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Beneo board: “Let us not forget that functional food responds to a clear demand of the consumer”

Beneo board: “Let us not forget that functional food responds to a clear demand of the consumer”

Yves Servotte

Executive board member - Beneo Group

In the first part of this exclusive interview, Beneo Group executive board member, Yves Servotte, explains how European Union health claim rules have informed strategic thinking at one of Europe’s biggest and most vocal ingredient vendors.

Published: 20-Dec-2011

Chinese market opens up for Naturex for flavour modifier; Burgundy integration underway

Chinese market opens up for Naturex for flavour modifier; Burgundy integration underway

Jacques Dikansky

President and CEO - Naturex

Naturex has just received novel foods approval in China for its flavour masking system, Talin. President and chief executive of the botanicals group, Jacques Dikansky, revealed the news and discussed the integration of Burgundy when we caught up with him at Naturex HQ in Avignon.

Published: 21-Nov-2011

Nestle thinks big and small as it highlights packaging mega-trends

Nestle thinks big and small as it highlights packaging mega-trends

Dr Anne Roulin

Global head of packaging and design - Nestle

Dr Anne Roulin, head of packaging and design at Nestle, has given FoodProductionDaily.com a unique insight into the mega-trends that are informing packing developments at the global giant.

Published: 14-Jun-2011

PMMI highlights key US processing and packaging trends

PMMI highlights key US processing and packaging trends

Tom Egan

Vice president, industry services - PMMI

FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Tom Egan, of PMMI, at the recent Interpack trade show to discuss key trends in the North American sector.

Published: 25-May-2011

Active and intelligent packaging: the future

Active and intelligent packaging: the future

Chip Tonkin

Director - Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics

What role will active and intelligent components play in future food and drink packaging? We caught up with Chip Tonkin, director of the US based Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Interpack 2011 to find out.

Published: 24-May-2011

Sweet cleaning claimed for new depositor technology

Sweet cleaning claimed for new depositor technology

Mark Beaver

Business Director, Confectionery - Baker Perkins

Baker Perkins talked hygiene innovation as a greater part of the buzz around Interpack 2011 was about technology that allows more rapid cleaning.

Published: 18-May-2011

Pan-European study reveals packaging trends

Pan-European study reveals packaging trends

Sophie Thillaye

Trade development advisor food and drink - UBIFrance

Lightweighting, recyclability and the development of eco-packaging have been revealed as the key issues for consumers, according to an analysis of packaging trends across seven major European countries by the French trade commission.

Published: 20-Dec-2010

Packaging lobbyist warns that green policy divisions in Europe could damage trade

Packaging lobbyist warns that green policy divisions in Europe could damage trade

Julian Carroll

Managing Director - European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (Europen)

European policy makers need to be aware that taking conflicting approaches on sustainability could affect the free flow of packaged goods, according to the managing director of Europen.

Published: 08-Dec-2010

Stretchable paper could revolutionise thermoformed packaging

Stretchable paper could revolutionise thermoformed packaging

Armin van Overbeek

Sales and Marketing Director - Billerud

A new stretchable paper may signal the beginning of the end for thermoform plastic trays, Billerud told FoodProductionDaily.com at the Emballage show in Paris last week.

Published: 29-Nov-2010

Rexam defends green credentials of beverage can

Rexam defends green credentials of beverage can

John Revess

VP marketing and environmental affairs - Rexam Beverage Can Europe

Talking from the Brau Beviale trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, Rexam executive John Revess outlined the lobbying and marketing work needed to improve the environmental image of the beverage can.

Published: 15-Nov-2010

Biofilm busting enzyme boosts plant hygiene

Biofilm busting enzyme boosts plant hygiene

Olivier Fain

Biofilm business manager - Realco

FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Realco at the recent IPA trade show in Paris to discuss biofilms and the company’s breakthrough in tackling these slime layers that pose a constant contamination threat for food processors.

Published: 08-Nov-2010

Minister notes hike in French food processing equipment exports

Minister notes hike in French food processing equipment exports

Christian Estrosi

Minister for Industry - French Government

French Minister for Industry Christian Estrosi gave an exclusive interview to FoodProductionDaily.com at the recent food processing trade show, IPA, in Paris

Published: 03-Nov-2010

Seasonal Video Greetings From Decision News Media

Seasonal Video Greetings From Decision News Media

Welcome to this seasonal holiday video from Decision News Media. As we prepare to celebrate our tenth anniversary next year and first year as part of William Reed Business Media, we present 10 fun number facts about our company. And, later this week, the holidays begin.

Published: 22-Dec-2009

Meet Our New Owners

Meet Our New Owners

Robert Marr (chief operating officer, William Reed), Franck Metzger, Jean-Marc Cocogne (managing directors, Decision News Media)

Don’t miss this video interview with Robert Marr, chief operating officer of William Reed Business Media, which recently acquired Decision News Media, publisher of ConfectioneryNews.com.

Published: 03-Jun-2009

PCs a necessity – not a luxury – in tight economy, says Beckhoff

PCs a necessity – not a luxury – in tight economy, says Beckhoff

Michael Jost

Product Manager - Beckhoff Automation

Investing in automation technology in the food manufacturing industry could enhance productivity by around 10 percent, according to Beckhoff Automation, which recently presented its technology to industry.

Published: 07-Apr-2009

Video season's greetings from Decision News Media

Video season's greetings from Decision News Media

The Decision News Media team would like to bring you its seasonal greetings in person and show you around the offices.

Published: 22-Dec-2008

Combining and explaining texture effects

Combining and explaining texture effects

Alexandre Luneau

EMEA Regional Director - Cargill Texturizing Solutions

Cargill Texturizing Solutions' regional director explains how combinations of texturisers can produce the required effect in foods, and how texture descriptions like 'velvety' and 'crunchy' now crop up in promotional materials.

Published: 24-Nov-2008

Healthy decadent chocolate

Healthy decadent chocolate

Keith Parle & James Cross

Director Of Functional Food Sales & Strategic Development, VP Of Strategic Development - Kerry Ingredients & Flavours

Decadent and healthy may not be words readily associated with each other, but Kerry Ingredients & Flavours showcases how to boost the fibre and protein content of chocolate without affecting texture.

Published: 10-Jul-2008

Barry Callebaut launches probiotic chocolate

Barry Callebaut launches probiotic chocolate

Hans Vriens

Chief innovation officer - Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut announces the roll-out of probiotic chocolate to meet consumer demand for health and wellness foods.

Published: 09-Nov-2007

Improved taste for healthier chocolate formulations, claims Cargill

Improved taste for healthier chocolate formulations, claims Cargill

Henry Hussell

Head of marketing - Cargill Sweetness

Taste is a key challenge for makers of healthier chocolate: Henry Hussell, head of marketing at Cargill Sweetness, takes us through some of their solutions.

Published: 09-Nov-2007

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Stevia and mint flavours a winning combination, says Cargill consultant
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Stevia and mint flavours a winning combination, says Cargill consultant

Mint confectionery products containing the sweetener stevia could appeal to EU consumers, but each country has its...

Robotics, clean-label and stevia: ProSweets 2012 roundup

Robotics, clean-label and stevia: ProSweets 2012 roundup

The confectionery trade fair ProSweets ended on Wednesday after four days of intensive trade fair business in...

Hershey records growth as international markets shine

Hershey records growth as international markets shine

The Hershey Company has announced improved sales and gross profit in its fourth quarter (Q4) and end...

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