Nature-based ingredients solutions provider CP Kelco has seen stronger demand for clean label products, particularly in the citrus fibre segment. To meet the current market needs, it will be investing $50 million to increase the production capacity of its NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber variant. This capital investment will mostly go into adding a production line in their facility in Matao, Brazil. It is scheduled for completion and operation by 2023, and will be able to roll out 5,000 metric tonnes of … [Read more...] about CP Kelco to expand production line of patented citrus fibre brand
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DSM acquisition of First Choice Ingredients slated for completion in Q4 2021
Royal DSM has entered into an agreement to acquire First Choice Ingredients, an ingredients and flavourings company at an enterprise value of $453 million. The latter is a supplier based in Germantown, Wisconsin with about 100 employees. First Choice Ingredients has maintained its leading position in the market as a provider of savoury flavourings used for taste and functional solutions. Their product portfolio includes clean label, fermented dairy and dairy-based variants. The company is … [Read more...] about DSM acquisition of First Choice Ingredients slated for completion in Q4 2021
Inulin market in F&B industry expected to grow, research reveals
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the general interest towards healthier food consumption, people are paying attention to what is in the things that they eat. Items that have natural ingredients in them are becoming the preference. There’s also a high demand in dietary and functional food that can boost health even more. This is why companies are looking into adopting unorthodox substances into their product lines. One of these ingredients is inulin, a type of probiotic that is gaining … [Read more...] about Inulin market in F&B industry expected to grow, research reveals