There is now increasing scientific evidence to support the hypothesis that some foods and food components have beneficial physiological and psychological effects over and above the provision of the basic nutrients.
Functional foods have grown relatively slowly over the last
decade until one manufacturer made a small leap in imagination
and a giant step in terms of marketing.
The Solae Company, an alliance between two global leaders;
Dupont, known worldwide for innovative research and technology and
Bunge Limited, the leading oilseed processor in North, South and Central
America, was formed in April 2003.
Founded as a central dairy cooperative in
1952, Uelzena eG began building its
industrial business over three decades
ago.
The need for closer collaboration between ingredient suppliers and food manufacturers
for greater innovation and healthier product development.