Colors & Flavors
Europe: Tate & Lyle expands maltodextrin plant
Tate & Lyle plans to more than double capacity of its non-GMO Maltosweet Maltodextrin product line at its facility in Boleraz, Slovakia.
This...
Asia Pacific: Ajinomoto builds plant in Myanmar
Myanmar Ajinomoto Foods (MAF) has invested about US$10 million to build a packaging plant for umami seasoning Aji-No-Moto that began full-scale operation in August...
Americas: Odorants behind Wagyu beef’s aroma found
Renowned for its soft texture and characteristic flavor, Wagyu beef — often referred to as Kobe beef in the US — has become one...
Americas: Double digit growth of shipments of curries, chili peppers
Cultural influences and the more adventurous taste buds of US consumers have made flavors like tikka masala, poblano, and doenjang recognized names on grocery...
Asia Pacific: PureCircle launches tool on stevia combinations
PureCircle launches the Sigma-Xcelerator product development tool to provide custom stevia ingredient combinations that maximize product taste alongside other customer requirements, such as sugar...
Europe: Hydrolysates are perceived better than standard proteins, research shows
Nearly two thirds of survey respondents who exercise regularly and are aware of whey protein hydrolysates believe they are superior to normal whey proteins...
Americas: Removing added fructose in diet reverses fatty liver
A nine-day experimental diet that cut out the type of sugar in soft drinks, fruit juices and most processed foods significantly reversed the buildup...
Asia Pacific: Layn Corp expands facilities in China
Layn Corp, a global producer of natural sweeteners, flavors, and botanicals, has opened its Global Innovation Center in Shanghai and a production facility in...
Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut reveals fourth type in chocolate
After dark, milk and white chocolate, Barry Callebaut presents ruby chocolate as the fourth type.
Made from the Ruby cocoa bean and with a unique...
Asia Pacific: Wilmar buys 50% of Aalst Chocolate
Wilmar's subsidiary KOG Investments has acquired a 50% equity interest in
Aalst Chocolate, a home-grown chocolate manufacturer in Singapore.
The other 50% stake in Aalst Chocolate...