Ingredients
Using pseudocereals to replace wheat in bakery products
Wheat, which is widely used in the production of baked goods, is not a universally grown crop.
SternEnzym launches enzyme complexes for sugar production
SternEnzym, an enzyme design company, is launching a range of multi-enzyme complexes for the sugar industry. The new enzymes were developed specifically for the production of granulated and raw sugar from beet and cane. With dextranase and amylase, Sugazym facilitates the processing of raw materials containing starch and dextrans and increases the sugar yield. Dextrans […]
Flexicon offers FLEXI-DISC line of Tubular Cable Conveyors for fragile materials
Flexicon is now offering its FLEXI-DISC line of Tubular Cable Conveyors for fragile materials, integrated with upstream and/or downstream equipment that sources material from single or multiple locations and delivers it selectively to storage vessels, filling machines or other processing equipment. Upstream equipment ranges from Inlet Hoppers and Metering Devices to Bulk Bag Dischargers, Drum/Box/Container […]
Rebel Kitchen expands range of dairy-free coconut ‘mylk’ drinks
Rebel Kitchen is expanding its range of dairy-free coconut ‘mylk’ drinks. ‘Mylk’ for kids was launched earlier this year, and this new range has since been developed for an older demographic. The range features three flavours including Chocolate, Matcha Green Tea and Chai and is available in 330ml cartons retailing at £1.89 each. The new […]
New Stevia-derived natural sweeteners range
EPCevia, a Stevia-derived natural sweetener that allows manufacturers to reduce sugar by 30%, is now available in Britain and Ireland. Three types of EPCevia from China-based EPC Natural Products have been introduced into the market by Omega Ingredients, including EPCevia Pure, EPCevia Dual, and EPCevia Omega. EPCevia is suitable for various applications. CEO and co-founder […]
New low-fat baking ingredient from Trimbake
A new baking replacement ingredient called Trimbake, which reduces baked recipes by up to 75% of the original fat content and 50% of the usual sugar content, is being launched in the UK. Trimbake is made up of a blend of apples, prunes, water, squash, carrots and lentils. Each packet of Trimbake can be used […]
New European food labelling regulations come into force later this year
ACE Group has advised that companies in the food and drink industry could face more claims from consumers as a result of new European food labelling regulations that come into force later this year. The purpose of the new regulation is to make food labelling easier for consumers to understand. It will streamline and simplify […]
‘Half caff’ coffee blends
Taylors of Harrogate has launched its first ever range of ‘half caff’ coffee. with best selling blends Rich Italian and Lazy Sunday are now available in the half caffeinated versions. Made by blending 50% caffeinated beans and 50% decaffeinated beans, the coffees provide the same flavours as the original blends. John Sutcliffe, out-of-home and convenience […]
Findus selects Nimo-KG to update its Swedish plant
Findus has selected Nimo-KG, a specialist in tailor-made technical solutions for the food industry, to update its production plant in southern Sweden. The new machines are to be up and running in less than a year and will, at full production, handle virtually all products leaving the factory. “This is our single most comprehensive project […]
Bavaria extends its range of low and no-alcohol beers
Bavaria has added 0.0% Fruit Rosé and 0.0% Radler Lemon to its range of low and no-alcohol beers. 0.0% Fruit Rosé is something a little different for the UK market. It’s a non-alcoholic beer that combines natural red fruits with tones of raspberries and cherries, to the dry edge of malt. Bavaria 0.0% Radler Lemon, […]
Fingerfoodballs win best international product at Alimentaria
During the 20th edition of the Alimentaria food and beverage exhibition in Barcelona, Fingerfoodballs from Scelta Mushrooms were selected as best international product. Jan Klerken, owner of Scelta Mushrooms, and Jules Klerken, product manager Fingerfoodballs, received the award during the presentation of the Innoval Awards in Barcelona. The Innoval is a major showcase at the […]
Blendhub starts up a new production centre in Spain
Blendhub, marketer of portable plants for blending powdered ingredients, has launched a new production centre in Murcia, Spain. These facilities have recently been certified by health authorities and are already producing for the company Premium Ingredients, which adds the “Portable Powder Blending” factory to the production centres it has in Spain and in India. These […]
Mariani Packing celebrates success
Mariani Packing, an independently-owned producer and packer of dried fruit, is celebrating the first anniversary of its European warehouse overseen by Mariani Europe. Mariani claims that its success in Europe in recent months is due to its continued focus on expanding service to these markets. A partnership with VAT Logistics, a warehousing facility in Rotterdam, […]
Bibigo launches Kimchi and Tofu dumplings
Bibigo, owned by South Korean company CJ Foods, is set to launch Kimchi and Tofu dumplings. The dumplings can be pan-fried or steamed and take five minutes to cook. They will be available in 250g bags and come with a recommended retail price of £2.79. Ruby Huang, marketing manager at Bibigo, explains, “The Kimchi and […]