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Benjamin Ferrer

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About the author

Benjamin Ferrer, a journalist for Nutrition Insight, covers the latest in nutraceutical ingredient formulation R&D, evolving global regulatory standards, cutting-edge health research and supplement industry trends.

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Benjamin Ferrer's articles

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NNB Nutrition & Axiom Foods unveil PeptiClear plant protein for food and beverage innovation

As demand for high-protein products spreads across the food and beverage industry, NNB Nutrition and Axiom Foods have introduced a new clear plant protein for flexible formulations, PeptiClear. The...

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Peru’s front-of-pack warning labels drive food industry reformulation

Peru’s mandatory front-of-package (FOP) warning labels are reshaping the packaged food industry, pushing manufacturers to reformulate products with lower levels of sugar, sodium, and saturated fat,...

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Food scientists enrich potato ketchup with chlorella microalgae

Food scientists have developed an enriched potato ketchup containing protein extracted from Chlorella vulgaris microalgae — which can contain up to two to three times more protein. The team designed...

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dsm-firmenich and Nous to launch Koncentra globally for caffeine-free energy and focus

Koncentra, a new botanical ingredient targeting energy, focus, and mood enhancement formulas, is launching globally through a partnership between dsm-firmenich and its developer, Nous, an Italian...

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Organic farmers fear patents will undermine biodiversity wins in new seed law

EU policymakers are looking to cap off more than three years of negotiations following a final trilogue agreement on the new Regulation for the production and marketing of plant reproductive material...

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Bug bites: Research shows consumers open to insect protein following first taste

New consumer research reveals that people who are initially hesitant to sample insect-based foods — increasingly positioned as a sustainable protein source — may enjoy the experience more than they...

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Phytolon commercializes fermentation-based food colors following US$23.6M raise

Phytolon, specializing in novel fermentation-based pigment ingredients, has secured US$23.6 million in Series B financing to commercialize its natural food colors in the US. This round was led by an...

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Arla Foods acquires Australian cottage cheese producer Brancourts

Strengthening its Australian dairy footprint, Arla Foods has moved to acquire family-owned cottage cheese producer Brancourts, while announcing plans to significantly expand local production. The...

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