According to a study conducted by nutrition company Kerry, consumers across all age groups are becoming even more proactive about their health and wellness. This trend, in effect, is influencing purchasing decisions in food and beverage products. Insights can be read in the company’s e-book, "Functional Health Benefits for Every Generation". Markets are expanding to roll out products that are targeting specific life stages and other demographic categories, like gender. In general, immune … [Read more...] about Consumers focus more on proactive health, research shows
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Capsoil FoodTech platform converts oil to water-soluble powder
Capsoil FoodTech, established by natural fruit extracts and concentrates supplier Prodalim Group, is introducing a breakthrough in the functional food and beverage space. Its proprietary technology can process bioactive oil compounds into self-emulsifying powders. This allows manufacturers to easily integrate nutritional oils, lipid-based nutrients and fat-soluble vitamins into their own product portfolios. This particular process doesn’t involve extraction, solvent or heat and doesn’t … [Read more...] about Capsoil FoodTech platform converts oil to water-soluble powder
Kerry to acquire biotechnology innovation companies
Taste and nutrition company Kerry announced that it has reached agreements to acquire two leading biotechnology companies: c-LEcta and Enmex. These acquisitions are set to expand Kerry’s expertise, manufacturing capacities and tech portfolio. Germany-based c-LEcta produces high-value targeted enzymes and ingredients, with its functional bioactives utilised in the food and beverage space. It focuses on precision fermentation, optimised bio-transformation and bio-processing. On the other … [Read more...] about Kerry to acquire biotechnology innovation companies