News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The beneficial properties of our Glucose Syrups go beyond pure sweetness and improve the sensory characteristics of end products in applications such as confectionery, baked goods, beverages, jams, sauces and condiments
European consumers are increasingly focusing their purchase decisions on products that contain natural, regional and less-processed / less-refined ingredients.
Pesticide-related compliance incidents continue to rise, and the stakes have never been higher. With thousands of pesticide maximum residue level (MRL) changes happening every week, the food industry faces a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape1. One...
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For the fourth time, Südzucker has conducted a research study on consumer needs and purchase drivers in processed food & drinks, which will be another building block in the continuous observation of consumer trends.
Harness our technical expertise and world-class portfolio of high-quality ingredients and formulations to create elevated, chef-driven, plant-based meat alternatives.
In today's health-conscious world, consumers seek transparent labels and natural ingredients.
When you add GrainSweet® Liquid Maltodextrin to your active nutrition applications you get the manufacturing efficiencies, cleaner labels and clean tastes that your applications need. This versatile drop-in sweetening solution helps you create...
Knowing 8/10 EU consumers avoid or limit sugar in their diets is just the start.
The demand for more sustainable products and solutions is continuously increasing which calls for a more sustainable way of producing and sourcing ingredients.
Fiber February is the perfect time for consumers to take a fresh look at their own dietary fiber intake and make up for any shortfalls.
In this new report from ADM, you will discover how you can deliver exciting, delicious international dishes with the authentic flavors consumers crave.
The demand for products that are reduced in sugars, but still deliver on taste and mouthfeel only continues to rise.
Frying oils when exposed to extrinsic factors like high temperature, oxygen, moisture, etc. undergo accelerated oxidation leading to faster onset of rancidity. Food manufacturers are in the search of label-friendly antioxidant solutions that can improve...
1 in 2 consumers worldwide say they are aware that bacteria within the digestive system may be beneficial to health*. And they are very right, a good gut health can support many factors ranging from physical to mental health.
The sensory appeal of plant-based applications is the most crucial factor. However, many plant-based formulations lack complexity in taste and a dairy-specific mouthfeel.
Be it rum, whisky or gin – create high quality and authentic non-alcoholic spirits with a great mouthfeel and taste.
Confectionery pectins from Herbstreith & Fox are famous for their tolerance towards recipe parameters in gummy confectionery.
Our consumer study on healthy snacking in Europe reveals key insights into snacking motivations, the consumer landscape, and today’s top snacking trends—including consumers’ growing interest in protein snacks.
Südzucker has conducted another research study around consumer needs and purchase drivers for processed foods and drinks, which will serve as yet another building block in a continuous observation of consumer trends.
Consumers are looking for ingredients helping them living a healthy life, and are more and more aware that digestive health is key to global health.
As the plant-based movement is gaining more traction, it is now common to refer to plant-based foods as products that are direct replacements for animal-based products. This is, for example, the indication by The Good Food Institute, a US-based nonprofit...
The snackification of meals is changing the snack foods industry. With the rise of snacks replacing meals for many consumers in 2021, the trend towards a new health focus, new ingredients and some serious flavor exploration is also expected. Here is an...
Consumers are looking for ingredients helping them living a healthy life, and are more and more aware that digestive health is key to global health. Acacia gum can play an important role in gut health, as it is a gut-friendly agent. Acacia gum is an...
A fifth of consumers globally are cutting back on animal-based products or cutting them out completely. This mega-trend is only accelerating as health-conscious consumers look for ways to take care of themselves and the planet. With demand for delicious...
Proximate analysis refers to the quantitative analysis of macromolecules in food. A combination of different techniques, such as extraction, Kjeldahl, NIR are used to determine protein, fat, moisture, ash and carbohydrates levels. With the guidebook,...
Herbstreith & Fox presents new Classic pectins which set with no added calcium – perfect for modern fruit spreads with as little sugar as possible, short ingredients lists, organic certification, showing, lots of mouthfeel, full flavour and spreadable...
The food, beverage and nutrition industry is a cornerstone of the UK economy. Leveraging the UK’s world-leading assets, the industry has built a supply chain that adds £121bn of value to the economy. Brexit has raised fears about the future of this...
Using a combination of H&F pectin and starch in the production of vegetarian and vegan gum sweets provides a method for creating different textures with optimised properties: reduced stickiness, good release of flavor as well as a chewy texture. Added to...
Whether sour, flavoured, sparkling, organic or plant-based, your drink will be trendy if it contains chicory fibres.
Fibruline™ Instant chicory root fibres is an excellent source of fibre for white bread production. It can be used with minimal adaptations of the recipe (small reduction of water content) or of the process (addition of Fibruline™ Instant to the flour)...
Nowadays, gluten-free claims are no longer just attracting the attention of people suffering from coeliac disease. A growing number of health-conscious people believe gluten to be fundamentally unhealthy and avoid it too. To cater this trend,...
Reducing added sugar while creating delicious, nutritious products that delight and nourish are key challenges for the food industry. The situation is complex - comprised of science, regulatory changes, public health, consumer perceptions and...
Texture is a matter of taste, and that’s true on a global scale as well. What appeals to consumers in Italy might turn off those in Indonesia. As formulators, understanding the regional differences in texture preferences provides invaluable insight into...
As consumer interest in dairy alternatives climbs, so too does production of such products. Launches of dairy-alternative beverages, for example, have more than doubled globally since 2012.1 Demand for dairy alternatives has transformed a niche category...
In March 2017, FoodNavigator.com conducted its inaugural ‘state of the industry’ survey on its user base of food and beverage professionals. The key objective of the survey was to gauge views about the current state of the food and beverage market in...
Stevia is expected to grow close to €0.5B by 2020 driven by new product launches in the beverage and tabletop categories. Growth is powered by consumers need for natural products that taste...
From millennials to baby boomers, snacking is top of mind. Nowadays, anything can be a snack and any time of day can be a snacking occasion. Fully in line with this trend, BENEO offers solutions to tend to the needs of all snack lovers by striking a...
As consumers around the world seek out foods with added health benefits, fibre has become particularly popular. However, many consumers claim that the limited availability of products with fibre...
With the clean label trend growing rapidly across the globe, manufacturers are now looking to differentiate their clean label products through their choice of ingredients. Which ingredients can make one clean label product stand out over another? With a...
As the average age around the world increases, demand for products that address eye health concerns is also on the rise. Learn how custom nutrient premixes can help you develop innovative foods,...
Several investigations have shown that the onset of sarcopenia can be postponed and its progress decelerated by regular physical activity – particularly resistance training. Furthermore, it has...
Understanding texture preference and the trends that may result in consumer behavior change is an area of great opportunity, but remaining agile before a consumer shift occurs can be a challenge. The webinar will address this challenge and will offer:A...
Globalisation has also taken place in the food industry, food trends and new products are spreading. As a top manufacturer you want to fulfil the needs of consumers from different cultures and...