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Round-Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Chai flavoured milk launches
Drink Me Chai is entering the ready to drink market this summer with the launch of its Iced Chai Latte.
Take advantage of dairy ingredient prices
Dairy commodity prices have become increasingly low and food manufacturers should lock into a long term deal quickly before they rise again, advises European trader Greenfields Ireland.
Lamb seasoning springs into action
A new concentrated lamb seasoning has been introduced by EHL Ingredients, along with its mint, garlic and rosemary marinade, to bring a welcome twist to traditional spring dishes.
Soft drinks packaging market set for growth
The global soft drinks packaging market is expected to exceed €26 billion, growing 4% by 2020, according to a recent report by Technavio.
Packaging sterilisation
Suitable for ESL > 60 days filling lines, Claranor equipment for the internal and external sterilisation of flat caps has been developed and implemented for the first time on a filling line of ESL fruit juices.
Certified GF chain
Vandinter Semo has partnered with Wageningen University in the Netherlands to develop a gluten-free chain for producing oats.
Health conscious Brits snacking less
UK consumers have cut down on consumption of all snacks over the past year, according to new research from Mintel.
Protein bagels range expands
Following the success of its Multi-Seed Bagels, Dr Zak’s has announced the launch of its new high protein Cinnamon & Raisin Bagels.
New seed blends
EHL Ingredients has launched a new range of seed blends to help food manufacturers create exciting new recipes and formulations for savoury biscuits and crackers.
Scottish food report welcomed
Scotland’s food secretary Richard Lochhead has welcomed the publication of an industry led report setting out the actions required to enable the country’s food and drink sector to continue to grow and prosper over the coming years.
Extraction agreement
Plant based ingredients specialist Naturex Group and Mazza Innovation, which provides solvent-free botanical extracts, have signed an agreement for use of Mazza’s patented pressurised low polarity water (PLPW) technology to extract phytochemicals from cranberries.
Sustainable fillings
The Barry Callebaut Group has switched the production of two of its most popular fillings for bakery and confectionery products from RSPO mass balance to RSPO fully segregated palm products.
Non-dairy drinks market expands
While dairy alternative drinks account for a relatively limited 6% share of total global dairy launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in 2015, the market has seen ongoing penetration outside its more traditional Asian market.