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Flavorchem: Sensory testing plays vital role in consumer acceptance

Flavorchem began building its Sensory Department after the 2020 opening of the SRS Center for Taste Innovation at their Downers Grove campus. 




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Top trends influencing global cuisines

Flavorchem reveals top trends influencing global cuisine that inspired the launch of its latest collection.




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Embassy Ingredients Ltd. forecasts bakery trends to watch for in 2023

Consumers have an increasing desire for complex and nuanced flavors, all while keeping comfort and familiarity in their baked goods.




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Chaucer Foods: consumers want ‘unique and uncommon’ flavors

The company advises consumers are on the hunt for foods that provide unique international flavors and clean-label formulation.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances unveils Bell Technology and Innovation Center

The new BTIC is located at the company's headquarters facility in Northbrook, IL




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Flavor Showdown to spotlight trending tastes at SNAXPO 2023

The competition showcases on-trend sweet and savory flavors from leading producers.




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Chesapeake Spice, Elite Spice triumph in SNAXPO 2023 Flavor Showdown

The two ingredients companies beat out stiff competition at the SNAC International event.




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Wixon adds flavor chemist to R&D team

Wixon announced that Jessica Lopez recently joined its research and development team as a flavor chemist.




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Flavor Showdown winners share secrets of snack seasoning success

Experts from Chesapeake Spice and Elite Spice discuss their winning entries from SNAXPO23.




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Consumers ready to try new bakery and snack flavors and colors

Producers that deliver a combination of the new and familiar will likely pique buyer interest.




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FlavorSum to raise a glass to robust, diverse tastes at IFT First

The company will sample coated pretzels and mocktails at the event July 16–19 in Chicago.




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Doehler Group acquires Thailand-based Boon Flavors

The purchase is intended to expand the ingredients company’s reach in Southeast Asia.




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T. Hasegawa launches Boostract flavor modifier to help mitigate tomato shortages

The ingredient aims to help producers amplify tomato flavor in response to shortages.




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Bell Flavors and Fragrances offers a glimpse into hot snack and bakery trends

Food trends for 2024 focus on adventurous eating, sustainable snacking, and more. 




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FlavorSum expands MI facility, opens NJ innovation center

The flavor producer is increasing capacity and adding technical capabilities.




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What’s hot in flavors and colors? Online event offers a taste

The webinar, led by a Circana expert, shared emerging trends in snack and bakery.





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Flavor Showdown brings Texas-size taste talents together

The SNX 2024 event lets suppliers showcase their seasoning and flavor capabilities.




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Vanilla offers versatility, variety of options: Rodelle

Experts from the flavor provider discuss the types and uses of vanilla.




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Puratos unveils trio of dynamic flavor trends

The supplier predicts premium flavors, combinations, and booze-inspired tastes will be big.




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Syensqo launches rosemary-based food ingredients

The supplier intends to help producers eliminate artificial preservatives with naturally derived options.




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Oterra expands I-Colors line for snack, bakery applications

The supplier aims to give snack makers, bakers, and other food producers a range of intense, natural color options.




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Consumers embracing ‘new human nature’ in foods: ADM

ADM’s latest Flavor and Color Trends Report indicates shoppers seek snacks and baked goods that reflect the evolving human experience.




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Eriez announces managing director for Eriez-Germany

Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt has announced the company has selected Eric Adams to serve as managing director for the company’s newly established Eriez Deutschland GmbH, based in Recklinghausen, Germany.




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Kemin announces new director of research and development

Kemin Industries has selected Rebecca Lucas to serve as director of research and development (R&D) for its human nutrition and health business unit.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances announces new roles, strategic promotions at its Northbrook location

Bell Flavors & Fragrances recently announced one new role and several promotions at its headquarters in Northbrook, IL.




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Ingredion adds Catherine Suever to board of directors

Ingredion Incorporated has announced the appointment of Catherine Suever to its board of directors, effective August 17, 2021.




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Case Study: ProMach collaboration leads to optimized end-of-line packaging system for Snak King

Snak King looks to optimize its efficiency in throughput, while also seeking to alleviate labor shortages at its manufacturing facility in Freeport, Illinois.





