industry NEWS
Kennedy’s Confection brings you all the latest news and developments in the confectionery industry. Got a story? Email
editor@kennedys.co.uk
GNT at Alimentaria Foodtech 2023
GNT will demonstrate how EXBERRY® colours created from fruit, vegetables, and plants can deliver a full spectrum of vibrant shades at Alimentaria Foodtech 2023. EXBERRY® Colouring Foods are plant-based concentrates made from edible raw materials such as carrots, blueberries, and turmeric using physical processes
and water. As a
result, they qualify for cleaner and clearer label declarations and do not require E-numbers. Exhibiting at Stand A231,
GNT will show Alimentaria Foodtech visitors how EXBERRY® can be used to replace artifi cial colours and additives such as carmine in almost any food and beverage application
Hames Chocolates’ launches festive Christmas chocolate range
Hames Chocolates, the Lincolnshire- based private label chocolate supplier, has announced its 2023 Christmas range is now available. Featuring exciting, eye-catching
and delicious products – from Jolly Chocolate Santa and Snowmen Lollies, Assorted Boxed Chocolates and Santa Advent Calendars, to Festive Chocolate Truffl es and Hot Chocolate Bombes – the range is ideal for multiple and high
street retailers, tourism and leisure operators, as well as specialist chocolate shops and gifting.
OFI uses AI to predict regional cocoa fl avours trends
Olam food ingredients predicts a greater fusion of Eastern and Western fl avours in confectionery, bakery, beverages, and snacks, after combining the insights of its innovation experts in key regional markets and AI-powered research to identify the next big cocoa fl avour trends. The research – which used predictive analytics to scan online recipes, restaurant menus and e-commerce sites for budding trends before they hit the mainstream – found Asian fl avours like dragon fruit, sesame, yuzu, lychee and matcha are taking off in the US and Europe, while Western fl avours like butterscotch, marshmallow, salted caramel and cookies & cream are becoming more popular in South Asian countries, including Indonesia and India. ofi ’s ingredients innovation experts have turned these trends into adventurous cocoa pairings and dishes we could see on menus or in stores soon. Edward Norder, Head of EMENA Innovation, ofi , commented: “Increasing globalisation means fl avour trends are crossing borders faster than ever. And thanks to social media, a local craze can turn into a worldwide phenomenon overnight. This is a big opportunity for food and beverage companies to get ahead, but fi rst they need to be able to pair the right fl avours and translate emerging trends into great-tasting products in the development kitchen.
Cargill’s new UniPECTINE® LMCPlus line delivers label-friendly pectin performance
Cargill is raising the bar for label-friendly pectin by launching a new range of LM conventional (LMC) pectins that have been developed with proprietary technology to deliver novel texture and applicable in products marketed with “organic” or “natural” claims. UniPECTINE® LMCPlus caters to low sugar
and high fruit jam and bakery fruit fi llings and allows for higher performance in terms of gel strength and spreadability compared to standard LMC. Suitable for both organic and conventional market applications, LMCPlus off ers a cost competitive solution for customers looking to meet macro
follows a signifi cant investment in Cargill’s pectin production technology at Malchin, Germany. This highly sustainable pectin site uses 70% green energy consumption (electricity/steam) and is very effi cient in terms of the reuse of water. Cargill’s recent investments in pectin also
consumer trends, such as increased interest in sugar reduction and clean label. The launch of the new pectin range
6 Kennedy’s Confection August/September 2023
include the opening of its pectin plant in Bebedouro, Brazil. This facility, conveniently located next to one of the world’s biggest fruit orchards, has enabled Cargill to expand its pectin output volume by some 50%, complementing its three European plants in Redon (France), Malchin (Germany), and Milazzo (Italy).
KennedysConfection.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68
