In Flavour: Flavoured oils

02-Mar-2018 - Consumer perceptions of oil products often link to functional or health attributes, with many UK consumers likely to associate olive oil with attributes such as ‘pure’, ‘healthy’ and ‘flavoursome’, according to Mintel’s UK research on edible oils. Due to the positive perception of oils, varied ...

8 innovative confectionery products that showcase current trends

29-Jan-2018 - At this year’s ProSweets Cologne, which runs parallel to the globally renowned ISM, Marcia Mogelonsky, Director of Insight at Mintel Food & Drink will participate in a panel discussion on the power of plants in snacks and confectionery. From durian candy to vegetable gummies, there has been ...

Singapore creates the world’s first tofu wine

26-Jan-2018 - Researchers at the National University of Singapore have created the world’s first tofu wine through discarded tofu whey. This aligns with Mintel Trend ‘Hungry Planet’, which discusses how our throwaway culture is becoming a contentious issue, and both brands and consumers are looking for ways to ...

KITKAT® first brand to launch Ruby chocolate version

Barry Callebaut and Nestlé partner in world premiere

22-Jan-2018 - Japanese KITKAT® is the first consumer brand in the world to launch a Ruby chocolate version named ‘KITKAT® Chocolatory® Sublime® Ruby’ Barry Callebaut revealed the fourth type of chocolate ‘Ruby’ next to Dark, Milk and White chocolate in September 2017 Ruby chocolate has a fresh ...

Alland & Robert Introduces Karaya Gum to the Food Industry

10-Jan-2018 - As a natural gum coming from wild trees, Karaya gum is a natural and vegetal ingredient that can be used for many food and pharmaceutical applications. Alland & Robert, a French company founded 134 years ago and the international leader in Karaya gum manufacturing, has developed a method of ...

Valio introduces Valio Oddlygood™ non-dairy product range made from Finnish oats

20-Dec-2017 - Valio, the most innovative dairy in the world, introduces a new range of plant-based products: the spoonable Valio Oddlygood™ gurts and the Valio Oddlygood™ oat drink – both made from Finnish oats at Valio’s Riihimäki and Turenki plants, in Finland. The new gurts and the oat drink will be ...

The Hershey Company Debuts Its Fourth And Newest Flavor, Hershey’s Gold

03-Nov-2017 - The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY), the leading manufacturer in United States confection1, announces the official launch of Hershey’s Gold bars, the fourth flavor in the history of the iconic brand. Its launch date is in celebration of the brand’s official sponsorship of the United States Olympic ...

2ab Wheat for gut-friendly bakery products

GoodMills Innovation presents an ancient wheat alternative to common bread wheat

29-Sep-2017 - GoodMills Innovation will introduce its new product 2ab Wheat, an ancient grain that is very well tolerated. This grain innovation is easy to process and allows both artisan and industrial bakers to produce wholesome bakery products with a convincing texture and taste. Thus, 2ab Wheat is a real ...

Ruby: Jacobs University scientists are collaborating in the development of a new type of chocolate

19-Sep-2017 - It has a reddish color and an intense berry taste. “At first, it’s hard to believe that it’s a pure cocoa product”, says Matthias Ullrich, Professor in Microbiology at Jacobs University. But that is exactly what it is. The microbiologist and his team, in cooperation with Barry Callebaut AG, the ...

Keychain detector could catch food allergens before it's too late

15-Sep-2017 - For kids and adults with food allergies, a restaurant outing can be a fraught experience. Even when care is taken, freshly prepared or packaged meals can accidentally become cross-contaminated with an offending food and trigger a reaction. Now researchers report the development of a new portable ...