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Ingredient Briefs: February 2012

Ingredient briefs from different suppliers. Check it out!




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DuPont receives probiotic health claim in Europe

DuPont receives approval from Switzerland’s Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) to market Danisco HOWARU Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 probiotic.




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Convenient, on-the-go breakfast biscuits and cookies

People want their breakfast speedy, mess-free and easily transported, and they also want to feel good about what they’re eating.




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Nutritional ingredients for healthy snacks and baked goods

For over 500 years, we’ve been looking for the fountain of youth—that magical restorative water that will make us look and feel younger. While the fountain has yet to be discovered, we can find some solace in knowing that many of the foods we eat are becoming healthier for us.




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Ganeden probiotic-derived immune health ingredient

Ganeden, already known as a leader in probiotic technology, has used its patented probiotic strain to develop an immune health ingredient: Staimune.




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Flavorchem: Sensory testing plays vital role in consumer acceptance

Flavorchem began building its Sensory Department after the 2020 opening of the SRS Center for Taste Innovation at their Downers Grove campus. 




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Top trends influencing global cuisines

Flavorchem reveals top trends influencing global cuisine that inspired the launch of its latest collection.




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Embassy Ingredients Ltd. forecasts bakery trends to watch for in 2023

Consumers have an increasing desire for complex and nuanced flavors, all while keeping comfort and familiarity in their baked goods.




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Chaucer Foods: consumers want ‘unique and uncommon’ flavors

The company advises consumers are on the hunt for foods that provide unique international flavors and clean-label formulation.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances unveils Bell Technology and Innovation Center

The new BTIC is located at the company's headquarters facility in Northbrook, IL




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Flavor Showdown to spotlight trending tastes at SNAXPO 2023

The competition showcases on-trend sweet and savory flavors from leading producers.




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Chesapeake Spice, Elite Spice triumph in SNAXPO 2023 Flavor Showdown

The two ingredients companies beat out stiff competition at the SNAC International event.




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Wixon adds flavor chemist to R&D team

Wixon announced that Jessica Lopez recently joined its research and development team as a flavor chemist.




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Flavor Showdown winners share secrets of snack seasoning success

Experts from Chesapeake Spice and Elite Spice discuss their winning entries from SNAXPO23.




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Doehler opens doors to taste innovation hub in New Jersey

The North Brunswick taste innovation center brings the company’s total to four.





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FlavorSum to raise a glass to robust, diverse tastes at IFT First

The company will sample coated pretzels and mocktails at the event July 16–19 in Chicago.




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Doehler Group acquires Thailand-based Boon Flavors

The purchase is intended to expand the ingredients company’s reach in Southeast Asia.




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T. Hasegawa launches Boostract flavor modifier to help mitigate tomato shortages

The ingredient aims to help producers amplify tomato flavor in response to shortages.




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Keeping it real: webinar tackles plant-based color obstacles and opportunities

With consumers demanding natural colors and BFY benefits, this October 17 webinar discusses how to deliver.




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Bell Flavors and Fragrances offers a glimpse into hot snack and bakery trends

Food trends for 2024 focus on adventurous eating, sustainable snacking, and more. 




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FlavorSum expands MI facility, opens NJ innovation center

The flavor producer is increasing capacity and adding technical capabilities.




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What’s hot in flavors and colors? Online event offers a taste

The webinar, led by a Circana expert, shared emerging trends in snack and bakery.





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Flavor Showdown brings Texas-size taste talents together

The SNX 2024 event lets suppliers showcase their seasoning and flavor capabilities.




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Vanilla offers versatility, variety of options: Rodelle

Experts from the flavor provider discuss the types and uses of vanilla.




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Kokumi taste sensation can elevate snacking experiences: Ajinomoto

A scientist from the food solutions firm discusses how the concept can be put to to use.




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Puratos unveils trio of dynamic flavor trends

The supplier predicts premium flavors, combinations, and booze-inspired tastes will be big.




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Syensqo launches rosemary-based food ingredients

The supplier intends to help producers eliminate artificial preservatives with naturally derived options.




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Oterra expands I-Colors line for snack, bakery applications

The supplier aims to give snack makers, bakers, and other food producers a range of intense, natural color options.




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Consumers embracing ‘new human nature’ in foods: ADM

ADM’s latest Flavor and Color Trends Report indicates shoppers seek snacks and baked goods that reflect the evolving human experience.




