Vanilla research is consumer-driven
Givaudan has undertaken significant investment and global research into what’s next’ for one of the world’s favourite flavours. Building upon a strong heritage in vanilla flavours, Givaudan’s...
View ArticleMars raises the bar on nutrition
Mars Snackfood UK has made nutritional improvements to its filled confectionery bars and launched a new consumer marketing campaign with the strapline: Raising the bar’. The product changes, which are...
View ArticleMars raises the bar on nutrition
Mars Snackfood UK has made nutritional improvements to its filled confectionery bars and launched a new consumer marketing campaign with the strapline: Raising the bar’. The product changes, which are...
View ArticleBCCC Technology Conference 2009
The British biscuit, cake, chocolate and confectionery sector group (BCCC) has held its 56th technology conference. The conference, held 26-27 March in Stratford-upon-Avon brought together food...
View ArticleMacarons take over London
Macarons were a key focus at this week’s Europain trade fair in Paris but they are now also taking London by storm. Iconic French patissier-chocolatier Pierre Herme has opened a shop in Selfridges...
View ArticleBarry Callebaut offers dairy-free chocolate alternative
6 September 2010 – Swiss chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut has created an alternative to milk chocolate that contains no dairy. The product is created by adding rice powder, inulin and natural...
View ArticleHealthier snack to help tackle obesity
17 May 2011 – Northern Ireland’s Golden Popcorn has developed a unique snack food that could help to counter obesity in children. The company, one of the leading manufacturers of popcorn in Ireland,...
View ArticleAwards 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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