sweeteners
Malt Products Corporation invests in vacuum belt dryer
Malt Products Corporation has invested over $15 million in a new state-of-the-art drying plant, incorporating a vacuum belt dryer designed and built by drying technology expert Bucher Unipektin
New flavours from Coca-Cola brands
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced new flavours from some of its biggest brands, including Capri-Sun, Appletiser and Fanta.
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Omyafit product concept for instant drinks
Omya has developed a series of universal product concepts for effective energy management, including Omyafit, an instant drink in sachet portion packaging.
Flavouring techniques from Givaudan target 50% sugar reduction
Givaudan has been developing new flavour ingredients in response to the global drive towards sugar reduction.
Cargill and Royal DSM join up for sweeteners venture
The establishment of the joint venture is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions but expected to be finalised in the first calendar quarter of 2019.
Going nuts for zero sugar cola
This week I’m going to talk Coca-Cola, and its amazing array of zero sugar flavours – all launched since the announcement of the UK sugar levy.
First CBD tea drink launched
Botanic Lab has launched its new Cannabidiol Botanical Tea Drink, which it says is the first of its kind in the UK.
September 2018
Sweeteners Sleeving Flow wrapping Trends Show issue: FachPack
DMK on reduced sugar and fat drive
Healthy and well-balanced diets have been a constant hit for many years. More consumers are paying attention to a health-conscious diet and increasingly resorting to products with as little sugar as possible.
Cargill invests in pectin production facility
Cargill has announced that it is to invest $150 million in an HM pectin production facility in South America. HM pectin is a citrus fruit-based texturiser used for jams, beverages/juices, acid dairy drinks and confectionery.
Cadbury to slash sugar content of Dairy Milk bar
A reduced sugar version of Cadbury Dairy Milk will go on sale next year.
Sweet smell of success?
News in this week is that sugar prices in the EU will remain low because of the abolition of production quotas, resulting in 19.5 million tonnes of sugar produced this year.
Green eating driving plant-based innovation, says data analyst
Plant-based innovation is flourishing, thanks to continued consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics.