This openness to change is being driven by conscious consumers’ with a desire to act on food waste – 98% of those surveyed were actively trying to minimise food waste, triggered by various factors including environmental considerations, mindfulness of world hunger and in the current economic climate, financial concerns. Among
Article by Kerry The global beverage market has a projected growth of 3.5% CAGR, going from US$1.56 trillion in 2021 to US$1.99 trillion in 2028, according to a Research and Markets report. The potential is strong but these days, consumers are looking for more than just beverages that can quench
It’s been 8 months since Hawkins Watts moved into their spacious new premises in Mulgrave, Victoria. New state-of-the art laboratories take pride of place, boasting equipment to make many an innovation technologist envious. The laboratories are equipped with cutting-edge technical equipment, including a UV-vis spectrophotometer, 3-1 combi oven, 2 stage
Today, sustainability is uppermost in people’s minds and plays a key role in consumer purchasing decisions. It therefore goes without saying that the food industry must prove itself capable of making the right decisions when it comes to safeguarding precious, natural resources such as water, soil and the very air
Originally used by monks in the 13th century, monk fruit has come a long way from its humble origins as a small green gourd growing in the Guilin mountains of China. Dried whole, the fruit was traditionally used as a sweetener and in traditional Chinese medicine, but for centuries was
Smit Zaveri has been a vegetarian since childhood. A few years ago, he decided he wanted to eliminate animal products from his diet entirely. “When I tried to look for vegan ingredients and supplements in Australia, I wasn’t finding a lot of options, and those that were available were very
Hawkins Watts represent many of the world’s leading food ingredient companies with a broad product portfolio of specialty ingredients. Their team of product developers include multi-disciplined expertise, that are deep and broad, including food application technologists, chefs, regulatory experts, process- and commercialisation specialists. Hawkins Watts partner with their customers throughout
Australian manufacturers looking to reduce the sodium content of their baked goods now have an alternative to Sodium Bicarbonate. KUDOS™ Potassium Bicarbonate can achieve up to a 50% reduction in sodium content without changing the appearance, taste or quality of products. Developed specifically for the bakery industry, KUDOS™ Potassium Bicarbonate