Functional ingredients
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
Beneo’s Indian subsidiary to support growth
Functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo has opened a new subsidiary in India in a move that will strengthen its presence in the region and support its growth in Asia Pacific.
What’s cooking in gelled confectionery?
When choosing the right gelling agents for confectionery products, a number of key factors have to be taken into consideration. Dirk De Cooman and Cindy Dekeyser investigate.
Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sugar – friend or foe?
Consumers perceive sugar as both a ‘friend and foe’ in their nutrition, according to new consumer research commissioned by functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo.