flavourings
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.
Pecan Deluxe unveils red velvet cake pieces
Pecan Deluxe Candy has launched a new range of red velvet cake pieces, which are suitable for ice cream, desserts and chilled beverages.
Flavour sensations
From indulgence to sugar free, Joy Thomas highlights the innovative flavour trends confectioners are exploring to stay ahead of their competitors.
Cobell to use less sugar with fruit juices
UK ingredients specialist Cobell has revealed it is exploring ways of using fruit and vegetable juices to provide a similar taste to sugar.
Fruit snacks on the rise
This is not a ploy to get you to join in with those on health kicks this month, but health, convenience and choice have all contributed to a rise in the number of new fruit-based hitting the market over the last few years.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory
Sweet and savoury merge in new fudge flavours
European inclusions specialist Pecan Deluxe Candy believes it has raised the bar with its latest product launch: Bacon and Smoky Bacon flavour fudge pieces.
Natural edible glitter to enter UK market
US food ingredients manufacturer Watson has developed a range of natural edible glitter products to meet increasing demand for clean, natural products.
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
Going nuts
Almonds have been rated as the number one nut for inclusion in new chocolate products for the seventh year running, says Innova Market Insights.
Glaze-based fruit pieces
Herza Schokolade has developed a new ingredient line of glaze-based fruit pieces. The fruit pieces are available in ten flavours, including pineapple, banana, cassis, green apple, cherry, coconut, lime, mango, orange and lemon. The fruit pieces are available as single ingredients or as individual combinations of multiple varieties, and contain no artificial flavourings or synthetic […]
Flavour company’s new facility
Taste Flavour Creators has moved to a new facility in Tyberchamps in Seneffe, Belgium. The company now has a significantly larger research and development department as well as improved production capabilities to enable it to face new innovative challenge and to meet very specific customers’ demands. It also recently obtained FSSC 22000 certification, which includes […]
Coverage and flavour adhesion
tna has launched a new main line spray system that delivers optimum coverage and flavour adhesion. The tna intelli-flav CLO 3 is a closed loop oiler (CLO) suitable for use across a range of industries where it delivers highly accurate and concise oil application in tumble drums for product flavourings and other uses. The latest […]
Naturally flavoured candy
In response to the global trend for developing products that aim to benefit health, Brazil has launched a project to encourage the use of 10 tropical fruits in the creation of candies without the need for artificial colours, flavourings or acids. Traditional fruit, such as pineapple, banana, guava, mango and passion fruit, the superfruit Açaí […]
Good taste
Jonathan Thomas, principal market analyst at Leatherhead Food Research, discusses the role of flavours in confectionery and snacks.