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PepsiCo to acquire functional beverage brand Poppi for nearly $2bn

PepsiCo's potential acquisition of the Poppi prebiotic soda range follows Coca-Cola's Simply Pop launch in February

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Fucoidan-focused startup BioMara bags $150k to advance ingredient production

The startup's fucoidan extraction process will serve the supplement, cosmetic and food industries by maximising ingredient value, reducing waste and enhancing scalability

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How vitamin D3 could save US healthcare $2 trillion

Correcting vitamin D3 deficiency with high-dose supplementation can address healthcare disparities faced by African American and Hispanic patients, while reducing heart attack and strokes prevalence in the population by 50%

dsm-firmenich to sell €1.5bn Feed Enzymes Alliance stake to Novonesis

This follows dsm-firmenich's initiative to fine-tune its portfolio, which saw its Animal Nutrition & Health unit separate from the main body of the group in February 2024

HealthTech BioActives upgrades vitamin B12 production and R&D site in Murcia, Spain

The €25m investment means that HTBA can now produce all active forms of vitamin B12, making it the first company in Europe capable of doing so

Sabinsa acquires Ayurvedic product specialist, Nature's Formulary

NBR catches up with Shaheen Majeed, Global CEO & Managing Director of the Sami-Sabinsa Group to find out how this acquisition will impact its operations and why Ayurveda is so important

Epax boosts innovation and sustainability drive with $10m investment

Epax is investing in a major upgrade to its main production facility, supporting both its drive to develop next-generation marine oil products and its commitment to sustainability

AAK finalises divestment of US foodservice facility to focus on novel Swedish site

The US site's divestment will be replaced by a new site in Dalby, Sweden, allowing AAK to better serve the European market
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Nuritas secures $42m Series C funding to revolutionise ingredient discovery and improve the lives of billions

Nuritas, a trailblazer in AI-powered peptide discovery, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $42 million Series C funding round

Plant-based alternatives: new approaches to price parity

More and more consumers expect plant-based alternatives to deliver high-quality eating enjoyment at fair prices

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dsm-firmenich awards Nutrition Research Grants totalling €250,000 to APAC-based gut health researchers

The nutrition-focused company will award up to €50,000 to each recipient to advance research on pre-, pro- and postbiotics, as well as human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) on gut health and overall wellness

CV Sciences acquires premium cannabinoid producer and distributor, Extract Labs

Extract Labs' range of nutraceuticals suitable for both B2B and B2C customers will bolster CV Science's product range, which include plant-based ingredients and functional foods

Happy Plant Protein secures €1.8m to develop and license its plant-based protein ingredients

The manufacturing process developed by Happy Plant Protein can reduce plant-based protein production costs by up to 90%, while also creating functional food products with a 70–80% protein content

Arla Foods Ingredients one step closer to getting the Volac acquisition go-ahead

This follows the UK Competition and Market Authority's approval of Arla's acquisition of Volac's whey nutrition business

Miura Partners becomes the majority shareholder of HealthTech BioActives

The nutraceutical specialist will now be able to grow its functional health, taste modulation and animal nutrition divisions

OmniActive acquires functional ingredients specialist, ENovate Biolife

The purchase will bolster OmniActive's range of botanical nutraceuticals for active nutrition, joint health, heart health and men's wellness

ARTAH Nutrition bags £2.85m investment to grow its dietary supplement business

The company will use the investment to expand the reach of its metabolic health-boosting supplements across Europe

NutriScience Innovations acquires nutraceutical supplier, XSTO Solutions

The purchase will add six new functional ingredients to NutriScience's portfolio, allowing the company to better serve its clients in the dietary supplement industry

KD Pharma Group completes acquisition of dsm-firmenich's Marine Lipids business

The transaction positions KD Pharma Group as the largest omega-3 manufacturer in the world

Azelis strengthens its food and nutraceuticals footprint in Poland with the acquisition of Hortimex

The acquisition expands the group’s footprint in Poland, complementing Azelis’ lateral value chain in the food and nutrition segment

Mosaic Flavors bolsters F&B flavour capabilities with acquisition of First Coast Flavors

The companies will work together to serve the unique flavour solutions to the food and beverage industry

Swedencare bolsters premium pet supplement offering with MedVant acquisition

The acquisition will expand the company’s global footprint further into Canada, while also enhancing pet supplement product offering

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TopGum takes strategic leap into North America with the acquisition of Island Abbey

New acquisition strengthens TopGum's position as a leading CDMO in gummy supplements

Dr. Anju Majeed welcomes Maldivian president at the India-Maldives Business Forum

Forum aims to strengthen bilateral ties and explore investment opportunities

Green Origins’ Organic Powders – Powering up from strength to strength

Green Origins has emerged as a leading figure in the global premium organic superfoods ingredient sector, with a strong emphasis on ethically sourced and high-quality...

dsm-firmenich completes the divestiture of its Jiangshan vitamin C plant in China

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed

Syensqo invests in Bioeutectics, a start-up producing green solvents

The investment, made through Syensqo’s venture capital fund, will contribute to bring more sustainable products and processes to market

dsm-firmenich makes voluntary cash offer for DSM shares

DSM-Firmenich AG and DSM BV (DSM) announce that the remaining holders of DSM ordinary shares will have the opportunity to sell their DSM ordinary shares to dsm-firmenich...

Sabinsa CEO discusses india’s IP future at CII IP summit 2024

Shaheen Majeed highlights collaboration for innovation and economic growth

The right ingredients for healthier holiday dessert recipes

Do you love holiday desserts? We already know you do as the proof is in the pudding – along with several other major dessert categories based on global revenue and...

Novozymes and Chr. Hansen announce name of future combined company: Novonesis

Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have announced that the name of the future combined company will be Novonesis

Kerry to acquire Lactase Enzymes Business

The Lactase Enzymes Business had attributable revenue of approximately €40m in 2022 with sales in more than 50 countries

Bühler boosts food innovation with new "Application & Training Centers" in Uzwil

Swiss technology group Bühler unveils its new food innovation hub in Uzwil, Switzerland, bringing together a diverse range of capabilities into a single location and...

Pharmactive Biotech Products joins the B Corp community

Natural extracts leader joins a growing community of companies consciously aligned to meet the highest standards of sustainability and corporate responsibility