Snacks and Confectionery

24 Jul 2023

Flavour trends and seasonal campaigns - are you ready?

Consumer demand for new, and different flavours is rapid, and relentless. But how quickly can your operation respond? On-machine seasoning (OMS) systems make it easy to adjust production efficiently, so you can respond quickly to trends and seasonal campaigns. Looking for the best available seasoning solutions for your snacks operation? Our OMS solutions will give...

20 Apr 2023

Inspiring innovation in a quality-driven market

Acidulants play a crucial role in food production, helping manufacturers with a range of priorities from pH adjustment to taste enhancement and preservation. The industry has come to rely on a variety of specific acids, each offering unique properties and functionalities. Corbion’s acid offerings While combining acids can help create distinct flavour profiles, doing so...

07 Mar 2023

Optimised texture solutions for enriched gummies

Pectin is a simple solution in the production of enriched gummy confectionery, suitable for numerous functional ingredients. Highly flexible pectins Confectionery enriched with functional ingredients is the trend. For example, they provide important vitamins or minerals in chewable form and can easily be integrated into the daily routine. Countless shapes, colours, and flavours provide a...

23 Mar 2021

IFF launches new range of anti-staling amylases in China

IFF has launched POWERFresh and POWERSoft range of enzymes in China. These products are marketed under the Danisco range of food ingredients that is now part of the IFF family. Freshness solution Improver houses and bakeries in China are always looking to enhance consumer eating experiences, while improving productivity and reducing product returns. To help...

10 Mar 2020

Find the Lindt Gold Bunny and win big this Easter

What would Easter be without the iconic Lindt Gold Bunny, the irresistible smooth chocolate adults and children alike wait for all year?

06 Feb 2020

What is America’s favourite Valentines’ Day chocolate filling?

BY: Steven Lashmar – business development manager Chocolate and candy are an iconic part of modern-day Valentine’s Day traditions. In fact, an overwhelming 87 per cent of consumers across the country say they’re planning to celebrate the holiday by sharing a gift of chocolate or candy. But while many people enjoy a piece of...

18 Dec 2019

Mondelēz Southern Africa is named a top employer in Africa

The Top Employers Institute has awarded Mondelēz Southern Africa Top Employer status for 2020, the second successive year the company has won the certification. Mondelēz Egypt also received the certification, becoming the only snacking company in Egypt to be accredited.

02 Dec 2019

Trend or Natural? Pick your theme at ISM 2020

Next year, ISM, the world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, will once again be focusing on trend and future-oriented themes. In order to lend the trade fair an even more target group-specific alignment, the familiar New Snacks section will be divided into the sections: Trend Snacks and Natural Snacks. This gives the suppliers...

29 Oct 2019

10 scarily interesting facts about Halloween candy

Just in time for Halloween here are 10 things you may not know about Halloween and especially Halloween candy. Did you know 96 per cent of Americans think sharing seasonal treats is a great holiday tradition. Did you know? Most people enjoy chocolate and candy two to three times per week, averaging 40 calories per...

15 Oct 2019

These brands are keeping child labour out of their chocolate

The Green America Chocolate Scorecard ranks major chocolate companies on their sustainability and human rights efforts in cocoa supply chains. The three lowest graded companies Godiva (F) and Ferrero and Mondelez (both Ds) performed even worse than Lindt, Hershey (both C), Mars and Nestle (C+). Chocolate maker Guittard received a B+ rating. Alter Eco, Divine, Endangered Species,...

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