Sustainable ingredients a priority for manufacturers

A study carried out by research institute Ennova for emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard A/S lists sustainable ingredients as one of the top priorities for food manufacturers.

According to the survey, 88% of its respondents from around the globe stated that buying … Read More

California Prunes puree features with gluten free loaf

A collaboration between UK businesses J.O.Sims and Country Style Foods has produced a gluten free loaf featuring Californian Prune puree.

This innovative fruit inclusion has been made to add colour and improve texture) for the seeded farmhouse in-store baked gluten-free … Read More

FI Europe expects record turnout for this year’s event

Packed full of the latest market innovations, Fi Europe & Ni 2017 are set to be among the must attend events on the food industry calendar. According to organisers UBM EMEA, this year’s show in Frankfurt, it will be the … Read More

Latest Tate and Lyle starch range unveiled

Tate & Lyle food ingredients and solutions has released a range of new non-GMO starches that have been developed to have the same functionality as their traditional counterparts. The company said its latest series of 17 products was part of … Read More

Major investment for Bühler’s Switzerland innovation campus

Bühler has confirmed that it is set to invest CHF 50 million into creating an innovation campus at its facilities in Uzwil, Switzerland. According to the company, the three-year project will considerably strengthen its technology capabilities as its moves forward … Read More

GEA records first quarter growth despite challenges

Process technology business GEA has reported positive first quarter results, with a 6.7 percent year-on-year revenue increase to 1.004 billion Euros. According to the company, there had been robust growth in small and medium-sized orders, despite a slowdown of customers … Read More

Organic seeds range released for bakery industry

Unicorn Ingredients, a leading British supplier of ingredients for the bakery and specialist breads markets has launched a brand of organic seeds. Its latest product is available for food manufacturers and the health food retail sector, Copihue is a premium … Read More

Colouring foods series launched for bakery market

A new series of natural colouring foods based on extracts from pumpkin and carrot for use within the bakery and confectionery sectors has been launched.

The products from Wild Flavors and specialty ingredients (WFSI), which is part of Archer Daniels … Read More

California Prune products take Chocolate Award honours

A California Prune inspired chocolate developed by chocolatier Paul. A. Young has gained a Bronze accolade at the UK’s Academy of Chocolate Awards 2017. The high-placing entry, which featured Madagascan Vanilla Caramel, also claimed the same honours in the event’s … Read More

Final countdown to Interpack begins

As companies make their final preparations for Interpack, Neill Barston speaks exclusively to its deputy director, Thomas Dohse, ahead of the packaging industry’s biggest event of the yearWith a wealth of machinery and technology companies exhibiting from around the world, … Read More

Almond flavour profiles vital for product development

Identifying the flavour volatiles in almonds can assist manufacturers when looking to create specific flavour profiles and maximise their use of ingredients across portfolios and flavour possibilities. The scientific department of the Almond Board of California examines the issue.

What … Read More

Call for bakery industry to be more proactive over maintenance

The bakery audits now being conducted by major retailers require companies to provide proof of the reliability of their plant and reveal contingency plans in the event of equipment failure. This is in addition to showing detailed project portfolio management … Read More

Nutrients companies switching on to technology

Around two thirds of nutrition companies are implementing new forms of technology, with around half increasing their R&D spend this year, new research has shown. The findings, from a survey by the organisers of Vitafoods Europe (9-11 May, Palexpo, Geneva), … Read More

Industry pressure mounts over development of healthier snacks

A new global study has shown the chocolate and snacks sectors are facing increased pressure to respond to demands for healthier products. According to research group Euromonitor International, the confectionery industry will require fresh strategies in response to changes in … Read More