News On Ingredients from United Kingdom

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April 10, 2015

Doritos Roulette launched in the UK: your tortilla chip may be spicy.

Doritos, the tortilla corn chip snack from PepsiCo, is launching a new variant to its range – Doritos Roulette in the United Kingdom

February 12, 2015

Tasty treat: how we showed fat to be the sixth taste

Humans are thought to be able to taste five qualities but technological advances combined with sophisticated research means we can now test for more subtle tastes we haven’t known about.

October 15, 2014

IOI Loders Croklaan and Unilever enter partnership to strengthen their global oil business

Unilever and IOI Loders Croklaan have signed a global partnership designed to drive efficiency, increase capacity and quality of specialty oils and fats as well as commodity oils.

October 14, 2014

William Chase doubles vodka production after bumper potato harvest

William Chase, founder of Chase Distillery, will double production of premium spirits to 500,000 bottles this year after a bumper potato harvest.<

April 14, 2014

Burts Chips uses locally sourced Cornish Sea Salt

Responding to the increased consumer demand for strong traceability and high quality ingredients, British crisp producer Burts Chips started using locally sourced Cornish Sea Salt in its top-selling salt variant.

February 17, 2014

Daymer Ingredients reports higher Potato Starch Prices

Daymer Ingredients, a distributor of AVEBE Starches located in the United Kingdom, reports an (upcoming) increase in potato starch prices

Electrostatic flavour or coating application explained

February 05, 2014

Spice Application Systems wants to prove the power of electrostatics with your product

Spice Application Systems is launching an exclusive new facility which allows customers to test out the power of electrostatics on their products.

June 05, 2013

Spice Application System’s top electrostatics experts at Snackex

Want to learn more about Electrostatic flavour application? then make sure to visit Spice Application Systems at the Snackex in stand 125.

May 29, 2013

tna unveils evolution in seasoning at Snackex

Leading global food packaging specialist, tna, will unveil its intelli-flav® model, the new addition to its ground-breaking seasoning range at Snackex 2013.

February 27, 2013

Walkers' new potato crisps range uses real meat

In a novel experiment, Walkers is to make crisps using real meat. For weeks the biggest crisp manufacturer in the United Kingdom has been quietly remaking its best-selling lines with authentic British ingredients and trialling the packs in shops.

August 21, 2012

New Headquarters for AKP Group

Nearly £3-million has been invested into making northern Lincolnshire a central hub for the needs of some of the UK’s biggest potato sellers. Elsham Wold has just become the new headquarters for Arundel Kerr Produce Ltd (AKP Group), supplier to superm...

August 17, 2012

Food Industry expert Alan Burgess joins Spice Application Systems

Experienced food industry professional Alan Burgess has joined Spice Application Systems (SAS) as a director, taking on responsibility for sales and marketing, project development and day-to-day operations. The move will see Peter King, founder and ma...

August 16, 2012

Oils could reduce viruses in seed potatoes

The application of oils has the potential to assist in the control of non-persistent viruses in potato seed crops. However, more work is required to establish the effects on seed crops.

April 10, 2012

Aroma of baked potato evokes happiness, researchers found

The smell of a baked potato can actually make us feel happier. Scientists in the UK discovered that the aromas given off during the cooking process can trigger positive memories in the brain.

December 06, 2011

Electrostatics boom among potato processors

More and more potato processors are turning to electrostatics to improve the way flavourings and coatings are added to potatoes and potato products. UK-based Spice Application Systems (SAS) reports a 20% increase in orders over the last six months and...

October 31, 2011

Tate & Lyle signs exclusive agreement for novel salt reduction technology

Tate &Lyle announces that it has signed an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with Eminate Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of The University of Nottingham, UK, for its novel salt reduction technology. The product, currently known as ‘SODA-LO®’,...

October 24, 2011

Award-winning Scottish crisps banned from America because of BSE fears

Taypack Potatoes, based near Inchture, supplies Mackie's crisps and the firm is aiming to break into the lucrative export market. However, this move has received a major setback with Mackie's Aberdeen Angus beef-flavoured crisps being banned in Americ...

June 01, 2011

Snacks: Why we Love them

In order to stimulate, a food needs to have a very clear and obvious first taste. This needs to be strong, easy and not too complicated. To carry that taste, either sweetness or saltiness or a combination needs to be present.

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