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Easter marked with California Prunes confectionery
UK-based chocolatier Paul A. Young has devised a special Easter offering featuring California Prunes.
Almond Board of California achieves key sustainability rating
The Almond Board of California has been recognised for its sustainability programme based on eco-friendly processing of crops.
Nestlé sells US confectionery business to Ferrero
Food giant Nestlé has agreed to sell its US confectionery business to Ferrero for $2.8 billion.
New project aims to create disease-resistant cacao
Scientists at the University of California’s Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) are teaming up with food giant Mars to engineer cacao trees that will be resistant to disease.
Bursting with flavour
Food Ingredients Europe will once again take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 28-30 November, with its focus this year on natural colours and flavours.
Post-Brexit future and the ‘Sugar debate’ take centre stage at NDFTA conference
California Raisins hosted the National Dried Fruit Trade Association (NDFTA) biennial conference on 22 September at The Roof Gardens, Kensington, London.
How processing affects fat absorption from plant-based foods
Preserving the natural structure of plant-based foods can help regulate the amount of fat absorbed by the body, according to a new study.
Blue Pacific expands capabilities in natural flavours
US-based Blue Pacific Flavors has opened a new research and development laboratory for natural colours in a move that will double its capabilities in the sector.
California Raisins enhance global confectionery industry
California Raisin growers have been working closely with the worldwide confectionery industry for many years and have developed customised specifications for panning and other confectionery processes to benefit the industry.
Nuts about nuts
Nuts account for a rising share of new product launches in the ever-evolving global snacks category, new research suggests.
Nut producer improves quality with sorting technology
US walnut processor DeRuosi Nut is meeting increasing quality demands and production levels by investing in new sorting technology.
CP Kelco expands gellan gum capacity
CP Kelco has completed the expansion of its Kelcogel gellan gum manufacturing facility in Oklahoma, US.
Almond and chocolate become top consumer picks
Chocolate products with almonds are the preference of consumers around the world, according to the Almond Board of California.
Almond co-products set to reduce food waste
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced it is currently looking for ways to optimise almond co-products such as almond hulls, shells and other woody materials in order to reduce food waste.