Mars pledges saturated fat reduction
Mars Chocolate UK has pledged a 15% reduction in saturated fat across a number of its core chocolate bars. From summer 2010, Mars, Snickers, Milky Way, Topic and Flyte in the UK will all contain at...
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Zeina Foods, the European supplier of nuts, seeds and dried fruit, has launched 60g and 75g pack size for its Nutz brand in each of the Simply, Heavenly, Mighty and Vitality ranges. In addition to the...
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Tasty treats at ISM
I’m writing this comment on the last day of ISM and I am thoroughly exhausted. I completely underestimated the sheer size of the show and now totally understand why it is a must-attend event for all...
View ArticleIntegrated flavour solutions
18 March 2011 – It is important for confectionery manufacturers to respond to latest flavour trends whilst still maintaining product quality. However, providing consumers with the delicious on-snack...
View ArticleFeeding popcorn
21st June – A West Midlands popcorn manufacturer requiring an elevating and feeding system to connect its roasting and flavouring process points to their packaging unit has chosen Gough Engineering as...
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Essential oils for flavour
On Friday, I visited F D Copeland’s facilities in Woolwich, London to see the distillation, rectification and blending of all natural oils for confectionery applications. Essential oils are like fine...
View ArticleNew chocolate tastes
13 October 2011 – Investment by Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has boosted Cargill’s chocolate capabilities in speciality tastes. Three new chocolate tastes are the first fruits of this...
View ArticleProform at ProSweets: Stand D039
16 January 2012 – Proform designs and builds high performance production machinery for the extrusion and forming of chewing and bubble gum, liquorice, fruit gum, toffee, hard or soft candies as well as...
View ArticleSeasoning solutions
11 April 2012 – Tna has introduced a solution for both wet and dry seasoning and flavouring – the intelli-flavOMS 3c. The equipment provides even coverage at throughput rates of 100 – 500kg/hr. The...
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Norevo at ProSweets: Stand D042/E043
Norevo will highlight two confectionery performers, Quick Gloss plus, a universal polishing and sealing agent for chocolate coated and fat coated dragees, and Quick Oil palm kernel oil free, an...
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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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