Hazelnut prices to stabilise in forthcoming months?
Hazelnut prices remain at all time highs but the imminent crop from key producer Turkey could offer some stability to snack makers and confectioners impacted by the record highs.
Archives for August 24, 2005
Food science improves flavour release for baked frozen foods
Improving the flavour of thawed and re-heated frozen baked goods, food scientists in the US have designed a release mechanism that delays odour release until the product is cooked.
Price rises at Nutrinova for sorbates
German-based ingredients firm Nutrinova passes raw material and energy price rises onto the market, announcing double-digit price hike for its sorbate products, used increasingly by food developers to preserve foods such as cheese and baked goods.
Wrigley expands US capacity after acquisitions from Kraft
Wrigley will be expanding its Chattanooga factory to accommodate the production of Altoid mints, which will be transferred to the US from Wales, the leading confectionery company announced on Monday.