Archives for September 1, 2008

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Oat and fruit focus for new Cadbury granola launch

By Lindsey Partos

Cereal, cocoa and fruit ingredient prices may have soared in the past year, but these building blocks in confectionery formulation hold sway, evident in the recent swathe of product designs that boast a health and wellness twist.

Global study spies functional soft drink shift

By Neil Merrett

The global market for non-alcoholic beverages will remain dominated by more perceivably healthy soft drink options, amidst a growing population concerned with well being in what they drink, according to a new report.

Firm expects FDA approval for new heat exchanger

By Jane Byrne

A German manufacturer of heating and cooling technologies says it has replaced the metal in its spiral plate heat exchangers with a high performance polymer in a bid to improve hygiene efficiency as well as reducing weight and costs.

Tommango flavor fusion meets sweet/savory trend

By Sarah Hills

A new tomato and mango flavor for beverages and smoothies has been launched by GSB Flavor Creators which said it is looking to combine unusual flavors for different end uses.

Fonterra concentrates on Asian calcium market

By Shane Starling

New Zealand dairy and dairy ingredients giant, Fonterra, has launched its high-calcium dairy drink, Anlene Concentrate in Malaysia, after an encouraging year on the market in Thailand.

TV watching breeds snack attacks?

By Lindsey Partos

Watching the television may well influence our snack attacks, finds a new study. And while these findings suggest opportunities for snack makers continue to lie in the TV snacking domain, all signs point to health and wellness snack products as the road...

Wild brings bake-stable fruit fillings to Europe

By Jess Halliday

Wild is introducing a range of bake-stable fruit fillings in Europe, as the trend for fruit-filled snack bars that started in Australia catches on in more countries.

Hurricane threat to industry passes

By Sarah Hills

Sugar, coffee and other industries based in Louisiana under threat from Hurricane Gustav could breath a sigh of relief today as they appear to have escaped a pounding.