Tate & Lyle has announced a set of ambitious environmental targets including a commitment to cut Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions 20% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. Scope 1 and 2 are defined as direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy, respectively. It also […]
With demand surging for wellness products, brands are in unique position to respond to consumer needs. The importance of health in modern society has never been in clearer focus amid the novel coronavirus pandemic that has physically and psychologically afflicted the entire global community. SARS-CoV-2 and the associated respiratory disease COVID-19 represent the gravest public […]
Ingredion has entered into an exclusive commercial agreement with Northern Quinoa Production Corporation (NorQuin) to globally distribute and market NorQuin’s quinoa flours. The company has also concluded a financial agreement, including the option of a future equity investment in NorQuin which will broaden Ingredion’s range of plant-based protein ingredients that are widely sought after by […]
In a human clinical trial, a novel combination of two Lactobacillus paracasei probiotic bacterial strains under the brand name AminoAlta, increase the absorption of key amino acids derived from plant proteins. While most plant proteins are considered to be either “incomplete,” or functionally inferior to the more efficiently-absorbed animal proteins, the disparity between the two […]
With the focus now on immune health more than ever before, many consumers are exploring all their options. Immune supplements such as vitamin C, zinc, and elderberry have extra gained attention in recent months, causing shortages and delays in the supply chain. Another immune health booster that has flown largely under the radar is colostrum. […]
The coronavirus outbreak has created multiple shortages as businesses shut down to maintain social distancing and quarantine orders. As the production of ethanol plants decreases, the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) they capture as a byproduct and resell is also going down. This has implications for both food and beverage manufacturers that depend on CO2 […]
