Articles tagged as Ingredients
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05/09/19Barry Callebaut introduces Bensdorp Natural Dark Bensdorp, the premium cocoa brand of Barry Callebaut, introduces Natural Dark, a 100% natural and flavourful dark cocoa powder with a superior taste experience. In a consumer test the new Natural Dark cocoa powder was approved by consumers from all over the world. It enables food manufacturers to deliver a rich and chocolaty flavour in all major ap ...
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30/08/19Bosch launch Pack 403HE for harsh environments Bosch Packaging Technology has developed a new version of its fully automated horizontal flow wrapper Pack 403, which is specifically designed for harsh environment use. The machine will be presented at this year’s Pack Expo 2019 in Las Vegas, along with a Paloma pick-and-place robot, which is also designed for harsh environment use. The Pack 403HE c ...
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28/08/19Givaudan shares industry-leading protein expertise at strategic conference in Singapore Joint industry-government event plans to develop Singapore as Asia Pacific alternative protein hub Givaudan, the world’s leading flavour and fragrance company, has shared its leading alternative proteins expertise at a major industry roundtable event, backed by the Singapore government’s Agency for Science, Te ...
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14/08/19Sensient Flavours presents its 2019-2020 ‘Trends to Taste’ report MILTON KEYNES, UK — July, 2019 Uk-based ingredients company Sensient Flavours presents a new collection of ‘Trends to Taste’ flavours. The range of six ‘Trends to Taste’ are based on the company’s latest insights into consumer interpretations of the past, present and future. The flavours not only give final applications a unique ar ...
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08/08/19New EXBERRY® reds offer greater intensity at lower dosages and contain no added sugar GNT Group has recently developed a new and improved range of liquid and powdered red food colourings that are free of added sugar. They offer higher colour intensities and contain just two raw materials, helping food and beverage manufacturers achieve shorter, cleaner ingredient lists. Available globally, the ne ...
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17/07/19UK - Ice cream maker Mackie’s of Scotland moves into confectionery market after landing a £100,000 a year listing Four varieties of the family-run firm’s 120-gram chocolate bars will now be available to buy in 47 Asda stores across Scotland, following a successful trial last year. The new agreement adds to listings for Mackie’s ice cream and crisp products, for which it secured deals with Asda in ...
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16/07/19Global - Mondelez – making chocolate tastier with calcium salt Calcium salt could be the key to enhancing flavours in sweet and savoury products, according to Mondelez UK, which has patented a new method to use the ingredient. The confectionery giant’s scientists originally tested the discovery out on chocolate, but it can just as easily be applied to other sweet foods like caramel, toffee, fudge ...
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24/05/17A new series of natural colouring foods based on extracts from pumpkin and carrot for use within the confectionery sector has been launched. The series from Wild Flavors and specialty ingredients (WFSI), which is part of Archer Daniels Midland Company, contains natural pigment lycopene that reportedly has antioxidant health effects.
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24/05/17Taco Terheijden, Director of Cocoa Sustainability at Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, assesses why a thriving cocoa sector is predicated on successful female role models. With assistance for cocoa farming communities remaining high on the industry’s agenda, women’s economic empowerment is key to sustainable cocoa.
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21/04/17Global food ingredients business Cargill has formed a licensed buying company (LBC), Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Ltd, in Ghana, supporting workers in the cocoa industry. The move allows the company to directly source cocoa from certified farmers in Ghana for the first time to improve traceability of payments.
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21/04/17Danish-based ingredients manufacturer Palsgaard A/S has appointed a new CEO for its innovation arm. As the company explained, it owes its successful portfolio of vegetable-based emulsifiers and stabilisers to sister company Nexus A/S, comprising a range of laboratories and functions with a common purpose: to continuously create new and innovative solutions to serve end-users worldwide – and to co ...
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21/04/17A study evaluating industry action on tackling human trafficking and child labour in the Ivory Coast and has been welcomed by the Australian chocolate manufacturing sector. The Stop The Traffik Australian Coalition and Baptists World Aid Australia report, titled A Matter of Taste, has highlighted the extent of conditions for many working in West Africa, including within the cocoa growing business ...
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03/04/17A new global study has shown the chocolate and snacks sectors are facing increased pressure to respond to demands for healthier products. According to research group Euromonitor International, the confectionery industry will require fresh strategies in response to changes in consumer habits.
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03/04/17Nutrition companies view stricter EU regulation as a greater challenge than the state of the global economy, new research has shown. Meanwhile, Brexit is not widely expected to have a major impact on the European nutrition industry.
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03/04/17Ingredients business Cargill has launched a solution to enable European confectionery manufacturers to achieve optimal texture and transparency, while significantly reducing drying time for gelatin-free winegum applications. The company’s new product - C*Clearset 35426 - is a unique blend of specialty starches for gelatin-free sugar confectionery applications with improved functionality.
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03/04/17Confectionery manufacturer Nestlé UK has responded to consumer demands with plans to reduce sugar content in its products by 10%. The move will see around 7,500 tonnes of sugar removed across brands including KitKat, Aero, After Eight and Lion bars, as well as Smarties and Toffee Crisp.
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03/04/17An international study has found that consumers in Asia are far more likely to be interested in healthy eating than those living in Western countries. Many of the findings from the Ingredient Communications agency study of 1,300 people around the world offered insights for confectionery manufacturers. For example, respondents were asked which actions they considered were important to achieving a ...
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03/04/17A study by the French Development Agency and Swiss chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has found most cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire remain in conditions far below the poverty line. Workers within the country have an average pay of 568 West African Francs, equating to around 0.86 Euros per day.
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03/04/17Annual results from Bühler have shown a 2% rise in turnover to CHF 2.45 billion ($2.45 billion), bolstered by research and development investment. The company’s latest trading figures showed that net profit was stable at CHF 143 million ($143 million), and its order intake for 2016 showed growth of 3% that reversed a decline of 4% the previous year.
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03/04/17Nestlé has reported 3.2% growth, with sales of CHF 89.5 billion ($89.5 billion) in its full-year financial results for 2016. The company’s highest performing segments of the business were its powered and beverage divisions, along with its nutrition and health science sections.