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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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