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According to the agency, no manufacturer has sought certification for Orange B since 1978, effectively rendering it obsolete.

By building stronger supply chains and upgrading its processing facilities, Horizon aims to capture more value locally and expand into higher-margin applications, such as pharmaceutical and personal care ingredients

The innovation park will accelerate research on alternative, more sustainable protein sources, including plants, algae, and fermentation.

The acquisition underscores consolidation trends within the functional food and beverage sector, as companies seek to reposition portfolios.

Orafti Inulin is extracted from chicory root through a gentle hot water process and is one of the few prebiotics recognised by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP).