Texture
Thickening, Gelling, Stabilising
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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.
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.
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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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.
11 Apr 2025
Watts Up Trend Watch - Packed with Protein
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.
27 Mar 2025
Supporting the Future of Food: Meet our First Scholarship Recipient
We're excited to introduce Emma Stewart, the first recipient of the Peter Hawkins Food Technology Scholarship! She recently spent a day at Hawkins Watts, meeting the team, exploring the lab, and even experimenting with some fun chocolate flavours.
12 Mar 2025
WattsUp Trend Watch - Mocha Mousse
Pantone's 2025 Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse, inspires indulgence and comfort, driving innovation in sensory-rich products. It encourages mousse-like textures while trending coffee flavours, like mocha, latte and espresso, are used to enhance snacks, bakery, and more.