insects is for the commerciali- countries the younger population is rejecting feed, and it is possible to cultivate them in urban sation and processing techniques to focus on the insects as a food source, associating it with poverty areas. Insect farming also produces far fewer preferences of the younger generation. and a provincial mind set. greenhouse gases. Study author Dr Alan-Javier Hernández-Álvarez, “In Mexico for example, where insect markets However, more development is needed in from the School of Food Science and Nutrition at large-scale insect farming. Increasing demand Leeds, said: “Edible insects are fascinating. could create a bottleneck in the production of Although humans have eaten insects throughout “Although humans have eaten insects more edible insects in an economically efficient, history, and approximately two billion people throughout history, and approximately two safe and sustainable matter. The lack of availability around the globe regularly eat them today, billion people around the globe regularly creates accessibility issues and therefore reduces research on the subject is relatively new. eat them today, research on the subject is opportunities for increasing trade. There is signifi- “Edible insects could be the solution to the relatively new.” cant need for a technological leap from wild problem of how to meet the growing global Dr Alan-Javier Hernández-Álvarez, harvesting to indoor farming. demand for food in a sustainable way. University of Leeds Improvements to edible insect farming and “The ‘ick factor’ remains one of the biggest processing techniques could also open the door barriers to edible insects becoming the norm. for increasing the use of insects for other Eating behaviour is shaped largely during early are increasingly popular among tourists, self- purposes. Chitin extracted from certain insect childhood and in Western countries, eating insects, consumption, harvesting and farming are declining exoskeletons has the potential for use in food especially in whole and recognisable forms, in rural areas. preservation. It also has a number of industrial remains something seen mostly on TV shows. “Despite the growing demand for edible applications such as surgical thread and as a binder “In some European countries consumers, insects in urban areas, harvesting and indoor used in glue. particularly young adults, have shown interest farming is limited because farmers associate Dr Hernández-Álvarez added: “Food is only in new food products that use insects in insects with poverty and do not see it as a the tip of the iceberg for insects’ sustainable un-recognisable form, such as flour or powder potential source of income. potential. used in cookies or energy drinks. “Promoting insects as an environmentally “Refining extraction technologies could make “Developing efficient large-scale processing sustainable protein source appeals to the current insects a feasible and sustainable option for technologies that can develop insect powders attitudes in the younger generation. Another replacing some currently available functional could go a long way to helping introduce insects as successful strategy involves serving insects as ingredients. These aspects should be a focus of a common source of protein and nutrients.” snacks between meals, which would increase future research and technological development.” Study author Dr Guiomar Melgar-Lalanne, from inclusion of insects in daily diets. These types of The paper Edible Insects Processing: Traditional the University of Veracruz, said: “In Western snacks are increasing in popularity in the global and Innovative Technologies is published in countries it is the younger generation that show market. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food more willingness to try new food products, “But if edible insects are to become a Safety.
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Azelis to enter flavours and fragrances market in the US with acquisition of Vigon International zelis has announced it has signed an fragrances market segments with ample synergy food ingredients segments. Vigon’s co-manufac- agreement to acquire 100% of the out- potential. Vigon is a strategic platform, providing us turing and blending capabilities provide us an added standing shares of Vigon International, an important foothold in the US market with a value proposition that we can leverage to better Inc. (“Vigon”), a leading US specialty distributor and sizeable potential for future growth and strength- serve our principals and customers. We are pleased manufacturer of ingredients for the flavours, ens Azelis’ overall business profile.” to welcome Steve Sr., Steve Jr. and the entire Vigon fragrances, and cosmetics market segments. Vigon Both companies have a strong focus on team to the Azelis family. We have been impressed offers a comprehensive product portfolio to its sustainability, digitalization and providing innovative by their passion, strong entrepreneurial spirit and customers, including flavours, natural and synthetic solutions. Throughout its history, Vigon has been “can do” attitude. In short, this is an excellent fit aroma chemicals, actives, functional ingredients, committed to health and safety, the welfare of its with the Azelis culture, on many levels.” and essential oils. The acquisition of Vigon will employees and the environment, and energy Steve Somers Jr., Vice President and Director provide Azelis access to these strategic end markets conservation. Azelis has had two consecutive of Commercial Activities at Vigon, states: “I am and enhances Azelis’ position in the life sciences EcoVadis Gold ratings and has just released its new excited to join the Azelis family, as their culture, sector. sustainability strategy, ‘Action 2025’, that outlines commitment to social responsibility, sustainability Based in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Vigon the company’s commitments to sustainability until and business strategy align closely with Vigon’s. This represents some of the world’s most prominent 2025. is a promising development in Vigon realizing its full flavor and fragrance producers and ingredient Steve Somers Sr., President at Vigon, adds: “We potential, as it continues on its journey from where manufacturers serving over 1,000 customers in the have enjoyed a strong track record of growth it started 33 years ago. I look forward to continuing flavours, fragrances, and cosmetics markets. Vigon underpinned by our ‘Passion for Simplicity’ in all that to lead our commercial organization and to our employs 120 team members and is owned and we do at Vigon. We pride ourselves on our long- future as part of Azelis.” managed by Steve Somers Sr., and his son Steve term relationships with our supply partners and Azelis Americas is a leading specialty chemicals Somers Jr., who will both remain with the company customers. Becoming part of Azelis, a global market and food ingredients distributor in North America. post-closing to continue to lead the business. Vigon leader, is a new milestone in our company’s devel- Its go-to market strategy, quality products from top was founded in 1988 and has been under the opment. We share similar strategies and culture and tier supplier partners, experienced application current management since 1998. The company I am confident that Vigon will continue to thrive laboratories teams and superior technical selling enjoys an excellent reputation as a result of their under its new ownership.” efforts, make Azelis in Americas 'best in class'. With longstanding relationships with various blue-chip Frank Bergonzi, Azelis Americas Chief Executive Azelis Americas’ headquarters in Westport, CT, it principals, breadth of product portfolio, value- Officer & President, comments: “The acquisition of serves customers and principals in the United States, added contract manufacturing and blending Vigon is an important component of our overall Canada, and Mexico. capabilities, good customer service, and growing growth strategy for Azelis in the Americas. As a The acquisition of Vigon illustrates the support presence in fast-growing natural ingredients. leader in the US flavours and fragrances market provided by EQT since the initial acquisition of Azelis. Dr. Hans Joachim Müller, Azelis Chief Executive segments, Vigon provides Azelis the impetus for EQT is confident that the expanded range of Officer, says: “Joining forces with Vigon gives us a geographic expansion in these markets across services and global reach provided by this acquisi- unique opportunity to acquire a market leader in North America, as well as a platform for future tion will continue to bring benefits to customers the attractive North American flavours and acquisitions of complementary businesses in the and principals of the combined group.
Probi and Sinopharm enter strategic partnership AUGUST/SEPTEMBER ISSUE in China Innovations has put the August issue he Swedish probiotic supplier, Probi® and Sinopharm, one of China’s largest pharmaceutical & healthcare companies enter a partnership to expand the back to September to help companies who offering of premium probiotic offerings in the Chinese market. are preparing for the following shows in Sinopharm will launch three probiotic supplements within the immune health, bone health and iron absorption areas based on Probi’s scientifically proven probiotic October 2021 strains. Zhang Jian Ge, Director Pharmaceutical & Chemical Division of Sinopharm, states: Vitafoods Europe 2021 “Sinopharm continues to commit to our strong sense of social responsibility of “caring for life, attending to health”. Guided by our core value “All for health, health for all”, Supplyside West 2021 Sinopharm’s recent strategic partnership with Probi, especially its best-in-class R&D capability helps us contribute with positive impact to China’s consumer healthcare industry.” And she continues: “The products have clinically documented positive effects and To be included in this bumper issue will be introduced under a new brand to expand Sinopharm’s existing supplement portfolio.” or for more information contact Veronica Dong, Head of APAC, Probi: “We are excited to partner with Sinopharm, [email protected] who shares our vision of bringing innovative and scientifically supported products into China and the APAC region. With this partnership Probi has demonstrated its position or as a leading probiotic company to capture high growth markets in the region such as [email protected] China.” “The partnership between Probi and Sinopharm is an important step in our commercial efforts in offering clinically documented probiotic products to consumers Copy deadline: August 27 all over the world, and our expansion into China is a good step forward in establishing Probi’s position in the APAC region. In our partnership with Sinopharm we feel commitment and alignment in offering high quality products based upon research, clinical documentation and performance,” says Tom Rönnlund, CEO at Probi.
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For all sectors of the food industry, market good market research and competent advice research and consulting in the run-up to major significantly reduces the risk of bad investments. investments are important in sounding out risks, identifying and quantifying needs and deter- Q: Can you give us an example of the mining suitable strategies. In the following complexity of market research? interview, Dr.Isabelle Symonds and Dr.Thorsten & A: At the moment, many companies are interested Böhn of Schlegel and Partner, a market Q A in vegan proteins. In addition to established protein research and consulting company specialising in sources like soy and rice, the focus is shifting to technical B2B markets, explain why. alternatives such as rapeseed, chickpea and lupine, as well as animal-free alternatives to casein and Q: Why is effective market research impor- Schlegel & whey protein. Our customers want to know how tant for everyone in the food industry? food manufacturers and brand owners perceive A: The food industry, like many other industries, is such innovations. What are the technical, sensory characterised by long-term and short-term trends. Partner and regulatory hurdles? What do they need to Manufacturers of end products, as well as do to ensure successful market entry? Which ingredient suppliers end technology providers have certificates and approvals are required? Aspects to react to these trends – with new products, new such as allergens and GMOs can also be decisive for ingredients, new recipes, and sometimes even with the success of a product. Sustain-ability issues such new processes. However, new technology devel- as energy use and waste management are opments in particular are associated with large becoming increasingly important. investments. It is therefore vital to find answers to Megatrends are high on the agenda. What role questions and obtain comprehensive detail in Successfully will block chain and traceability play in the food advance of making any major decisions. In industry in the future? How are requirements consumer research, it is relatively easy to obtain changing? How should companies position them- good information. In the industrial environment, breaking selves? How will the demand for protein change on the other hand, it takes extensive specialist with increasing prosperity in developing countries? knowledge, an understanding of technology, a new ground What influence do nutritional choices such as great deal of experience and, above all, good flexitarianism have on protein supply? We contacts. examine and discuss all of this with product devel- opers, buyers and marketing specialists along the Q: What sort of questions can market re- entire value chain. Our aim is to gain a compre- search help to answer? hensive picture of the market within a few weeks A: Whether you are a manufacturer, an ingredients and to provide concrete recommendations for our supplier or an engineering service provider, the clients. questions you should be asking are often similar. At the consumer level, they include "Is this a Q: What should food companies look for i passing trend or is it going to be a lasting devel- n a market research partner? opment?“ or "Is this relevant for all markets?". If we A: It’s vital to choose a partner who specialises in look at product development, there will be your markets and has references in the relevant questions like: "Which markets are ready for this Dr. Isabelle Symonds and Dr. Thorsten Böhn of industries. Experience and, above all, a good and which are not?“. At the technology level, you Schlegel & Partner network in the industry are essential. It is will want to know: "Is something similar already important that market researchers speak the available?“ "Is this innovation so groundbreaking language of their clients. With our specialisation in that the high costs of development or engineering are involved. It always is important to clarify the technical B2B markets, we cover the entire value are worth it?" And everyone asks themselves: objectives: What is the client’s main goal? What is chain – from ingredient suppliers, distributors, "How big is the demand and how much can I the most important aspect of the research? We manufacturers and brand owners to retailers. This charge?" Ideally, market research and management help our clients to ask the right questions. Then we is the only way to get into the subject matter consultancy go hand in hand in providing answers. develop the project together: We demonstrate our quickly and, above all, thoroughly. Globally active approach, present the areas we will investigate companies need market researchers with an Q: Why should market research and most deeply, plan the scope of the activity and the international approach. And we are convinced that management consultancy be considered timeline. During the active project phase, we only those who are passionate about a topic and as a single entity? readjust and fine-tune the design with the willing to get to the bottom of things will generate A: In our experience, a holistic approach is the customer, altering questions as required. Once we real value for the customer. more successful one. We don’t believe in the have the results that provide a firm foundation for classic division between market research and the following steps, the market research often Q: What is the best part about working in management consultancy: Market research often merges seamlessly into consultancy and we market research? ends exactly where the figures and findings need develop scenarios and strategies that help the A: It is always very satisfying when we help to be interpreted and put into context. This is client move forward. companies to make good and sustainable where the real work begins, and this is also where decisions. That is, if you like, our purpose. And we the value for the client is created. When these two Q: What happens if your research suggests celebrate the true moments of happiness when, steps are separated, valuable knowledge is lost on that an investment will not be successful? in the course of our projects, we gain insights that the journey from analysis to decision making and A: Occasionally, from a marketing point of view, the we were not even looking for – unexpected gems strategy development. It is far better if the team implementation of an idea, an investment or a uncovered by our research, surveys and analyses. that is in exchange with market participants is business project turns out to be inadvisable. But We have already been able to use these to also closely involved in the development of the this is relative. It may be that we can see that the show customers real market opportunities and strategy. direction is right, that the project in itself is good, enormous innovation potential. When we come but it is just premature. The job of a market across golden nuggets like this and are able to Q: Is there a standard approach for projects researcher should not end here. Part of our present them to customers, that is very special. in the B2B environment? responsibility is also to look for and point out A: We don’t have a standard approach as such – alternatives. If all criteria have been thoroughly we develop tailor-made designs for each of our examined and questioned, and everything projects. However, they do all have certain things indicates that a project is not promising, this is also in common: First, it is always important to listen, a good result: Ultimately, we have saved our ask questions, understand, and get as much input customers from making a painful investment – from the client as possible. Sometimes, several often reaching into the high millions. Of course, people from different departments of a company there is no such thing as 100% protection, but www.schlegelundpartner.com
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DSMelevatesplant-basedofferingwith first-of-its-kindveganfishflavour
