The meat industry is in a transition. Many companies face the question: Do we continue to focus entirely on meat products, or do we expand our range with plant-based alternatives? The answer isn’t easy, since worldwide meat consumption will continue to grow. On the other hand, in the western industrialised countries plant-based alternatives are increasingly in demand. Hydrosol and Planteneers, sister companies within the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, support the meat industry with exciting product … [Read more...] about Hydrosol, Planeteers showcase complete solutions for meat, sausage and plant-based food at IFFA 2022
Ingredients
Kerry finishes acquisition of botanical extract company Natreon
To further expand its line of science-backed natural ingredients, Kerry has announced the completion of its acquisition of Natreon. The latter, a U.S.-based company, is a supplier of Ayurvedic botanical ingredients. These extracts, mainly utilised for the dietary supplement and functional food and beverage industries, are backed by 52 clinical studies. These are also protected by U.S. and foreign patents. Netreon’s portfolio includes the following: Sensoril® – Ashwagandha extract for … [Read more...] about Kerry finishes acquisition of botanical extract company Natreon
Conagen scales up production of thaumatin protein natural sweeteners
To heed the worldwide campaigns for further sugar reduction in food and beverage items, Conagen will be increasing the manufacturing scale of its high-intensity sweeteners. The thaumatin I and thaumatin II are cost-effective solutions that will meet the growing demand for fruit and plant-based sweeteners. Thaumatin are proteins present in fruits of the Thaumatococcus danielli, a tropical plant. It was found to be 100,000 times sweeter than table sugar on a molar basis, while 3,000 times … [Read more...] about Conagen scales up production of thaumatin protein natural sweeteners
