Germany

Beauty gummies: German supplement brand IvyBears sets up Asia HQ in Singapore to expand reach

29-Apr-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

German beauty gummy brand IvyBears has established its Asia headquarters in Singapore to boost business and distribution in Asia-Pacific and North Africa, on the back of its first regional launches in Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines and China last...

Industry concerned about data abuse as EFSA fans transparency wings

03-Oct-2013 By Shane Starling at EFSA in Parma, Italy

As the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) welcomed a broad range of stakeholders to its Italian HQ today to debate data and process transparency, the food industry asked at what point openness brakes innovation and competitive advantage?

LycoRed goes global with Sochim deal for Italy

09-May-2007 By Jess Halliday

An Israeli ingredients firm has taken the next step in expanding
its European presence through a series of strategic partnerships,
signing a deal with Sochim to sell its portfolio to the Italian
supplements market.

FreshCan finds first Euro use in creatine drink

08-Feb-2007 By staff reporter

A can system developed by Ball Packaging Europe to protect
sensitive ingredients for use in beverages has found its first use
in Europe in a German creatine drink, and could help spur
development of new sports and wellness products.

Dansk Droge sets sights on Polish market

13-Aug-2004

Danish supplement maker Dansk Droge is set to increase its share of
the Polish market with the acquisition last week of Poland-based
distributor Amis Medica.

Hain expands share of European non-dairy sector

26-Feb-2004

The US-based natural food group Hain Celestial is snapping up
German manufacturer of soy, oat and rice-based drinks Natumi,
expanding its operations in Europe and giving it access to a
non-dairy production facility in the region.

Golden sheen for gelatine replacer

20-Nov-2003

A new gelatine replacer from Dutch company DMV International
carried off the gold award for the most innovative new ingredient
on the marketplace, rounding off the first day of the bustling Fi
Europe exhibition that opened its doors...

Organic juice sales explode in Europe

22-Oct-2002

A new study by Organic Monitor finds that the European organic
juices market has been expanding at over 20 per cent a year since
1998 and by the end of the year, sales of organic juices in Europe
are projected to reach €90 million.

Give organics a (tax) break

14-Feb-2002

Tax breaks would be an efficient method of boosting sales of
organic products in the EU and to help them compete with
conventionally produced products. This was the conclusion of a
study commissioned by the European Environmental...

Kava set to become prescription-only in Germany

29-Jan-2002

A German committee that issues advice on prescription drugs has
recommended that the government make kava, the popular herbal
remedy, a prescription-only product.

Hain Celestrial continues European investment

11-Dec-2001

US natural and organic food company Hain Celestial Group, announced
this week that it has completed its acquisition of Lima NV, a
Belgian natural and organic foods manufacturer and marketer.

Organic food safe from economic downturn?

02-Oct-2001

An economic downturn may not hurt the U.K. market for organic food
products, Robert Duxbury, technical manager for organic products at
J Sainsbury PLC told Dow Jones Newswires Monday.