colouring
GNT makes its debut at the Ingredients Show
The Netherlands-based GNT group will be making its debut at the Ingredients Show in Birmingham, UK, next month, showcasing its Exberry natural food colouring range.
Final countdown for key Anuga Foodtec show
Managing industry resources in terms of production sustainability is set for the core theme of this year’s Anuga Foodtec taking place in Cologne, Germany.
Sustainably packaged products
Meeting demand for sustainably packaged sweets designed for on the go consumption will be high on the agenda for both exhibitors and visitors at this year’s ProSweets Cologne.
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.
On the road
My blog comes to you this week from the Netherlands, where I’m on a two-day trip visiting various ingredients and equipment manufacturers.
Herza Schokolade taps into health-conscious market with purple chocolates
In response to the rising popularity of the ‘purple diet’: eating lilac/purple coloured foods rich in the antioxidant anthocyanin, functional chocolate producer Herza Schokolade has launched a ‘purple range’ of chocolate pieces.
GNT announces new laboratory facilities in the Netherlands
The GNT Group has announced the opening of its new laboratory facilities in Mierlo, the Netherlands.
Bright yellow colour breakthrough for confectionery
Food colourings business Roha has launched Natracol Bright Yellow, a water-dispersible curcumin liquid that is said to impart an intense bright yellow shade in confectionery applications.
WFSI extends portfolio with new colouring foods
ADM-owned Wild Flavours & Speciality Ingredients (WFSI) is extending its natural colouring foods portfolio with the addition of two products based on extracts from pumpkin and a special carrot variety containing lycopene.
Processing ProSweets
Everything from coating machines, 3D gum printers and naturally flavoured glazes to thin packaging solutions were showcased at ProSweets Cologne. Katie Smith reports.
Top confectionery trends for 2017
Clean label ingredients, plant based products and alternative sugars top the list of key confectionery trends to look out for in 2017, according to Innova Market Insights.
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 colouring and flavouring ingredients.
Brits seek salty snacks free from additives
UK consumers look for snacks that contain natural ingredients and colours, according to new research, with many avoiding crisps or nuts with additive colours.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
DDW reveals food colour from purple corn
DDW is introducing a food colour derived from a purple corn hybrid for various applications, including confectionery.