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THE SOURCE FOR FOODTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SNACK MANUFACTURER’S LEAD TIME TRANSFORMED BY INNOVATIVE SEASONING SOLUTION As a leading supplier of kale chips, Toronto based Brandneu prides itself on the natural, healthy profile and high quality of its products. However, due to the increased demand from consumers for healthier snacks, the popularity of the company’s products has soared in recent times…and it is worried that increased production capabilities could affect its competitiveness in an increasingly crowded marketplace. A reassessment of production capabilities was urgently needed, so the company brought in tna North America to take a look. “The current trend towards healthier snacks has had a key influence on the food industry,” regional sales manager Sekhar Challingal says. “Consumers are growing more and more concerned about the amount of fat, sugar and salt they consume. “As a result, many manufacturers like Brandneu are looking for innovative technologies to help them produce healthier, tastier snacks to meet this demand. (They needed) exactly the right cutting-edge technology to optimise the production of their natural baked kale chips.” Brandneu has previously experienced issues with inconsistent flavouring, which has had an impact on taste and resulted in significant seasoning losses. It was therefore vital for tna to provide a cutting edge solution to ensure application Continued on page 42 >> “The current trend towards healthier snacks has had a key influence on the food industry,”


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