News and Trends

• The approval of methyloxolane as an alternative to hexane is seen as a real advance in the process of removing harmful substances from ingredient production. By Directive no. 175/2023 amending Directive 2009/32/EC of the European Parliament and the European Council,...

• The sensory journey, in which visitors and specialists in the field could discover the connection between chocolate, confectionery and gelato products and emotions, was a special attraction at Sigep 2023. The International Exhibition of the Sweet Sector, Sigep 2023,...

• The results of the first ever field study in Europe with a genetically edited (GE) wheat variety showed a significant reduction of up to 45% in the potential carcinogen acrylamide when the flour is baked. Held at Rothamsted...

• Between January 21 and January 25, 2023, the 44th edition of Sigep - International Exhibition of the Sweet Sector was held together with the 7th edition of AB Tech Expo. The Sigep exhibition, which is held every year, in...

•Food prices will continue to rise in 2023 and this is a serious concern for many consumers in Europe. What impact will this have on industry innovation and market demand in 2023? Examining economic trends…

• Packaging has long been known as an effective method of protecting food, but also as a means of optimal product presentation. Since their first appearance on supermarket shelves, packaging has conveyed to the consumer the idea of ​​safety...

• Trends for the bakery and pastry sector were focused by Taste Tomorrow in three major aspects: the consumer demands freshness, moves towards premium artisan products and seeks the comfort of authentic traditional recipes. At the level of 2022, one of...

• The chocolate industry develops products adapted to new trends in the global consumer market. In order to be successful in the field, companies must take into account the trend that is gradually taking over the field of public catering. "Herb-based" has become,...

• Artistic cakes, in strange shapes and with an abundance of decorations, become stars on Social Media. A Taste Tomorrow article shows that if until now pretty confectionery products in pastel shades and elegant decorations were in the portfolio...

• The Barry Callebaut company, a chocolate manufacturer from Switzerland, presents a new method of obtaining chocolate. Barry Callebaut representatives explain how the company changed its chocolate manufacturing process to embrace the market trend of consuming...

 • The measure of detailing the label of the finished product in public food is regulated by ANPC through Order no. 201/2022 and will come into force starting on December 20, 2022. Giving the example of parents who, for the safety of children, carefully read the product label...

• Extending the shelf life of fresh pasta has been the subject of research for a group of Italian scientists. Following research, Italian scientists have discovered a method that can extend the shelf life of fresh pasta...

• Plant-based products and ingredients are one of the hottest trends in the food industry, with consumers continuing to look for new alternatives to animal products. So it's no surprise that the drinks market on...

• Stevia, a plant whose leaves have an intensely sweet taste, has been used as tea but also to sweeten drinks since the 16th century. Stevia, or by its full name Stevia Rebaudiana, is native to Paraguay and Brazil, reaching...