27 May 2021 --- Frozen ready meals have given consumers a way to have new experiences despite COVID-19 restrictions. Indian cuisine is seeing a particular boon, according to a survey commissioned... Read More

25 Jan 2021 --- DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) is rolling out a label-friendly antimicrobial system to processed meat manufacturers in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Proven to... Read More

07 Dec 2020 --- Global consumers are on the lookout for refreshing food products that stimulate the senses and provide a burst of positivity after a difficult few months. In line with this,... Read More

15 Apr 2020 --- Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic has topped the recent corporate agenda for all sectors, including the food and beverage industry. Netherlands-headquartered Corbion, supplier of... Read More

11 Mar 2020 --- A multitude of key trends are driving the natural flavors market currently. Chief among them are sustainability, health and experimentation which dominate how manufacturers are... Read More

20 Feb 2020 --- Consumers are increasingly seeking clean label products with recognizable ingredient lists. In response to this, Naturex (part of Givaudan) has been expanding its VegeBrite range of plant-based colors. Nathalie Pauleau discussed the Golden Yellow variety at Fi Europe 2019, held in Paris, France. She explains that the color can help answer demands for vanilla shades in the dairy industry, as well as being suitable for use in applications from sauces and dressings to confectionery.

20 Feb 2020 --- Made by gentle water extraction, Naturex’s infusions preserve the botanical plant’s authentic taste and help companies add the trendy “Infusion” labeling to the front of the pack. The company launched the range at FiE 2019 in Paris and also developed concepts to demonstrate how they can be used in wide-ranging applications. Traditionality, as well as health and wellness benefits, such as relaxation, are key positionings for the range, explains Romain Thevenot, Global Product Manager, Wellness, Naturex.

16 Jun 2019 --- Naturex (now a Givaudan company) presented their Turmipure Gold solution. The ingredient is claimed to elevate turmeric to the next level by being instant water dispersible, 100 percent clean label and organic. It has a neutral taste a beautiful color, is very easy to formulate in beverages. It is also clinically proven to be more bioavailable than standard turmeric 95 percent cucruminoids at a low 300mg dose. At IFT 2019, the company presented several plant-based concepts to highlight the diversity of their portfolio and also how the taste masking properties of Givaudan’s flavors business can now be used to optimize the flavor of plant-based nutritionals.

22 Aug 2018 --- The trend for natural colors is part of a wider shift in consumer awareness about health and wellbeing and a desire for cleaner and safer food products. People now have access to more information than ever before and, as a result of demand from consumers and pressure from health interest groups, the natural ingredients space has been growing steadily for several years now. In light of this, the incentive is now overwhelming for food manufacturers to clean up their products, and this is reflected in the rapid uptake of natural colors in new product launches. Nathalie Pauleau, Natural Colors Category Director at Naturex discusses the company's latest innovation.

26 Jul 2018 --- Naturex launched a new natural solution for food preservation. Called XtraBlend RN, it was unveiled as part of the company's Clean & Clear Label theme, with natural colors, fruit powders, vegetable purees and oat flour also in the spotlight. Manufacturers today are seeking natural alternatives to ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in order to ensure their products are compatible with the trend for clean labels. Catherine Bayard, Category Manager for Naturex, said: “In light of the trend for clean labels, it has become clear that a rethink on EDTA is now needed. XtraBlend RN provides the perfect plant-based solution to this dilemma, delivering similar oxidation management to EDTA but with a clean and clear label.”

22 Nov 2017 --- Naturex is firming up its presence in the natural nutrition market with the acquisition of Swedish Oat Fiber, a specialized manufacturer of oat dietary fibers, oils and proteins. Olivier Rigaud, CEO of the French-headquartered group says this latest bolt-on acquisition will strengthen Naturex’s position and the company’s strategy for organic and external growth.Naturex recently reported a slight decline in Q3 sales, which was put down to integration efforts of several recent acquisitions.FoodIngredientsFirst spoke with Olivier Rigaud about the acquisition, the company’s results and future expansion plans.

05 Dec 2016 --- Naturex CEO Olivier Rigaud last week unveiled the company’s three-step approach-which includes intuitive nutrition, fortification and nutrition with purpose.  Speaking during HiE, Rigaud said: “We see a lot of opportunities in the fruit and vegetable derivatives, this is one of our four key strategic categories. There is a very high demand, primarily in the US today to move to raw foods, raw products, and unpasteurized, slow processed, to really keep all the nutrients in the product - this is one of the big, heavy trends that we see.”

02 Aug 2016 --- The executive board of SABMiller is to recommend that its shareholders accept AB InBev's improved offer as the so-called “megabrew” deal draws closer. Budweiser owner AB InBev raised its offer for SABMiller last week after a fall in the value of sterling meant the original terms of the offer were less attractive. Sterling has fallen in value by over 10 percent since the EU referendum.  Other companies mentioned are Danone, Bunge, Fonterra and Naturex.