Kerry’s taste and nutrition studies highlight importance of heritage productsGlobal taste and nutrition firm Kerry has forecast that flavours inspired by heirloom recipes, across generations of tradition globally, will drive sector innovation this year, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Taste and fragrance group Firmenich signs merger with DSM global health and nutrition businessHealth and nutrition group DSM has confirmed a merger agreement with global taste and perfume company, Firmenich, combining their sector disciplines, which include applications within confectionery, to become DSM-Firmenich, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food Union seeks cocktail inspiration for latest ice cream seriesThe Latvian-headquartered Food Union group has taken inspiration from the highest rated cocktail flavours for a novel cross-category series of ice creams, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products
Academy of Chocolate stages virtual event for 2020’s winnersTwo artisanal producers have been named as winners of the coveted Golden Bean trophy at the prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards, which were delayed owing to the ongoing pandemic. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Exploring prominent trends in the diverse European ice cream marketThe Latvian-headquartered Food Union Group, specialising in global dairy, has used sensory and behavioural research to identify consumer demands. This summer it launched more than 100 new ice cream products across Europe. The business casts an eye over latest sector trends for Confectionery Production Business news, Ingredients, New products
