A new set of rules for organic farming has been endorsed by the European Council (EC) with an aim to provide uniform quality organic food items to consumers across the continent. The EC says that the new rules will simplify and harmonise ...
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Rafesa, a Spanish perfumery and cosmetics packaging firm, has introduced a new range of cosmeceutical containers – Alex. The new amber-colored containers are available in different sizes – 100ml, 200ml, 250ml and 500ml. ...
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Naturex has developed two natural and taste-free antimicrobial ingredients to prevent spoilage in meat products. Antimicrobials are agents that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast and molds in food ...
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Middle-market private investment company Highlander Partners has acquired Gimbal Brothers, a manufacturer of gummy vitamins and gourmet jelly beans. Highlander Partners has also formed Bettera Brands to pursue confection and snack ...
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Arjuna Natural Extracts has introduced X-trend range of natural preservatives which can keep food fresh longer and increase its shelf-life. With X-trend, three major food trends such as natural, clean label, and food safety have been ...
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POS Bio-Sciences has partnered with Apeiron Lanka to set up a manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka to extract pure essential oils. The new facility will process raw materials from Sri Lankan farmers, employing the local people. Apeiron ...
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French scientists have launched a new device which can trick the brain in thinking that food contains more fat, salt or sugar than what it actually has. The device was unveiled by scientists of the Centre des Sciences du Goût de ...
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Young Living Essential Oils has launched Vitality, its essential oil supplement line that is intended for dietary supplement and culinary use. This line provides the freedom to share and explore some of Young Living's best-loved essential ...
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Israel-based ingredients company Frutarom has acquired 50% stake in Algalo Industries to fortify its position in algae-based products segment. Frutarom has invested NIS10m ($2.6m) to acquire the stake. As part of its growth strategy, ...
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Youngevity International, a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and also a vertically-integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels, has secured approval from the ...
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Scottish craft brewery, BrewDog, has released Born to Die, 8.5% ABV Imperial IPA. Featuring a best before date of 4th July 2015, Born to Die is a self-styled, "terminally hoppy IPA", deliberately brewed to be consumed within a very ...
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Youngevity International, global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle enhancement products and also a vertically-integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels, announced that it has ...
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A product never achieved before presented in a packaging system never thought of before. No wonder Gourmet Garden has triumphed at the checkout and at this year’s packaging awards. Its squeezable herb stir-in pastes made the name ...
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak officiated at the groundbreaking of an integrated aroma ingredients complex, set up by BASF and PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) via their joint venture company BASF ...
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After pollination, peanut flowers form a peg that rapidly grows downward and buries itself in the soil. With about 120,000 to 125,000 acres harvested, and about average yields, this year's peanut crop is certainly much better than it has ...
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