SternLife expands its nutricosmetics range for improved sleep and wellbeing

SternLife, one of Germany’s leading suppliers of private label solutions for functional foods, is expanding its nutricosmetics portfolio with two concepts for the mental health megatrend: “Mood” and “Sleep” are water-soluble drink powders in Spicy Vanilla Chai and Cherry flavours. Thanks to this dosage form, the active ingredient complexes are better absorbed by the body. […]

Loryma introduces new concepts for plant-based salami substitutes

From vegan salami as a hot or cold topping for bread and pizza, to Italian salami stick alternatives – ingredients specialist Loryma has developed concepts that authentically replicate the specific visual and haptic properties of their meat-based counterparts. The wheat texturates of the Lory Tex range form the structure-giving base, while the choice of wheat-based […]

Plant-based proteins: The entire value chain now under one roof at GoodMills Innovation

The sales, marketing and application technology activities for the legume flours of Müller’s Mühle Business Solution has become part of the GoodMills Innovation portfolio as of 1st October. The range of legume flours complements the extensive, predominantly cereal-based offerings of GoodMills Innovation. The legume flours will increase the growth and development potential of plant-based alternatives, […]

Glatt and IE Group to plan the world’s first integrated precision and mycelium fermentation protein plant

Planetary SA has started the engineering phase of its first industrial scale bio- and food tech production hub in Switzerland. The overall engineering work is led by Dr. Joachim Schulze, CTO planetary. Planetary’s strategically located production facility is designed to be a first of its kind multi-product microbial fermentation facility, able to produce precision fermented […]

Nutri-tech start-up Novella leverages advanced technology to grow botanical ingredients in the lab

Nutri-tech start-up Novella is opening a new chapter in climate-resilient environments through nutrient cultivation. The company leveraged proprietary technology to grow nutritious botanical ingredients while leaving the whole plant out of the equation. This novel platform will help boost global accessibility to high-value nutraceuticals.

BENEO reduces specific energy consumption while increasing production capacity of chicory root fibres

BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, is demonstrating how supply security and sustainability can go hand in hand. While increasing global capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fibres by 30%, thanks to a €90 million investment into its production plant in Pemuco, Chile, it is reducing specific energy consumption by 35%.

Melodea enters US with plastic-free packaging solution

Green-tech start-up Melodea, producer of sustainable barrier coatings for packaging, plans to expand its eco-friendly solution to the U.S. market. The move is set to support increased production capacity of its novel, plastic-free, plant-based barrier coatings to serve the burgeoning U.S. and South American markets.

SIG begins installation of massive solar system at Linnich plant

SIG has begun building a large solar installation at its production site in Linnich, Germany, that will see the company further extend its lead in the beverage carton industry in the use of renewable energy. The 10.25MWp system, made up of 22,300 photovoltaic solar panels, will be the largest photo-voltaic system at an SIG plant […]

Fi Europe honours innovative companies and startups at awards ceremony

Recipients of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards and the Startup Innovation Challenge were honoured at a special ceremony during Fi Europe 2022 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on 6 December. The winners were chosen by an expert judging panel for their outstanding contributions to the food and beverage ingredients industry.

More than 1000 exhibitors showcase products at world’s biggest food fair

The Food Ingredients Europe 2022 (Fi Europe) event, the world’s largest fair of buyers and suppliers of food and beverages ingredients was held in Paris, France from 6-8 December.