Press Room
November 13, 2006
Cognis at Health Ingredients Europe: Strong ingredient brands create added value
Cognis Nutrition & Health puts the spotlight firmly on its ingredient brands at HiE in Frankfurt this November. With the launch of OmevitalTM omega-3 fatty acids at the Show, the company has added a significant fourth member to its existing family of three premium brands: Tonalin® CLA natural-source conjugated linoleic acid; Vegapure® plant sterols and sterol esters; and Xangold® natural lutein esters.
Addressing the clear market trend towards ‘condition-specific’ and lifestyle products, a survey commissioned by Cognis revealed that heart health, eye health, lack of mental sharpness and overweight are some of the top health concerns among consumers in major markets around the world.
Cognis has positioned its new range of OmevitalTM omega-3 fatty acids in support of
both heart health and brain health; for Vegapure® plant sterols and sterol esters the
platform is heart health; for Xangold® natural lutein esters it is eye health and the
platform for Tonalin® CLA is body composition.
"With scientifically-proven health benefits, these ingredient brands focus on major
aspects of human health and deliver attributes that can be vitally important for the
successful marketing of functional foods and supplements. They add both value and
consumer appeal to customers’ products”, said Dr. Albert Strube, Director Global
Growth Product Lines at Cognis Nutrition & Health.
“As the Nutrition & Health development program moves forward, new ingredients are
being sought to support existing platforms and the potential for additional health
platforms is being actively researched”, he said.
‘Wellness’ is – and will continue to be – a strategic trend that Cognis has woven into
the fabric of all its activities, particularly in the Nutrition & Health business unit.
About Cognis
Cognis (www.cognis.com) is a worldwide supplier of innovative specialty chemicals
and nutritional ingredients. The company employs about 8,000 people, and it
operates production sites and service centers in 30 countries. Cognis has dedicated
its activities to a high level of sustainability and delivers natural-source raw materials
and ingredients for food, nutrition and healthcare markets, and the cosmetics,
detergents and cleaners industries. Another main focus is on products for a number
of other industries, such as coatings and inks, lubricants, textiles, as well as
agriculture and mining. The company holds a 50-percent stake in Cognis
Oleochemicals, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of natural-source
oleochemical basestocks.
Cognis is owned by private equity funds advised by Permira, GS Capital Partners,
and SV Life Sciences. In 2005, Cognis recorded sales of 3.18 billion euros and an
Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization
and exceptional items) of 356 million euros.
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