Functional ingredients
Spotlight: Consumers seeking functional confectionery to boost immune system
The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on consumer lives across the globe. It has caused much worry and uncertainty among the public, who are now looking to change their lifestyles for the better. Although many individuals were already looking to adopt a holistic health approach to life, this has now been enhanced due to the pandemic, and a number are looking to boost their immune systems to stay disease free. But what products do consumers want and are they now turning to confectionery with functional benefits? Will Cowling of FMCG Gurus explores how the market is adapting.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Beneo delivers 40% carbon emissions cuts at Belgian facilities
German-based functional ingredients specialist Beneo has achieved a reported 40% cut in specific carbon emissions at its production facilities in Oreye, Belgium, as part of a decade-long campaign, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Beneo invests €50 million into its Wijgmaal rice starch facilities in Belgium
Global functional ingredients business Beneo is delivering a €50 million investment into its Wijgmaal facility in Belgium, as a direct response to increased demand for its rice starches that are used widely within confectionery.
Ingredion releases sweetener targeting key confectionery sugar reduction
US-headquartered ingredients business Ingredion has launched its first polyol sweetener, Erysta Erythritol for the European and Middle East region for use across confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
SternLife set to release chocolate-enhanced organic bar ranges
Organic product specialist SternLife has revealed plans to deliver a number of bar-based products, including chocolate-enhanced options, based around functional ingredients.
Bell Flavors and Fragrances delivers 30% reduced sugar application for bakery
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has launched its REDsugar functional taste solution designed for sugar reduction within a number of markets including bakery and ice cream product applications.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Beneo delivers toffee product with 30% reduced sugar ingredient
Global ingredients business Beneo has launched a new functional carbohydrate, Palatinose, which has been developed as a healthier option for use within toffees.
GoodMills presents a versatile raw material with metabolic strength
As part of its new RutinX product portfolio, GoodMills Innovation has introduced two grain-based functional ingredients that are extremely flexible in their application.
Sensient confirms deal for Canadian natural ingredients firm Mazza Innovation
Sensient Technologies has confirmed a deal to acquire Vancouver-based botanical extraction technology firm Mazza Innovation as part of its natural ingredients expansion
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
December/January 2018
Equipment: Conveyors and end of line packaging Ingredients: Functional ingredients Packaging: Candy and lollipop packaging Product focus: Chocolate Show review: Gulfood Manufacturing & Food Ingredients Europe
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.
December 2016/January 2017
Equipment: Conveyors and end of line packaging Ingredients: Functional ingredients Packaging: Candy and lollipop packaging Product focus: Chocolate Show review: Health Ingredients Europe (29 Nov-1 Dec)
Food matters
The Confectionery Production team were at Food Matters Live in London yesterday to discover the latest trends in the industry and see all the new product launches on show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sugar shortage
As a consumer of sugar, I know full well that I probably take advantage of the commodity when consuming it in my breakfast and hot beverages. However, this is not the case for Egyptian consumers and confectionery manufacturers.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability