chocolate
Take a hike, Freddo
The dust has barely settled on Mondelēz International’s unveiling of its new shape Toblerone bars, complete with great big gaps, but the confectionery giant has sparked a fresh social media storm with reports that the price of Freddo bars will soon rise to 30p in the UK.
Barry Callebaut moves to sustainable cartons
Barry Callebaut has announced that it now purchases 95% of its corrugated carton boxes as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified in the EMEA region.
Extrusion brings ingredient production cost savings
Baker Perkins twin-screw extrusion technology can create significant savings in the production of core ingredients for the food industry. Typical examples include breadcrumb, croutons, gluten free bread products, modified and pre-gelatinised flours; rusk for sausage fillings; and ice cream inclusions. Compared with traditional processes, extrusion can bring significant savings in space, equipment, energy and labour; […]
Extrusion brings ingredient production cost savings
Baker Perkins twin-screw extrusion technology can create significant savings in the production of core ingredients for the food industry.
Round-Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
Seeing red
The latest addition to the Gerkens cocoa powder range from Cargill is an intense dark red cocoa powder.
F&D supply chain calls for action to restore labour market confidence
In an unprecedented act of cooperation, representatives from over 30 representative bodies in the UK food supply chain have signed an open letter calling on the government to act to bring confidence to the labour market.
Cargill report highlights key trends in cocoa and chocolate
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has released its latest report highlighting the key sector trends to help manufacturers develop their next innovations, including four themes: indulgent, premium, healthy and sustainable and clean.
Oreo in thin format
Oreo is introducing Oreo Thins, a thinner and more delicate Oreo cookie with a layer of creamy filling.
Have your choc and eat it
With all the focus on sugar reduction and reformulation, Nestlé has taken steps to ensure it is ahead of the game with a new sugar ingredient that can reduce total sugar by up to 40 per cent in its confectionery.
F&D exporters target growth in non-EU markets
Exports of branded food and non-alcoholic drinks has increased by 13.7% in the third quarter of 2016, according to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Round-Up: Shelf Life – Christmas special
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Holiday goodies
Chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw is celebrating the festive season with the launch of four new treats: Dark Mint Creams, Orange Crisps, Salted Caramel Crisps and the Merry Christmas Mini Gifts – all available in newly designed packaging.
Mintel announces global trends for 2017
Mintel has announced the six key trends set to impact the global food and drink market, highlighting ingredient and food and drink product trends set to make an impact over the coming year.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability