We recently connected with BENEO to talk about innovation and portion sizes in confectionery, as well as better-for-you ingredients that can be used in candy.

An expert from the ingredients company dives into trends in the ever-evolving category.

The company increased global capacity for the fibers by 30% and cut energy consumption by 35%.

BENEO has announced a multi-million investment program for the coming years to expand capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fiber production sites in Pemuco, Chile and Oreye, Belgium. 

Made with all-natural chicory root fiber, the latest addition to Puratos USA's Belcolade Selection range has 40 percent less sugar and is 100 percent natural.

Consumers are also increasingly interested in organic products, including candy.

BENEO has expanded its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolios with two new organic solutions.

BENEO has announced the expansion of its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolio with two new organic solutions.

BENEO, a manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a significant expansion for its chicory root fiber production facility in Chile by 2022, funded by an investment of more than 50 million Euro.

BENEO has announced that it is now capable of producing organic inulin from chicory roots, making it the first ingredient manufacturer to do so.