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GERMANY- Ingredients specialist Loryma has launched a new adhesion starch, Lory Starch Saphir Pure, that optimizes coating stability and does not require an E number. An E number is used in the European Union to identify permitted food additives and it usually means that an additive has passed safety tests and has been approved for use. The new clean-label, wheat-derived,…
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GERMANY – Evonik, one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals, unveiled that it will launch its new generation Biolys®, which provides a higher concentration of L-lysine, for animal feeds on June 1, 2023, Feed and Additives has reported. With a presence in more than 100 countries globally, Evonik said that the move is envisioned in keeping with the tradition…
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EUROPE- Leading a consortium of top industry and research partners working in the blue economy sector, the Submariner Network recently launched a major innovation project to develop, test and scale up new sustainable products from algae. The AlgaeProBANOS project will be funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme and will span four years, with a budget of over €12…
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CANADA- OPIsystems has introduced a new Grain Quality Sensor to help farmers and commercial storage operators detect biological activity in grains at the earliest possible stage to minimize postharvest losses of grains. Having been in business for almost four decades and serving clients from all over the world, OPI’s products aim to make grain management and optimization easier using the…
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NAMIBIA – Namibia is collaborating with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the use of advanced technologies to strengthen food security and bolster agricultural productivity in the country, the Namibian has reported. Phillipus Tobias, FAO Namibia Communications Officer made the announcement adding that the project seeks to significantly improve the accuracy and reliability of yield estimates for…
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USA- Functional ingredients specialist Beneo has launched Beneo-scL85, a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS) that promises to reduce the sugar used in snacks and baked products, by enriching them with dietary fiber. The scFOS are prebiotics and do not undergo digestion in the small intestines. Instead, they are fermented by the microflora in the colon into short-chain fatty acids. Therefore, they do…
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USA- FoodScience-owned VetriScience recently debuted two new pet supplements, expanding its line of allergy and immune health offerings for dogs. The launched Immune Plus and Omega Plus supplements target seasonal and environmental allergies, immune function, and skin and coat health in dogs. “We are excited to offer dog owners this lineup of advanced allergy and immune support supplements formulated to…
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USA- New York-based International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) recently announced the launch of the Enovera 2000 range in Europe, the latest addition to its comprehensive range of market-leading solutions for the bakery industry. The enzymatic dough strengthener, Enovera 2000, is a vital gluten replacer, especially suitable in whole wheat bread baking. According to IFF, the new ingredient can replace up…
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FRANCE- French family-run beverage producer LSDH Group has invested US$34.86 million in a new soy plant utilizing state-of-the-art dry processing technology from Bühler. “We knew there were already lines and plants equipped with Bühler technology for this type of application. Therefore, Bühler’s experience and know-how in this field were determining factors in our decision,” said Thibaud Bombart, the project manager. The plant…
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FRANCE- Paris-based Ÿnsect has launched a B2B2C insect-based brand for the pet food market called Sprÿng, presenting it at the Zoomark International trade show in Bologna, Italy on 9th May 2023. According to the French insect producer, Sprÿng embodies the company’s strategy to “revolutionize” the food system for humans and pets, with the brand’s ingredients boasting a low environmental impact. …
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