Candy Flavors and Colors

Chatting with ofi about confectionery flavor trends in the U.S. and beyond

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400

A great way to address growing consumer demand for better-for-me products with less sugar is using the right cocoa, says ofi.

GNT on using coloring agents with natural and organic candy

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:30:00 -0400

We recently talked to Alice Lee, technical marketing manager, GNT USA, LLC, about coloring agents for natural and organic candy.

Butter Buds' Milk Buds Plus: Concentrated dairy helps mimic American-style chocolate

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:45:00 -0400

Milk Buds Plus serves up dairy taste, delivering a fatty mouthfeel and flavor masking, ideal for a variety of confectionery products and more.

IFF adds to Europe innovation hub with new flavor creation labs

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:50:00 -0400

Expert flavorists will enhance sweet and culinary capabilities with cutting-edge modulation technologies.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances adds to flavor division, production department at Northbrook location

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:45:00 -0400

Global flavor, fragrance company expands top talent to strengthen flavor innovation and business operations.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances marks top rating in 12th consecutive SQF food safety program audit

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:20:00 -0500

Flavors and fragrances company maintains Excellent rating across four global locations.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances expands sales, sensory teams

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:53:00 -0400

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. has made new hires to strengthen its sales and sensory/consumer insights teams and support growth at its headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.

CAPOL launches natural whitening agent for hard-sugar panning

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:25:00 -0400

An alternative to titanium dioxide, VIVAPIGMENTS White achieves a high level of opacity thanks to rice protein encapsulation technology.

GNT debuts Non-GMO Project Verified EXBERRY colors

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:50:00 -0400

EXBERRY colors are clean-label concentrates made from non-GMO fruits, vegetables and plants.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances completes annual organic recertification audit

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:57:00 -0400

Bell produces more than 200 certified organic flavors held to Quality Assurance International and USDA standards.

GNT outlines sustainability goals in new report

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:15:00 -0400

GNT has unveiled a sustainability roadmap for 2030 to optimize its environmental and social impacts across its global operations.

ADM unveils PearlEdge natural white color solutions

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:57:00 -0400

ADM has launched PearlEdge, a line of white color solutions derived from natural sources for a variety of food and beverage applications.

From escapism to global consciousness: Bell shares 5 consumer trends for 2022

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:11:50 -0400

Bell has reimagined its Spark toolkit, including macro and micro trends that can be applied to a flavor or fragrance category to identify what’s next.

From age to COVID-19: New FONA Report reveals 10 variables that can affect how food tastes

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:22:53 -0500

FONA’s Katie Buss and Ashley Rakow highlight why food can taste different for the same person, depending on the day.

Ube, saffron and champagne-flavored sweets?: Kerry Group shares 2022 list of sweet flavor trends

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:05:36 -0500

While sweet flavor trends like matcha tea, blackcurrant and anise continue to gain traction, others are emerging, such as whiskey, citrus zest and saffron.

FONA shares insight into salted caramel trend

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:58:15 -0500

Over the last year, “salted caramel” has had 8,443 social media mentions, 61 percent of which were from females.

GNT introduces ‘Power of Color’ research

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:03:00 -0500

The research combines consumer psychology and semiotics to deliver unique insights into how color generates meaning across products, brands and categories.

FONA breaks ground on manufacturing expansion

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

FONA says the expansion creates an additional 15,600 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and will allow for future growth.

GNT expands North Carolina facility

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:43:00 -0400

GNT, manufacturer of Exberry Coloring Foods, has announced an initial investment of $30 million to expand its operations in North America.

Snack Attack: FONA shares 10 popular snack flavors

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400

FONA's new report, ‘What’s new in Snacking?,’ details the latest snack trends and sector predictions.

GNT’s new vibrant green EXBERRY colors made from spirulina and turmeric

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:31:00 -0400

The company’s new Lime Green provides a vibrant yellowish green, while Shade Jade Green offers a vivid bluish green.

Black Forest brand introduces sustainability commitments

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:37:00 -0400

Black Forest is making a commitment to become a sustainable brand by using real ingredients, moving to fully sustainable packaging, continuing to plant and protect forests, and reducing its impact in its production.

COVID-19 leaves complicated mark on candy color trends

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:20:00 -0400

“The pandemic has had various impacts on consumer behavior,” explains Rebeka Davis, account manager, GNT USA. “On the one hand, many people have been indulging more in chocolate and sugar confectionery; on the other, eight in ten worldwide say they plan to adopt healthier eating and drinking habits.”

Mars will continue to use artificial colors in U.S. portfolio

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:57:00 -0500

Mars will not remove all artificial colors from its entire U.S. portfolio, contrasting a 2016 plan to do so.

FONA reveals flavor trends for 2021

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:16:00 -0500

Developed with FONA’s Flavor Radar, a flavor mapping methodology, the company's Flavor Watch List classifies flavors from novel ideas to everyday pantry staples.

Flavorchem reveals food and beverage trends for 2021

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:50:00 -0500

Flavorchem has identified four trends it expects to influence new food and beverage product launches this year.

McCormick acquires FONA International for $710M

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:51:00 -0500

McCormick & Company Inc. has purchased all shares of FONA International, manufacturer of clean and natural flavors for the food, beverage and nutritional markets.

Red to stir up food and beverage launches in 2021

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Red is said to evoke love, passion and anger, but in addition to those feelings, GNT says it can inspire excitement and encourage consumers to explore food and drink.

Spirulina offer solutions for clean-label blues in candy

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:03:00 -0400

Blue is big in 2020. But with consumer acceptance of artificial food dyes continuing to decline, using a clean-label alternative is essential.

FONA names Jeremy Thompson as president

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:36:00 -0400

With 20 years of experience in the food industry, Thompson has helped guide FONA with his diverse background knowledge and growth mindset.