Once confined to dietary supplements and herbal teas, botanicals from ashwagandha to ginseng are springing up in a growing number of ready-to-drink beverages and snacks as brands seek to imbue their wares with functionality and an air of sophistication....
Naturex is launching a natural alternative to EDTA suitable for lipid emulsions such as mayonnaise and salad dressings at the IFT show in Chicago next week to meet growing demand for clean label food preservatives.
Naturex is targeting an operating margin of 11 per cent in 2008 as
its acquisitions of Chart and Berkem's Actifs Innovants yield
profits, but it will take longer to turn loss-making Hammer Pharma
into a positive contributor.
Naturex talks about the importance of sourcing quality-assured ingredients, and the measures a company should have in place to ensure it meets the highest standards.
