Kerry Group plc ("Kerry"), the global taste & nutrition company, announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire part of the global lactase enzyme business of Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (“Chr. Hansen”) and Novozymes A/S (“Novozymes”) (together the “Lactase Enzymes Business”) on a carve out basis¹. This acquisition is subject to European Commission approval of Kerry as a buyer and forms part of the Novozymes and Chr. Hansen merger approval process. The Lactase Enzymes Business … [Read more...] about Kerry to acquire Lactase Enzymes Business
Ingredients
Loryma launches plant-based egg substitute for baked goods
New compound replaces the features of egg and milk in vegan dough Zwingenberg/Germany, December 2023 – Ingredients specialist Loryma is expanding its wheat-based portfolio with a functional mix that is free of animal ingredients, as well as artificial colourings, flavourings, and preservatives. Vegan, wheat-based Lory® Stab perfectly replicates the technological properties of egg or milk in bakery products, resulting in a convincing visual appearance and authentic mouthfeel. Products made … [Read more...] about Loryma launches plant-based egg substitute for baked goods
Cognitive health top of mind as Prinova anticipates 2024’s food and nutrition “mega-trends”
Prinova has identified growing demand for ingredients for the mind as one of nine emerging food, beverage, and nutrition “mega-trends.” In a new report on functional health trends, it also spotlights the increasing prominence of branded ingredients and growing demand for “real foods”. The leading provider of ingredients and premixes commissioned expert researchers to analyse patterns in retail and food service and to conduct social media listening. This allowed it to build a framework of nine … [Read more...] about Cognitive health top of mind as Prinova anticipates 2024’s food and nutrition “mega-trends”