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The Cargill promise
Cargill has strengthened its global commitment to cocoa farmers and to building a sustainable cocoa sector through its Cocoa Promise.
EBF publishes quality guide for botanical food supplements
The European Botanical Forum (EBF) has published the “Quality Guide for Botanical Food Supplements” to help manufacturers of botanical foods supplements guarantee the quality of their products.
Campden BRI’s annual food labelling seminar returns
Campden BRI is hosting its annual food labelling seminar on 6th December to explain and discuss the significance and commercial implications of changes to labelling legislation.
Divide and conquer: Kraft Foods Group’s expansion plans
Mondelez International, the recently spun-off snacks arm of Kraft Foods Inc., has expansion on its mind. Head of procurement innovation Jean-Baptiste Rubens speaks to Ingredients Insight about transforming the procurement function to aid growth and inspire new thinking among suppliers.
The many complexities of cocoa: thoughts from Cargill
The supply of cocoa beans for the production of chocolate is facing many pressures, from consumers and producers. How manufacturers respond to these challenges defines the market. Here, with thoughts from giant food conglomerate Cargill, we look at how innovation, sustainability and food prices are forcing the chocolate market to evolve.
All sweetness and light: introducing Stevia
The arrival of the now-approved plant extract Stevia, sanctioned most recently by the EU, has paved the way to develop a raft of ground-breaking ingredients to combat obesity and diabetes. Sheila Eggleston reports.
Top innovations in ingredients 2013-14
With the economic climate in flux and consumer demands ever changing, it is critical that the food industry stays at the forefront of trends in ingredients. So, what is coming down the pipeline? Ingredients Insight asked a panel of industry insiders to identify the top innovations and the market trends that will drive business in 2013 and beyond.
Ingredients for healthy aging
As the global aging population grows rapidly, there is pressure on food and drink manufacturers to make palatable food products aimed at supporting the aging process and age-related conditions. Karin Nielsen of Canadean Ingredients reports on the health-related food categories within this sector and their associated ingredients.
Consumer insight from Canadean Consumer
Canadean Consumer research reveals how customers are responding to innovations and market trends in ingredients and food products. Find the full report at www.canadean.com.
Decoding demographics: Canadean’s Health in Beverages Congress
Demographic trends in developed economies and emerging markets will define how healthy beverage manufacturers develop and market their products in the years ahead. An examination of this complex issue, explored at Canadean’s recent Health in Beverages Congress, reveals some startling opportunities.