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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...
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New slurry mixing system
Food seasoning and packaging solutions provider, tna, has unveiled an automated continuous slurry mixing and application system for the snacking industry. The tna intelli-flav CLS 3 closed-loop slurry...
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Process control
Keith Graham, marketing manager, Baker Perkins, discusses the role of manufacturing processes in meeting an increasing demand for taste, texture and convenience in the savoury snack market. The crowded...
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Crisp operation enhanced
Three Ishida integrated total packaging systems for snacks are providing flexibility, reliability and accuracy at Scottish premium crisp manufacturer Mackie’s Crisps at its new factory at Inchcoonans...
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Sweet innovation
My trip last month to the NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago was a real treat that gave me the opportunity to see some of the trends that will be influencing the confectionery sector around the...
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Naturally bold
Jonathan Thomas, principal market analyst, Leatherhead Food Research, considers global flavour and colour trends. The global confectionery industry ranks as a major end user of both food flavours and...
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Whatever next
Innovation remains a key feature of the global confectionery market. As demonstrated by a constant stream of new product development and product launches, manufacturers are attempting to maintain...
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Flavoured caramels range
Sensient Flavors has introduced a flavoured caramels range. With bespoke textures and viscosities, the caramel sauces can be used as fillings for chocolates, candies, pralines and chocolate bars. Their...
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Business as usual
Day two at FiE was busier than the first day, as it normally would be. Thankfully the necessary increased security measures were carried out efficiently and did not cause significant delays to those...
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Natural pomegranate flavouring
Dawn Foods has expanded its range of compounds with the introduction of a new all natural flavour Pomegranate Compound that can be used to add the refreshing ‘on-trend’ taste of pomegranate and an...
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Consumers urged to avoid apricot and almond kernels
UK consumers are being advised to avoid bitter apricot kernels as a naturally-occurring substance in the kernels changes to cyanide once eaten. The call by the UK government-led Food Standards Agency...
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Roha acquires Essential SRL in Italy
Roha, one of the leading manufacturers and marketers in the food colours segment, has announced the acquisition of Italy based Essential SRL, a leading manufacturer of Plant and Fruits based natural...
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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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Feeling nostalgic
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting the founders of commercial artisan confectionery manufacturer Champion & Reeves, who have recreated a product no longer in production. The Shropshire,...
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Flavouring “builds back sweetness” when sugar is reduced
Kerry Taste & Nutrition has developed TasteSense Sugar, a natural flavouring solution, which is said to build back the sweetness that is lost when sugar is reduced in a product. According to the...
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Omega Ingredients develops natural vanilla alternatives
In response to the ongoing worldwide vanilla crisis, natural flavours specialist Omega Ingredients has developed a vanilla flavour and an extract, both of which are 100% natural. The worldwide vanilla...
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A look back at 2017
This week, the Confectionery Production team are busy pressing the December 2017/January 2018 issue, which has got me thinking about this year’s key trends. The move to reduce sugar in food and drink,...
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Showcasing the latest equipment ranges
With a diverse range of companies descending on Cologne to exhibit at AnugaFoodTec in Cologne, the past couple of days have certainly proved enlightening. As far as confectionery is concerned, while...
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Results season brings a degree of optimism
As with all sectors of industry, financial results seasons appear to come around at an extremely rapid rate. While some companies favour quarterly updates, it’s six-month and annual reports that...
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Omega builds on sugar-alternative success with ΩMegaSweet Extra launch
Following the implementation of the Sugar Tax this month, natural flavour creator Omega Ingredients is celebrating a successful year for its 100% natural sugar alternative, ΩMegaSweet and launching its...
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