oyal DSM, a global science-based that meet diverse consumer preferences and that company active in Nutrition, Health and help combat overfishing in support of the UN Sustainable Living, has announced the Sustainable Development Goal 14 ‘Life Below launch of Maxavor® Fish YE – a new vegan, 100% Water’.” allergen-free flavour solution. Derived from algal The innovative Maxavor® Fish YE flavour was oil, this unique innovation allows food manufac- designed to help producers create a broad range turers to deliver an authentic fish taste and mouth- of product positionings and mask the strong feel in a variety of plant-based fish alternative flavours typically imparted by plant-based proteins. applications, in addition to fish-based products. Added during the blending of dry ingredients, Answering today’s growing appetite for vegan Maxavor® Fish YE is also low in salt, enabling fish flavours, Maxavor® Fish YE offers manufactur- producers to tailor sodium levels and achieve the ers of plant- and fish-based foods two taste who are looking for ways to address growing desired taste and texture, without compromising a profiles (Maxavor® Fish M YE and Maxavor® Fish W concerns over the world’s diminishing fish product’s nutritional profile. YE) to emulate the body, mouthfeel and taste of resources – 33% of fish stocks are currently over- The wider portfolio of solutions for fish alter- distinct fish varieties; one for rich and oily dark fish fished. However, it can be a challenge for food natives includes GELLANEER™ gellan gum hydro- and another for fresh, light and fleshy white fish. producers to develop authentic-tasting, sustain- colloids, which delivers authentic texture in Maxavor® Fish YE can therefore be used to create able and label-friendly plant-based fish alternatives; plant-based products, as well as Quali® vitamins and a wide range of appealing plant-based fish alter- most commercially available seafood flavours DSM Premix Solutions for enhancing nutritional native and fish-based products, such as vegetar- require the processing of fish/crustaceans, or are value. These solutions, combined with DSM’s ian fish nuggets, vegan fish sauce and fish cakes. unable to meet Kosher or Halal needs. market expertise and end-to-end expert services, Maxavor® Fish YE is also Kosher and Halal certified “The market for plant-based fish alternatives can support manufacturers in powering front of and suitable for several label claims. is showing exciting potential, and DSM is proud to pack label claims and bringing great-tasting fish Following considerable growth in the meat be at the forefront of the industry as we introduce alternatives that meet consumer preferences to alternatives category, plant-based fish alternatives the innovative Maxavor® Fish YE flavour,” market. are emerging as an appealing option for the rising comments Gilbert Verschelling, Director Business For more information on the new Maxavor® numbers of people adopting flexitarian, vegetarian Development & Innovation at DSM. “Part of DSM’s Fish YE flavour and DSM’s extensive portfolio of and vegan lifestyles. For example, 28% of broad portfolio of plant-based solutions and solutions for plant- and fish-based products that consumers across nine countries in Europe Maxavor® range of vegan flavours, this unique, meet today’s consumer needs, visit https://www. reported that they regularly consume fish alterna- algal oil-derived flavour will undoubtedly help our dsm.com/food-specialties/en_US/products/ tives. Plant-based fish alternatives also present a customers create great-tasting, label-friendly plant- savory/maxavor.html more sustainable option for food manufacturers based fish alternatives and fish-based products VeganmealsofferingexpandsfromEuropeanFreezeDry reeze dried ingredient specialist European the transition to a full vegan lifestyle, but some may vegan trend strongest in Germany and more than Freeze Dry has unveiled its latest new instead prefer one or two meat and dairy free days 30% of Europeans saying they are consciously products as it continues to grow its plant- a week. consuming less meat. based offering. “Therefore, the need for plant-based meals and At European Freeze Dry, all products for freeze The company, which provides diverse freeze snacks that are quick and easy to access and drying start as frozen raw materials, and undergo a dried ingredients to the food and beverage sector, prepare is growing, as is reflected in the demand process known as sublimation under specifically has expanded its vegan freeze dried meal range to from our customers. designed programmes. include couscous based dishes and a vegan “It’s important for vegan meals to be fully- The freeze drying process uses a deep vacuum bolognaise, complementing the already wide range rounded, containing balanced ingredients that are under which neither ice or water can exist. The of freeze dried vegetables and pulses. healthy and tasty. Using alternatives, for example pressure from the vacuum, with a controlled It follows the development of two new meat coconut milk instead of cream, we’re able to offer amount of heat applied, causes the ice to leave the alternatives, vegan chicken and vegan mince, in vegan versions of classic favourites, working closely product as a vapour trail leaving a natural dried addition to freeze dried jackfruit which was with our customers to provide solutions to their product. launched earlier this year. requirements – from initial concept right through The reduction in water in the final freeze dried Diana Morris, Country Manager for European to final sign off.” product means there is a much reduced potential Freeze Dry, said: “The vegan market is rapidly A study conducted by Berlin-based vegan for microorganisms existing in such low amounts of expanding as more people are seeing the benefits supermarket chain Veganz revealed that the water, leading to a shelf life of up to two years at of following a plant-based diet. 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Kalsec®launchesDuraShield™ antimicrobialnaturalfood protectionblends
alsec®, a leading global producer of natural spice and herb extracts, colours, food protection and hop extracts for the food and beverage industry, introduces Lycored DuraShield™ Antimicrobial Natural Food Protection Blends. This unique product harnesses the enhanced synergies of natural antioxidants enhances combined with natural antimicrobials to improve both shelf life and food safety in a variety of natural applications, including meat and poultry, deli salads, dips, sauces and dressings. © 2021 Food Protection Applications “We’ve taken our industry-leading innovations blends. Additionally, DuraShield is a unique 2-in-1 astaxanthin in naturally sourced antioxidants to craft DuraShield solution, where the ingredients are more powerful blends that keep food labels clean and products united than they are alone. range secure and stable,” said Jane Quartel, Executive “Food manufacturers face extended distances Director of Product Management – Food Protec- of distribution channels, increasing demand for ycored has increased its range of tion. “Our DuraShield antimicrobial and antioxidant longer shelf life and consumer demand for short, natural astaxanthin products with the blends balance scientifically proven functional simple product labels,” Quartel added. “Kalsec is launch of an oleoresin as well as a efficacy, flavour and aroma management systems recognized around the world as a provider of microencapsulated starch beadlet, rounding out to ensure the highest quality solutions that protect natural antioxidants for food protection. Natural the company’s application capabilities for the your brand.” antimicrobials are the next frontier in shelf-life antioxidant. DuraShield Natural Food Protection Blends extension and food preservation. With DuraShield Created from Haematococcus pluvialis algae, expertly combine traditional natural antioxidant our customers gain clean-label food protection the oleoresin product is a wellness extract designed products, like rosemary and acerola extracts, with they can trust.” for soft gels, while the starch beadlet is a CWD natural antimicrobial products, such as cultured Kalsec is first launching DuraShield Food microencapsulated solution suitable for beverages dextrose and buffered vinegar. While synthetic food Protection Blends in the United States. Future and dry mixes. preservation alternatives are commercially available, rollouts into other global regions are forthcoming. The new products expand the possibilities for they do not offer the consumer-preferred clean Discover the science behind DuraShield Natural astaxanthin applications, with Lycored’s microen- label that can be achieved with Kalsec’s DuraShield Food Protection Blends at kalsec.com/durashield. capsulation technologies also providing options for tablets, hard-shell capsules, chewable tablets, gummies, nutritional bars and more. Karin Hermoni, Head of Product and Science Applicationinspiration:FrieslandCampina at Lycored, said: “Our natural, algae-derived astaxanthin formulations have been developed Ingredientssetstheproteinbarhigh with quality top of mind. Between the classic soft gel and the richness of possibilities that our unique rieslandCampina Ingredients, a global not only achieve outstanding nutritional content microencapsulation technologies allow, we can innovator in healthy and functional and quality, but also overcome challenges around now offer manufacturers a hub for a wide range of ingredients and solutions, has unveiled a texture, flavour, shelf life and formulation. finished applications with astaxanthin.” new inspirational portfolio designed to help sports Despite the soaring popularity of bars in Europe Algae-derived astaxanthin is a carotenoid that nutrition brand owners and formulators expand - a compound annual growth rate of 17% is acts as a highly potent antioxidant, balancing and improve their protein bar formulations. expected between 2015 - 2024 - palatability has oxidative and inflammatory status to support Featuring four future-focused product concepts been a major issue for many formulators. This is due cellular health in general as well as specific health and six cutting-edge dairy-derived ingredients, to their tendency to harden over time, a benefits such as skin and immune health. including newly launched Excellion® Textpro, this characteristic especially of high protein (>30%) Lycored’s beadlet microencapsulation tech- latest offering is based on detailed consumer applications, which represent one in three of all bars niques, widely utilized in the company’s carotenoid insights, the latest nutritional science and extensive in the European market. Tackling texture and family, enhance the stability of ingredients while bar applications expertise. flavour challenges, as well as offering additional minimizing cross-interaction and protecting As the sports nutrition market continues its health benefits – through the inclusion of Biotis™ against oxidation. impressive growth, both consumer demands and GOS, for instance – makes for highly appealing Patented for synergy with other ingredients competition are intensifying. This means formulat- consumer propositions. such as Lycomato, Lycored’s astaxanthin solutions ing with creativity, tight quality standards and “The European sports nutrition bars market represent a natural choice for supporting cellular robust health credentials is critical. Diversity of holds massive future potential, but that can only and immune health. application is an effective method of differentia- really be unlocked by overcoming its toughest Zev Ziegler, Vice President of Brand & tion, and bars are the fastest-growing format, problems,” says Floris Daamen, Marketing Marketing at Lycored, said: “Our unique approach projected to register a global CAGR of 7.2% between Manager, Performance and Active Nutrition, to carotenoids has flourished over the years and 2019 and 2024. FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ new FrieslandCampina Ingredients. “We know that 81% these latest astaxanthin offerings show how our solutions aim to help customers tap into these of active consumers are looking to increase their garden is growing. The new products reflect both opportunities quickly and effectively. protein intake, and bars are a great way of enabling our commitment to quality and a firm belief that The ingredients within the company’s new bar that as they permit high protein density and are our delivery systems are engineered to address a solutions include Excellion® Calcium Caseinate S, quick and convenient. But the days are gone when wide variety of needs, including supporting Nutri Whey™ 800F,Nutri Whey™ Isolate, Biotis™ GOS consumers were prepared to compromise on taste the growing demand for vegetarian and vegan and Excellion® EM9, as well as the newly developed or texture. And they’re looking beyond ‘pure products.” Excellion® Textpro. This latest innovation is based on protein’ too. So with these solutions, we’re giving Lycored’s astaxanthin range is GRAS for food pending patented technology, developed specifi- brand owners and producers exactly the inspiration and beverage use and Non-GMO Project Verified, cally for use in high protein bars and contributes to and toolkit they need to develop the sports with further options including gelatin beadlets and a softer mouthfeel, reducing hardening through- nutrition bar successes of tomorrow.” vegetarian beadlets. For more information, visit: out shelf life. With this collection, manufacturers www.frieslandcampina.com https://www.lycored.com/astaxanthin
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New-lookmicroalgae:Bright futureforlight-colouredChlorella
llmicroalgae presents two innovative Allmicroalgae conducted comprehensive R&D Chlorella vulgaris powders, which are activities in collaboration with a Portuguese approved as food ingredients and food university to achieve these versatile and unique supplements by EFSA. The USP of the variants White Chlorella ingredients for use in a wide range of and Yellow Chlorella vulgaris is their sensory profile. applications. Key to their improved sensory proper- Compared to conventional, intensely green- ties is the reduction of chlorophyll content, which coloured products, these new offerings are more can be achieved under heterotrophic fermentation minerals and vitamins too, i.e. vitamins from the neutral visually and deliver a discrete taste profile, of novel strains of Chlorella vulgaris. B-complex, such as vitamin B2 and B12, as well as yet still promise the same unique nutritional value. “In light-coloured end products in particular, zinc and phosphorus. As a natural plant-based source of protein contain- the use of Chlorella vulgaris as an ingredient has Thanks to their nutritional composition, ing all the essential amino acids, the powders are been very limited. Nevertheless, there is positive desirable health claims (EU) are also possible. They perfect for use in health-promoting foods, drinks interest from the food industry. We have therefore include the maintenance of blood cholesterol and dietary supplements, meeting consumer been driven by a determination to make micro- levels, normal vision and bone health, as well as demand for a protein punch that doesn’t contain algae available to all consumers. Our yellow and reduction of tiredness, cell protection and immune ingredients of animal origin. Furthermore, detoxi- white microalgae variants deliver the full functional system support. Such claims allow for product fying and antioxidant properties make them a package of proteins, fibre and other valuable positionings in the general health and well-being sought-after ingredient for premium positionings nutrients, while also promising environmental and sectors, cognitive and heart health categories, and in the health and wellbeing sector – for instance, sustainability benefits. Thanks to our tireless efforts also energy and sports supplement segments. for products supporting immune health. Due to the in R&D, we are happy to have achieved this major These novel Chlorella launches, based on 100% increasing demand for plant-based food solutions, breakthrough. Now we are a step further in our plan microalgae, represent the perfect ingredient for for example, in bakery and confectionery, in ice to expand the application scope of microalgae in contemporary product developments, such as creams, mayonnaises and snacks, Yellow Chlorella foods and supplements – and therefore contribute vegan and vegetarian formulations. They can even works well as an egg substitute, while White to future-proof nutrition,” says Joana Laranjeira da be used beyond the vegan market, and across wider Chlorella can replace conventional dairy bases such Silva, Plant Manager at Allmicroalgae. food segments. White and Yellow Chlorella are as milk, increasing the protein content of the As well as providing 35-40% protein content, certified as non-GMO, and are free from soy, gluten, product. Both Chlorellas are effective texturising Yellow and White Chlorella vulgaris also contain lactose, sugar, nuts and additives. Their production and thickening agents. Yellow Chlorella can also be impressive amounts (over 20%) of dietary fibre. process is irradiation-free, and the ingredients do used as a natural food colouring agent. These Furthermore, they are a valuable source of polyun- not contain pesticides, perchlorates and pathogenic products are available dried or as a paste, with saturated fatty acids (PUFAs), namely the Omega 3, flora such as Bacillus cereus. variable protein functionality. 6 and 9 fatty acids, and contain a vast array of www.allmicroalgae.com
PureCircle reformulates Skinny Drinks Group with Synergy Flavours and Starfleaf Reb M extract
ureCircle, acquired by Ingredion, has added: “We have been working with the stevia leaf application. In doing so, we realised that the best collaborated with Synergy Flavours in an for 20 years and have invested millions to under- tasting of these glycosides are only present in small industry first to create a range of zero- stand it better. Launched over a decade ago, Reb A proportions, and so decided to breed a new leaf sugar tonics sweetened with PureCircle Reb M was the first stevia product to market but when that was higher in those better-tasting molecules; stevia extract. Formulated for the forward-thinking dosed above a certain level, the flavour can be this became Starleaf.” beverage company, Skinny Drinks Group Ltd., affected, which limits the scope of sugar reduction “Reb M is by far the most ‘sugar-like’ and best together the ingredient businesses have created a or removal of artificial sweeteners. We’ve tasting glycoside from the stevia leaf that we have zero-sugar tonic with a punchy, sugary taste and discovered more than 60 different glycosides in the discovered so far. Starleaf enables an increased optimal mouthfeel. leaf, all of which have slightly different properties proportion of Reb M, which produces none of the The company’s previous tonic ranges had been and can be used to deliver different results in taste compromises of Reb A. Working together with formulated using traditional Reb A stevia extract, Synergy Flavours, we have been delighted to which can come with some flavour limitations. As reformulate Skinny Drinks Group Ltd.’s beverages such, Skinny Drinks Group Ltd. was keen to explore with an ingredient that ticks all the boxes and comes the benefits of PureCircle Starleaf Reb M, which only from leaf extract.” delivers the most sugar-like taste. In addition to the Vicky Berry, European Business Develop- reformulation of existing products, three new ment Manager at Synergy Flavour, commented: flavours are being added to Skinny Drinks Group “We relished the opportunity to help to develop an Ltd.’s range: blueberry, orange and strawberry, as optimised tonic base with Reb M by layering flavours well as a totally new range of children’s drinks and and extracts which work in harmony with the stevia. adult sodas. We helped formulate these tonics originally to Ian Minton, Founder at Skinny Drinks Group Ltd. scientifically pair with the key aroma compounds in commented: “Creating tonics with optimum taste gin, to deliver the best flavour. Despite the added and mouthfeel whilst keeping sugar off the challenges of the pandemic, with much of the ingredients list is vital to us. We don’t expect project work between Synergy Flavours, PureCircle consumers to have to compromise between flavour and the team at Skinny Drinks Group Ltd. having to and sugar content. So, when we started working be done remotely, this reformulation with Reb M, with PureCircle and Synergy Flavours on a tonic that delivers great taste, with no sugar.” could deliver it all, we were really impressed and couldn’t be happier with the final result.” To learn more about the collaboration, please Chris Draper, UK Sales Manager at PureCircle, visit: https://uk.synergytaste.com/.
