“From mushroom jerky to sparkling honey water, we’ve seen some incredible products that use honey developed in the last 12 months,” Catherine Barry, National Honey Board’s director of marketing, says. “By recognizing some of these products through our Queen’s Choice Award, we’re able to show appreciation to food and beverage manufacturers that choose honey and use it as a flavor, functional ingredient and marketing benefit.”

Across an exhibition area of more than 80,000m2, experts from all sectors – including product developers and decision-makers from the food and beverage industry, as well as representatives of major brand companies – will do business face-to-face with top buyers and specialists from across the F&B supply chain.

With more than 1,300 exhibitors presenting their innovations at both shows, and over 17,000 professional visitors expected, the co-located events celebrate their premiere in a highly creative and professional environment.

This commitment will help further their growth as the demand for safe and responsibly  sourced ingredients continue to grow in the domestic market.

ColdChurn is Non-GMO Project Verified and crafted by churning four premium ingredients in a chiller, creating a smooth and creamy texture with buttery flavor. It is made from high-stability sunflower oil, palm fruit oil, salt, and natural flavor.

These filling fat solutions solve a number of the challenges that today’s chocolate and confectionery manufacturers face. 

Traditional sources for starches, gums, and flours are experiencing a shift in focus as the industry seeks new ingredients to satisfy consumers. As interest in healthier products, increased protein composition, and cleaner labels increases, natural ingredients and gluten-free options are in high demand.

Par-frying, a process where meat and poultry products are placed in high temperature oil for less than a full lethality cooking process, is used to set batter and/or breading, set exterior proteins to hold a shape, or to impart a color and/or flavor on the surface of the product. The new research study suggests that Kemin’s oil-soluble green tea extract NaturFORTTM LGR 105 is an effective alternative to TBHQ, providing flavor stabilization to the frying oil used for par-fried foods.

The new ingredient is a clean label solution for preserving dips, spreads and deli-style salads. A natural alternative to artificial ingredients like sorbates and benzoates, this pioneering solution will enable manufacturers to create flavorful deli products, which stay retain their freshness throughout a longer shelf life while meet also growing demand for clean and clear labels.

The webinar provides valuable insights on how brand loyalty, consumer purchasing trends and consumer perception are related—and how they impact viewers’ existing bakery and snack products. Combining an informative overview along with pertinent detail, the webinar serves as an introduction to the effects oxidation and reformulation can have on existing brand products.