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Americas: CP Kelco releases gelling agent for dairy applications
CP Kelco releases the Genu Explorer Pectin ND-200, a label-friendly food ingredient solution designed for neutral pH dairy desserts.
The gelling agent is for formulators...
Americas: Mars, university to create institute for breakthroughs
The University of California (UC), Davis, through its World Food Center, and Mars, Inc. have on September 17, 2014 agreed to pursue the establishment...
Americas: Barry Callebaut pumps US$20M in US facility
The Barry Callebaut Group invests US$20 million in its American Canyon factory in California, US after completing a first wave in March 2016.
The...
Europe: Barry Callebaut opens center in Italy
Barry Callebaut opens its 20th Chocolate Academy center in Milan, Italy, led by Davide Comaschi, winner of 2013’s World Chocolate Masters.
“The success of our...
Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut acquires Australian chocolate producer
The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement to acquire GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd, a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving many...
Europe: Barry Callebaut goes fully RSPO with two products
The Barry Callebaut Group has switched the production of two of its most popular fillings for bakery and confectionery products from Roundtable on Sustainable...
Americas: Consumers prefer diet over pills to sleep better, finds survey
Rather than popping pills to sleep, a survey reveals more US consumers would prefer to eat well in order to sleep better.
This survey was...
Asia Pacific: Japan launches the Ruby chocolate
Nestlé Japan launches the Ruby chocolate version of its KitKat brand in Japan, South Korea and online.
The brand is reportedly the first to offer...
Asia Pacific: Ingredion gets GLHC claim in Australia for resistant starch
Ingredion has a self-substantiated General Level Health Claim (GLHC) for Hi-Maize resistant starch based on digestive health.
A systematic literature review was undertaken and updated...
Europe: Tate & Lyle release 17 non-GMO starches
Tate and Lyle introduces 17 non-genetically modified organism (GMO) starches with the same functionality as their traditional counterparts.
This is part of an ongoing...