clean label
Shades of Aqua: 2020’s biggest colour trend
The biggest food and beverage colour trend for 2020 will be shades of aqua, with vivid blues and greens set to drive innovation as consumers seek products that re-connect them with nature.
Sensient Flavors unveils a new Confectionery Toolbox
Sensient Flavors has developed a new Confectionery Toolbox containing the latest ideas and opportunities in confectionery production to help manufacturers stay ahead of the game.
GNT to showcase organic Coloring Foods at Sana Bologna
GNT will highlight its range of certified organic Coloring Foods at the SANA expo (6-9 September, Bologna), with a special focus on their benefits for confectionery.
Exploring the role of almonds in today’s snacking trends
The snacking landscape is evolving and the rise in demand for healthy snacks that deliver a natural and wholesome appeal has forced manufacturers to innovate product solutions to maintain relevance. Natural, trusted and easily recognisable ingredients are driving consumer preference, as shown by the increasing use of ‘clean labels’ on packaging and highlighted use of […]
Driving growth in natural ingredients
Delivering product ranges with natural solutions is becoming ever more important to manufacturers, as Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Clean label to take centre stage at Food ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients
Product reformulation and issues surrounding clean label ranges are expected to form major subject areas this year’s Food ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients showcase being staged in France.
Naturex set to demonstrate its plant-based solutions at IFT expo
Global ingredients business Naturex is showcasing its latest plant-based product series at this year’s IFT expo event from June 3-5 in New Orleans, America.
Sternchemie presents declaration-friendly lecithins and food lipids
At this year’s IFT Food Expo in New Orleans, Sternchemie, an international supplier of lecithins and food lipids, is focusing on clean label solutions that can be used for baked goods and confections.
ADM releases latest micronised powders and natural colouring solutions
Global ingredients business Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has created new colours in its product range including micronised colour powders made from colouring foodstuffs, and paprika extract offering a number of applications in the confectionery sector.
Study reveals almonds remain top ingredient for chocolate products
An international study has found that almonds have retained the top spot as the number one ingredient in consumers’ ideal chocolate products, selected by 42% of global respondents.
Vegan product launches have more than doubled in five years
The level of vegan based food launches, including products developed for the snacks and bakery sectors, has more than doubled over the past five years, according to latest international research.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Corbion targets premium bakery market with organic dough improver
Global ingredients business Corbion has introduced a new organic dough improver aimed at the premium baked goods market.
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 next generation formulation, ΩMegaSweet Extra.
What’s in store for 2018?
Katie Smith looks at what’s in store for the confectionery industry in 2018.