Arla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how its whey permeate Variolac® can help manufacturers adapt to Brazil’s new regulations on the labelling of sugar. Manufacturers around the world are increasingly required to include ‘added sugar’ information on their product labels. This, alongside a growing consumer awareness about nutrition, has helped ‘no added sugar’ become the fastest-growing food and drink claim globally, rising 18% per year.1 In Brazil, new food labelling regulations … [Read more...] about Whey permeate helps meet demand for products with ‘no added sugar’ claim
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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
Mori secures Series B1 funding for shelf-life extension solutions
Food tech company Mori has successfully raised $50 million Series B1 funding to further develop and expand its shelf-life extending product line. This round was led by Prelude Ventures and included previous investors The Drawdown Fund, Acre Venture Partners, The Engine, Refactor Capital, Blindspot, Closed Loop Partners, Knollwood Investment Advisory as well as new investors Collaborative Fund and Thia Ventures. This additional capital will help the supplier meet its goal of reducing waste and … [Read more...] about Mori secures Series B1 funding for shelf-life extension solutions
