Tag: BENEO
By Christian Philippsen, managing director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
Diabetes and obesity levels have skyrocketed in recent years, prompting more and more consumers to be concerned about their overall health and daily sugar intake.
The number of “sugar-free,” “sugar-reduced” and “no sugar-added” labels plastered on food products seems to be teeming...
BENEO has supported supply security and sustainability with the launch of the new production plant. While increasing global capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fibres by 30% from a €90m investment into its production plant in Pemuco, Chile, it is reducing specific energy consumption by 35% at the same...
Intake of chicory root fibres increases Bifidobacteria and supports bowel function
A new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted by Dávid U. Nagy et al1, has demonstrated that chicory root fibre intake (starting at 3g/day) promotes significant growth of Bifidobacteria in the gut microbiome in all age groups and improves...
When it comes to alternative proteins, consumers are always looking for a replacement that can mimic the textures, taste, and appearance of animal protein. Plant-based options like textured wheat proteins can offer the solution that producers are looking for.
By Christian Philippsen, managing director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
The pandemic has created...
By Christian Philippsen, managing director, BENEO Asia Pacific
In recent years, the plant-based boom has become a force to be reckoned with. As of 2021, nearly one in two consumers across the globe are interested in plant-based foods and beverages1, signifying the shift from niche to mainstream for this segment...
BENEO has announced the acquisition of Dutch company, Meatless. The move comes amid a huge rise in demand for plant-based products, with figures showing that the market for fish and meat alternatives is expected to grow by more than 10% CAGR over the next five years1.
The acquisition of Meatless...
By Christian Philippsen, managing director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the food that we eat. Afterall, as health rose to the top of our agenda, consumers across the globe were on the hunt for more nutritional alternatives that improve wellbeing. This shift in mentality...
BENEO, a manufacturer of functional ingredients, has announced a €50 million investment in a new pulse processing site in Offstein, Germany. The site will produce protein rich pulse ingredients for food and animal feed. It will focus initially on protein concentrate, starch rich flour and hulls from Faba beans,...
By Christian Philippsen, managing director, BENEO Asia-Pacific
This year’s World Health Day is more important than ever. Its theme, “Our Planet, Our Health”, broadens the usual notions of health to encompass the environment — spotlighting the innate relationship between the Earth’s wellbeing and our own.
When it comes to our own...
