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*The Beneo stand at Food ingredients Europe in London in October was showing Drive - from German mineral water producer Rosbacher - designed to increase reaction and concentration. *

The beverage, which contains natural caffeine (2:1 calcium/magnesium) and no artificial sweeteners, colours or flavours (its grape/pomegranate flavour is derived from real fruit juice) is based on a unique carbohydrate formula containing Palatinose.

The formula was developed in conjunction with the Institute for Sports Nutrition in Bad Nauheim, Germany and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.

From 30 October Orafti, Palatinit and Remy together form the new Functional Food Group, Beneo, and will be known individually as Beneo-Orafti, Beneo-Remy and Beneo-Palatinit. 'Connecting nutrition and health' is the group’s united mission with the plan for Beneo to be known as one of the industry’s preferred innovation partners.