Louisville, Ky.-based D.D. Williamson has launched its first certified-organic annatto extracts for coloring. The new annatto extracts, which range in hue from yellow to orange, are available in water-soluble and oil-soluble versions, the latter of which can be applied to confectionery coatings.
According to Symrise’s sensory studies with specially trained test panelists, stevia produces off-notes of lingering bitterness and astringency and its sweetness profile often differs from expectation.
De Pere, Wis.-based Circle Packaging Machinery, Inc. will celebrate 50 years of manufacturing multi-lane, four-sided seal pouching and sachet machinery this year.
Circle Pines, Minn.-based Delkor Systems, a manufacturer of automated end-of-line packaging systems, has qualified as a Machine Builder partner in the Rockwell Automation ParterNetwork program.
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On February 28, 2009, Barry Callebaut sold 100% of its Asian consumer company Van Houten Singapore to The Hershey Co. Barry Callebaut will retain ownership of the Van Houten brand
The Hershey Co. plans to close its distribution center in Redlands, Calif. and relocate to Ogden, Utah, writes Jesse B. Gill in Redlands Daily Facts. Citing Derek Miller, managing director
Kildare, Ireland-based Lily O’Brien’s, a manufacturer of premium truffles, pralines and organic chocolates, opened its first chocolate cafe in Manhattan last month. The new cafe, located in the Bryant Park