29/09/2022
What do you need to consider when you’re reducing the salt content of a product, and how can yeast extracts help you tackle the challenge?
The Growing Demand for Health Star Rated Products
05/07/2022
Our experts shed light on how to calculate and formulate for a better Health Star Rating to appeal to an increasing number of health-conscious consumers.
Sleep Health and ‘Covid-somnia’
24/06/2022
In this article, we’ll look at the rise of ‘Covid-somnia’, factors affecting sleep health, the importance of quality sleep and how brands can formulate products to support consumers in this important space.
Ingredient Focus – Pectin 101
30/05/2022
What is pectin, and how does it work? What are the pros and cons of using it? Let’s dive into the world of pectin and answer some of your common questions.
What You Need to Know About the Xanthan Gum Shortage
15/03/2022
The global shortages of Xanthan gum will likely continue for months. This brief article provides a rundown on what you need to consider when looking for potential replacements.
Techniques to Match Colour Shade in Food
27/01/2022
Matching and changing colours in processed foods can be a complex task. So let our applications technologist, Elise Waddell, walk you through the techniques to make your job easier!
Alcohol-Free Beverages: A Year in Review
22/12/2021
Gone are the days of sickly-sweet mocktails or club sodas – alcohol-free options have exploded in 2021. Find out what the biggest changes were for this trending category, and see our predictions for what’s next.
What is the Flavour Pyramid?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Important is ‘Australian-made’ to Aussie Consumers?
16/09/2020
How important are ‘Australian-made’ food and beverage products to Aussie consumers? Get some insights with this quick overview.