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Fruitful opportunities:Arla Foods Ingredients makes it easy to enrich juice drinks with protein rla Foods Ingredients is highlighting the potential of its Lacprodan® ISO.Clear to bring the benefits of protein to juice drinks. Steady increase Consumers are increasingly seeking beverages that combine health benefits with great taste and refreshment. At the same time, many are turning in plant-based away from standard juice drinks because of their perceived high sugar content. fish alternative This is helping drive demand for fortified and functional beverages, the global market for which is forecast to grow to USD 125 billion by 2025, at a patients who need extra protein choices CAGR of 5.1%.1 High-protein and source of protein Mathias Toft Vangsoe, Sales Development lant-based alternatives to fish and claims are also growing in the category, with an Manager, Health and Performance, at Arla Foods seafood are the future, not just in terms 8.6% increase between 2015 and 2020.2 Ingredients, said: “Many consumers are starting to of nutrition, but also ecologically. One Lacprodan® ISO.Clear is a whey protein isolate move away from standard juice drinks, but they still reason is that they appeal to younger consumers developed for the fortification of functional want health benefits alongside natural ingredients, like Generation Z. According to Innova Market beverages without cloudiness, graininess or great taste and refreshment. This is creating new Insights, at 32% worldwide this is the largest off-taste. Lacprodan® ISO.Clear has a protein demand for innovative functional beverages, and population segment. It accordingly will have a content of 90%, offers high heat stability and is clear protein-enriched juice drinks represent a particu- major influence on consumer behaviour in the in solution making it suitable for pasteurized or UHT larly exciting opportunity in the sector. Products coming decades. For this target group, health and processed juice drinks. with Lacprodan® ISO.Clear taste just like juice drinks well-being are just as important as environmental Showcasing its potential, Arla Foods Ingredients should, but with the benefit of high-quality, and climate protection, animal welfare and social has launched a new protein-enriched juice drink natural whey protein isolate. They’re also very easy factors. Plant-based alternatives to fish and concept. It shows how manufacturers can use to add to existing recipes, making them the ideal seafood thus not only offer new indulgence Lacprodan® ISO.Clear to deliver the well known way to add new appeal to traditional juice drink experiences for flexitarians, they also meet the benefits of whey protein isolate in a refreshing, ranges.” demands of the rising generation. Environmental great-tasting juice drink format with no added Lacprodan® ISO.Clear works well with a broad organisations already advise cutting back on sugar. It also demonstrates how juice drinks fortified range of juice types, in particular clear juice consumption of ocean fish and seafood, due to with Lacprodan® ISO.Clear can be positioned for a drinks, and can be combined with other health- overfishing. Microbiology is another factor. Due to variety of markets, for example as: promoting ingredients such as vitamins, minerals the thermal processes in their manufacture, plant- A new breakfast standard for health-conscious and probiotics. based alternatives to smoked fish and sushi are consumers 1 Euromonitor International, 2020 microbiologically much safer than traditional fish A nourishing, on-the-go vitalizer for kids 2 Innova Database, 2020 products. An enjoyable post-workout recovery drink For this growth area, Planteneers has already A nutritious drink for older consumers, or www.arla.com developed various product ideas with which manufacturers can make alternatives to breaded fish, fish sticks, filets and more. For example, a plant-based alternative to salmon filet is in the pipeline. These plant-based solutions are based on a diverse range of protein texturates that give Amano introduces savoury enzyme products a very fish-like, tender bite. Florian Bark, Product Manager Planteneers, explains: “The right for plant protein products choice of texturate is indispensable in order to get as close as possible to the animal product. Plant mamizyme™ Pulse, a non-GMO enzyme supplier of specialty enzymes, with subsidiaries in protein concentrates are also important in order designed for use in a variety of plant the USA, Europe, and Asia. Amano Enzyme USA Co., to match the protein content of the final product protein products to produce a pleasant, Ltd. supplies high-quality, microbial enzymes for the to that of the original. In addition, we have a large savory (umami) flavour, similar to that provided by Food, Dietary Supplement, Industrial, Diagnostic, portfolio of algae-based hydrocolloids that are monosodium glutamate (MSG), as well as a sensa- and Regenerative Medicine Industries to the perfect for making alternatives to fish and tion of richness and complexity (kokumi) has been Americas. With multi-ton manufacturing capabili- seafood.” introduced by Amano Enzyme. ties, SQF Level 2 certification, and technical Among the company’s new products are “Umamizyme Pulse is an animal-free enzyme expertise Amano provides unparalleled service fiildTex for alternatives to tuna pieces. With it, formulation optimized to produce high glutamic along with guaranteed quality products. customers can use standard meat and fish acid and cysteine levels; and less bitter flavour in www.amano-enzyme.com production machinery to make alternative tuna proteins, including pea, soy, almond and rice,” said that looks and tastes like canned tunafish, and can Keita Okuda, technical services team lead. “It is be used in many ways. Another innovation is comparable, or better than, traditional ingredients fiildFish for alternatives to sushi-style raw fish and for producing a rich, savory flavour in proteins, smoked products like smoked salmon. These plant- providing customers with a vegan-friendly, clean based products impress with typical fish structure label product.” and texture. But what makes them special is the “Umamizyme Pulse also works well in an acidic flexible recipe – different fish alternatives can be environment, allowing our customers to prevent created by adjusting the specific flavour and contamination with less salt,” added Okuda. colour. The end products can be readily sliced and The new enzyme can be used to produce are also freeze-thaw stable. This makes them very umami and kokumi in a variety of foods, including well suited for convenience products. soups, broths, snacks, and meat substitutes. www.planteneers.de Founded in 1899, Amano Enzyme is a major
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OptiBiotix Health launches new Authentic and improved CholBiome®X3 meat dosage form alternative: global leader in microbiome modulation technology for use in functional foods wheat-based and supplements, OptiBiotix Health PLC (‘OptiBiotix’) has announced the launch of a new version of CholBiome®X3. vegan bacon The innovative new version of CholBiomeX3 is approximately 50% smaller than the original tri-layer tablet, making it easier for individuals to consume. oryma, an expert in functional wheat The cholesterol-reducing food supplement ingredients, has developed an innovative combines the same scientifically backed, natural concept for vegan bacon that perfectly and active ingredients to deliver identical health replicates the sensory characteristics of its meaty benefits as its innovative predecessor. counterpart. The expected mouthfeel is achieved Steven Riley, Director of Marketing and by the wheat-based binding component Lory® Consumer Sales at OptiBiotix, said: “We carry out human clinical studies, LPLDL has been shown to Bind, while a matching bacon spice blend surveys, regularly ask for feedback and analyse lower total cholesterol by up to 36.7%, reduce the guarantees authentic taste. Thanks to uncompli- reviews from our direct customers to ensure our ‘bad’ low-density lipoprotein (LDL) by up to 13.9% cated production and easy preparation, the products meet their needs and remains suitable for and increase the ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein concept is ideal for use in the convenience and the market. Following feedback on CholBiomex3, (HDL) by up to 4.5%. gastronomy segments. our team has developed a tablet that is half the size LPLDL works synergistically alongside Monacolin Consumer demand for authentic plant-based of the original to enable easier consumption, while K from red yeast rice and Vitamin B3 (Niacin) to alternatives to popular meat products is growing retaining its cholesterol-reducing capabilities. We offer a unique, multi-target mechanism of action steadily. As a result, there’s a need for product in CholBiomeX3, thereby reducing cholesterol levels innovations that are easy to process and prepare, and improving overall cardiovascular health. and are convincing in terms of sensory properties. “The feedback from CholBiomeX3 users That’s why Loryma has developed a perfectly continues to be positive,” added Riley. “Previous balanced recipe for bacon based on wheat surveys conducted have demonstrated that 96% of ingredients, which food manufacturers can use to all respondents considered the tri-layer tablet to be expand their vegan product range. an effective approach to cholesterol reduction, As a component of a modular system, Lory® are delighted to announce that this new and while 92% of those would also recommend it to Bind offers optimal possibilities for the creation of improved version of CholBiomeX3 has now others to support a healthier lifestyle. We believe ready-to-eat products with the desired and launched in the OptiBiotix Online store and is now that reducing the size of CholBiomeX3 will not only expected texture. The functional starch blends are available for consumers to purchase.” boost positive feedback, but also make it more odourless and neutral in taste, and are therefore The allergen-free, vegan food supplement appetizing for consumers.” contains the company’s patented probiotic strain The smaller version of CholBiomeX3 is now Lactobacillus plantarum LPLDL®, which was available to purchase in the OptiBiotix Online Store originally isolated from tomatoes and discovered For more information on the CholBiome range, from a collection of more than 4,000 microbial please visit: https://optibiotix.online/collections/ candidates. Having demonstrated its efficacy in cholbiome-range
Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes expands © crespel&deiters group ideally suited to the production of vegetarian and branded probiotic offering with the vegan meat alternatives that can be individually seasoned according to requirements. To ensure launch of MuniSpore™ Bacillus clausii that the bacon retains its structure during cook- ing, the binder provides an irreversible internal eerland Probiotics & Enzymes, a global clausii protects itself from harsh conditions until structure. supplier of science-backed solutions for entering an environment ideal for germination, When prepared in a pan, the vegan bacon microbiome health, has announced the such as the GI tract. This means that MuniSpore behaves like the original, becoming crispy on the expansion of its branded probiotic spore portfolio remains viable under a wide temperature range and outside while retaining a delicate, fibrous texture. with the launch of its newest branded ingredient doesn’t require refrigeration. It also survives A smoky seasoning brings the characteristic bacon supporting immune health, MuniSpore™, a science- passage through the acidic environment of the GI flavour that consumers expect and enjoy. The backed strain of the probiotic Bacillus clausii. tract. Because MuniSpore remains viable under a plant-based alternative can be used in a variety of MuniSpore is the probiotic strain Bacillus clausii wide temperature and pH range, the probiotic is foodservice, catering or convenience applications, CSI08, a soil-based microorganism. The beneficial ideal for use in supplements, foods and beverages. whether for a breakfast buffet, on a vegan burger, effects of the probiotic B. clausii have been MuniSpore is the company’s second spore- diced on tarte flambée, in casseroles or as a attributed to its ability to positively influence forming probiotic strain offering, joining Bacillus topping for salads. microbial populations and its antioxidant effects on subtilis DE111®. “We are pleased to add another Henrik Hetzer, Managing Director of Loryma, the immune system. More than 20 in vitro studies probiotic spore to our branded ingredient explains: "Our raw materials combine naturalness have been performed to confirm the safety and portfolio,” said John Deaton, Vice President of with maximum functionality. In addition to efficacy of MuniSpore Bacillus clausii CSI08. A science and technology. Sam Michini, Deerland’s uncomplicated handling, they offer manufactur- full genome sequencing confirmed the strain Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, added, ers the opportunity to create healthy and sure-fire contained no plasmids, antibiotic resistant or “The addition of MuniSpore as an option for products that perfectly meet the current deleterious genes. MuniSpore is GRAS and Star-K formulation allows our customers to address the consumer trend for meat-free convenience foods." Kosher certified. increased consumer demand for science-backed As a spore-forming microorganism, Bacillus probiotic products for immune support.” www.lorymer.de
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Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA targets taste solutions for plant-based dairy,meat and fish alternatives
