Naturex launches natural blue spirulina for 'fat-loving' candies
French ingredients firm Naturex claims to be the first supplier to offer natural blue spirulina coloring for lipophilic confectionery applications such as compound coatings.
Archives for October 9, 2013
Flavour success in emerging and mature markets helps Givaudan to 'sustained growth'
Increased sales in developing markets for its flavour division have helped flavour and fragrance giant Givaudan to sustained growth above the market average for the first nine months of 2013.
Patent Watch
'It's too milky!': Unilever files patent to control color of aerated chocolate
Adding low levels of red and black pigments to chocolate prior to aeration can prevent aerated chocolate from getting lighter and potentially putting off consumers, according to a patent filed by Unilever.
Robots for retail-ready confectionery packaging: Carle&Montanari-OPM talks flexibility
Equipment supplier Carle&Montanari-OPM has spotted a rise in the use of retail-ready packaging among confectionery firms in the US and claims picker cell robots allow great flexibility to pack pre-merchandized chocolate and candy.
Haribo to construct second UK factory for $109m
Haribo has announced plans to build a £92m ($109m) factory in Castleford to keep pace with accelerating UK sales.