Tea Flavours
What’s Next for the Tea Industry? Tea drinking has occurred for thousands of years, however, the industry continues to evolve and tea flavours are becoming more innovative. Whilst the classic breakfast tea is consistently a firm favourite, the portfolio of tea flavours in the market is vast and there has been a surge in other […]
Christmas Blog 2023
Christmas is the time of year when food takes centre stage throughout the entire festive period. Whether that be party food, sweet treats or a full Christmas dinner, food is the focus point of Christmas gatherings. From classic and traditional flavours to festive twists and even entirely unique flavours, the food industry is always booming […]
All About Taste
Taste is our fifth sense. Taste cells or receptors detect food and drink molecules on the tongue and then send signals to the brain to create an emotion. Subsequently, taste is associated with strong emotions. They can lead to a state of pleasure or displeasure. Originally, our sense of taste was used as a survival […]
Plant-Ex’s Halloween Inspiration
Halloween has grown in popularity in the UK, expanding from a 1 day event to at least a weeks worth of celebrations. As a result, the demand for spooky-themed foods and beverages has also increased, as well as the need for innovative ideas. The demand for Halloween snacks, chocolates and sweets continues to grow as […]
All About Hot Beverages
Hot beverages are highly consumed by the public with teas and coffees often being a daily occurrence, even multiple times a day. It is unsurprising, therefore, that customers are continuously searching for new and innovative twists on the everyday hot beverage. Coffee syrups, flavoured teas and diverse hot chocolate flavours are taking centre stage in […]
New Q3 Flavour Launches
We are excited to announce our Q3 new flavour launches which highlight Plant-Ex’s innovation and expertise in flavour creation! Our Flavourists have been non-stop in the NPD Department to continue growing our vast range of delicious flavours. In addition to our Q1 and Q2 flavour launches, we now introduce our Q3 edition. Savoury: Savoury flavours […]
Oktoberfest – All Things Beer
September is upon us and that can only mean one thing… Oktoberfest is about to be in full swing! Oktoberfest is an annual event held in Germany, featuring a beer festival and a carnival, and is said to be the world’s largest beer festival. Oktoberfest runs from mid-September to the start of October and gains […]
How Acquiring a Turkish Company Strengthened Plant-Ex’s Position in the Middle East and Africa
Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd announced the acquisition of a 50% shareholding in a factory which was then renamed Plant-Ex Gida in 2019 and brought under the operational control of Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd. In early September 2023, we are pleased to announce that the remainder 50% of shares have been acquired, which makes Plant-Ex Gida a wholly […]
Fruit and Vegetable Juice Powders
Fruit and Vegetable powders come from high-quality juice concentrates, purees and not-from-concentrate juices. Plant-Ex can provide a from-the-named-source (FTNF) label declaration for any fruit or vegetable our customer requires in an easy-to-handle, highly soluble, powdered format. These products have many applications, and the flavour opportunities are endless. Plant-Ex recommends the following applications; sports nutrition, snacks, […]
A Beginner’s Guide to E-Numbers
What are E-numbers? E-numbers are standardised codes used for substances that are used as food additives, and each E-number relates to a different additive. On the back of the pack, you can declare the E-number rather than the name. For example, Carmine extract can be declared as E120. The code starts with an ‘E’ which […]
