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Carbery introduces new Bifipro fermented dairy ingredients line

Flavours and ingredients firm Carbery has launched a new fermented dairy ingredients range that is said to deliver a “combination of high-quality protein with prebiotic promoting properties”. Unveiled this week at Health Ingredients Europe, Bifipro is produced using a natural fermentation process. Produced with milk from grass-fed Irish cows, it contains “all the essential branched […]

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Firmenich buys sweetener and flavour manufacturer Senomyx

Firmenich will acquire US-based ingredients firm Senomyx, increasing its portfolio of natural flavours for food and beverage companies. The deal, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2018. Upon closing, Senomyx will be integrated into Firmenich’s North America research and […]

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The future of drinks flavours – Consumer trends

The broadening taste palate of consumers is spurring ever more adventurous flavour creations in the drinks sector, Ben Cooper writes, while growing sophistication in how consumers view flavour profiles in food and drink is leading to new opportunities in marketing, product development and food pairing. When what might be termed the “flavour revolution” in beverages […]

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Sensient launches natural, allergen­free nut flavours

Flavour company Sensient has developed a range of clean label, natural nut flavours that are completely free of nut allergens, it says. The line includes almond, hazelnut, peanut, pistachio and walnut flavours and are completely free of nut components, allowing manufacturers an ‘allergen­free’ on­pack claim. They can also be listed on ingredients labels as natural […]