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SternVitamin GmbH & Co. KG introduced two functional vitamin and mineral premixes at Vitafoods Europe 2014 in Geneva.

Comax Flavors introduced a new range of “Craveable Chocolate” flavors for satisfying consumers’ chocolate cravings.

P.L. Thomas & Co. Inc. released a new ingredient targeted toward consumers seeking a mental boost.

Cargill introduced its ViaTech line of stevia-based sweeteners. The new sweetener line enables beverage-makers to achieve optimal sweet taste at high use levels, which has been a limitation with previous stevia-based products, the company says.

Frutarom Switzerland Ltd.’s Health Business Unit announced its expansion into the omega-3 market with a line of high-quality and deodorized DHA and EPA marine-sourced omega-3 ingredients designed for a variety of food and beverage applications and dietary supplements.

In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will feature special celebratory events at its Annual Meeting & Food Expo, June 21-24 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.

Celanese Corp., Irving, Texas, announced that it will increase the price of its globally sold potassium sorbate and sorbic acid products. Nutrinova potassium sorbate will increase by up to 6 percent, and Nutrinova sorbic acid will increase by up to 10 percent, effective June 1, 2014, or as contracts allow.

New York-based Kyowa Hakko USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., completed generally recognized as safe (GRAS) self-affirmation for its L-Citrulline amino acid.

After moving its headquarters from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates, Ill., last year, Sensient Flavors, a part of Sensient Technologies Corp., showcased its new facility to the trade media on Feb. 18.

The Juice Products Association (JPA) released a statement in January highlighting the nutritional benefits of 100 percent juice. “Can something that tastes as good as 100 percent fruit juice be good for you? Research shows it is,” the statement read. “More than just sugar and calories — 100 percent juice is a healthful, nutrient-dense beverage. It also contains beneficial vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (plant compounds).”