Value Added

What to watch in functional beverages

13-May-2016 By Rachel Arthur

Functional beverages are tapping into consumer interest in health and wellness, but consumers are increasingly discerning and demand drinks deliver on their promises. 

SunOpta enters South African soy alliance

02-Dec-2009

Canadian natural and organics group SunOpta has entered into a strategic alliance with Specialized Protein Products of South Africa, to increase its profitability and access to soy ingredient markets.

New crisp and crunch snack textures for value added products

02-Jul-2008 By Sarah Hills

National Starch has identified a range of different crispy and crunchy textures for crackers and snacks to help food manufacturers meet consumer demand for gourmet, indulgent and healthy products.

Tate & Lyle appoints new R&D head

22-Feb-2007 By staff reporter

Tate & Lyle's appointment of a new head of global research and
development underlines the company's focus on the value-added end
of the ingredients market.

Beverages lead functional product uses for Pycnogenol

10-Oct-2006 By Jess Halliday

Beverages represent one of the most interesting categories for
Pycnogenol outside of supplements, as formulators are seeking to
add value to established product lines and deliver healthy
ingredients in convenient formats.

Cardinal takes founder's name: Bergstrom

10-Oct-2006 By Clarisse Douaud

Cardinal Nutrition is preparing to branch into new ingredient
sectors by changing its name to Bergstrom Nutrition, after its
founder, to create a new image associated with value added services
rather than brands like OptiMSM.

Forbes sales slip post Phyto-Source disposal

16-May-2006 By Clarisse Douaud

Following a decision in its first quarter to withdraw from supply
of non-branded phytosterol, Forbes Medi-Tech has revealed a
projected revenue cut of up to two-thirds for 2006, but has
nonetheless posted modest year-to-date profits.

Tate & Lyle completes CCI acquisition

24-Jan-2006 By Anthony Fletcher

Tate & Lyle's acquisition of US speciality food ingredients
firm Continental Custom Ingredients (CCI) could open new
opportunities in the value added dairy ingredients sector.

Carbery corporate relaunch focuses on value added market

05-Dec-2005 By Anthony Fletcher in Paris

Carbery believes that its new corporate structure will enable the
dairy ingredients giant to tap growing demand for added value
products and provide a one-stop-shop for manufacturers.