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Case Study: With Crisp insights, Outstanding Foods is in hog heaven

Outstanding Foods turns to Crisp for a more efficient and effective way to look at its data.




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Case Study: Downey's Potato Chips poised for growth with upgraded Vanmark equipment

Downey's Potato Chips has upgraded its machinery with new Vanmark peeling machines.




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Case Study: Global nut exporter Trigon Snacks selects supermarket-spec Fortress metal detector

For its latest coated honey roast nut production line, Trigon Snacks selected a customized linear Stealth metal detector with an innovative retractable conveyor reject system.
 




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Case Study: Almarai employs Syntegon technologies in its bakery manufacturing

Muffins, pastries, and croissants are very diverse and delicate products that must be handled with care, from distribution to primary packaging.




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Case Study: Bimbo QSR selects TraceGains to identify alternate ingredient suppliers, improve new product development

Bimbo QSR has selected TraceGains as its system of choice to automate supply chain operations.




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Case Study: TruFood boosts production capacity with Luxme automated sanitary conveyor

Luxme International has supplied a SANILux Tubular Chain Conveyor with automated clean-in-place technology to nutrition bar manufacturer TruFood, enhancing food safety and increasing line efficiency at the company’s Pittsburgh-based facility.




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Case Study: EverGrain's large-scale protein facility uses Pall Corporation's filtration technology

Pall Membralox Microfiltration System equipped with ceramic membranes with gradient permeability technology plays a critical role in purifying valuable protein.





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Case Study: Pioneering a new path to predict final product quality

Puratos Serbia has utilized flour and dough analysis technology to help develop a game-changing quality assurance database for its extensive product line.




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Case Study: Clif Bar adds RFgen mobile inventory solution

Growing food manufacturer rapidly adds mobile inventory solution to harmonize business systems and enhance productivity, traceability and sustainability.




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Smith’s Snackfood opts for Flexicon bulk handling system

The Aussie snack producer, a unit of PepsiCo, is the maker of Twisties, Burger Rings, Parker’s pretzels, and other brands.




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Mariani opts for Key Technology optical sorter for fruit processing

The newly installed equipment is rated to sort up to 20,000 lbs of product per hour.




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Case Study: Crown Bakeries' employee-focused, design-build renovation

After acquiring Crown Bakeries and its Smyrna, GA facility, private equity firm Arbor Investments sought the expertise of Stellar’s Food & Beverage team to design and build an upgraded, state-of-the-art 200,000-square-foot processing facility.




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UK potato chip brand Burts Snacks forges long-term partnership with tna

The snack producer has turned to the food technology firm to boost production.




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Corn Nuts roasting and packaging facility harnesses the power of the sun

The Hormel-owned snack brand has installed solar panels to boosts its sustainability.




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Andersen and Sons safeguards their nut products with x-ray inspection tech

The family-run business uses Mettler-Toledo Safeline systems to detect foreign matter.




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The Cheesecake Factory sweetens the holidays with Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

To celebrate the holiday season, The Cheesecake Factory welcomes back its festive Peppermint Bark Cheesecake. 




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Cotton Blues Cheesecake Limited Edition Sweet Potato flavor

Cotton Blues Cheesecakes recently released its Sweet Potato flavor nationwide for everyone to enjoy via Goldbelly for $65.




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Good & Tasty Bakes debuts gluten-free mini cheesecakes

In January, Good & Tasty Bakes released Mini Cheesecakes, which are pre-portioned, have no sugar added, and made with all-natural ingredients.





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Talking cheesecake trends with Schwan's Company for National Cheesecake Day

Schwan's Company speaks about trends in the cheesecake and frozen dessert category.




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Daiya rereleases dairy-free Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake

Dairy-free Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake is made with a sweet artisan crust and creamy pumpkin filling.




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Philadelphia cream cheese debuts handbag made of cheesecake

The cream cheese brand transforms America’s favorite holiday dessert into this season’s “it” gift.




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America's favorite Christmas treats by state

Wisevoter, a bipartisan educational platform, delved into America’s favorite Christmas treats this year by state.




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Jenny Craig debuts Jenny Fresh entrees, desserts

Jenny Craig also enhances customer personalization with tech-enabled menu planner, adds frozen skillet meals to food offerings.