May 18, 2024

‘Better-for-you’ sweet treats

The drive towards healthier choices in food and beverages has become so strong that it is even relevant to treating. Taste quality is essential to confectionery, sweet bakery, ice cream and desserts, however, formulating ‘better–for–you’ sweet treats can be challenging.  Sugar is inherent to the concept of treating and is therefore a particularly important focus for ‘better–for–you’ development. In fact, research shows that 91% of consumers

Gulfood 2021, the springboard to a successful year for F&B trade

Quality and intention of visitors to do business is a ‘major boost’ at the world’s most competitive sourcing platform, the first in-person F&B event in 12 months Gulfood 2021, the most competitive global sourcing platform and first in-person F&B event in the past 12 months has set the tone for a resurgenceof worldwide F&B trade,

Display of culinary finesse by titans

As a world-renowned pastry chef René Frank insists he has a responsibility to change the perception that a good desert must be high in sugar. Frank, head chef and co-owner of CODA, in Berlin, Germany, the world’s first dessert restaurant to receive a Michelin Star, is one of 60 titans of the culinary universe taking

Startups show the way in adapting to new F&B normal

Regional entrepreneurs leverage unique Gulfood Startup Progamme platform to share insights on sustaining success in evolving industry ecosystem ‘Gulfood Start-Up Programme’ kicks off five days of rich content delivered by 110 of the biggest names in business and food Homegrown regional startups optimised the unique platform of Gulfood 2021, the world’s safest and most competitive

Global pioneers scoop honours at Gulfood 2021

250 entries from 44 countries, ranging from sustainable packaging to healthy snacks, free-from to plant-based products, signal worldwide industry transformation following challenging 12 months Winners span Middle East, India, Eastern & Central Europe, USA, and Central America Pioneering F&B producers from eight countries spanning the Middle East, India, Eastern and Central Europe, USA and Central

Gulfood 2021 draws global power brands and F&B leaders

First live industry gathering for 12 months opens 21 February with 2,500 companies from 85 countries eager to kickstart world food trade at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Exceptional participation from entire industry ecosystem: Ministers and national trade delegations; more than 110 of the biggest names in F&B and business delivering valuable insights and ‘new

Who’s The Next Big Food Disruptor?

Gulfood 2021 opens doors tomorrow. Year’s best-ever opportunities unlock at Gulfood 2021, 11 am, Dubai World Trade Centre. Check out the important sessions of this week: Who’s The Next Big Food Disruptor?Unique F&B launches from the most unlikely of sources. Discover the next big breakthroughs and startups challenging traditional food models. Date: Sunday, 21 Feb Timings: 11:30

Registration Opens for Sweets & Snacks Expo

The Sweets & Snacks Expo announced that registration is open for the 2021 show, taking place this year from June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Organized by the National Confectioners Association, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the largest show in North America representing the confectionery and snack industries. “The Sweets &

Gulfood 2021: Your Safety Is Our Top Priority

The Marketing Society Workshops at Gulfood 2021 is on 22 February, Dubai World Trade Centre. Online visitor registration only, no tickets available on-site. The free badge with AED 300 is valid until 21st February only.Get the complimentary pass here. Gulfood is the year’s first and most competitive F&B sourcing event, taking place live, in-person from 21-25 February 2021.

Curcugen’s mind-gut influence

New clinical study endorses high-bioavailable Curcugen™ curcumin extract for gut health and mood A new clinical study establishes curcumin’s potential for supporting digestive health, with subsequent positive effect on mood and quality of life. In the study, DolCas Biotech, LLC.’s proprietary branded curcuminoids formula, Curcugen™, was evaluated as a stand-alone botanical intervention in subjects with

Disruptions from COVID-19: ‘Build forward better’ not just get back to normal

New research examines disruptions from COVID-19 to the seafood sector and puts forth evidence-based recommendations for building future resilience in food systems.    New research on the impacts of COVID-19 disruptions to a highly globalized seafood sector reveals crucial lessons for making food systems more resilient in the face of future shocks, limiting threats to global food and nutrition security, and their negative impact on livelihoods and local economies.  Published in Global Food Security, the study outlines a food system resilience ‘action

The COPAN21 Congress Reviews the Challenges Ahead for the Bakery Sector

From 2nd to 4th March, InterSICOP and the Spanish Bakery, Pastry and Confectionery Industry Association (ASEMAC) organise COPAN21, the major congress about bread, on InterSICOP’s LIVEConnect platform. COPAN21 will be an unmissable event for businesses and professionals from across the whole bread sector value chain, with sessions focusing on and addressing the sector’s ongoing challenges. The congress has

Siegwerk’s raw materials supply chain under pressure

Packaging ink suppliers are facing increased prices on pigment raw materials, petrochemical price increases and supply constraints and higher freight cost due to the reduced availability of containers. This has resulted in significant pressure across the entire packaging ink industry, and, as a result, Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks for packaging applications

Barentz partners with Chr. Hansen Natural Colors

Chr. Hansen Natural Colors, the world leader in colors from natural sources, has appointed Barentz as its strategic partner for the distribution of their natural color portfolio in South Africa and Zimbabwe, beginning 1st February 2021. ‘We are excited with this new opportunity to give our growing customer base in South Africa and Zimbabwe access to the

Coming soon: Nestlé’s first vegan KitKat

One of the world’s most popular confectionery bars will soon have a delicious plant-based option that delivers the perfect balance between crispy wafer and smooth chocolate that people know and love. Alexander von Maillot, Head of Confectionery at Nestlé, said: “One of the most common requests we see on social media is for a vegan KitKat,