nswering the needs of the evolving flavour solutions for various formulations and plant-based food and beverage market, product segments. Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA has Bell’s team of flavourists and sensory experts launched a portfolio of functional and characteris- identified the potential off-tastes of various protein tic flavours to help manufacturers overcome sources, including soy, wheat, pea, rice, oat, almond challenges in product development and improve and coconut and its organoleptic effects on taste the overall taste profile of plant-based alternatives. and other characteristics, including texture and With its product range, Bell aims to provide clean mouthfeel. Based on the application needs, the label taste solutions for meat and fish alternatives as team developed a range of functional masking well as dairy alternatives and plant-based high solutions that help to mitigate specific off-notes protein products for the European market. and create a more neutral and appealing sensory profile. Bell further investigated in specific Targeting major challenges of plant-based flavours helping to achieve a more rounded taste alternatives characteristic, such as full-bodied umami or meaty The global plant-based food market is seeing a and formulation, masking properties and effective notes next to enriching creamy profiles creating a rapid expansion, driven by consumer’s growing flavour profiles are therefore essential for providing characteristic and dairy-like taste and mouthfeel. health consciousness and changing lifestyle habits. sensorial attractive and enjoyable taste attributes. Additionally, the platform offers a broad range A majority of consumers further considers the taste of natural flavours and characteristic top notes for of a plant-based product as crucial. Understanding product needs and plant differentiating taste profiles within the specific Natural product options with appealing flavour protein sources end-uses. characteristics are key. However, creating a well- Developing a profound understanding of plant- The flavours are meant to enable manufactur- balanced plantbased product formulation is based categories, such as dairy, meat and fish ers to develop a clean label plant-based product providing many challenges for manufacturers. alternatives and the key protein sources used is portfolio for dairy alternatives, such as drinks, Some plant proteins generate unwanted bitter or mandatory for creating successful product formu- yoghurt-alternatives and ice cream, next to meat beany off-notes or lack specific sensory attributes, lations. Bell therefore combines its expertise in substitutes such as burger patties or nuggets, and making them less appealing for consumers. While flavour creation with a comprehensive understand- fish substitutes. Targeting the growing market for mimicking the classic taste profiles of their animal- ing of the sensory effects of plant proteins, helping plant-based high protein and sports nutrition based counterparts is highly appreciated among manufacturers to overcome challenges in product products, Bell further focused on masking profiles meat and fish substitutes, dairy alternatives are development. Within the new PLANT FUTURE and authentic natural flavour profiles for high usually linked to an overall creamy and milky texture platform, Bell adopts a holistic approach for plant- protein powder shakes and high protein bars. and taste profile. Depending on the protein source based alternatives, providing a toolbox of natural www.bell-europe.com
Kerfoot highlights growing oil blend diversity in food manufacturing
erfoot Group, a leading supplier of creative. Consumers are opening up to global natural and organic plant-based oils for flavours and a break from the norm, and as a result, the food industry, has commented on we’re seeing brands get more exploratory with the rising creativity with oil blends seen in today’s ingredient choice.” new food product development (NPD) processes. While established blends such as Garlic in The business, which supplies brands large and Sunflower Oil or Basil in Extra Virgin Olive Oil are still small with authentic plant-based oils, has seen a proving a great value-adding choice, there is significant increase in demand for oil blends that notable interest in some of the more ‘niche’ food use ingredient innovation to meet the intensifying oils on the market. consumer demand for new twists on everyday food Joanna continued: “Brands are seeing that purchases. consumers are seeking new culinary experiences Joanne Deighton, Commercial Manager at and are becoming more adventurous with product Kerfoot Group, commented: "There’s a real wave of selection. Toengage this audience, some of the less innovation happening across the food manufactur- commonly used oils and ingredients are taking the ing sector, from bakery and snacks through to spotlight in blends and providing real commercial soups, sauces and even desserts. It’s clear that as a value for manufacturers. Great oil blend examples manufacturing sector, supply a selection of sense of normality returns for the consumer, an we have seen include Truffle in Grapeseed Oil, pre-mixed ‘off the shelf’ oil blends, as well as ‘experience’ is more important than ever. This providing effortless sophistication to recipes. This is custom blends for any application. Simplifying means that product developers are pushing the proving to be a particularly strong choice as the procurement and underpinning consistent envelope in flavours and scents engaging con- market moves back towards premium and luxury ingredient supply, oil blends unlock faster speed to sumers on a whole new level. products. market and easier range expansion for brands. “One of the most prominent ways we see this “We are also seeing more widespread use of www.kerfootgroup.co.uk in real-time is through our oil blending services and citrus tones in formulations. Consumers are the combinations that brands are now exploring in responding well to more exploratory sensations in NPD. Blends combine multiple natural ingredients food products, and we are seeing this reflected in into one stock keeping unit (‘SKU’) supplied by rapidly growing interest in Orange or Lemon-infused Send your Product News items to Kerfoot, cutting down on the time and resources Sunflower Oil, particularly in baked goods and snacks Terry Prior required in handling, storage and auditing for that require a little extra zest to stand out on [email protected] manufacturers. For food product developers and competitive store shelves!” technologists, it’s also a fresh opportunity to get Kerfoot Group, ingredients partner to the food
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Tate & Lyle expands PROMITOR® Soluble Fiber range
ate & Lyle, a leading global provider of needs in certain types of products. PROMITOR® want to decrease their sugar intake,” said Michael food and beverage solutions and Soluble Fiber W, which contains a minimum of 85% Segal, Health and Wellness Innovation Director at ingredients, is pleased to announce the fiber and less than 2% sugars, has a lower viscosity Tate & Lyle. “PROMITOR® Soluble Fiber can help food expansion of its award-winning PROMITOR® Soluble than comparable fiber ingredients and performs and beverage manufacturers achieve both fiber for- Fiber range. particularly well in confectionery products such as tification and sugar reduction, while maintaining the The expansion sees the launch of two new great taste and texture their consumers expect. By liquid versions of PROMITOR®: PROMITOR® Soluble growing the PROMITOR® family with these two new Fiber W and PROMITOR® Soluble Fiber 90L. These offerings, it is now even easier to incorporate the versions have been developed to make adding fiber ingredient into a very broad range of applications.” to applications including confectionery, beverages Tate & Lyle is a leader in soluble fiber, with its and bars, easier and more cost effective. This allows PROMITOR® Soluble Fiber and STALITE® Polydextrose food and beverage manufacturers to make their product ranges, which are manufactured products healthier, both reducing sugar and calories across three continents. By broadening the sugar and fortifying them with fiber, while maintaining reduction and fiber fortification toolbox available to great taste, texture and consumer experience. food and beverage manufacturers wishing to “These additions to our PROMITOR® Soluble gummies. It can therefore be used for sugar improve the healthfulness of their products, this Fiber range bring all the existing benefits of reduction in mainstream confectionery or for fiber expansion of the PROMITOR® fiber range is another PROMITOR® that have helped make the product fortification in nutritional confectionery products. example of Tate & Lyle delivering on its purpose of range so popular both for adding fiber to products PROMITOR® Soluble Fiber 90L is a liquid version Improving Lives for Generations. and for lowering sugar and calories. They provide of Tate & Lyle’s existing 90% fiber powder The PROMITOR® W launch is focused on North very high digestive tolerance, excellent acid, heat ingredient, which, depending on the end-product America, and PROMITOR® 90L on North America and and process stability, consumer-friendly labelling op- and manufacturing set-up, can provide production Japan. Regulatory approval, labelling and claims may tions, and most importantly of all the ability to main- efficiencies by avoiding the need to dissolve or vary by country. tain great taste, texture and appearance in handle powders. The ingredient has lower viscosity For additional information on the Tate & Lyle an extensive range of food and beverage applica- and is easier to handle and use than comparative fiber portfolio, visit https://www.tateandlyle.com tions,” said Susanna Palatucci, Global Head of Health products on the market. /our-expertise/fibre and Wellness at Tate & Lyle. “More than half of consumers are looking to Both of the new ingredients address specific increase their fiber intake, and around two thirds
SternVitamin:Micronutrient premixes for different product concepts
ccording to Innova Market Insights, “In One example is the micronutrient premix systems and reduce the risk of infection,” reports Tune with Immune” is one of the Top Ten SternGut, a nutritional supplement that dissolves Dr. Christina Mesch, Product Manager at Trends 2021. As this market research easily in water. This premix supports the gut- SternVitamin. “Sweet treats are part of children’s institute reports, six out of ten consumers world- associated immune system, with a combination of diets and so parents are looking for healthier alter- wide are looking for foods and beverages that micronutrients for strengthened immunity and fibre natives. We developed the premix SternDefence support the immune system. SternVitamin has with prebiotic and immune-modulating properties, Kids for ice cream, which supports children’s developed various concepts specifically for immune including beta-glucanes from yeast and vitamin D3, immune systems with essential micronutrients and health. With the help of these micronutrient which protect the upper respiratory tract. The protects cells from oxidative stress. In addition, premixes, manufacturers can address the growing SternGutV premix is a version of this. It gives prebiotics contribute to a healthy gut.” Further- demand. manufacturers of oat drinks and other plant-based more, the premix supports mucous membrane Vitamins A, C, D, E, B1,B6,B12 and folic acid play milk alternatives additional value add potential. function, which is very important for immune a central role in this, as do the minerals zinc, iron, defence. SternDefence Seniors, meanwhile, is a copper and selenium. These micronutrients powdered nutritional supplement that is stirred into perform many functions that help the immune water. Many elderly people have clearly diagnosable system, including antioxidative and antimicrobial micronutrient deficiencies, especially of vitamins A, functions, and they help to neutralise viruses and C, D, E, B12, folic acid, iron, zinc and magnesium. bacteria. An inadequate supply of them increases These play an important role in the immune system, the risk and severity of infection. This is especially and by providing them SternDefence Seniors helps the case for older people, who often suffer from improve immune health in seniors. Plant substances malnutrition. A good third of people over 50 years like sea buckthorn and lycopene protect cells from old in Europe, the US and Canada have demonstra- oxidative stress, while green tea extract improves ble deficiencies in one or more micronutrients. the functioning of immune cells and antibody reactions, especially in seniors. From individual supplements to fortified “With our demand-oriented product concepts milk products and beverages for boosting immune health, manufacturers can It’s no wonder that nutritional supplements and Whether for stress-plagued people, or athletes or address an ongoing mega-trend – the rising fortified products are gaining importance. Accord- “weekend warriors”, plant-based drinks with demand for products with specific health-boosting ing to Innova Market Insights, since early 2015 there SternGutV support the immune defences and properties,” says Dr. Mesch. “This trend has been have been some 8500 new product launches in the overall fitness. At the same time, they feature a going on for many years, and will remain important immune health space worldwide. Vitamin and delicious taste and pleasant mouthfeel. going forward.” Thanks to modern medicine people mineral supplements are by far the largest category, The SternDefence product series addresses are getting older. With a good supply of nutrients, followed by dairy products and beverages with several target groups. These premixes are specially they can remain fit and healthy into old age. More immune-boosting micronutrients. Sports nutrition is developed to meet the needs of children and and more consumers are aware of this, and so are another important category. SternVitamin assists seniors. “Right now parents are looking not only for choosing fortified products and tailored nutritional manufacturers with tailor-made concepts for all the nutritional supplements, but increasingly also for supplements. various categories. products that support their children’s immune www.sternvitamin.de
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New mineral improves probiotic stability wiss manufacturer Omya is developing a promising inorganic probiotic carrier. new mineral solution for greater stability, For the research performed at NIZO's lab, performance and survival rates of Lactobacillus Plantarum (strain WCFS1) – one of the probiotics during formulation and delivery to the most studied probiotics – was used as a model gut. Together with NIZO, a leading contract research organism. The lactobacilli cultures were mixed with company, Omya studied the mineral's influence on either maltodextrin or Omya’s mineral solution and probiotic viability during production and delivery spray dried to evaluate their survival rates. To assess processes. The new product solution was shown to the efficiency of the stabilizers during digestion and be an effective stabilizing agent during spray accelerated shelf-life experiments, the resulting drying, shelf-life and in-vitro digestion of the powders were separately blended with skim milk valuable microorganisms – outperforming the powder or pressed into tablets with lactose as an organic benchmark excipient maltodextrin. These excipient. © Shutterstock sdecoret results demonstrate the mineral's high potential for A representative in-vitro digestion model usage. probiotic applications in the food, nutraceutical and demonstrated a proof-of-principle. Omya’s mineral Stefan Lander, Vice President Consumer Goods, pharmaceutical industries. solution outperformed maltodextrin in both Group Sales & Marketing at Omya: “Public awareness The market for probiotic supplements to matrices – milk powder and lactose tablets – of gut health and its importance for wellbeing and support healthy gut flora is booming. However, delivering up to 1000 times the amount of probiotic immune health is growing. Furthermore, interest in the microorganisms within these products are bacteria. In line with the digestion results, the supporting the immune system has increased extremely sensitive. If exposed to excess moisture functionalized mineral also showed significantly massively, particularly in light of the pandemic. More or heat, such as during spray drying, they may be better stabilizing effects in the milk formulation and and more people want to support their intestinal damaged and lose their beneficial qualities. There- lactose tablets compared to maltodextrin. The flora with probiotics. Our new functionalized fore, a stabilizing agent is essential. With its strong findings prove that the mineral can be used as a mineral offers lots of possibilities for innovative water-binding properties and significant buffering stabilizer for probiotics and pave the way for a new probiotic formulations and positionings.” capacity, the functionalized mineral from Omya is a expertise in probiotic production, supply chain and www.omya.com and www.nizo.com
