Beneo-Palatinit is predicting that crush candies, hard-boiled
sweets with fine cracks, could be a new confectionery trend in
Europe and open up a new market for its Isomalt sweetener.
Barry Callebaut has reported growth in full year 2006/7 that
outstrips the chocolate sector at large, largely driven by sales to
food manufacturers with which it has several big new deals.
Barry Callebaut is forging ahead with research that could establish
the humble cocoa bean as one of the most potent healthy foods
available to man, according to the chocolate giant's chief
innovation officer.
EU regulators and processors say they are examining the use of diacetyl for foods, following reports of hundreds of US workers falling ill from a deadly lung disease linked to the inhalation of the popcorn flavouring chemical.
Trade show Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) kicks off today in
London, attracting 23,000 representatives from across
the industry and the latest innovations
in ingredients, formulation and processing techniques.
Breakfast products that are quick and easy to prepare remain the
most popular items chosen by moms with young children, revealing
that certain trends withstand time, according to the NPD Group.
Heavyweights in the bakery industry are this week showcasing their
latest innovations in Orlando, Florida, at the International Baking
Industry Exposition, where millions of dollars of deals are
expected to close over the next four...
The future of research into the potential health benefits of cocoa
should focus on the mechanisms and active compounds, with well
defined clinical trials key to this burgeoning segment, says a new
review by Nestlé.
Cargill has reported a surge in fourth quarter net earnings,
reflecting an improved performance in the majority of the group's
business units for the 2007 fiscal year.
A new aerated chocolate ingredient claims to allow manufacturers of
baked and dairy goods to cut costs and calories by reducing the
total amount of chocolate in their products without affecting taste
or visual appeal.
The Canadian government has launched a new organic logo designed to
tell consumers that they are purchasing products that are federally
certified as organic.
Food professionals from around the world will make their way to
Chicago this weekend as the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
2007 annual meeting and expo opens its doors to reveal the latest
new ingredients, technologies and...
Agricultural firm Cargill has started construction of a new cocoa
processing facility in Ghana, in an expansion move designed to meet
increasing global demand for cocoa products.
The organic food and beverage market has been predicted to surpass
$86bn (€62bn) by 2009, with consumers increasingly turning
'organic' in search of health and safety in their food products.
Food manufacturers are being urged to cash in on the growing
consumer demand for specialised food intolerance products and to
steer the trend more towards the mass-market.
The organic food and beverage market has been predicted to surpass
$86bn (€62bn) by 2009, with consumers increasingly turning
'organic' in search of health and safety in their food products.
Swiss based Barry Callebaut will start delivering chocolate to
Hershey in North America within the next few months, following the
completion of the partnership this week.
Americans are developing a taste for more sophisticated chocolate
products, according to a new survey by Barry Callebaut, which finds
that consumers are increasingly experimenting with different
varieties.
Food and beverage manufacturers are responding to commodity price
rises through risk management, product reformulation and
innovation, according to a report by the Grocery Manufacturers
Association (GMA).
Almost half of consumers with food allergies have "serious
problems" using food labels to help them avoid certain foods,
says a new study by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Zurich-based chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut said today
that like-for-like sales increased 6.1 per cent in
the nine months to 31 May, despite the unstable cocoa
market.
Chocolate ingredient manufacturer Barry Callebaut has announced the
opening of its new North American head office in Chicago, which it
claims is a step towards becoming the top player in the sector.
Agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced
today that it is to build a new cocoa processing facility in Ghana,
in a move expected to diversify and expand the firm's global cocoa
origination and processing...
Masterfoods' U-turn over its plan to reformulate its famous
confectionery brands using animal-derived whey sets a precedent
that will prevent any other food manufacturer from flying in the
face of the global trend towards the...
Leading cocoa producer Barry Callebaut has discovered the specific
bacteria responsible for flavour creation during extensive research
into cocoa bean fermentation - enabling the company to produce
better quality chocolate in the...
The nation's organic market has grown beyond industry expectations
to represent almost 3 percent of all retail food and beverage
sales, according to preliminary results from an annual survey.
Chocolate giants Hershey and Barry Callebaut, have teamed up for a
landmark partnership which will see the Swiss cocoa producer
providing the raw material for Hershey's chocolate products and
expanding facilities in South America.
The nation's organic industry has called for federal agencies to
boost spending on crop research and market development in an effort
to help farmers keep up with burgeoning demand.
US based cocoa producer Cargill has developed a new method of
processing cocoa which allows for reduced fat content and greater
dispersibility in cocoa powder.
Chocolate giant Mars has filed a lawsuit against Natraceutical,
alleging that the Spanish company is infringing its patents on
polyphenol-rich cocoa extracts by selling CocoanOX extracts in the
United States.
The trend towards food manufacturers outsourcing their chocolate
ingredient needs translated into impressive volume and sales growth
for Barry Callebaut's industrial business segment for the first six
months of the fiscal year.
The nation's largest organic food retailer has launched a new trade
program designed to source socially responsible products from
developing countries, a move that highlights the growing importance
of ethical goods in the US...
All-round innovation remains key to keeping the US snack market vibrant, according to an annual snack industry report, which identifies a number of growth opportunities at a time when consumers are striving to snack less.
Converting food and beverage product labels from US to EC
format requires an in-depth understanding of European labeling
legislation, which is more complex than it often appears to be,
regulatory experts at consultancy firm Leatherhead...
The US snack industry's annual conference will open its doors
tomorrow in Florida, bringing together players from every level of
the industry for three days of seminars, educational sessions and
business meetings.
Ethnic flavors are expected to expand this year, together with an
increased consumer demand for bigger, bolder tastes, according to a
new flavors and ingredients report.
The anticipated drop in cocoa production this year has prompted US
flavor firm David Michael to renew a marketing push for its line of
cocoa extenders, which claim to help manufacturers cut costs.
Mergers and acquisitions in the food industry in 2006 took a turn
up compared to the year before, with almost one third of all
activity occurring in the food processing sector, according to a
new guide by the The Food Institute.
Smokers should be encouraged to indulge their sweet tooth, judging
from the results of a new study into how daily consumption of a
specially-prepared cocoa beverage benefits blood vessel function.
In a year dominated by acquisitions and changes within its
operational structure, Switzerland-based food group Nestlé has
still exceeded expectations with full-year organic growth boosted
by the company's focus on nutrition,...
Sports nutrition is not just for high-level athletes anymore, but for a broader set of active consumers who are seeking nutrition for both physical and...
While operators are streamlining menus amid labor and supply issues, innovative menus are critical for attracting consumers to restaurants. Creative ideas...
