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Puratos to launch cultured cocoa chocolate for professionals in US market
Belgian ingredients supplier Purato says it will launch the first professional chocolate product made with cultured cocoa.
Feb 25


Vegebrite Orange Carrot and Golden Yellow: Concentrated colour solutions
From the widely favoured root vegetable – the orange carrot – Givaudan Sense Colour has obtained two amazing colouring solutions: Vegebrite Orange Carrot and Vegebrite Golden Yellow.
Feb 16


GEA launches compact spiral oven for smaller food production operations
The CookStar First features a twin-zone spiral design with integrated booster impingement, enabling more uniform heat distribution across the conveyor belt.
Feb 11


Embrace the change: Move from artificial to natural colours with Exberry
Discover how Exberry plant-based colors help brands switch from artificial dyes, meet clean-label demands, and deliver vibrant, stable products.
Feb 11


FDA expands use of spirulina extract as natural food colour
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approved uses of spirulina extract, allowing it as a colour additive in all foods.
Feb 9


Monin bets on ‘swicy’ and nostalgia trends with new syrups to drive on-trade growth
Hot Honey and Maple Pecan Pie syrups are designed to capitalise on two fast-growing flavour trends: sweet-spicy combinations and nostalgia-driven indulgence.
Feb 5


Bob’s Red Mill expands baking mixes portfolio with Brown Sugar Blondie launch
Bob’s Red Mill has launched Brown Sugar Blondie Baking Mix, expanding its Signature Blends range as demand grows for premium, convenience-driven baking products.
Feb 4


General Mills expands Bridgerton tie-up as licensed brands drive growth in baking mixes
General Mills is broadening its Bridgerton-inspired baking portfolio with a Pillsbury Petite Blueberry Scone and returning Betty Crocker Bridgerton baking kits.
Jan 29


Flora Food Group reformulates I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter for performance cooking
Conagra said the reformulation delivers up to 70% less saturated fat than dairy butter while also adding functional nutritional benefits.
Jan 26


Puratos acquires US nut ingredient specialist Vör Foods to accelerate bakery innovation
Puratos acquires U.S. nut ingredient maker Vör Foods to boost sweet goods innovation and expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint.
Jan 22


Finsbury Food Group launches first supermarket cake bento box with Little Big Cake
Finsbury Food Group has launched a new own-brand cake concept, Little Big Cake, introducing what it claims is the 'UK’s first cake-only bento box' to reach supermarket shelves.
Jan 19


Impossible Foods joins forces with yeast protein start-up Equii
The partnership marks Impossible's expansion into new protein-boosted products that are complementary to its meat alternatives, including grain-based breads and pasta.
Jan 13
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