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Protein enrichment: Industry experts examine how to overcome formulation hurdles

Whether dairy-derived or plant-based, protein is an ingredient whose reign shows no signs of slowing down. In this arena, protein fortification is the overarching trend linking two very different segments – dairy and plant-based. Consumer demand for protein-enriched products now extends beyond sports nutrition, to include senior nutrition, weight management and overall health and wellness. […]

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Chemical specialist acquired formulator of food ingredients and strengthens customer proximity

On Thursday, January 11th, the international chemical specialist Budenheim acquired the Spanish company La Campana located in Lliria, Province Valencia. Budenheim gained all shares of the ingredients formulator offering solutions for the processed-meat industry. The chemical specialist is pleased to welcome all 80 employees of La Campana’s headquarter as well as its sales offices in […]

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Probiotic may support gastrointestinal functions in HIV-1-positive patients: Study

A newly released study has found that a multi-strain, high concentration, probiotic formulation may play a role in the recovery of the physical and immunological integrity of the gastrointestinal lining in HIV-1-positive patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART). In this longitudinal pilot study, a high potency, eight strain probiotic formulation (commercialized as Visbiome in the US […]