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Business expands to Malaysia

2023-05-09T08:53:30+01:00Categories: Timeline|

Headquartered in Malaysia, with over 20 years of experience and operations in 7 Southeast Asian countries, ITS Nutriscience is a leading distributor specialising in providing specialty food and nutraceutical ingredient solutions for the food, beverage and healthcare industries.

Around the World

2023-01-13T11:17:43+00:00Categories: Food Trends, Industry News|Tags: |

As mentioned in our last post Food & Beverage Trends 2023, cuisines from different countries around the world are becoming increasingly mainstream. Influences from Mexico to Japan, are bringing unexpected combinations and bold flavours to fill the travel gap that many consumers are experiencing due to the rising cost of living. According to Mintel, amid

Food and Beverage Trends 2023

2022-12-06T15:17:48+00:00Categories: Food Trends|Tags: , |

The world is in a time of transformation, global events such as pandemic and climate change have reshaped the food and beverage industry as well as consumers' desire for sustainable brands and products that offer a multi-sensory experience and benefits for their health. 2023 already starts with a new challenge, as the cost of living

Our Sustainability Journey

2022-11-18T14:11:07+00:00Categories: Industry News, Sustainability|Tags: |

Our Sustainability Journey As a family-owned company with manufacturing and warehousing sites in Hampshire, one in Barton Stacey and another in Andover, we fully appreciate the impact our business potentially has on people and the environment. Our under-lying values are to operate with respect and integrity with our employees, with our local communities and throughout

The colours of autumn flavours

2022-09-23T12:16:35+01:00Categories: Bakery, Beverage, Confectionery, Flavourings, Food Trends|Tags: , , , |

It's time to say welcome to autumn! Where the season of colour, nostalgia, comfort food and autumn flavours begin. Familiar and comforting tastes remain extremely popular, and brands are developing products to meet consumer demand for nostalgia, indulgence, excitement and innovation. The autumn palette is warm, rich, earthy and golden. It extends from the red

Lionel Hitchen wins the Central South Business Award 2022 for “International Business of the Year”

2023-05-09T08:54:35+01:00Categories: Timeline, Uncategorised|

The award acknowledges that Lionel Hitchen is a growing international business, with the majority of our sales going to markets outside the UK. In addition, Lionel Hitchen was awarded the highly commended award for 'Employer of the Year'. This recognition is a testament to our company culture, our WCM programme, our employee benefits package, and

Innovation in flavour to offer a tasting experience

2022-08-30T08:48:30+01:00Categories: Bakery, Beverage, Confectionery, Food Trends|Tags: , |

Indulgence in food and beverages became of great importance to consumers during the pandemic and even after this period we have seen an increase in the search for products with indulgent flavour. This is related to the 'power' of food to create a sense of escapism, relieve stress and anxiety and lift people's mood. People

A cool trend for ice cream

2022-08-11T14:01:10+01:00Categories: Food Trends|Tags: , |

Ice cream is one of the most popular products among consumers of all ages. With many people's lifestyles increasingly shifting towards a healthier diet, ice cream brands are innovating plant-based options and ingredients that can add health benefits to their products. Health-conscious consumers prioritise ingredients and nutrition, but still crave indulgence. Also, there is a

All you need is chocolate

2022-07-06T13:45:47+01:00Categories: Confectionery, Food Trends|Tags: , , |

Since the pandemic, foods that provide a sense of comfort have become more important to consumers. As we all know, a delicious piece of chocolate can support emotional well-being and make our day that much better. However, it is not only comfort that consumers seek, they also want healthier options with lifestyle benefits, as well