Awards for Northern Ireland chocolatier
1st June 2011 – CoCouture, Northern Ireland’s gourmet chocolatier, has won two major awards from the recent prestigious Academy of Chocolate. The artisan company, based in Belfast, gained a gold award...
View ArticleA push for natural
7 March 2012 – In response to consumer demand, Nestle has become the first major confectioner to remove artificial ingredients from its entire confectionery range. This move represents a massive...
View ArticleEasier gum base production
Wacker, the German based chemical group, has developed a new solid resin that increases the efficiency of gumbase manufacturing. Gumbase is the water insoluble constituent of chewing gum, and acts as a...
View ArticleNew flavours improve sweetness
Sensient Flavors has added eight bespoke functional flavors to its APSS (All Purpose Sweet Solutions) range. The new black grape, cola, red summer fruits, orange, tropical, lemon, lime and green...
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Good taste
Jonathan Thomas, principal market analyst at Leatherhead Food Research, discusses the role of flavours in confectionery and snacks. The flavours sector represents one of the largest within the global...
View ArticleNaturally flavoured candy
In response to the global trend for developing products that aim to benefit health, Brazil has launched a project to encourage the use of 10 tropical fruits in the creation of candies without the need...
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Coverage and flavour adhesion
tna has launched a new main line spray system that delivers optimum coverage and flavour adhesion. The tna intelli-flav CLO 3 is a closed loop oiler (CLO) suitable for use across a range of industries...
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Flavour company’s new facility
Taste Flavour Creators has moved to a new facility in Tyberchamps in Seneffe, Belgium. The company now has a significantly larger research and development department as well as improved production...
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Glaze-based fruit pieces
Herza Schokolade has developed a new ingredient line of glaze-based fruit pieces. The fruit pieces are available in ten flavours, including pineapple, banana, cassis, green apple, cherry, coconut,...
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Going nuts
Almonds have been rated as the number one nut for inclusion in new chocolate products for the seventh year running, says Innova Market Insights. Demand for chocolate is continuing to rise globally and...
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Brits seek salty snacks free from additives
UK consumers look for snacks that contain natural ingredients and colours, according to new research, with many avoiding crisps or nuts with additive colours. A pan-European survey by food colouring...
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Natural edible glitter to enter UK market
US food ingredients manufacturer Watson has developed a range of natural edible glitter products to meet increasing demand for clean, natural products. Edible Glitter is made from gum Arabic – the sap...
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Sweet and savoury merge in new fudge flavours
European inclusions specialist Pecan Deluxe Candy believes it has raised the bar with its latest product launch: Bacon and Smoky Bacon flavour fudge pieces. Designed to add a twist to ice cream...
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Fruit snacks on the rise
This is not a ploy to get you to join in with those on health kicks this month, but health, convenience and choice have all contributed to a rise in the number of new fruit-based hitting the market...
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Cobell to use less sugar with fruit juices
UK ingredients specialist Cobell has revealed it is exploring ways of using fruit and vegetable juices to provide a similar taste to sugar. The company trades in more than 370 processed fruit and...
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Flavour sensations
From indulgence to sugar free, Joy Thomas highlights the innovative flavour trends confectioners are exploring to stay ahead of their competitors. Consumer palates are constantly evolving which means...
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Pecan Deluxe unveils red velvet cake pieces
Pecan Deluxe Candy has launched a new range of red velvet cake pieces, which are suitable for ice cream, desserts and chilled beverages. Supplied frozen in bulk, the product can also be twice baked,...
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Savoury snack showcase
Some 155 exhibitors descended on Vienna, Austria, for the biennial Snackex trade show and conference from 21-22 June. Katie Smith reports. Snackex provided the perfect opportunity to find out more...
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Omega Ingredients launches new natural flavours range
Natural flavour brand Omega Ingredients has announced the creation of its new natural flavours SigNATURE range. With consumers demanding more authenticity and less synthetic flavourings, Omega...
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Pecan Deluxe’s £3m investment plans are underway
Inclusions specialist Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) has announced that its £3 million factory extension is due for completion in October 2018. It is hoped that the investment will improve the employees’...
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