Laboratoire PYCcontines the development of clean You can follow label food supplements
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Multidisciplinary research shows the impact of Litesse® fiber on gut microbiota and lipid metabolism in mice
© iStock CONTINUING THEIR LEADING research in the field of microbiota,’’ commented Ph.Lic. Markku Saarinen, nutrition and health, IFF (formerly DuPont Nutrition senior scientist, IFF.“Thus, we extended the focus of The results showed that Litesse® polydextrose & Biosciences) researchers, in collaboration with the previous research to a molecular level.’’ The caused differential metabolite patterns in blood and researchers from Afekta Technologies Ltd., Finland, study examined blood and tissue samples from adipose tissues. It also demonstrated that one- and the University of Oulu, Finland, recently released the mice fed a Western diet, with or without carbon metabolism, bile acid and tryptophan the findings of their latest study on the health oral administration of Litesse® polydextrose. metabolism were associated with the hypolipidemic effects of Litesse® polydextrose, a soluble fiber with Metabolomic analyses of these tissue samples were effects observed in the mice receiving polydextrose. prebiotic properties. conducted and revealed significant differences The inclusion of polydextrose in the diet may have As reported previously (Raza et al. 2017), between mice fed with polydextrose and the mice also altered the absorption of other dietary Litesse® was found to alter the gut microbiota, and in the control group. components, resulting in the hypolipidemic effect. to reduce fasting triglycerides and total cholesterol ‘’Metabolomic analytics are increasingly being ’’While there are many dietary fibers on the market plasma levels in mice being fed a Western diet - a used in food and nutrition research and, when today, not all fibers act in the same way. Our diet characterized by a high intake of saturated fats investigating research questions related to the study strongly supports this, which is why further and sucrose, and a low intake of fiber. This new function of gut microbiota. With metabolomics, it is investigation on whether the positive changes in study builds upon existing research, to help further possible to explore the conversion products made lipid metabolism are also observed in humans is understand the mechanisms of action that Litesse® by gut microbiota from dietary components, and warranted,’’ concluded Dr. Heli Anglenius, Senior has at the molecular level. examine what kind of metabolic alterations they scientist, IFF. ‘‘The previous findings were so interesting that evoke in the circulation and potential target we wanted to explore in more detail what is tissues,’’ added Dr. Olli Kärkkäinen, CEO, Afekta You can read more about this study at behind these positive changes in metabolism and Technologies Ltd. www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-78484-y
New study establishes Curcugen® as a powerful post-exercise anti-inflammatory
DOLCAS BIOTECH LLC’S novel Curcugen® curcumin tolerance when compared directly with placebo,” The role of curcumin in pre/post-workout formulation is being primed for the sports health says Schwarz who acts as Associate Professor of supplements sector. Newly armed with self-affirmed GRAS Exercise Science at the University of South Alabama. Science affirms the botanical’s unquestionable designation as a safe, functional food ingredient, “This is an interesting finding which warrants further positive impact on mitigating the negative effects Curcugen is poised to feature in a comprehensive investigation into the proper use of Curcugen for of high-intensity exercises. It appears that these portfolio of sports supplements and post-workout recovery after exercise." exercises lead to an overwhelming free radical/ bars, shakes, and beverages. A new clinical study “Curcumin is not entirely new to the sports oxidative stress response that incites tissue-damag- endorses Curcugen’s role as a compelling post- health industry,” notes Dr. Shavon Jackson-Michel, ing inflammation, subsequently prolonging healing workout anti-inflammatory agent. Director of Medical & Scientific Affairs for DolCas. and recovery. Curcumin has been found to offer “Curcumin most commonly appears in capsule and superior antioxidant benefits to the tissues, quelling Curcugen demonstrates anti-inflammatory pill formulations. This could be due to its water- the inflammatory response. Studies have confirmed role in acute exercise model insoluble nature. While also applicable to conven- this effect via the reduced presence of blood serum Results of clinical research published in the tional formats, like capsules and pills, Curcugen has inflammatory markers during the post-exercise Proceedings of the Seventeenth International been uniquely formulated with a self-dispersing period, and reports of reduced pain sided by a Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference and mechanism that allows it to be easily integrated into speedy return to physical activity when compared Expo, December 2020, confirmed Curcugen’s powdered shakes and other functional applications, to placebo. positive anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and even at room temperature — perfect for on-the- Curcugen’s recently awarded self-affirmed analgesic capacity on subjects engaging in acute go enjoyment.” GRAS confirmation has deemed the ingredient safe exercise. In this double-blinded, placebo-controlled Over the last decade, the sports nutrition and for use in smoothies/shakes, nutrition bars, and study, led by Neil Schwarz, PhD, 24 participants were supplement space has been making bold moves yogurts at a dose between 210-1400 mg/day. randomized to either a daily dose of 500 mg of toward meeting heightened clean-label standards “Given Curcugen’s high performance Curcugen or the equivalent dose in rice flour prior set by the growing pool of health-conscious, sports- credentials and scientific substantiation for its to an intense exercise protocol of 50 hurdles and active population. Formulators increasingly are anti-inflammatory benefit in exercise, we are now 50 drop jumps. Joint range-of-motion (ROM), sore- exploring the botanical world for naturally derived positioning it to be a major player in the sport’s ness, and markers of inflammation and oxidative sport performance boosters and post exercise health scene,” adds Jackson-Michel. “Our pilot study stress where significantly better in the Curcugen recovery solutions to meet this growing demand. sought the lowest dosing of Curcugen suggested group 72 hours post- exercise demonstrating its “Our raw material contains no non-turmeric or and succeeded in drawing out significant early capabilities in accelerating post workout recovery. synthetic bio-enhancers, excipients, or binding evidence that supports its worthiness both for "Following an exercise bout, acute serial agents,” confirms Jackson-Michel. “It also imparts a sports formulations and future investigations.” supplementation with Curcugen at 500mg mild taste that serves to keep high-yield sweeteners improved knee range-of-motion and thigh pain at a minimum, with little need for masking agents.” www.dolcas-biotech.com
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Superior bioavailability backed by science Peer-review study shows Omyaforte™ 100 is an optimally absorbable source of calcium
A RECENT STUDY COMPARED the bioavailability of a and structure with high porosity, which allows for newly developed source of calcium, Omyaforte™ faster access to gastric juices in the stomach. The 100 from mineral producer Omya, with other accelerated dissolution in acidic environments frequently used calcium salts.1 The results prove that results in a quicker release of calcium ions, which Omyaforte™ not only contains a high percentage are then ready to be absorbed into the bloodstream of elemental calcium, but is also extremely bioavail- via the small intestine. The innovative composition able, making it an excellent and reliable source of and structure of Omyaforte™ explains its higher calcium. bioavailability compared to the other calcium salts. From a nutritional point of view, two factors are Therefore, the ingredient is perfectly suited to important when it comes to calcium supplementa- applications with a high content of bioavailable tion: the amount of elemental calcium in the salt calcium, such as bone health mixtures, rehydration and its bioavailability. For the study published in the solutions and other powdered supplements. Plus, it Food Chemistry journal, researchers compared the © ESB Professional (Shutterstock) can be combined with a broad range of other bone bioavailability of Omyaforte™ 100 with other health ingredients, such as vitamin D or biopeptides. commercially available calcium sources: calcium available as calcium citrate and calcium carbonate. Products containing Omya’s new mineral solution citrate tetrahydrate, tri-calcium phosphate and It generated a total intestinal uptake of 5.68 are particularly beneficial for athletes, healthy agers calcium carbonate. Using a Caco-2-model that ± 0.26%, compared to calcium carbonate (3.93 and those who avoid dairy in their diet. reproduces the conditions of intestinal cells at lab ± 0.99%), calcium citrate tetrahydrate (3.41 ± scale, they studied the intestinal absorption of 0.33%) and tri-calcium phosphate (1.85 ± 0.34%). 1 Nieto JA et al.: Improved in vitro bioavailability of a newly developed functionalized calcium carbonate salt as a food calcium. These results suggest that the type of calcium salt ingredient and its comparison with available commercial The results show that Omyaforte™ 100 offers a may affect the bioavailability of calcium, since the calcium salts. Food Chemistry. Volume 348. 30 June 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128740 higher elemental calcium content of 39% – almost uptake efficiency values vary. twice as much as calcium citrate, which contains Thanks to a patented recrystallization process, just 21%. In addition, it is almost twice as biologically Omyaforte™ 100 offers a new mineral composition www.omyaforte.omya.com
NattoPharma highlights new evidence connecting statin use to increased cardiovascular risk,illustrating the impact of Vitamin K2 supplementation for statin users
A NEW CROSS-SECTIONAL clinical study published for CVD – and split the groups into statin users and known inhibitor of vascular calcification through the in Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences1 adds to non users. The results revealed that both CVD and activation of matrix gla protein (MGP).3,4 Yet this new the evidence that statins, a heavily prescribed statin use are independently and significantly study provides further evidence that statins cholesterol medication, may enhance calcium associated with vascular calcification. Among all the interrupt the mechanism of action by which accumulation in the arterial wall by inhibiting study participants, coronary artery calcification score vitamin K2 is a cardio-protective nutrient,” Dr. Vik vitamin K-dependent proteins involved in vascular (CACS) was more pronounced in statin users than adds. “And while CoQ10 and vitamin K2 are both protection. non users; researchers found the same among the affected by statins, no recommendation exists for Statins are first line drugs in the prevention and CVD patients and the controls. Moreover, the prescribing supplemental vitamin K2 to statin treatment of established atherosclerotic cardio- researchers found that statins influenced vitamin K patients. vascular disease. Paradoxically, intensive statin status represented by the activation of osteocalcin “NattoPharma continues to work with the therapy has been shown to increase vascular (OC), a vitamin K-dependent protein. Inactive OC medical community on trials exploring Vitamin K2 calcification and accelerate its progression. The aim and the ratio of inactive and active form of OC (UCR) as a potential therapy for patients that express of the recently published study, “Statins, vascular were significantly elevated in statin users, indicating heavy calcification,” Dr. Vik concludes. “We hope to calcification, and vitamin K-dependent proteins: Is vitamin K deficiency. According to researchers, encourage K2 supplementation as a recommenda- there a relation?”, was to find a putative relation statins also impacted the international normalized tion in the future for statin users; especially between statin use, coronary calcification, and ratio and interacted with vitamin K antagonists. considering this new evidence.” the vitamin K-dependent proteins as a possible These results are in agreement with the existing mechanism mediating statins’ pro-calcification. evidence about the positive association between References: 1 Zhelyazkova-Savova MD,YotovYT,Nikolova MN,Nazifova-Tasinova NF,Vankova DG, “According to the study, statins negatively statins and vascular calcification. A 2015 paper Atanasov AA, Galunska BT. “Statins, vascular calcification, and vitamin K-depen- influence vitamin K status. Tothat end, supplemen- published in Expert Review Clinical Pharmacology2 dent proteins:Is there a relation?”Kaohsiung J Med Sci.2021 Feb 26.Online ahead of print. tation with Vitamin K2, which has been shown to stated that statins may act as “mitochondrial 2 Okuyama H, Langsjoen PH, Hamazaki T,Ogushi Y,Hama R, Kobayashi T,Uchino H. effectively improve vitamin K status and activate toxins” with adverse effects on the heart and blood “Statins stimulate atherosclerosis and heart failure:pharmacological mechanisms.” Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2015 Mar;8(2):189-99. extrahepatic K-dependent proteins, might prove vessels not only via the depletion of coenzyme Q10 3 Knapen MHJ, Braam LAJLM, Drummen NE, Bekers O, Hoeks APG, Vermeer C. beneficial for statin users,” says Dr. Hogne Vik, Chief (CoQ10), but also by inhibiting “the synthesis of “Menaquinone-7 supplementation improves arterial stiffness in healthy post- Medical Officer with NattoPharma, world leaders in vitamin K2, the cofactor for matrix Gla-protein menopausal women. A double-blind randomized clinical trial.” Thromb Haemost. 2015 May; 113(5):1135-44. Vitamin K2 research and development. activation, which in turn protects arteries from 4 Vermeer C andVik H.Effect of Menaquinone-7 (vitamin K2) on vascular elasticity in The study enrolled 98 patients – patients with calcification.” healthy subjects: results from a one-year study. 2020 Vascul Dis Ther,5. established cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a “NattoPharma has driven research confirming control group of healthy patients at moderate risk that Vitamin K2 as MK-7 (as MenaQ7) is the only www.nattopharma.com
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Turmeric extract-essential oil combo demonstrates neuroprotective potential New study shows turmeric extract combined with purified essential oil of turmeric can protect against aluminum induced neurotoxicity via enhanced bioavailability in brain tissue.
