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Ingredients manufacturer Lycored has opened a processing facility in Branchburg, New Jersey, to expand the company's production capacity. The new plant will process Lycrored's portfolio of carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and real food ingredients. The Branchburg facility will enable the company to maximise the purity, efficacy and shelf-stability of its ingredients, while increasing output capacity. It will provide advanced capabilities for milling, blending, drying and coating, with large-scale opportunities for customisation. Shirley Cohen, CEO at Lycored, commented: “Our Branchburg facility boasts formidable milling and blending proficiency with state-of-the-art technology. It allows us to optimise nutrient efficacy and bioavailability while providing innovative formulations perfectly tailored to our customers’ requirements.” Measures to reduce waste and preserve resources have also been integrated into the new plant.