30/11/2021
Flavour is at the core of creating delicious food and drink. Find out how the Flavour Pyramid can help you create complex and delicious flavours every time.
WattsUp Trend Watch – Trending Ingredient: Coconut
08/11/2021
Coconut is being touted as one of the hottest flavours of the summer. Let’s dig into how this is playing out, and how different brands are incorporating coconut flavours into their new launches.
Sugar Replacement in Bakery
27/10/2021
Replacing sugar in bakery applications can be a minefield. This article looks at some of the key issues to take into account when replacing sugar, and our recommendations for how to succeed.
WattsUp Trend Watch – Cutting-Edge Caffeination
06/10/2021
In this Trend Watch report, we look at how coffee brands are differentiating their offerings through both indulgence and functionality. Consumers are looking for more than just a standard cup of coffee, and brands have heard their demands loud and clear!
How to Replace Carmine in Orange, Red and Purple Applications
16/09/2021
Replacing carmine while retaining bright colour and heat stability is no easy task. In this blog post, we look at some of the options available if you’re trying to find a suitable carmine alternative.
WattsUp Trend Watch – Indulgent Treats
07/09/2021
In these current uncertain times, people are reaching for indulgent desserts, cakes, cookies and more to help lift their mood. In this Trend Watch report, we look at how brands are innovating to create indulgent sweets that still feel ‘permissible’ to consumers.
WattsUp Trend Watch – Nutrition for Eye Health
06/08/2021
After over a year of pandemic-induced ‘digital bingeing’, concerns around eye strain and deteriorating eyesight are becoming increasingly common. In this Trend Watch report, we look at how food and drink products are innovating to help support the eye health of consumers.
Alternatives to Locust Bean Gum (LBG)
05/08/2021
With tight supply and rising prices, many people are on the lookout for potential LBG replacements. In this blog post our resident hydrocolloid expert, Celia, takes you through some of the potential alternatives.
WattsUp Trend Watch – Blooming Botanicals
07/07/2021
Consumers are increasingly aware of the functional health benefits that natural botanical ingredients can provide. Read on for a summary of why brands should be paying attention to these trending ingredients.
What’s new in modern ‘Asian fusion’?
24/06/2021
Asian fusion cuisine has been popular for decades, but new flavours and mash-ups are generating revived interest. Jump into this blog post for an update on what’s trending in this space, and how we’re bringing this to life on our stand at foodpro next month.
WattsUp Trend Watch: Better for the Planet
09/06/2021
Consumers are increasingly taking sustainability and ethics into consideration when purchasing food and beverages. Our latest Trend Watch report looks at how this is playing out, and how some brands have responded.
WattsUp Trend Watch: Functional Dairy & Dairy Alternatives
05/05/2021
The increased interest in health and wellness we saw in 2020 is becoming evident in new dairy and dairy alternatives. Brands are looking to position their products as nutritionally dense and as go-to healthy solutions. Learn more in our latest trend report.