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Sensory Science Meets Consumer Demand: How Understanding Sensory Preferences is Helping the Food & Beverage Industry Win Over Gen Z preferences

FMT Magazine

In the world of product development, striking the perfect balance between health and taste has become more like walking a tightrope. Consumers, especially the new generation of consumers, Gen Z are now demanding more from their food — less sugar, less fat, and less salt without sacrificing the flavors they know and love. This poses a new challenge for manufacturers, one that is like trying to make a cake without flour, it ’ s possible, but it requires skill, innovation, and a deep understanding

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Bühler India launches new SmartLine solutions for the growing biscuit and cracker market

FMT Magazine

Bengaluru (India), August 13, 2024 – Bühler India has launched two solutions that will enable biscuit manufacturers to provide a diverse range of products to their customers, addressing the growing demand in the region. As part of the SmartLine series, the DirectBake Smart is a Direct Gas Fired (DGF) oven that can accommodate a diverse range of baking needs with ease, while the RotaMold Smart is a rotary molder that produces a wide variety of shapes and intricate designs.

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Evolution of Ice Cream Flavours: Exploring the Trends in 2024

FMT Magazine

Growing up, there were three classic ice cream options that were available in the mainstream; chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Every event, birthday party, and wedding had one of these flavours available. While, these flavours are timeless, still to this day, prevalent, and holding the nostalgic element, flavours and trends have evolved making ice cream the ultimate comfort tool.

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Trace, Tech, Control: A Roadmap for Enhancing Food Safety and Public Health

FMT Magazine

Ensuring food safety and public health is an ongoing challenge that requires constant vigilance and innovation. In the face of rising global food demand and complex supply chains, it is imperative to implement robust systems that guarantee the safety and quality of food products. This article outlines a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing food safety through transparent supply chains, stringent quality control, technology integration, research and development, and continuous improvement. 1.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Carrageenan in ice cream: a Natural and gelatin substitute

FMT Magazine

Carrageenan is a hydrocolloid, it has become the preferred gelatin alternative for vegan and natural ice cream. Carrageenan is plant-derived, but gelatin, is an animal-driven food additive. Seaweed is a type of macro algae that looks like a thallus type plant yet grows naturally in the sea. However, it lacks true roots, flowers, leaves, and stems, as does a plant.

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