A NEW STUDY REVEALS a neuroprotective effect of memory. This bioavailable turmeric extract complex curcumin extract in combination with its essential also demonstrated abilities to prevent neurotoxicity oil, suggesting a nutraceutical solution for significantly better than standard turmeric extracts. mitigating the toxic effects of aluminum build-up in This was believed to be due to reducing oxidative the brain. In the study, Arjuna Natural Pvt., Ltd.’s stress and increasing antioxidant status in brain BCM-95® turmeric extract and purified essential tissue with subsequent improvement in glutathione oil of turmeric demonstrated new capabilities in levels. preventing neurotoxicity resulting from aluminium Neuroprotective benefits observed were exposure. Presence of free curcumin and its correlated with higher plasma and brain curcumin metabolites were observed in the brain and plasma for delivering its full clinical benefits. Curcumin’s levels, with concentrations shown to be up to secondary to the complex’s superior bioavailability characteristic low solubility, rapid metabolism, and 14-fold higher in the turmeric extract- turmeric capabilities. These findings present positive implica- quick elimination hampers its absorption into the essential oil complex group than in the curcumin tions for harnessing this unique curcumin delivery bloodstream nor readily penetrates the blood brain extract group, with higher mean residence time of system to alleviate a range of common neurode- barrier. This is what spurred us to examine BCM-95 free curcumin in plasma and visible reduction in generative diseases. of Arjuna Natural where curcumin, the key turmeric aluminium-induced lipid peroxidation. Research has suggested that brain health can extract is combined with the purified essential “Aluminium is unfortunately a prevalent toxin be compromised by exposure to neurotoxins, with oil component of turmeric as a bioavailability and contact with it is unavoidable in everyday life,” aluminum believed to be of particular concern. enhancer.” notes Dr. Benny Antony, PhD, Joint Managing Major sources of aluminum exposure are cookware, Turmeric boasts a long history of use through- Director for Arjuna and inventor of BCM-95. “The cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. The out Asia as a popular culinary spice and medicinal challenge of maintaining brain health naturally via average consumer takes in approximately 10mg of herb. Epidemiological evidence has linked enhanced plant-derived supplements is that it has to be both aluminum a day, of which up to 1% undergoes cognitive function in elderly Asians with their practical and safe. We were encouraged by the absorption. It can traverse through the blood-brain tradition of turmeric rich curry consumption. immediate actionable results of this high bioavail- barrier and is believed to exert a detrimental impact The study of curcumin extract in combination ability turmeric extract which is already widely on the central nervous system, especially in older with its essential oil was conducted at the Depart- commercially available as a leading bio-available adults. ment of Clinical Pharmacy, Jazan University, in Saudi extract.” Chronic exposure can actuate a neuroinflam- Arabia and the Nalanda College of Pharmacy, Arjuna’s BCM-95 formulation, which completes matory response and rouse a state of oxidative Nalgonda, India. Results were published on January its 70th published research, is composed of a wholly stress, raising risks for neural damage. It has been 27, 2021 in the journal Hindawi BioMed Research natural blend of turmeric extract and purified implicated in a number of neurodegenerative International. Lead researcher, David Banji, PhD, and essential oil of turmeric which work in unison to disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s his team assessed both the pharmacokinetic profile facilitate delivery of free curcuminoids in the brain disease, and multiple sclerosis. High concentrations of turmeric extract and its efficacy in exerting tissues thereby minimizing microglia activation and of aluminum have been found to increase amyloid neuroprotection. subsequent neuronal damage.” “This effect has aggregation and deposition in neuronal tissues — a Research evaluated the exposure of aluminium been linked to its ability to cross the blood-brain key feature of Alzheimer’s Disease. in experimental models at different doses compar- barrier, bind to redox metal ions, and neutralize free “Curcumin is known for its ability to bind to ing Bioavailable curcumin and turmeric extract. radicals,” Banji concludes. “From the pharmacoki- metals such as aluminum and thus could offer Following 45 days of intervention, the cognitive netic findings, the presence of Ar-turmerones in the neuroprotection from the metal’s potentially toxic impairment exhibited by the aluminum was signif- essential oil complex is a key player in driving effects,” explains lead researcher David Banji, PhD. icantly reversed with the use turmeric extract and enhanced plasma bioavailability,”. “But poor absorption and low blood levels of free purified turmeric essential oil complex and elicited curcumin after oral intake pose a major limitation significant improvement in spatial learning and www.arjunanatural.com
AstaPure®:Benefits of astaxanthin on cardiovascular health
ACCORDING TO DATA obtained from the World a new interesting study recently published. microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. Our partner Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases A scientific review just published in the Algatech Solabia is a global leading company in accounted for 31% of all causes of death in 2016, International Journal of Molecular Medicine called the production of AstaPure® and offer the latest and they are considered as the leading cause of "Antioxidant and anti inflammatory mechanisms of innovation so that our consumers can benefit from mortality worldwide. As oxidative stress and action of astaxanthin in cardiovascular diseases" the numerous potential health benefits of the inflammation are interrelated and contribute to the concluded that based on preclinical and clinical whole algae. Furthermore, the closed tubular and initial events of cardiovascular diseases, antioxidants evidence, the antioxidant and anti inflammatory protected environmental system guarantees a that modulate redox balance, such as astaxanthin, effects of astaxanthin appear to delay the progres- 100% pure whole-food ingredient, without any may be considered as important regulators of sion of cardiovascular diseases. contaminants. The material is Kosher and Halal inflammatory responses and have become the Lehvoss Nutrition offer in UK, Ireland and and comes in various grades suitable for many focus of research to evaluate whether and how they Scandinavia, AstaPure® and AstaPure® ARAVA which applications. prevent these diseases. This has been confirmed by are natural astaxanthin grades sourced from the www.lehvoss.de
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Uncovering how physical structure of dietary fibre underpins its benefits to health
A NEW STUDY HAS SHOWN how food processing changes dietary fibre structure and so affects the nutritional value of food. Eating enough dietary fibre is important for gut health and is associated with lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. Most UK adults need to eat more dietary fibre to reach the target intake of 30 g per day. Dietary fibre is found in plant-based foods, including vegetables, cereals grains and pulses, where the plant cell wall is the main source of dietary fibre. Most UK adults get much of their dietary fibre from processed foods that also contain a lot of starch, which can be easily digested into glucose. Eating too much of highly digestible forms of starch causes large spikes in blood sugar (glucose) levels and is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and other diseases. ing starch. But in chickpeas, starch inside the cells that, unlike normal flour milling, preserve cellular Incorporating foods in the diet that release was not digested, except in cells near the edges of structure and therefore starch resistance to starch much more slowly are more likely to help the tissue that had been damaged during milling. digestion. The results of a recently published human maintain health and reduce the risk of disease. Food processing techniques that preserve the trial showed that partly replacing wheat flour, made To this end, researchers from the Quadram cell walls lead to a ‘cell wall barrier’ that greatly of refined carbohydrate, with PulseON® in staple Institute and King’s College London have carried out reduces starch accessibility to digestion. This was foods like white bread lowered the blood glucose a detailed study of how different sources of starch confirmed in further studies that looked at the response by 40%. are digested when they are part of complex plant digestibility of porridges made with differently This latest study of dietary fibre structure high- tissues. prepared chickpea powders. Freeze-milling, which lights a serious shortcoming of relying only on The researchers compared tissues from chick- damaged the cell walls, led to starch being broken chemical analysis for characterising different type peas and durum wheat, plants that represent two down more rapidly than in porridge where the of fibre as the physical state is crucial in determin- different methods of storing starch reserves in their chickpea cells were left intact, thus retaining a cell ing fibre’s encapsulating or ‘cell wall barrier’ effects. seeds or grains. In wheat, tissue called the wall barrier. This is of particular importance for nutritionists endosperm provides the nutrition for the germi- The digestibility studies were carried out using and for interpreting the results of mechanistic nating plant. In chickpea, a legume, starch is instead advanced simulations of the conditions for oral, experiments or human studies. stored in a leaf structure called the cotyledon. gastric and small intestinal processing. For the The study also raises questions about the Chickpea cell walls are structured differently and are gastric digestion stage, a state-of-the-art Dynamic efficacy of fibre supplements, as some of the fibre’s also thicker, and therefore contain more dietary Gastric Model was used, which not only mimics the activity may be lost if the structural integrity of cells fibre than wheat. way the stomach uses enzymes to breakdown food, walls is not retained after food processing and In their study, published in the journal Nature but also realistically simulates the physical processes during digestion. Food, the team combined microscopy techniques that mix and manipulate the food. This means that Lead author Dr Cathrina Edwards from the with advanced models of human digestion to track the researchers are confident that the changes in Quadram Institute said, “We have shown how a the effects of food processing on the different cell starch digestibility seen in these experiments would better understanding of fibre structure can help to wall structures, and assess how this changed their be of physiological relevance in humans. design fibre-rich food ingredients and products that digestibility. These insights provide a rational basis for the are likely to be much more effective in helping They found that wheat and chickpeas had development of new ingredients or food processing manage blood glucose, and so maintain health and markedly different digestion profiles. This was techniques that deliver more of the benefits reduce disease risk such as type 2 diabetes.” mostly due to the differences in the cell wall of fibre-rich foods. The team have developed Reference: Edwards, C.H., Ryden, P., Mandalari, G., Butterworth, P.J. and Ellis, P.R. ® structure. Wheat cell walls were permeable to alpha- PulseON , a new ingredient made from chickpea Structure–function studies of chickpea and durum wheat uncover mechanisms by amylase, the main enzyme responsible for digest- using different types of milling and drying processes which cell wall properties influence starch bioaccessibility. Nat Food 2, 118–126 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-021-00230-y ADM BPL1 research sets new industry standard for the future of probiotics
ADM’S LATEST RESEARCH into its proprietary beverage sectors with the scientific understanding of the company’s Health & Wellness business. probiotic strain Bifidobacterium Lactis BPL1 they need when considering current regulatory “We’re excited to see how ADM can use this (CECT 8145) (BPL1) is a world-first in elucidating a expectations for their claims and positioning, new evidence to support our partners in develop- probiotic strain’s mechanism of action. This refers opening up new product development opportuni- ing exciting new food, beverage and dietary to the specific biochemical interaction through ties. supplement solutions.” which research shows its potential role in impacting “The publication of this new research is the To find out more about the research, watch biomarkers related to weight management and result of more than ten years of preclinical and the video with Patricia Martorell Guerola, Marta metabolic health, with evidence of it setting a new clinical trials, demonstrating our commitment to Tortajada Serra and Daniel Ramón Vidal – the milestone for the understanding of probiotics. using our scientific expertise to support innovations scientists leading the team behind the study. With this as evidence, ADM can support our in the probiotic space”, said Daniel Ramón Vidal, partners in the dietary supplements and food and ADM Vice President of Research and Development www.adm.com
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New research links nutritional supplementation taken during preconception and in pregnancy to reduced risk of pre-term birth
A MOTHER'S DIET BEFORE and during pregnancy is healthy pregnancy and delivery. The supplement important for herself and gives her baby the best was found to decrease the incidence of preterm start in life. Increasing scientific evidence shows that birth, particularly preterm birth associated with the a mother's nutritional status before and in early premature rupture of membranes before the onset pregnancy influences the growth and development of labor. However, there was no influence on the of her baby and can help reduce the risk of mother's blood sugar levels or birthweights of the pregnancy complications. babies born. New research has linked a specific blend of Dr. Isabelle Bureau-Franz, Head of Nestlé myo-inositol, probiotics and micronutrients to Research says, "Maternal and infant nutrition are the decreased incidence of preterm birth when equally important in the first 1000 days of life. We consumed before and during pregnancy. are focused on discovering science-based solutions As part of the NiPPeR study (Nutritional for mothers and their infants during preconception, scientists from the EpiGen Global Research Intervention Preconception and during Pregnancy pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The NiPPeR Consortium, working in collaboration with scientists to maintain healthy glucose levels and offspring study is a great example of how a public-private at Nestlé Research. Over 1700 women from the health), the nutritional supplement was developed partnership can jointly build scientific evidence on U.K., New Zealand and Singapore who were and tested by a group of academics from the nutritional interventions in a largely understudied planning pregnancy participated in the study. international EpiGen Global Research Consortium in group." Findings from the study were recently collaboration with scientists at Nestlé Research. The NiPPeR trial is one of the largest random- published in Diabetes Care, a peer-reviewed During the trial, researchers assessed the ized control trials that is studying preconception medical journal. effects of the nutritional supplement on maintain- nutritional interventions at an international level. It ing healthy blood sugar levels and sustaining a is led by an academic group of clinicians and www.nestle.com
Ben-Gurion University researchers developing new probiotic yogurt-based drugs for inflammatory conditions and bacteria
RESEARCHERS AT BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY of the experimental results revealed that the molecules Negev (BGU) have for the first time identified new effectively healed mice inflicted with a lethal drug candidates based on molecules isolated from “cytokine storm” – the extreme immune response probiotic Kefir yogurt to combat pathogenic which is one of the main causes of death in bacteria and treat various inflammatory conditions, COVID-19 patients. The molecules not only including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and eliminated the cytokine storm, but also restored COVID-19 related cytokine storms. balance to the immune system, an extraordinary The research, published in Microbiome, a feat pointing to significant therapeutic potential. leading peer-reviewed publication was led by Orit The researchers have formed a new company Malka, a Ph.D. student of Prof. Raz Jelinek, BGU vice to develop and commercialize the technology president and dean for research and development. through BGN Technologies, the BGU technology "These results are notable, since this is the first Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) Prof. Raz Jelinek (left) transfer company. demonstration that virulence of human pathogenic and Ph.D student Orit Malka with their probiotic yogurt in a BGU lab "In a world where antibiotic-resistant bacteria bacteria can be mitigated by molecules secreted in are becoming an imminent threat, the novel mole- probiotic milk products, such as yogurt or kefir," have been widely recognized, but our remarkable cules discovered by BGU scientists pave a said Prof. Jelinek. "Our research illuminates the BGU researchers have shown how they actually have completely new path for fighting bacterial mechanism by which milk fermented probiotics can the potential to be highly effective drugs,” says infections by disrupting cell-cell communications in protect against pathogenic infections and aid the Doug Seserman, chief executive officer, American pathogenic bacteria,” said Josh Peleg, CEO of BGN immune system. Following promising results in Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. “It is Technologies. “Moreover, the dramatic anti-inflam- animal models, we look forward to administering another example of groundbreaking research and matory activities of the molecules may open new these drug candidates to patients who are innovation at BGU.” avenues for therapeutics and scientifically proven experiencing a cytokine storm due to COVID-19 The BGU researchers demonstrated that the probiotic food products." "Years of breakthrough infection, or people suffering from acute inflam- kefir-secreted molecules were able to significantly research have now reached a validation point that matory bowel pathologies, such as Crohn’s disease." reduce virulence of Vibrio cholerae – which causes led to the establishment of a biopharma company Kefir is a fermented probiotic dairy drink made cholera. The anti-bacterial effect was based on for the further development and clinical evaluation by infusing cow or goat milk with kefir grains disrupting communication among the bacterial cells of this exciting new technology that can potentially containing yeast and lactic acid bacteria. Probiotics which is a promising approach against antibiotic- revolutionize the treatment of bacterial infections are widely perceived as helping immune functions, resistant bacteria. as well as inflammatory conditions." affecting balanced microbial populations in the In a follow-up study, the scientists observed Other BGU researchers involved in the collabo- digestive system, and potentially protecting the that the isolated molecules had dramatic anti- ration include BGU Professors Michael Meijler, Ariel body against bacterial infections. inflammatory properties in various pathological Kushmaro and Ron Apte. “The healthy properties of probiotics in yogurt conditions and disease models. For example, www.aabgu.org
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BCM-95® curcumin powerful anti-inflammatory for knee osteoarthritis RESULTS OF A NEW STUDY reveal Arjuna Natural reflected in the BCM-95 group’s serum inflamma- Pvt, Ltd.’s proprietary turmeric extract as effective tory markers: CRP levels were reduced by 37.21%, as paracetamol in reducing pain and other and TNF- levels were cut by an impressive 74.81%, symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA). The study indicatingα BCM-95 performed better than demonstrated that the highly bioavailable paracetamol. compound was more effective in reducing inflam- The study was a follow up to an Arjuna study mation. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of conducted over a year ago that demonstrated a the articular joints characterized by the breakdown positive link between its flagship high-bioavailable of cartilage, joint lining, ligaments, and underlying curcumin formulation and osteoarthritic care. “The bone. Common manifestations of osteoarthritis are goal of the current study was to build on the earlier stiffness and pain. studies to give a better clarity and specificity by Led by Shuba Singhal, PhD, this randomized, including more markers and a better scoring controlled clinical study was conducted at the methodology,” explains Benny Antony PhD, Joint pro-inflammatory signals, such as prostaglandins, Department of Orthopedics of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Managing Director for Arjuna. “The anti-arthritic leukotrienes, and cyclooxygenase-2. In addition, Hospital/Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. effect of BCM-95 in osteoarthritis is attributed to its curcumin has been demonstrated to suppress Results were published in the journal Biomed capability to modulate anti-inflammatory markers several pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators Central BMC. For the study, 193 patients diagnosed TNF and CRP.” of their release, such as tumor necrosis factor- with osteoarthritis of the knee were randomized to Knee OA is the leading cause of disability and (TNF- ), IL-1, IL-8, and nitric oxide synthase,” explainsα receive either turmeric extract (BCM-95®) as a 500 pain among adult and old age populations. An Antony.α mg capsule two times daily, or a 650mg tablet of estimated 10 to 15% of all adults older than 60 years BCM-95’s unique fusion of curcuminoids and paracetamol three times daily for sixweeks. have some degree of OA, with prevalence higher turmerone-rich essential oil components over- Knee arthritis symptoms of pain, joint stiffness, among women than men. “This Study re-affirms comes curcumin’s characteristic bioavailability and diminished physical function were evaluated the anti-arthritic effect of BCM-95 and provides hurdles due to its inherent high lipophilic nature. In using the Western Ontario and Mc Master renewed hope for millions to improve their quality a previous pilot crossover investigation in human Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). After six of life“, notes Nipen Lavingia, brand innovation volunteers, the relative bioavailability of Arjuna’s weeks of treatment, responder analysis showed advisor for Arjuna Natural based in Dallas, TX, USA. “It formulation was shown to be nearly seven times significant improvement in WOMAC scores across all is no wonder that leading natural supplement higher than standard curcumin and scored consid- parameters comparable to the paracetamol group, brands supporting joint health, have chosen erably better than curcumin–lecithin–piperine with 18% of the BCM-95 group reporting 50% BCM-95.” formulations, as demonstrated by free curcumin improvement, and 3% of subjects noting 70% “We are learning more about the mechanisms levels detected in the blood. improvement. behind curcumin’s anti-inflammatory effect which These encouraging results were positively we believe is a result of its ability to inhibit www.arjunanatural.com
Research reveals demand for ingestible suncare among active consumers
ACTIVE CONSUMERS WANT supplements that can Over nine in ten (91%) of the respondents said such evidence that nutrients such as beta-carotene and promote a healthier relationship between their skin a product would appeal to them. lycopene can offer additional environmental stress and the sun, research by Lycored has found. Zev Ziegler, Vice President of Brand and benefits.” The global wellness company surveyed 508 Marketing at Lycored, said: “It’s important for all of He added: “It’s natural that physically active physically active consumers in the US, Australia and us to look after our skin, and this need is height- consumers love the idea of supplements that can New Zealand in October 2020. Almost half (44%) said ened when we exercise outdoors. Sun-aware promote a healthier relationship with the sun. What they usually exercised outdoors, compared to 24% behavior, in particular the use of sunscreen, is the is perhaps surprising is that there aren’t more sports who mostly exercised indoors. Nearly four in ten best protection strategy, and ingestible suncare is nutrition products that specifically target suncare as (38%) said they had exercised outdoors more since no substitute. However, there is a growing body of a key aim, or hybrid products that combine it with the Covid-19 pandemic, while 24% had exercised other benefits.” outdoors less. Lycoderm™ is Lycored’s nutrient complex for Avoiding skin damage while exercising outdoors suncare supplements. A proprietary complex of was a concern for 63% of respondents, ahead of tomato phytonutrients and rosemary leaf, it offers avoiding muscular injury (53%) and immune optimal concentrations of lycopene, phytoene and health/avoiding illness (51%). Seventy per cent of phytofluene, as well as carnosic acid and naturally respondents had experienced damage to their skin, occurring vitamins A and E. In 2019, a study found such as sunburn, at some point. that it could help balance the skin’s response to The consumer survey reveals clear demand for environmental challenges. Specifically, the study ingestible suncare. Nine in ten (89%) consumers tracked UV-induced erythema formation as well as liked the idea of a supplement that could promote important skin biomarkers such as TNF and IL-6.* a healthier relationship between their skin and the α sun, with 44% finding it very appealing. * Groten, K et al. ‘Tomato Phytonutrients Balance UV Response: Results from a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled There was an even more positive response to Study’, Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2019;32 101-108 the idea of a hybrid supplement combining skin support with other benefits, such as antioxidation.
