Burcon NutraScience Corporation has achieved a critical manufacturing milestone, successfully transitioning its proprietary fava bean protein extraction technology from laboratory development to full commercial production. The Canadian biotechnology company’s FavaPro™ represents a significant technical achievement in plant protein isolation, delivering over 90% protein content whilst maintaining hypoallergenic properties and neutral organoleptic characteristics.

German micronutrient specialist SternVitamin has developed SternWoman Cycle Support, a new premix formulation designed to address nutritional gaps affecting women throughout their menstrual cycle. The product targets an underserved market segment where two-thirds of women of childbearing age globally are deficient in essential micronutrients.

South Korean nutraceutical company 3H LABS has launched Himalca™, a proprietary gotu kola extract targeting eye health applications in US and European markets. The standardised Centella asiatica extract represents a shift from the botanical’s traditional cognitive and dermatological applications towards ocular wellness, supported by emerging clinical evidence.

Alfa Laval has launched Clariot™, an artificial intelligence-based condition monitoring solution specifically engineered for hygienic process equipment. The system combines advanced sensor technology with predictive analytics to enhance operational efficiency and prevent unplanned downtime in food production.

Australian biotechnology company Marinova has secured EU organic certification for its Maritech® organic fucoidans portfolio, adding to its existing regulatory credentials including EU Novel Foods authorisation and FDA-notified GRAS status.