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Cargill eyes long-term growth with solutions in multiple sectors
โCargill has been active in the nutrition space for over 40 years through early life nutrition, and today, one in 10 babies consume products containing Cargill ingredients,โ he noted during the recent Vitafoods tradeshow. โEarly life nutrition has given us the foundations, and we want to expand on it.โ Boetje explained that the early life…
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Epax reduces carbon emissions with renewable energy transition
The company reported that it decreased its CO2ย emissions by 13.3% between 2021 and 2022 and by 9% between 2022 and 2023, noting that bothย are significantly higher than the 4.2% annual reduction required to limit global warming to 1.5ยฐC as called for in the Paris Agreement.ย “Analyzing the whole value chain is the most important aspect…
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Sirio to unveil organic concepts for a growing market
The concepts are formulated to meet EU-Organic certification criteria and include three ready-to-market gummies and one softgel, targeting various health areas: A womenโs health gummy andย softgelย for support during PMS and menopause with evening primrose oil; a metabolic health gummy with apple cider vinegar; and a heart health gummy with flaxseed oil to support normal blood…
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Full steam ahead for GC Rieber VivoMega sustainable operations
The Norwegian company has implemented an electric steam boiler to power its marine and microalgae omega-3 operations. In Norway, nearly all electricity production comes from renewable resources, with hydropower being the primary source, as it is reliable and flexible, produces no air pollutants and reportedly has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions of all power generation…
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Industry coalition targets carbon emissions in herbal supply chain
Facilitated by the American Botanical Council’s Sustainable Herbs Program, the group brings together seven companies in the tea and dietary supplement space includingย Banyanย Botanicals, Natureโs Sunshine, Pure Synergy, Pukka Tea, Traditional Medicinals, Pacific Botanicals and Yogi. โThe climate crisis is changing how we work together,โ said Ann Armbrecht, founder and director of the Sustainable Herbs Program…
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2024 NutraIngredients Awards: Spotlight on the Sustainability Initiative of the Year finalists
Sustainability in the industry is crucial for several reasons, the obvious being environmental impact, minimizing ecological footprint and preserving natural resources and biodiversity for future generations.ย But more than that, sustainable practices often result in healthier outcomes. For example, sustainable agriculture and practices tend to prioritize nutrient-rich soil, which can lead to more nutritious ingredients.…
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Sowing the seed: Start-up offers nutrition support for marginalized communities
For founder Simi Launay, the mission to provide supplements and nutrition education for women of color afterย COVID-19ย was born out of the concern for some of the people closest to her. โI was so worried about my friends and family who were frontline workers in the UK, or were living in compromising living situations, or had…
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Dairy in potatoes? Molecular farming newcomer teaches spuds to act like mammals
Molecular farming has been used by the pharmaceutical sector since the 1980s. In food production, the technology is more recent, but growing in popularity. The latest start-up to enter the world of molecular farming is Israel-based Finally Foods, which emerged from stealth mode this week. Like others in the sector, Finally Foods is focused on…
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Study from Canada challenges assumptions about organic and inorganic selenium in dairy cow diets
It is crucial to provide enough selenium in the diets of dairy cows to keep them healthy and productive. The paper, published in the Journal of Dairy Scienceโโ, has found that regardless of whether selenium came from organic or inorganic sources it did not affect the cows’ absorption of the mineral, their selenium levels, or…
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Sustainability mission leads to eggshell-derived veggie collagen
The supplier, which specializes in eggshell membrane (ESM) ingredients, launched in 2014 to tackle the growing problem of waste generated by food factories, aiming to give a second life to the egg industry waste and contribute to a circular economy.ย What started as a sustainability research initiative soon evolved into a strong nutraceutical offering, as…