News - Beneo

November 27, 2018

Consumer gut health trends reach pet food sector.

With pet product innovation often following human trends BENEO explores the increasing focus on health and wellness and how this trend is being addressed within functional pet food nutrition ingredients.
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October 23, 2018

Consumers agree that the more natural, the better.

For different reasons, people are increasingly aware of the impact a balanced diet can have on their wellbeing.
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September 26, 2018

Sportification moves into the mainstream for BENEO at HiE.

At HiE 2018 in Frankfurt BENEO will be presenting the latest developments on emerging industry trends, including sportification. Triathlete Marc Rink will be offering insights into his xperiences of using Palatinose™.
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August 16, 2018

Improved digestive and immune health in children thanks to chicory root fibers.

A recent scientific study has shown important health benefits in kindergarten children aged 3 to 6 years as a result of consuming chicory root fibers.
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August 15, 2018

Visit us at FNCE®, 20-23 October 2018, Washington DC.

Get new insights on the benefits of chicory root fibre ranging from the prebiotic effect to overall well-being as well as Palatinose™ – the unique slow-release carbohydrate.
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July 17, 2018

BENEO launches new clean label rice starch at IFT 2018.

At this year's Institute of Food Technologists Expo (IFT18) in Chicago BENEO launches its new Remypure S52 clean label rice starch.
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July 12, 2018

Scientific study shows better performance in athletes with Palatinose™.

A scientific study by Professor Daniel König and his team has shown that with a pre-load of Palatinose™ endurance athletes maintained a more stable blood glucose profile and higher fat oxidation.
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July 12, 2018

Label-friendly texturisers. Natural ingredient solutions for better-for-you recipes.

Our specialty rice ingredients and Orafti® functional fibres offer ways to modulate goodness without altering taste or texture.
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June 15, 2018

BENEO’s chicory root fibers qualify for FDA’s “Approved Dietary Fibers” list.

BENEO’s Inulin & Oligofructose from chicory root are now officially on the list of approved dietary fibers published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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May 29, 2018

World Digestive Health Day – Prebiotic fibres and digestive health.

May 29 is World Digestive Health Day. Digestive health is an increasing focus among consumers and both consumers and manufacturers are becoming more aware of the gut microbiota and the benefits of prebiotics.
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May 29, 2018

Digestive wellness’ is a key trend for 2018 – new prebiotic logo.

With BENEO's new on-pack prebiotic logo manufacturers can further support the promotion of digestive health and wellness achievable through our prebiotic chicory root fibres.
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March 16, 2018

Active and sports nutrition – merging segments.

As most of us like to be in shape and lead a healthy lifestyle, we find our balance between exercise and nutrition – but what works for one, will be insufficient or over-the-top for the other.
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December 22, 2017

Clinical trial confirms: PalatinoseTM is well-tolerated in follow-on formula.

Clearly confirmed was the safe use and good acceptability for infants of PalatinoseTM in follow-up formula and grown-up milk.
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August 1, 2017

Sponsorship cooperation with triathlon athletes – powered by Palatinose™.

We are glad to announce a new sponsorship cooperation with two German endurance athletes – professional triathletes Matthias Knossalla and Marc Rink.
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August 1, 2017

Growing trend towards mindful snacking.

While snacks are becoming the ‘new meal’ there is a worldwide trend to combine healthier snacking and indulgence. Although taste is important, consumers are increasingly aware and mindful of what they eat.
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June 1, 2017

Chocolate chip cookies with improved nutritional profile: More fibre – less sugar.

Recent technical trials with 30 % sugar-reduced chocolate chip cookies containing BENEO’s chicory fibres showed that taste, sweetness and crunchiness of the cookies were similar to the full sugar control version.
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May 1, 2017

“A Better Day with BENEO”: Healthier Snacks at IFT 2017.

At the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo in Las Vegas from June 25 – 28 BENEO will focus on solutions for healthier snacks. Research shows that snacks have taken center stage in consumers’ preferences.
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May 1, 2017

World Digestive Health Day – growing importance of the gut microbiome.

This year’s World Digestive Health Day on 29 May 2017 is encouraging people to become more aware of therapies available for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD).
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April 1, 2017

BENEO is raising the bar on sugar replacement – naturally.

Reducing sugar has become a key concern amongst consumers and there is a strong demand for healthier food and snacks.
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April 1, 2017

Toothfriendly snacking opportunities with Isomalt.

The rise of food-on-the-go consumption and our snacking society makes sugar avoidance difficult.
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February 22, 2017

Innovative low-glycaemic carbohydrates.

A smart choice can contribute to a healthier life. It is the quality of carbohydrates that matters and a low glycaemic diet that counts. Tasty, lower glycaemic food can be achieved in various ways.
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February 1, 2017

Studies confirm better digestive health with BENEO’s chicory root fibres for all ages.

BENEO-Digestive-Health-Prebiotic-EffectTwo recently published scientific studies show that BENEO’s prebiotic chicory root fibres support digestive health.
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January 22, 2017

Studies confirm benefits of BENEO’s prebiotic fibre Synergy1 in reducing risk of diabetes.

