As a growing business, and a leading manufacturer of bespoke blends and supplier of specialist ingredients to the food industry, we’ve reached the point where it’s time to update our IT systems. Having reviewed the market place we feel that Sage 200 offers the scope and flexibility to meet the needs of our growing business. […]
Continue readingTHEW ARNOTT EXPANDS TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
As part of our business expansion, Thew Arnott has appointed Verity Clifton as an Applications Technologist. A Food Technology Graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University, Verity was previously with Tate & Lyle plc working with starch, proteins, hydrocolloids and fibres. She has also had experience working with Campden BRI. Verity’s role with us will primarily be […]
Continue readingXanthan Gum: Market Update
Prices are still following an upward trend now that Chinese manufacturers have resumed exporting to the U.S. and many factories in China are operating at full capacity. Couple this with the stricter environmental regulations imposed by the Government, and there becomes a price and lead-time issue. Thankfully we do have sufficient quantities available for prompt […]
Continue readingCarrageenan: Market Update
There has been increased price pressure on both Refined and Semi-Refined grades of Carrageenan in recent weeks due to a scarcity of good-quality raw material. In order to avoid long lead-times and unexpected price increases we would encourage you to get in touch with your requirements soon. Whilst we do hold sufficient stocks at present […]
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THEW ARNOTT SUPPORTS MONKEY BUSINESS AT CHESTER ZOO!
We’re delighted to become a corporate sponsor of a group of Bornean Orangutans called Martha, Sarikei, Leia, Willie, and baby Tombol, plus solitary male Tuan who live at Chester Zoo. As a supplier of ingredients featuring Responsibly Sourced Palm Oil, helping to fund the vital work that Chester Zoo does in ensuring the future survival […]
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MAKE IT FLEXI – GROWTH IN MEAT-FREE DIETS
There has been a huge trend towards consumers who are cutting back on their meat consumption for both health and sustainability reasons. Mintel’s recently published Meat Free Foods 2017 Report finds that over a quarter (28%) of British people have reduced or limited their meat consumption in the last six months. This isn’t just a […]
Continue readingWallington Office – Phone line issues
Our Wallington office is currently experiencing a telephone landline issue. Whilst we can make calls from Wallington we are not able receive any due to the local BT Exchange having a “Data Freeze”. This has also meant that we are unable to divert calls to an alternative number. We have been advised this issue will […]
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LEADING SPECIALIST INGREDIENTS SUPPLIER SECURES BRC AGENTS & BROKERS
Thew Arnott, importers and manufacturers of specialist ingredients for the food, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries has secured BRC Agents and Brokers certification through Cert ID Europe Introduced in 2014, the BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers provides certification for companies that purchase, import or distribute product throughout the food and packaging supply […]
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THEW ARNOTT LAUNCHES VEGAN SHELLAC ALTERNATIVE
Now offering a natural vegan alternative to Shellac in our range of AraTAs® coatings for confectionery and pharmaceutical products. The barrier coating uses Zein – a type of protein found in maize which is then extracted by physical rather than chemical means – as its main ingredient. As a result, Zein is completely natural, odourless, tasteless […]
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The Technicalities of Creating a Soft Eating Gluten Free Loaf
For many bakers the gluten-free sandwich loaf is often seen as the holy grail of bread-making, as it is a challenge to make a full flavoured, light tasting bread without gluten. As many recent gluten-free bakery product launches have demonstrated, it’s a growing market and offering a gluten-free alternative is big business. Thew Arnott’s Technical […]
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