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
Ingredients
Arla Foods Ingredients to introduce milk fractionation tech for infant formula
As part of its commitment to roll out improved organic products this year, Arla Foods Ingredients will offer manufacturers the key to unlocking the potential in organic infant formula. It will help companies produce organic, premium customized infant formulas from its Arinco plant in Videbaek, Denmark. This will allow interested partners an unconstrained supply of high quality milk, which can be used as both finished formulas and base powders. The patented technology, called “ORIGIN by … [Read more...] about Arla Foods Ingredients to introduce milk fractionation tech for infant formula
Alvinesa Natural Ingredients acquires Cades Penedes
In order to further scale production to meet growing consumer needs Alvinesa Natural Ingredients has announced it will acquire Cades Panedes. The latter company is the leading Catalonial manufacturer of grape-derived sustainable ingredients located in Panedes, a wine-producing region in Spain. The wine grapes from Cades Panedes are don’t require the use of pesticide and contain higher levels of polyphenols, which are micronutrients with antioxidant properties. Alvinesa will then upcycle the … [Read more...] about Alvinesa Natural Ingredients acquires Cades Penedes
