New clinical study endorses high-bioavailable Curcugen™ curcumin extract for gut health and mood A new clinical study establishes curcumin’s potential for supporting digestive health, with subsequent positive effect on mood and quality of life. In the study, DolCas Biotech, LLC.’s proprietary branded curcuminoids formula, Curcugen™, was evaluated as a stand-alone botanical intervention in subjects with
New research examines disruptions from COVID-19 to the seafood sector and puts forth evidence-based recommendations for building future resilience in food systems. New research on the impacts of COVID-19 disruptions to a highly globalized seafood sector reveals crucial lessons for making food systems more resilient in the face of future shocks, limiting threats to global food and nutrition security, and their negative impact on livelihoods and local economies. Published in Global Food Security, the study outlines a food system resilience ‘action
From 2nd to 4th March, InterSICOP and the Spanish Bakery, Pastry and Confectionery Industry Association (ASEMAC) organise COPAN21, the major congress about bread, on InterSICOP’s LIVEConnect platform. COPAN21 will be an unmissable event for businesses and professionals from across the whole bread sector value chain, with sessions focusing on and addressing the sector’s ongoing challenges. The congress has
Packaging ink suppliers are facing increased prices on pigment raw materials, petrochemical price increases and supply constraints and higher freight cost due to the reduced availability of containers. This has resulted in significant pressure across the entire packaging ink industry, and, as a result, Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks for packaging applications
Chr. Hansen Natural Colors, the world leader in colors from natural sources, has appointed Barentz as its strategic partner for the distribution of their natural color portfolio in South Africa and Zimbabwe, beginning 1st February 2021. ‘We are excited with this new opportunity to give our growing customer base in South Africa and Zimbabwe access to the
One of the world’s most popular confectionery bars will soon have a delicious plant-based option that delivers the perfect balance between crispy wafer and smooth chocolate that people know and love. Alexander von Maillot, Head of Confectionery at Nestlé, said: “One of the most common requests we see on social media is for a vegan KitKat,
Innova Market Insights’ #2 trend for 2021, Plant-Forward, signifies the evolution of plant-based concepts beyond the core dairy and meat alternatives categories. In 2020, no fewer than 67% of all new products with ‘plant-based’ claims were launched outside of these pioneering sectors. In the confectionery market, for example, more and more milk-free and gelatin-free products are
Sharjah-based leading food and beverage manufacturing firm widens Al Areesh market reach as it addresses the dietary needs and cravings of flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans for tasty and nutritious burger patty options Global Food Industries (GFI), a world-class value-added food manufacturing firm and part of Albatha Holding – one of the largest conglomerates in the
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, announced that their Virtual Snack SeminarSeries will continue in 2021. The Seminar Series offers informational webinars focused on innovations in processing technologies and snack products presented by subject matter experts. RBS launched this customer‐focused education and communications in early 2020 when
One of the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, Kerry has announced that it has agreed on a strategic licensing partnership with Pharma Foods International Co. Ltd. (PFI) for the development, application, and global sales of a joint health ingredient technology for functional foods and beverages, and dietary supplements. Pharma Foods International, based in Kyoto,
On occasion of Gulfood 2021 (Dubai, 21-25th February), in collaboration with TUTTOFOOD Milan Fair and the Emirates Culinary Guild, ITA- Italian Trade Agency in Dubai launches a unique challenge among Italian Restaurants in the UAE to celebrate how Italian Cuisine Connects People Everywhere in the world, people come together around a table, to enjoy and
Investment will create 75 new jobs and support hundreds more in the supply chain, as well as double production, add new lines and increase business for Yorkshire farmers. Italian-owned agribusiness Sedamyl has today announced major plans to expand its Yorkshire plant which will see it double production, create additional jobs, add new product lines, and provide an increased market
Bluewater, a global water purification leader, today said a study had confirmed its top of the line Bluewater Pro purifier successfully removes up to 99.99% of health-threatening PFAS chemicals such as PFOA, PFOS, PFBA, and PFBS. PFAS chemicals have been found in the tap water of communities around the world. Known as ‘forever chemicals’, PFAS’s
On March 1, 2021, Dr. Stefan Koenig will become Managing Director at OPTIMA packaging group GmbH. Together with Hans Buehler (Managing Director/CEO), Gerhard Breu (Chairman, Optima Pharma Division) and Jan Glass (CFO), Koenig will be responsible for continuing the development of the Optima Group. The primary focus will be on products and markets. He will
Holzminden-based Group makes it into the top seven percentNon-profit organization CDP surveyed 9,600 companies and their suppliers Symrise consistently reduces greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain and belongs to the leading companies worldwide. After the company had already achieved a best-in-class triple A rating within the three categories of the renowned nonprofit organization CDP
