Archives for December 5, 2023

Seasonal

Oh! Oh! Oh! Is there a right way to eat a candy cane?

There’s no more evident sign that the winter holidays are here than the emergence of candy canes on store shelves in the US – but what is the “right” way to eat them? It’s a fun question that always gets American consumers in a twist, so here goes …

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Are we heading for a shortage of cocoa?

Heavier-than-usual rainfall during the past three to six months in the main cocoa-producing countries of West Africa - Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon could impact the chocolate industry due to a shortage of its main ingredient, according to...

Far from risking the inherent indulgence of baked goods, Puratos believes health is at the heart of consumer trends for 2024

From the launch of the first branded health-focused bread in the 1920s to the development of a fibre-packed sourdough ingredient in 2021, Puratos has been at the forefront of the health trend. It’s part of the company’s DNA.

Recreating Willy Wonka flavours with food science: 'In principle, we could simulate any flavour'

Food and flavours collide with the film world and a fictional favourite as a University of Warwick professor explores the most famous creations of chocolate idol Willy Wonka ahead of its reimagined release premiering in December 2023.