bakery
Six of the best for Brakes
Foodservice supplier Brakes triumphed six times over at the recent BFFF (British Frozen Food Federation) awards. The firm scooped two gold, one silver and three bronze awards in Best Main, Best Meat Free Dish, Best Dessert and Best Bakery Product categories. “We are very proud to have won so many awards,” says Brakes marketing director […]
Red alert: lycopene sales surge
LycoRed says production of its all-natural red colour has doubled in the past month, reflecting a drive to meet growing market demand among food and drink manufacturers. “Although dairy foods and beverages are the main applications for the powerful natural trend, the category is expected to grow into bakery, confectionery and cosmetics,” says Morris Zelkha, […]
Firms use loaf in sticky situation
Stable Micro Systems and UK bakery brand Warburtons have announced the launch of new testing equipment for the bakery industry. Called the Warburtons Dough Stickiness System, the testing rig enables ‘more realistic assessment of dough stickiness’ as it minimises the dough’s exposure to atmospheric variables by testing under controlled conditions, according to a spokesman for […]
Univar takes on Turkey for National Starch
Global chemical distributor Univar is to distribute National Starch’s range of speciality starches in Turkey. The deal builds on a 20-year partnership between the two companies that has grown to cover the UK, Ireland, Iberia and the Nordic region. “We have a long-standing relationship with Univar and have always been impressed by the knowledge and […]
Radical breadmaking process to bring ‘new opportunities for bakery industry’
Significant developments in bread processing will lead to new opportunities for the baking industry to produce bread of improved quality with reduced energy input, says Campden BRI. The food and drink research organisation has now teamed up with bakery equipment manufacturer Rondo to commercialise the new process, which it says can produce a high quality […]
Egg replacer sales set to double, says ingredients firm
Arla Foods Ingredients is forecasting a 100 per cent increase in sales of its egg replacers this year, as a result of egg shortages caused by new European animal welfare legislation. In 2011, the Denmark-based company – the ingredients division of dairy firm Arla Foods – helped to replace the equivalent of 20,000 tonnes of […]
Bakery enzyme range uses its loaf
Industrial bread is taken to the next level of freshness with the launch of the broadest range of anti-staling enzymes on the European market, says manufacturer DuPont Nutrition & Health. PowerFresh bakery enzymes, which form part of the DuPont Danisco range of ingredients, have already gained a significant following on the North American market, says […]
‘Indulgent fillings’ from ADM collaboration
An ADM Cocoa and ADM Oils and Fats collaboration has led to the launch of a range of ‘indulgent fillings’ for the confectionery and bakery industries. The new products are suitable for a wide range of applications and combine great taste with the long shelf life that has previously been difficult to achieve in premium […]
Enzyme preparation promises bakery industry boost
A new bakery enzyme preparation will slow down staling and improve crumb elasticity, according to manufacturer Cognis. The firm says Nutrilife AS M is tailor-made for ‘maximum freshness retention in all yeast-raised baked products’ and can be added to existing formulations in various dosages, depending on the desired shelf life. “In emerging and developed markets […]
‘Delyted’ with fat replacer success
Clean label ingredients company Ulrick & Short has revealed record sales figures for its Delyte range of fat replacers, and says it’s all thanks to potential cost-savings for its customers. Originally designed to help hit nutritional targets and provide healthier label declarations, the Delyte range of fat replacers is now playing a significant role in […]
Palsgaard invests in new emulsifier facility
Danish food ingredients supplier Palsgaard has revealed that it’s to build an emulsifier factory in Asia. “Preliminary investigations and negotiations are now at such an advanced stage that we feel comfortable to announce our plans,” says company chairman Birger Brix. “In order to satisfy the increasing needs and demands of our customers for high quality […]
Vegetarian omega-3 from LycoRed
LycoRed has launched what it’s calling ‘a new and innovative vegetarian omega-3’ for the bakery and confectionery industries. Lyc-O-Mega 10 AL is, it says, free from fish odour and produced only from the highest quality DHA algae oil, making it especially suitable for vegetarians. “Following the latest publication by EFSA on Article 13.1, which included […]
EU approves natural antioxidant
Recent EU approval of rosemary extracts as safe, effective food preservatives will encourage many more food manufacturers to include the natural antioxidant in their products, predicts Danisco. “Although research has long since documented the antioxidant properties of our Guardian Rosemary Extract, the European Commission’s recent publication of new directives marks the first legal recognition of […]
Jobs under threat at Warburtons’ Welsh bakery
Warburtons has confirmed that 114 jobs could be lost at its Newport bakery in Wales, and that the site might be shut altogether. The family-owned breadmaker says it’s considering proposals to close its facility at Rogerstone for ‘operational reasons’. Meanwhile, Brace’s Bakery says it has contacted the firm, unions and assembly government about taking over […]