Gee Lawson partners with Italy’s Nating
Nating, Italian manufacturer of Mediterranean extracts, has partnered with Gee Lawson, the nutritional division of LEHVOSS Group to distribute its botanical ingredients across Europe.
Growing appeal of natural health solutions drives growth at Frutarom
When international flavour and fragrance specialist Frutarom was acquired earlier this month for a whopping $7.1bn by US rival International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), business analysts agreed that the deal…
Algaia builds seaweed extraction plant in Brittany, secures €4m investment
Paris-headquartered seaweed and algal extract specialist Algaia says it will accelerate development and install a new specialty seaweed extract production unit in its Lannilis (Brittany-France) manufacturing facility.
On-trend ingredients in the spotlight at Vitafoods R&D sessions
Emerging ingredients for health and nutrition will be a key focus at the 2018 edition of Vitafoods Europe next week (Palexpo, Geneva 15-17 May).
New study builds on knowledge of Echinacea’s immune benefits
A new study by scientists in South Korea adds to a growing body of research showing the benefits of Echnicacea on the immune system.
Synthetic versus natural debate fuelled by ‘fake dichotomy’
The debate that pitches natural – or food state – vitamins against synthetic versions is based on a “fake dichotomy”, a prominent figure from the UK supplements industry has claimed.
Global microalgae leader Algatech invests in New Zealand’s Supreme Health
Israel-based microalgae specialist Algatechnologies Ltd (Algatech) has taken a controlling stake in New Zealand’s Supreme Health, to supply China and Asia-Pacific with astaxanthin and other algae-based products.
Arjuna Launches high-potency ashwagandha extract
Leading Indian botanical extract specialist Arjuna Natural has launched a high-potency, all-natural ashwagandha extract.
Global natural colours leader Frutarom opens €5 million formulation centre
Haifa (Israel)-headquarted Frutarom has become one of the top five suppliers of natural colours worldwide following its acquisition of several natural colors companies, and major investments in building integrated supply…
Naturex appoints Chimab as new Italian distributor
Avignon, France-headquartered natural ingredients specialist Naturex has expanded its presence in the Italian market with the appointment of Chimab as a distributor.