Seeds
Key ingredients to watch in 2018
Green banana flour is among the four key ingredients that are expected to excel across Europe in 2018, new research suggests, as consumer appetite for new ingredients is strong.
ADM brings multiseed bread mix to bakers
ADM Milling, a business unit of Archer Daniels Midland Company has extended its portfolio of flours and bakery ingredients with the launch of its new multiseed concentrate with ancient grains in the UK.
Petrow Food invests in dry powder fill equipment
Dried fruit products supplier Petrow Food Group has invested £100,000 in a new powder fill machine for dry mixes at its production site in the UK.
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.
No one size fits all
‘No one size fits all’ is one of the key messages coming out of the Snackex exhibition and conference currently taking place in Vienna, Austria.
Nuts about nuts
Nuts account for a rising share of new product launches in the ever-evolving global snacks category, new research suggests.
Whitworths merges with wholesaler Anatolia
Dried fruit, nuts and seeds producer Whitworths has been acquired by Turkish wholesaler Anatolia for an undisclosed sum.
Healthy snacking
Healthy snacking is on the rise in China, with Chinese consumers eating more nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy based snacks, new research shows, while more than a quarter of them are eating less chocolate confectionery.
Conveyor technology ensures delicate handling of ingredients
Vacuum solutions designer Piab has unveiled its Piflowt conveyor that is dedicated to the gentle handling of ingredients and products such as confectionery, nuts, seeds and beans.
Whitworths partners with DS Smith for packaging range
Dried fruit, nuts and seeds producer Whitworths has turned to packaging and supply chain specialist DS Smith for a tailored packaging solution for its new ‘Full of Super’ product range.
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
Laser-scored bags to enhance convenience
Packaging supplier Wipak UK has developed a range of bags for dry foods that feature a laser-scored opening in response to increasing demand for quick, convenient and easy-to-use packaging.
A closer look at coatings
Nick Hewitt highlights the challenges and opportunities within coating, polishing and glazing for confectionery manufacturers and assesses the key areas for expansion.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Denny Bros’ solutions to fix food industry’s labelling dilemma
From December 2016 food labelling will become even more complex when the latest EU Food Information Regulation comes into force. From then it will be compulsory for back of pack labelling to carry a nutrition declaration.