Ingredients

Westfalia Fruit unveils packhouse expansion plans in Mozambique

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Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce a significant development that underscores its steadfast commitment to propelling Mozambique's avocado sector forward. With a focus on fostering growth and innovation, the company is proud to unveil its upcoming packhouse expansion initiative. The upgrade of the packhouse facilities is currently in progress, with an anticipated completion date set for the second week of February 2024. This expansion marks a pivotal stride in solidifying the company’s … [Read more...] about Westfalia Fruit unveils packhouse expansion plans in Mozambique

Simple Label Sweets: Switching to Natural Colors in Confections  

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By Kelly Polte, Applications Scientist, DDW  When you think of confections, you most likely imagine vibrant, colorful shades. To achieve those vivid hues, confections are typically colored with synthetics, but as consumers lean more toward ‘clean label’ options, demand for switching to natural colors in confections is skyrocketing.    As you start the replacement process, you may hear things like: ‘natural colors aren’t as vibrant as synthetics’ or ‘natural colors … [Read more...] about Simple Label Sweets: Switching to Natural Colors in Confections  

Cultured meat: The next level of alternative proteins 

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Ahrensburg, September 2023 - In June, the US Department of Agriculture granted two companies final approval for the sale of cultured chicken meat. This makes the US the second country after Singapore, where meat from cell cultures can be sold. Companies on all five continents are researching cultured meat. According to market research, last year's focus was on beef and mutton, followed by poultry and pork. Fish and seafood are another area of interest.  Alternative proteins remain on a … [Read more...] about Cultured meat: The next level of alternative proteins