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Innovating responsibly Maximising sustainable value Our scientists, technologists, flavourists and perfumers are constantly looking to the future and how market dynamics might impact not only our Company, but also our customers and the wider world.
Gold® was awarded ‘Botanical Product of the Year’ at the 2019 Nutraingredients Awards.
As a Company, we aim to innovate responsibly, thereby bringing the maximum sustainable value to our products and solutions, to the benefit of our customers and society as a whole.
While consumer demand for natural and clean label products with understandable ingredients is increasing, food remains sensitive to oxidation and microbial spoilage, so ensuring quality throughout shelf life is crucial. Naturex is a world leader in natural food preservation with over 25 years of expertise in rosemary extracts and food oxidation mechanisms. Rosemary extract is a powerful natural alternative to artificial antioxidants for food products, and our rosemary is sustainably and responsibly sourced in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
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Delivering differentiating technologies and solutions in flavours, nutritional and functional ingredients The food industry is undergoing transformation and we are witnessing a steep growth in demand from consumers seeking products that are natural but also contain nutritional and well-being properties. Our Flavours Science & Technology teams aim to deliver differentiating technologies for flavour, taste, natural functional and nutritional ingredients as well as integrated solutions to our customers, driving long-term sustainable success. The acquisition of Naturex was a major step forward for us in offering new and exciting products in Naturals and in Health and well-being. In 2019, we launched TurmiPure Gold®, the first bioequivalent turmeric at a low dose, giving our customers the confidence to formulate scientifically backed turmeric products. The main bioactives responsible for turmeric’s health effects are curcuminoids, but these are poorly water soluble and absorbed by the body. TurmiPure Gold® has instant water dispersibility and by making curcuminoids more available in human bodies, this 100% natural solution is the next generation of turmeric. TurmiPure
When health-conscious consumers buy food products, 100% natural colouring may well be at the top of their check-list. During the year Naturex launched VegeBrite® Ultimate Blue Spirulina, a natural blue colour that provides our customers with a welcome solution in the industry’s continued quest for vibrant natural blues. This latest Spirulina extract is clean label and 100% natural. To meet demand, a new production line at Avignon in France that started in 2019 means Naturex can triple its production of colouring foodstuffs.
Clean label encapsulation system inspired by nature Flavour and taste technologies have changed over time and in line with customer and consumer demands. Cooking at home, for example, is an area which has seen our flavour delivery team focus on encapsulation systems that use natural food grade ingredients. Most recently, the team has taken further steps with a new clean label encapsulation system inspired by nature. This technology, unique in the industry, enables flavourings to be loaded into seeds and grains such as sesame and quinoa, avoiding traditional carrier materials. A bonus is the fact that seeds and grains come with their own nutritional benefits, providing a high level of protection to the flavours and allow for so far unseen release effects and eating experiences.
Health and well-being With health and well-being becoming an essential part of people’s lives, we are able to offer our customers an extensive palette of
Givaudan – 2019 Integrated Annual Report
