The BRC certification is given to suppliers that have proven proper management of product safety, authenticity, quality and legality. This global standard, provided by BRC Agents and Brokers, is only one of two fully recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative. After an extensive audit was conducted in September this year, ingredients supplier Prinova Europe was not only awarded the BRC certificate, but was given an AA grade, the highest rating a company can possibly get. Prinova Europe … [Read more...] about Prinova Europe awarded BRC certification with AA grade
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Nutrition top priority in beverage sector
How is the beverage industry looking like today, during the post-COVID era? Prior to the pandemic, the “healthy” trend was already growing vigorously and consumer purchasing power was thriving. When the pandemic hit our shores, consumer awareness of immunity increased exponentially in light of our fight against COVID. This led to the increased popularity of immune-boosting functional beverages such as probiotic concepts, herbs with anti-infection properties (e.g., ginger, curcumin and … [Read more...] about Nutrition top priority in beverage sector
Targeted health benefits, multifunctionality bring opportunities
Health and nutrition have definitely been at the top of everyone’s minds for decades now, but have been pushed to the forefront in the last couple of years. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this long-term trend, making consumers play a proactive role in their health as a whole. This encompasses the emphasis on self-care, and that looking after themselves and their overall well-being is of great importance. They are also seeing how nutrition plays a part in keeping themselves … [Read more...] about Targeted health benefits, multifunctionality bring opportunities
