Food

Chemgrit

Apr 18, 20202 min read

Food & Drink Moves into Wellness and Ageing

The desire to slow down the signs of ageing remains a major driver of innovation in the beauty and personal care sectors, however it is...

Chemgrit

Apr 18, 20202 min read

In Defence of Sugar

Refined sugar may contain no proteins, essential fats, vitamins or minerals in sugar… it is essentially just pure energy – which is...

Chemgrit

Dec 23, 20193 min read

RECYCLING LABELS STANDARDISED

The issue of waste, plastic usage and recycling have become major talking points for consumers and retailers alike. The pressure to...

Chemgrit

Dec 13, 20193 min read

Blueberries Hit the Big Time

The blueberry has been compared to the avocado – why? Because thanks to the increased demand for this superfood, innovation in farming...

Chemgrit

Dec 11, 20192 min read

Calcium Chloride – A useful preservative and food additive.

Calcium chloride is a naturally occurring salt derived from limestone, however it is rarely in this form. It is more commonly produced...

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Chemgrit

Jul 12, 20192 min read

Plant based creamers – a new trend in the drinks market

The coffee market has for some years now been on the up – whether it be take-away and drive through coffee or pods and capsules – coffee...

Chemgrit

Apr 30, 20193 min read

Vegetarians and vegans do not have to give up the joy of jelly

Gelatine is widely used in many favourite foods including jellies, yoghurts, cakes, desserts and sweets, however due to its animal source...

Chemgrit

Apr 2, 20193 min read

Sweeteners are good for you… true or false?

As suppliers, manufacturers and marketers in the food industry, we see trends come and go, however every now and again a trend takes hold...

Chemgrit

Apr 1, 20192 min read

Sweetener 101

Thanks to the increase in lifestyle diseases such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes, one of the fastest growing segments of the food...