17 Apr 2018 --- Lightness in alcohol content, sweetness, flavor and texture, as well as portion size, is gaining momentum in food and beverages as consumers continue to look for ways to eat and drink more healthily and light, yet still fully enjoy what they love. Innova Market Insights tipped the no. 2 trend for 2018 as “Lighter enjoyment,” and it’s evident how a less-is-more attitude is trending in a wide range of food and beverage categories. But how does lighter enjoyment translate when it comes to carbs, in particular breads and pasta?
11 Apr 2018 --- Consumer demand for natural products is increasing continually. The latest “Taste Tomorrow” survey, from Puratos, has revealed a distinct consumer preference for fruit because it is both natural and tasty. Not only did the Taste Tomorrow survey reveal a preference for fruit on the part of the consumer and the customers; demand for cleaner label products was also clearly expressed, including products without artificial preservatives, colorings and flavorings.
09 Apr 2018 --- As part of a development of Bayn Europe AB's e-sensory technology, the sugar specialist is performing research into using e-sensory technology to optimize sugar reduced recipes.
29 Mar 2018 --- Consumer and retailer pressure is mounting to clear up label declarations and to embrace new diet trends. Ulrick & Short is responding to these pressures by launching clean label, allergen free and vegan-friendly glazing systems, called eziglaze, that provide solutions for manufacturers.
21 Feb 2018 --- DuPont Nutrition & Health has announced the development of the POWERBake 6000 product range, based on a unique new enzyme that acts as a strengthening solution, adding tolerance and consistency in bread and buns.
14 Feb 2018 --- In response to the recent egg supply chain pressures on the food industry, Kröner-Stärke has launched its new clean-label egg replacer, REGG-EX, to the European market. This technically advanced and totally natural product allows food processors to simplify bakery formulas and to avoid the use of artificial ingredients whilst maintaining texture and authenticity of the recipe.
13 Feb 2018 --- Orkla Food Ingredients and Renaissance BioScience Corp. have agreed to expand their license agreement for Orkla to exclusively manufacture and sell Renaissance’s acrylamide-reducing yeast, Acrylow, to food manufacturers in additional new markets in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The agreement builds on the initial exclusive agreement implemented in Q3/2017 that covered the Nordic and Baltic regional markets in Europe.
24 Jan 2018 --- Chocolate and cocoa manufacturer Barry Callebaut Group has reported a strong start to the year with sales volumes rising 8 percent in its first quarter ended Nov 30, 2017. During the same period, the global chocolate confectionery market grew 3.1 percent, signaling signs of market recovery.
22 Jan 2018 --- Swiss food specialist, Veripan has announced a major breakthrough in sourdough development with biopreservative Panatura Protect. For the first time in history, bakers can use an “all-in-one” solution for long shelf-life bakery products. Most of all it is completely natural: no chemical preservatives, no dough conditioners and no undesirable off-flavors.
08 Jan 2018 --- EU egg prices have risen by an average of 55.8 percent according to the official European Commission figures, between November 2016-2017, and the worst affected areas have seen prices more than double. With no end to this in sight, British starch specialist, Ulrick & Short has developed ovaprox, a combination of functional ingredients dedicated to egg reduction.
08 Jan 2018 --- An industrial partnership that helped a “free from” food manufacturer significantly boost its turnover has been recognized as outstanding by Innovate UK. Working alongside researchers from Brunel University London, North-East baker Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF) increased its energy efficiency, reduced its waste and improved its products’ nutritional value, ultimately helping the firm increase its revenue by over 80 percent.
02 Jan 2018 --- Eurogerm, a leader in ingredients and processing aids for the wheat-flour-bread sector, has announced the opening of its ninth subsidiary outside of France. The new subsidiary is based in Italy, and its role is to boost the group’s growth in that country.
19 Dec 2017 --- The Campbell Soup Company has now made it official by announcing the US$4.87bn acquisition of Snyder's-Lance, in a deal said to be the soup company's largest ever in its 148-year history. Traditional companies like Campbell have been struggling against a backdrop of shifting food preferences in markets all over the world, however, Campbell’s is hoping the addition of Snyder’s snacks brands will shore up its position in-store.
19 Dec 2017 --- Brenntag is expanding its business in the UK food ingredients distribution market by acquiring Kluman and Balter Limited and A1 Cake Mixes Limited. The companies specialize in the distribution of a comprehensive range of bakery ingredients as well as a large variety of bakery and confectionery mixes.
22 Aug 2017 --- Brand and consumer protection organization, BRC Global Standards has published the first edition of food packaging materials guidance. It’s geared towards achieving a common understanding, terminology and point of reference for good practice for businesses involved in the delivery of food and to prevent substances from packaging materials from getting into food.
19 May 2017 --- With thoughts of long summer days, picnics and days on the beach, Dawn Foods has launched a summer-season filled ring donut to its range of ready to serve Premium Donuts.
18 May 2017 --- Unicorn Grain Specialties B.V., based in Weert the Netherlands, have announced its latest innovative addition to its BiTex functional flour range: BiTex Tenderness. This newest addition is useable for bread and brings improved texture (freshness), shelf life and is also very cost effective.
18 May 2017 --- The grand opening took place on Thursday, May 4th, 2017. Puratos moved its Southeast headquarters from its former location in Miami to a brand new facility in order to better serve the expanding Southeast region and our Caribbean customers. The investment of $1.5M includes offices, a new warehouse with double its former capacity and a state-of-the-art, 3,000 square foot Innovation Center.
10 May 2017 --- When consumers purchase sweet goods and snack cakes at the store, they expect that brand to taste just as delicious every time they buy it - no matter where, no matter when. SweetPro V100, the new emulsifier from Corbion, provides that market-building consistency, along with better performance and easier handling.
20 Mar 2017 --- FrieslandCampina Kievit have launched Vana-Monte DP570, an attractive alternative to current toppings in the bakery market. Vana-Monte DP570 is very simple to apply, using a baker’s knife to top and fill cakes and bakes. The result is a cake with a smooth appearance and the swirls have beautiful clean sharp edges. It’s key benefit is that toppings retain their supreme firmness and stability, enabling bakers to create attractive displays to tempt consumers. Collapsing creams and watery whipped toppings are no longer a problem, according to FrieslandCampina Kievit.