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Research shows that probiotic L.reuteri reduces sore throat and fever in children
A RANDOMISED, DOUBLE-BLIND, placebo- controlled study in children showed that a supple- ment 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 anti-inflammatory effects, this combination of strains reduces both duration of fever and intensity of sore throat,” says Pedro Gutiérrez-Castrellón, MD, MSc, DSc, Centre for Translational Research on Mother and Child Health, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, Mexico. 70 children between 6 months and 5 years with pharyngitis or tonsilitis were randomised to a probiotic supplement containing L. reuteri ATCC PTA reduction of severity of sore throat. “Upper respiratory tract infections are very 5289 and L. reuteri DSM 17938 or placebo, 5 drops “The importance of this study lies not only in common and a global public health problem. The twice a day for 10 days. The dose of the probiotic the clinical impact observed but also in the positive results of this study should therefore be supplement was 4x108 CFU/day. reduction of related costs, which undoubtedly adds valuable for many parents and paediatricians – and a significant value from a public health point of for the numerous children in pain,” says Isabelle No fever from day two and less pain view, considering the frequency of acute respira- Ducellier, CEO of BioGaia. The results showed that the children in the tory infections observed in young children and The study was published online 1 April 2021 in probiotic group had a significant reduction of fever, the impact on their quality of life,” says Pedro Beneficial Microbes. from day two and onwards, as well as a significant Gutiérrez-Castrellón. www.biogaia.com
Long-term study proves BENEO’s Orafti®Synergy1 reduces infection duration for infants in first year of life
A RECENTLY PUBLISHED study from an EU-funded 160 healthy term infants who were exclusively Orafti®Synergy1 with infants proving safety, good project1 demonstrates that the prebiotic enrich- formula-fed and aged younger than 4 months at tolerance and health benefits, but is the first study ment of infant formula milk with oligofructose- the outset of the study. The infant formula was with Orafti®Synergy1 of such a long duration. It also enriched inulin (Orafti®Synergy1) reduces the either enriched with 0.8 g/100 mL of BENEO’s adds to the growing evidence of the positive ef- duration of infections in the first year of a baby’s Orafti®Synergy1, a chicory root derived prebiotic, or fects of prebiotics on a baby’s gut microbiota linked life. an unsupplemented control formula. These were to their inner defence system. In this respect, a The study is part of the EARNEST2 project given until the babies were 12 months old. healthy colonisation of the gut microbiota with ben- (EARly Nutrition programming-long term follow up The findings showed that both formulas were eficial bacteria seems to be of high importance for of Efficacy and Safety Trials), an EU-funded well-tolerated and safe. However, the babies that the proper development of the immune system. integrated initiative. It was conducted across consumed the infant formula enriched with As a recognised prebiotic, oligofructose- multiple sites and was a prospective, randomised, Orafti®Synergy1 had significantly shorter infection enriched inulin, BENEO’s Orafti®Synergy1, feeds double-blind, placebo-controlled study. It involved episodes, compared to the control group. In beneficial Bifidobacteria in the gut and thus addition, the total daily crying time for those positively influences the microbiota. Breast-fed consuming the prebiotic formula was lower and babies’ microbiota is characterised by a high count their stools were significantly softer throughout the of Bifidobacteria, which positively influences the gut 12-month period. environment. While not every child is able to Anke Sentko, Vice President Regulatory Affairs benefit from breast feeding, this study shows that & Nutrition Communication at BENEO, comments: with the prebiotic enrichment of infant formula, it “The research results are especially exciting because is possible for them to gain a stronger inner defence they reflect the first year in a baby’s life for the first system, improved stool consistency and other time and show that the duration of infections was benefits. significantly reduced by the group consuming References: ® formula enriched with Orafti Synergy1. Without a 1 Neumer F,Urraca O, Alonso J, Palencia J, Varea V,Theis S, Rodriguez-Palmero M, doubt, this is good news for both babies and their Moreno-Muñoz JA, Guarner F,Veereman G, Vandenplas Y,Campoy C. Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Prebiotic Enriched Infant Formula—A Randomized Controlled parents. With the right choice of ingredients, Trial. Nutrients. 2021; 13(4):1276. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13041276 formulas can be improved by enriching them with 2 EARNEST is an official abbreviation and stands for “EARly Nutrition programming- prebiotic oligofructose-enriched inulin and brought long term follow up of Efficacy and Safety Trials” closer to the gold standard of breast-feeding.”
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Kappa Bioscience extends research partnership and funds first human clinical trial to explore vitamin K2 implication in COVID-19
KAPPA BIOSCIENCE ANNOUNCES a new agreement of February. Results are expected in the fall. The PhD regulating lung health and blood clotting, vitamin with Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The candidate, Margot Visser, MD, acts as a clinical K deficiency during COVID-19 may make both those Netherlands, covering funding of a PhD grant and investigator in the KOVIT trial and carries out problems worse,” explain Dr Rob Janssen and execution of a clinical trial. This first-ever human analytical work, intended to secure a better under- Dr Jona Walk. clinical trial exploring the potential benefits of standing of the COVID-19 pathogenesis and the role Trygve Bergeland, Vice President Science at vitamin K2 supplementation in COVID-19 patients of vitamin K2. Kappa Bioscience, said: “Based on the recently has begun enrolling this week. Last year, Dr Walk and Dr Janssen discovered a published science, it is important to seek more Kappa Bioscience supports the execution of a correlation between low vitamin K status and more understanding about the role of vitamin K2 (as prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo- severe COVID-19.1 An extrahepatic deficiency menaquinone-7) in COVID-19 through research controlled clinical trial: the KOVIT trial (situated or originating outside the liver) was found collaborations with experts in the field. We are (NCT04770740). Research is led by pulmonologist in COVID-19 patients, which could lead to an committed to supporting ongoing projects in this Dr Rob Janssen, MD, PhD, and Researcher and imbalance within the coagulation machinery and important research area. We also welcome other Coordinating Investigator Dr Jona Walk, MD, PhD degradation of the elastic fibres in the lungs. On the researchers to engage and illuminate the potential and Resident in Internal Medicine. Kappa’s vitamin contrary to vitamin K1, K2 is distributed extra- roles for vitamin K2 in immune health.” K2 MK-7 ingredient, K2VITAL®, will be used to hepatically, and could therefore play an important 1 Dofferhoff,A.S.,Piscaer,I.,Schurgers,L.,Visser,M.P.J.,van den Ouweland,J.M., investigate the potential benefits of supplementa- role in restoring this recently discovered imbalance. de Jong, P.A., ... & Janssen, R. (2020). Reduced Vitamin K Status as a Potentially tion in COVID-19 patients. The primary objective is to Researchers now think whether supplementation Modifiable Risk Factor of Severe Coronavirus Disease 2019. Clinical Infectious Diseases. evaluate whether vitamin K status affects elastic with vitamin K2 might help reduce thrombosis and fibres degradation in the lungs. The trial is now lung damages observed in COVID-19 patients. enrolling, the first patient was included on the 22nd “Considering that vitamin K is important for www.kappabioscience.com
CAVACURMIN®:Study Reveals Increased Metabolic Bioavailability ofTetrahydrocurcumin
A STUDY RECENTLY published in the Journal of to a consistently high blood concentration of Functional Foods shows that ingestion of the curcumin and tetrahydrocurcumin. This effect can curcumin-cyclodextrin complex CAVACURMIN® be measured after 12 weeks as well. The long-term leads to an increased metabolic bioavailability of study furthermore confirmed very high tolerability tetrahydrocurcumin. A large portion of supple- of CAVACURMIN®. mented curcumin is converted into tetrahydrocur- CAVACURMIN® can be easily processed in food cumin in the body. This metabolite is credited with supplements, such as tablets, capsules and energy anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. bars or functional beverages. CAVACURMIN® is the only formulation on the References: market that demonstrably boosts the bioavailabil- ratio of the in-vivo production of tetrahydrocur- 1 Purpura, Martin, et al. “Analysis of different innovative formulations of curcumin ity of both curcumin and tetrahydrocurcumin. cumin to the absorbed amount of curcumin. for improved relative oral bioavailability in human subjects.” European journal of nu- trition 57.3 (2018): 929-938. Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is Another finding of the long-term study is that, after 2 Hundshammer et al.“Enhanced metabolic bioavailability of tetrahydrocurcumin after a powerful antioxidant that supports healthy aging only four weeks, daily ingestion of CAVACURMIN® oral supplementation of a -cyclodextrin curcumin complex.” Journal of Functional and joint health, as has been demonstrated in (approx. 340 milligrams curcumin each time) leads Foods, 79 (2021), 104410 various studies. As it is not water-soluble, curcumin is not readily absorbed in the human bloodstream. Its bioavailability can be boosted significantly with the aid of gamma-cyclodextrin. A study published in 2018 shows that the curcuminoids of WACKER’s cyclodextrin complex CAVACURMIN® are absorbed around 40 times more efficiently in the body than those of a standard curcumin extract (Purpura et al. 2018)1. As part of a randomized double-blind study, it has now been shown that the metabolic bioavail- ability of tetrahydrocurcumin is also around 40 times higher following ingestion of CAVACURMIN® compared to a standard curcumin extract (Hundshammer et al. 2021)2. Tetrahydrocurcumin is a curcumin metabolite credited with additional health-promoting properties. The metabolic bioavailability gives the
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Probiotics may offer immune balancing benefits while improving sleep and stress of rotation shift workers
IRREGULAR SLEEP PATTERNS are associated with Early and unique area of research: study, one of the first examining the use of immune health and may underpin a range of health Gut-brain-immune axis probiotics for sleep and the gut-brain axis, provides issues in rotation shift workers. By supporting the “With this study we are taking steps into initial support for supplementing with specific intestinal microbiota, probiotic supplements may exploring the fascinating interplay between the probiotic strains for anticipation stress.” lessen the negative impact of interrupted sleep on gut-brain axis and the immune system, an early and the immune system, new study suggests. unique novel area of research,” states Dr Gregory May be applicable to a wide range of Chr. Hansen, in collaboration with Griffith Leyer, Senior Director, Scientific Affairs, Human population University, recently completed a study* on the Health, Chr. Hansen. While the study points to the potential of impact of stress, sleep, and the immune response. “Our gut and brain are connected physically probiotics to impact the change across markers of The aim of this study was to investigate the through millions of nerves, referred to as the stress and the immune system in rotating shift benefits of two independent probiotic strains, gut-brain axis, and this is also connected through workers, the findings may be applicable to a large, Lactobacillus acidophilus, DDS-1® and Bifidobac- the immune system. The gut and gut microbes play otherwise healthy population dealing with inconsis- terium, UABla-12™, on the immune system of an important role in our immune system by tent sleep – be that new parents, students facing individuals working rotating shifts. controlling what is passed into the body and what exams, people in stress-filled situations, etc. In order to keep society running, many people is excreted. Recent advances in research have “Sleep and immunity go together. What it – security guards, transport workers and healthcare described the importance of gut microbiota in comes down to is obtaining a balance in your body, professionals among them – must work rotating influencing these interactions,” Leyer explains. and probiotics can be helpful in supporting a shifts. In the USA alone, more than 22 million “In the study we looked at several stress balanced immune function,” concludes Leyer, people work evening, rotating, or on-call shifts. markers in the body, such as the level of the stress stressing that Chr. Hansen will continue to invest in While awareness of some of the costs of rotating hormone cortisol and a number of other biological scientific documentation of the immune benefits shift work has been increasing in recent years, many markers identifiable in blood tests. Moreover, we that can be obtained from probiotics. aspects of rotating shift work remain under- had the participants evaluate the quality of their discussed. One of these aspects is ‘night shift stress’: sleep based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, a * Probiotics, Anticipation Stress, and the Acute the mentally trying unease in anticipation of, or as self-report questionnaire used for research Immune Response to Night Shift consequence of, night shift work, coupled with purposes. What we saw was that intake of the spe- Nicholas P.West1*, Lily Hughes1, Rebecca Ramsey1, challenged sleep. Night shift workers get a daily cific probiotic strains suggests a favorable impact Ping Zhang2, Christopher J. Martoni3, Gregory J. average of two to four hours less sleep than on anticipatory stress and sleep quality. Subjects re- Leyer3, Allan W. Cripps4 and Amanda J. Cox1 normal. ceiving Bifidobacterium, UABla-12™ reported a 22% References: The findings of the new study provide initial improvement in sleep quality,” Leyer elaborates. 1 School of Medical Science and Menzies Health Institute QLD,Griffith University,Gold support for the use of these probiotic strains to Lead researcher Dr. Nic West from Griffith’s Coast, QLD,Australia 2 Menzies Health Institute QLD, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD,Australia impact the effects of stress associated with working Menzies Health Institute Queensland notes that 3 United Agricultural Services (UAS) Laboratories,Windsor,WI, United States a rotating shift. “probiotic supplements have a history of use in 4 School of Medicine and Menzies Health Institute QLD,Griffith University,Gold Coast, respiratory and gastrointestinal health and this QLD,Australia
New clinical study on sleep showcases benefits of Kemin’sDailyZz™ for next-day performance and healthy quality of sleep