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TricorBraun appoints senior vice president and general counsel

Global packaging business TricorBraun has appointed Susan Bergethon as senior vice president and general counsel, effective immediately.




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Eriez announces managing director for Eriez-Germany

Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt has announced the company has selected Eric Adams to serve as managing director for the company’s newly established Eriez Deutschland GmbH, based in Recklinghausen, Germany.




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Kemin announces new director of research and development

Kemin Industries has selected Rebecca Lucas to serve as director of research and development (R&D) for its human nutrition and health business unit.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances announces new roles, strategic promotions at its Northbrook location

Bell Flavors & Fragrances recently announced one new role and several promotions at its headquarters in Northbrook, IL.




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Ingredion adds Catherine Suever to board of directors

Ingredion Incorporated has announced the appointment of Catherine Suever to its board of directors, effective August 17, 2021.




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Case Study: ProMach collaboration leads to optimized end-of-line packaging system for Snak King

Snak King looks to optimize its efficiency in throughput, while also seeking to alleviate labor shortages at its manufacturing facility in Freeport, Illinois.





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Case Study: Selectum and Bühler create innovative, healthy, carbon dioxide-neutral snack

Austrian start-up Selectum and Swiss technology group Bühler have jointly created a new, healthy snack category: small, crunchy wafer pillows with a creamy dip inside.




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Case Study: How St-Méthode Bakery digitalized its management and cultivated collaboration with UTrakk

St-Méthode Bakery has chosen the UTrakk platform to empower its managers in the application of good management practices, including coaching and active supervision tours.




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Case Study: How Levain Bakery met 200% increase in ecommerce demand during the pandemic

Read how R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company helped Levain Bakery meet a 200% increase in e-commerce demand during the pandemic.




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Case Study: With Crisp insights, Outstanding Foods is in hog heaven

Outstanding Foods turns to Crisp for a more efficient and effective way to look at its data.




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Case Study: Downey's Potato Chips poised for growth with upgraded Vanmark equipment

Downey's Potato Chips has upgraded its machinery with new Vanmark peeling machines.




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Case Study: Global nut exporter Trigon Snacks selects supermarket-spec Fortress metal detector

For its latest coated honey roast nut production line, Trigon Snacks selected a customized linear Stealth metal detector with an innovative retractable conveyor reject system.
 




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Case Study: The Killer Brownie Co.'s new product turner exceeds expectations

The Killer Brownie Co. discusses the benefits of its new sanitary constructed, single tray dual lane product turning conveyor required to rotate single lane brownie containers 90°.  




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Case Study: Almarai employs Syntegon technologies in its bakery manufacturing

Muffins, pastries, and croissants are very diverse and delicate products that must be handled with care, from distribution to primary packaging.




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Case Study: Japan's Inaba Peanuts Co., Ltd. acquires Tomra 5B optical sorter

Replacing traditional manual sorting methods with a machine has enabled this well-known food producer to meet two key objectives, as well as solving the problem of labor shortages.




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Case Study: Bimbo QSR selects TraceGains to identify alternate ingredient suppliers, improve new product development

Bimbo QSR has selected TraceGains as its system of choice to automate supply chain operations.




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Case Study: 'Wonky' bread well-wrapped in new compostable bags

The UK’s first “wonky” bread box required an an eco-friendly bag, and Earth & Wheat found the ideal solution in the form of a home-compostable bag supplied by KM Packaging.




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Case Study: TruFood boosts production capacity with Luxme automated sanitary conveyor

Luxme International has supplied a SANILux Tubular Chain Conveyor with automated clean-in-place technology to nutrition bar manufacturer TruFood, enhancing food safety and increasing line efficiency at the company’s Pittsburgh-based facility.




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Case Study: EverGrain's large-scale protein facility uses Pall Corporation's filtration technology

Pall Membralox Microfiltration System equipped with ceramic membranes with gradient permeability technology plays a critical role in purifying valuable protein.





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Case Study: Hudson Bread increases productivity, improves packing quality with smart packaging technology

To meet the needs of its growing business, Hudson Bread turned to Niverplast for its expertise in packaging automation for the bakery industry—specifically, a bag-in-box solution for its frozen artisan bread packaging line. 




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Case Study: Pioneering a new path to predict final product quality

Puratos Serbia has utilized flour and dough analysis technology to help develop a game-changing quality assurance database for its extensive product line.