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Knowledge, creativity & collaboration. Ingredient solutions for building great products.

What we do

Hawkins Watts are leaders in specialised food, beverage and supplement ingredients, with an unmatched commitment to innovation, quality and service.

Our team of technical experts are ready to collaborate with you to solve project roadblocks and create innovative new concepts. Working with you to fully understand your applications to find the very best solutions. From running technical training sessions to hosting customers in our laboratories for product development sessions, our support & specialty ingredients are second to none.

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Our ingredients

We represent many of the world’s leading ingredient companies with a broad product portfolio, specialising in Texture, Health & Nutrition, Colour, Flavour, & More.

Texture

Thickening, Gelling, Stabilising
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Health & Nutrition

Enriching, Replacing, Substituting
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Colour

Enhancing, Correcting, Protecting
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Flavour

Differentiating, Enhancing, Modifying
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& More

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Find the perfect ingredient for your next challenge

Discover innovative ingredients that will help you go in the right direction.

Our expertise

Innovative technical support combined with in-house application laboratories.

Focused on the Australian and New Zealand markets, our team of highly experienced food technologists work collaboratively, sharing knowledge and experience, to find the best solution for you.

Trend reports

Get in-depth insights into the latest food ingredient trends, expert analysis & recommendations.

06 Jun 2025

The TV series The White Lotus has resonated with audiences and has had a demonstrated cultural impact. Find out how this latest season set in Thailand will impact Thai cuisine in ANZ.

19 May 2025

Cocoa prices have rapidly risen over the last year and are expected to remain elevated for the foreseeable future. Manufacturers will need to find different cost reduction strategies to avoid consumer frustration.

11 Apr 2025

Protein remains a top priority for consumers, and dairy is delivering. From yoghurts to cheese and everything in between, we explore how protein is shaping innovation across both dairy and plant-based formats.