KEMIN INDUSTRIES, a global ingredient manufac- DailyZz did not impair the ability to think and reason naturally occurring polyphenols for safe and turer that strives to sustainably transform the – quite the opposite. After 30 days, participants who natural nightly sleep. quality of life every day for 80% of the world with received supplementation with the polyphenol “We are excited to see the results of this its products and services, has announced the blend also showed statistical improvements in study published in the International Journal of publication of a clinical study on Kemin Human neurocognitive functioning. More specifically, they Environmental Research and Public Health, a peer- Nutrition and Health’s DailyZz™ sleep ingredient. demonstrated improved concentration, executive reviewed journal, which confirm supplementation Michael Grandner, Ph.D., an internationally function and risk assessment. of DailyZz provides better sleep and improves recognized expert on sleep and health and director “The study on DailyZz is so unique, not only next-day functioning in healthy individuals with of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the because of the exciting, statistically significant sleep occasional sleep challenges,” said Kim Edwards, University of Arizona Health Sciences, led the study. quality and cognitive results without side effects, Global Product Manager, Kemin Human Nutrition The study found that DailyZz may improve but also because the study population was optimally and Health. “Globally, sleep disturbances have sleep quality and daytime functioning in healthy targeted to the supplement market: healthy people emerged as a primary area of concern for individuals with occasional sleep complaints. The with minor sleep disturbances but not major consumers, in part due to the uncertainty associ- 30-day, double-blind, placebo-controlled, random- sleep disorders,” said Dr. Grandner, who also is an ated with the current pandemic situation. Demand ized study assessed 89 individuals, examining if a associate professor of psychiatry in the University of for nightly sleep solutions has grown, particularly for polyphenol botanical blend could improve sleep Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. “The overall those with clinically studied, safe, natural and non- and/or daytime functioning. results of this rigorously designed study demon- habit-forming ingredients. DailyZz fulfills the need At the end of the study, participants who strate that DailyZz supports healthier sleep, but it for next-generation sleep-support ingredients in received 485 milligrams of DailyZz 30 minutes also supports next-day functioning, as measured formulations including beverages and more before bed every night reported improved sleep by the ability to concentrate and make strategic traditional supplement formats. quality and reduced insomnia severity index scores decisions.” compared with the control group. Additionally, DailyZz contains a propriety blend rich in www.kemin.com
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Untapped potential:New report identifies collagen’shuge scope for further growth
COLLAGEN’S STAR IS rising fast – but is it just a passing trend? Not according to industry experts, who say that the protein is set to become a major force in the health ingredients category. According to an analysis conducted by research firm Frost & Sullivan, the market for collagen peptides – the hydrolyzed and most bioavailable form of collagen – is already growing at about 8 percent a year (CAGR, 2020-2024). However, sales are still a long way from their peak. With vast untapped potential to expand into new markets, applications, and products, Frost & Sullivan expects momentum to accelerate and growth to reach new heights.
Early-stage product lifecycle The findings are published in a new report, ‘Is collagen here to stay?’, which was commissioned by PB Leiner, supplier of SOLUGEL® collagen peptides. The report says that, based on the devel- opmental path followed by more mature health ingredients such as probiotics and omega-3, collagen peptides are still in the very early stages of and the capability to be incorporated into foods and peptides.” their product lifecycle. beverages. The authors of the report conclude that Cindy Dekeyser, Global Business Intelligence collagen peptides have all the necessary character- Manager at PB Leiner, added: “Frost & Sullivan’s Regional penetration rates istics to become a highly successful ingredient that analysis perfectly aligns with what we and other As a result, market penetration for collagen will support the health of millions of people world- observers have seen: collagen peptides are starting peptide ingredients and products remains relatively wide. to go mainstream, gaining wider acceptance and low across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Tomasz Bochenski, Senior Consultant at Frost & familiarity among end consumers. This means In the North American market, for example, Sullivan and lead researcher on the report, said: “In consumer requirements are becoming increasingly collagen peptides’ penetration rate is estimated comparison with other, more mature health sophisticated, with more and more differentiation in to be at least 35 times lower than omega-3’s, ingredient categories, collagen peptides are still at a product concepts and quality needed to stand out indicating huge potential for growth. relatively early stage of their evolution across all from the crowd. That is where we, as a global leader continents. This means significant opportunities in collagen, step in: we assist our customers in Critical success factors remain for manufacturers, retailers and investors. translating trends into on-trend concepts. This The analysis also finds that collagen peptides Developing new applications for collagen peptides customized support, ranging from market intelli- rank from ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ against the critical in terms of functionality and product innovation will gence to new product development to technical success factors for health ingredients. These include further expand the market, allowing it to reach new support, significantly enhances customer success.” scientifically backed health claims, a well-defined customers who might not yet be aware of the many end-user group, diversification of health benefits, scientifically proven health benefits of collagen www.pbleiner.com Monteloeder announces new study that demonstrates its metabolaid extract is effective in significantly reducing blood pressure
MONTELOEDER, A GLOBAL provider of innovative, pressure, which showed a decrease of 5%. (Lippia citriodora), botanical ingredients with high scientifically proven, botanical ingredients and The World Health Organization estimates that polyphenol content. Polyphenols are a category of personalized nutrition solutions announced that 1.13 billion people worldwide have elevated blood natural compounds that have been extensively the botanical extract combination found in its pressure, and that cardiovascular diseases are the studied over recent years due to their demon- Metabolaid® ingredient has been shown to help number one cause of death globally, taking an strated antioxidant, antihypertensive, and anti- reduce blood pressure in a randomized, double- estimated 17.9 million lives each year. inflammatory qualities. For more information on the blind, placebo-controlled human intervention “We are extremely encouraged by the results ingredient, visit: https://monteloederusa.com/ study1. of this study and the expanded scientific evidence lifestyle-performance/health-wellness/ The newly study examined Metabolaid and its for the use of Metabolaid in support of cardio- #metabolaid. potential in managing blood pressure. Researchers vascular health, and its potential role in helping to evaluated supplementation with Metabolaid extract reduce the incidence of high blood pressure world- Metabolaid Study Citation: 1. Marhuenda,J.; Pérez-Piñero, S.; Arcusa, R.; Victoria-Montesinos, D.; Cánovas, vs. placebo in 80 unmedicated, slightly hyperten- wide,” said Jonathan Jones, Chief Scientific Officer F.; Sánchez-Macarro, M.; García-Muñoz, A.M.; Querol-Calderón, M.; López- sive subjects for 84 days. The study found that the at Monteloeder. “This represents a significant Román, F.J.A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of a Polyphenolic Extract (Hibiscus sabdariffa and Lippia daily consumption of the extract was able to signif- milestone in our ongoing commitment to science, citriodora) for Reducing Blood Pressure in Prehypertensive andType 1 Hyperten- icantly reduce blood pressure, with the most innovation, and evidence-based ingredients.” sive Subjects. Molecules 2021, 26, 1783. https://doi.org/10.3390/ remarkable results observed in the daytime Metabolaid is a proprietary combined extract of molecules26061783 measurements, particularly in systolic blood hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and lemon verbena
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Campden BRI Labcell Ltd introduces AquaLab launches project Pre,a new mid-range water to update heat activity analyser - with live preserved food guideline demonstration service! abcell Ltd, the exclusive UK distributor for can readily check that water activity is within ampden BRI is updating guidance on Meter Group, has introduced the permissible bounds, which is important for food heat preserved foods to help the food AquaLab Pre water activity analyser, a safety, shelf life, taste, texture and production and drink industry manage risk in this mid-range instrument with an excellent price/ efficiency. Typical foods that can be tested using area with the best practices. performance ratio. This fast, accurate and afford- the AquaLab Pre include cheeses, confectionery, The project, will align the new document with able instrument creates new opportunities for food cooked and cured meats, salamis, sausages, pasta current technologies used in the heat preserved producers who need good quality measurements and sauces. As it is so easy to operate, clean and foods sector. Covering all packaged and ambient without the expense associated with high-end calibrate, the AquaLab Pre can be used by opera- stable foods that receive a thermal process to water activity analysers. tives with only minimal training. extend shelf-life, the new guideline will provide New for customers is a live-demonstration In common with the higher-specification expert advice to a large portion of the industry. service so that potential users can see the product AquaLab Series 4TE, the AquaLab Pre uses chilled Campden BRI Fellow Dr Gary Tucker, who is in practice while talking to the key technical team – mirror dewpoint technology to make fast, accurate helping produce the new guideline, said: “The heat securely and confidentially. By using a video measurements. Readings can be obtained in five preserved foods sector is one of the largest and conferencing facility and using samples of your minutes or less and the accuracy is +/-0.01 aw over commercially important, yet its most popular products, Labcell is able to offer a bespoke evalua- the full measurement range of 0.05 to 1.00 aw. The guideline was first published over 25 years ago. Not tion of the AquaLab Pre sample temperature is maintained at 25˚C, so users only does this predate the widespread use of the The AquaLab Pre will be useful throughout the can be confident of achieving consistent results. internet, but also doesn’t factor in advances in the food industry supply chain for quality assurance Final values are indicated by an audible alert and technologies regularly used by manufacturers in analysis of ingredients and during production. Users measurements are shown on an integral two-line this sector. This project will change that, updating alphanumeric display. the current guidance to reflect modern best Labcell Ltd is the sole UK practices, helping manufacturers continue to distributor for the AquaLab Pre produce safe food and drinks.” water activity analyser and has The new guideline will reflect changes in extensive experience supplying computing technology that have enabled food this instrument and its predeces- businesses to operate much more efficiently in sors to blue-chip pharmaceutical all aspects, from ingredient control through to companies. electronic data capture and storage. A data sheet can be down- The bulk of the content will cover four main loaded directly from Labcell's areas which are critically important for ensuring website at www.labcell.com, or food safety, including: contact the company to discuss • Management of pre-processing stages to avoid specific applications or request spoilage before the thermal process is applied arrange an online demonstration • Correct application of the thermal processing by telephone on 01420 568150 step or email [email protected]. • Ensuring the packages are hermetically sealed • Avoiding post-process contamination from all points after the thermal process is applied. To steer the guideline update, Campden BRI Food testing specialist joins has recently put together a working party of its members but are open to further input from anyone with experience in commercially heat UK scientific testing campus preserving foods. The project will be led by Campden BRI’s Thermal Processing Working urofins Food and Water Testing UK & currently carried out at Camberley in Surrey. Group which has pushed hard for this updated Ireland is set to enhance its testing Martin Dellar, General Manger at Eurofins Acton, guideline. capability when it relocates laboratory said: “The move represents an exciting time for Prof Tim Foster, Scientific Affairs Director at operations in the South East to a new Eurofins our business, cementing our place as one of the Campden BRI, said: “Of our 2,400 member Scientific campus later this year. foremost analytical testing providers. companies, it’s those that thermally process The company is a leader in UK food testing “Ultimately, the proposed changes will create products that have been requesting such an services and will join other specialist scientific the flexibility and capacity to better meet the update for a while, so it’s great that we’ve now analysis businesses in the Eurofins Group at the requirements of all of our customers, and we are assembled a knowledgeable team and secured the 5,000sqm. site at Feltham, London, close to delighted to be undertaking such a forward- funding from our research programme to begin Heathrow airport. thinking project which will put us in an even production of this document.” Following significant investment and reconfig- stronger position within the food testing industry.” Campden BRI has a long history of canning uration of former office accommodation, the A recent strategic business review of operations and heat preservation, putting them in the ideal facility will house both the food microbiology and at the Acton site highlighted limitations in the position to produce and launch what is predicted molecular biology analysis currently carried out at a current operational footprint and the need for a to become a staple document for manufacturers laboratory in Acton. substantial and costly refurbishment of the entire across the world involved with thermal processing. The site will feature the latest technology, site. Tucker continued: “This new guideline will fill a alongside the creation of increased laboratory space Martin added that senior management would large gap in the food industry’s knowledge which intended to secure future growth opportunities for be working hard to support staff during the reloca- is why we’re keen to encourage food businesses the company. tion, and that the move to the larger laboratory to take part and inform this valuable piece of The campus is expected to be fully operational would enable the potential to grow the workforce work.” by the end of the year, and will form a national in line with the business’ growth ambitions. The new guideline document is expected to focus point for the overarching Eurofins Scientific, For more information about the company, visit be available to purchase early next year. also housing water hygiene testing services www.eurofins.co.uk/food-testing.
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