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Your Guide to Nutraceuticals
What Are Nutraceuticals? Benefits of Nutraceuticals Examples of Nutraceuticals Trends in the Nutraceutical Industry How Do Nutraceuticals Work? Uses and Applications of Nutraceuticals for People Difference Between Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals Uses and Applications of Nutraceuticals for Pets Difference Between Functional Food and Nutraceuticals Trust Acme-Hardesty for Your Nutraceutical Ingredients “Nutraceutical” is the combination of two […]
Read Full ArticleCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers Market Overview
Coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) serve many essential purposes across a range of industries. CASE products provide protective coatings on airplanes, bind machine parts together, seal furniture from water damage and much more. CASE product manufacturing has traditionally relied on the use of petroleum-based materials. However, an increasing focus on sustainable manufacturing practices has led […]
Read Full ArticleThe Rising Demand for Esters and Sustainable Ingredients in the Personal Care Market
What Are Esters, and How Are They Used? Sensorial Trends in the Personal Care Market The Growing Importance of Natural Ingredients in Personal Care Products Sensory Benefits of Esters What Are the Top Esters in Demand in the Personal Care Market? Partner With Acme-Hardesty for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients The personal care market is vast and […]
Read Full ArticleUses of Hydroxystearic Acid in the Cosmetics Industry
Overview of Hydroxystearic Acid Benefits of Hydroxystearic Acid in Cosmetics Hydroxystearic Acid: An Oleochemical Solution Future of the Hydroxystearic Acid and Cosmetics Markets Hydroxystearic Acid in the Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry The Green Cosmetics Movement Manufacturing Uses of Hydroxystearic Acid Work With a Trusted Oleochemical Producer As the green cosmetics industry continues to grow, […]
Read Full ArticleAn Overview of MCT Oil and Medium-Chain Triglycerides
What Are Medium-Chain Triglycerides? What Foods Contain MCTs? What Are the Sources of MCT Oil? How Manufacturers and Consumers Use MCT Oil Health Benefits of MCTs and MCT Oil Finding a Reputable MCT Oil Supplier Medium-chain triglycerides have played a role in the food and beverage industry for several years, but their use has skyrocketed […]
Read Full ArticleThe Important Impact of the Shift Toward Sustainable Castor Oil
As both government and industries shift toward environmentally-friendly practices with an emphasis on finding renewable resources, the global castor oil market has seen positive growth in the last few decades. Castor oil is derived from the castor plant which primarily grows in tropical and subtropical regions. India produces 75 percent of the world’s castor seeds, followed […]
Read Full ArticleAvoiding Harmful Chemicals in Personal Care Products: Why Choose Oleochemicals for Cosmetics and Personal Care Product Manufacturing?
The market for naturally derived cosmetic products has increased steadily, with the greatest growth seen in the past decade or so. Much of this has to do with rising interest in sustainable chemicals in cosmetic products, a demand seen both from customers and manufacturers. On the client side, natural cosmetics are healthier for skin and […]
Read Full ArticleWhy Food & Beverage Manufacturers Must Be Concerned With Feeding the World Responsibly
With an increasing concern for sustainable sourcing and sustainable food production, food and beverage manufacturers must be aware of the drivers of change in the industry. Recent studies suggest that the food industry lags behind regarding environmental performance, primarily because of its significant impact on the environment and the fact that food supply accounts for […]
Read Full ArticleRoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Palm oil is one of the world’s most commonly consumed vegetable oils. Since 2013, palm oil has had the highest consumption rate of any other vegetable oil, including olive oil. By early 2022, over 73 million metric tons of palm oil were consumed, which is nearly 20 million tons more than in 2013. Nearly 85% […]
Read Full ArticleWhat Is a BioPreferred® Product?
Your complete guide to BioPreferred® and biobased products. BioPreferred® Products Biobased products are commercial or industrial products made entirely or in significant part from renewable agricultural materials, forestry materials or natural products. These might be materials like crops, other plants or fish. Biobased products must be goods other than food or animal feed. […]
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