Nestle has released 500 single gold leaf covered Kit Kats to be sold in Japan only. Unlike a usual Kit Kat, the ‘Sublime Gold Kit Kat’ comes in a single bar instead of the traditional four bar serving. The gold leaf covered ...
Belgian researchers from University of Leuven and the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology have found that the yeasts used to ferment cocoa during chocolate manufacture can help alter the aroma of the end chocolate product. The research ...
Tags: Chocolate Product, yeasts, cocoa beans
New Zealand-based dairy cooperative Fonterra will sell its 50% stake in DairiConcepts to US-based cooperative Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) for NZD$196m ($126.7m) . DairiConcepts is the joint venture between Fonterra and DFA. Under ...
Taylors Wines has introduced a temperature sensor that appears on the back label of its Taylors Estate and Promised Land wines. The sensor uses thermo-chromatic ink technology that changes colour depending on the temperature of the wine, ...
Tags: Taylors Wines, Sensor, Labels
The trend towards portion-controlled packs and heat-and-eat convenience foods continues with the launch of a new range of 'meal-pots-for-one' from soup and ready-meal maker Pitango. Following the release of its World Flavour collection of ...
Streets has dramatically dropped the price of its individually sold Cornetto ice creams to just AUD$2.00. The Cornetto had a previously recommended retail price of AUD$3.30. Along with the introduction of the new price, Streets is ...
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US-based beer company New Belgium Brewing has unveiled two new gluten-reduced ales - Glütiny Pale Ale and Glütiny Golden Ale, providing healthier options to craft beer enthusiasts. The two beers will be made available in new ...
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Nestle’s Nespresso brand has launched a “limited edition” range of Christmas inspired coffee pods for the festive season. The three flavours are; Vanilla Amaretti: Almond and vanilla flavours, with an aroma similar to ...
Tetra Pak has released a major report on millennials, detailing how brands can tailor their packaging to this big-spending demographic. The packaging supplier has described this 20-35 age group as the largest generational group in ...
Texas-based alcoholic beverage marketer International Spirit & Beverage Group (ISBG) has launched its latest offering Besado Tequila, which features handcrafted blue agave Platinum Tequila permeated with a herbal mix of Maca, Damania and ...
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Chicago-based manufacturer of frozen beverage products Bevolution Group has acquired Tropics Mixology, a cocktail mix and smoothie maker. Tropics Mixology offers a broad line of beverage mixes which are believed to complement Bevolution's ...
Swiss food fragrance and flavours company Givaudan has initiated plans to set up a flavours manufacturing facility in Ranjangaon, Pune in India. Givaudan is investing CHF 55m ($55.8m) as a part of growth strategy to foray into Indian ...
Tags: food fragrance, emerging market
UK-based meat company BEEfit has launched a new range of beef biltong in the dried beef snack category. BEEfit biltong is a high protein, spiced, sliced and dried product which caters to customers who are on the move. The product ...
Tags: High-Protein Beef, Low-Fat Beef
US divisions of Coca-Cola and Pepsi are both vying for investment in Greek yoghurt producer Chobani. Any investment deal could value Chobani at US$3billion. Reuters say the yoghurt producer is after an investor who can help grow the ...
US-based food company Kellogg is launching five new flavours of pop tarts in December. The products will be available until Spring 2016. The pop tarts' taste varies widely and comes in flavours such as Chocolatey Caramel, Pink Lemonade ...
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