Inside BENEO’s new pulse plant: pioneering sustainable protein from faba beans
The discovery, development and marketing of food supplements, nutraceuticals and related products are currently the fastest growing segments of the food industry. The first and dominant being ‘Natural is good’, and other secondary, such as
Probiotics defined by United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as live microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. Though they have been in existence for many years,
The Indian nutraceutical industry which is witnessing a growth of 18% is pressing for ingredient approval and simplified regulatory procedures.Industry and the regulator for that industry always have a complex relationship. They need each other.
Ingredients don’t drive value, yet some firms are stuck on selling generics and ingredients. Trusted brand names drive value. There may be 50-100 brands of Vitamin C with rosehips. And without a strong brand image,
“All I ask of food is that it doesn’t harm me,” said well-known English co- median Michael Palin in a comedy show Flying Circus. This shows that the food safety has univer- sal appeal. It
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While conventional ingredients such as proteins, calcium, fibres and vitamins figure in the top selling list of nutraceuticals, niche ingredients - naturally derived substances, consisting of herbal and botanical extracts and animal- and marine-based derivatives
“Coffee is far more than a beverage. It is an invitation to life, disguised as a cup of warm liquid. It is a trumpet wakeup call or a gentle rousing hand on your shoulder.Coffee is
Majority of Indians live in tropical region, receiving ample sunlight (ultra violet rays) throughout the year and hence there was disbelief that Vitamin D deficiency is common in India. However, the data available shows that
Exporters to India often use stickers on their products to comply with rules and regulations. Importers fear they would get a short window to sell their products. This festive season has been a tough time for