Two new scientific studieshave shown three major beneficial effects of BENEO’s chicory root fibre Orafti®Synergy1 in reducing the risk of diabetes.
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December 1, 2016

New website: Expert views on chicory root fibres.

BENEO's Expert views on chicory root fibresThe role of dietary fibre in nutrition and health is the topic on the new expert platform www.dietaryfiber.org.
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November 22, 2016

Research confirms BENEO’s PalatinoseTM enhances memory and mood in school-age children.

A recent scientific research shows that children perform significantly better on mood and memory after eating a breakfast with PalatinoseTM compared to glucose.
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September 1, 2016

New research: U.S. consumers prefer a healthier sugar from natural sources.

BENEO-graph-ideal-sweetener-USA-2016A recent study commissioned by BENEO shows that U.S. consumers prefer nutritional foods that not only sustain energy throughout the day.
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July 16, 2016

Carbohydrate quality in blood sugar and weight management: Crossing boundaries with “good sugar” and prebiotic fibres.

Carbohydrates can behave very differently in regard to the question if and to which extent their energy becomes available to the body and if they qualify as nutritive carbohydrate or dietary fibre.
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July 1, 2016

New ingredient: Remypure, a natural rice starch.

Naturalness and transparency are key for today’s consumers, who want to know what their food is made of. Clean label has moved past being a trend, it is the new rule.
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July 1, 2016

BENEO and Raffinerie Tirlemontoise invest 5 million in laboratories.

On 4 July BENEO and Raffinerie Tirlemontoise celebrated the official opening of modernised laboratories in Tienen, Belgium. This 5 million Euro’s investment, demonstrate how important R&D is to both partners. Read More

June 1, 2016

IFT Food Expo 2016 in Chicago – “All things natural” with BENEO.

At this year’s Institute of Food Technologist (IFT) Food Expo from 16 to 19 July 2016 in Chicago, BENEO will focus on natural solutions. The topic will be "New Clean Label Options for Better Texture and Digestive Health". Read More

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April 8, 2016

New authorised 13.5 health claim for BENEO’s chicory root fibres!

We are pleased to announce that the Standing Committee on Plant, Animals, Food and Feed agreed with the EU Commisssion to authorise a second 13.5 health claim for our chicory root fibres.
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April 1, 2016

New blood glucose 13.5 health claim for BENEO’s chicory root fibres.

We are pleased to announce that the Standing Committee on Plant, Animals, Food and Feed agreed with the EU Commisssion to authorise a second 13.5 health claim for our chicory root fibres.
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March 1, 2016

Vasa race 2016 winner powered by Palatinose™.

Mannheim, March 2016 - Our next generation sugar Palatinose™ supported the winner of the largest cross-country ski marathon in the world.
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March 1, 2016

Clinical trial confirms that slow release Palatinose™ is safe.

BENEO slow release Palatinose™ is safe and well-tolerated in follow-on formulaOffstein, March 2016 - Under the lead of Prof. Koletzko, Munich and within the EU7th Framework Program EarlyNutrition.
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February 1, 2016

Edible digital selfies with ISOMALT – you can eat everything you see!

Mannheim, February 2016 - Selfie-candies with ISOMALT are among the top innovations of this year’s ISM. BonchaBoncha from Taiwan applies selfies (or any other favourite design) to sweets printed with edible food colours.
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January 1, 2016

Exclusive 13.5 Health Claim for BENEO’s fibre inulin!

Mannheim, January 2016 - As of January 1, 2016 customers working with Orafti® inulin can use a new claim on digestive health.
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January 1, 2016

BENEO presented new chewing gum coating technology at ISM 2016.

BENEO's chewing gum coating technology Mannheim, January 2016 - At ISM BENEO presented its unique ISOMALT translucent coating technology which offers new ways to create appealing gum products on existing production equipment. Read More

November 1, 2015

New research shows that sugar is seen as “friend AND foe” by European consumers.

Mannheim, November 2015 - More than 5000 consumers across five European countries were surveyed on their perception of sugar, carbohydrates and nutrition, with regard to blood glucose response.
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August 1, 2015

Indulgent solutions for sugar-reduced popcorn.

Mannheim, August 2015 - As the spotlight on sugar grows increasingly bright the healthy attributes of popcorn come under scrutiny. The good news is, indulgent solutions for popcorn with less sugar are possible. Read More

May 1, 2015

Review from 33rd Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition in Toronto.

BENEO-Institute was sponsoring this internationally renowned symposium from June 9 to 12 with 230 delegates from 20 countries.
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January 8, 2015

BENEO’s inulin proven to promote digestive health.

Based on a 13.5 health claim application BENEO has gained a positive EFSA evaluation for its prebiotic fibre inulin improving the effect on bowel function by increasing stool frequency.
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September 8, 2014

New paediatric research strengthens the research basis related to chicory root fibers and inner protection in kindergarten children!

Brand new study results on the strengthening of the inner protection were presented for the first time by Prof. Decsi, Department of Paediatrics, University of Pécs, Hungary.
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January 10, 2014

Positive EFSA claim evaluation for BENEO’s chicory oligofructose to lower blood glucose response!

Mannheim, January 2014 - A dossier for an EU Art 13.5 claim was filed to show the link between oligofructose and improved blood glucose response after intake. Read More