7. Glossary
formulation
Although the process originated in the chemical industry, the food and beverage industries are also involved in formulation, particularly the frozen desserts sector, which is by its very nature a mixing industry. It consists in creating a multi-phase mixture of ingredients, including basic raw materials to which are added all sorts of adjuvants such as texturizers, emulsifiers, colorants, flavors, preservatives, enzymes, microorganisms, etc. The main objective is to develop food products based on functional specifications, in order to meet consumer expectations and regulations, as well as a wide range of product ranges and prices.
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Professional organizations
Euroglaces (European Ice Cream Association), Brussels http://www.euroglaces.eu-
Association des entreprises des glaces (manufacturers from SMEs to multinationals), Paris http://www.les-glaces.com
CNGF, Confédération nationale...
Key players in the ice cream sector
Unilever: Dutch-British group, with brands Magnum, Carte d'Or, Cornetto, Solero, Viennetta, Calippo, Ben & Jerry's, Kinder Ice Cream Stick, Kinder Ice Cream Sandwich and Bueno (in collaboration with Ferrero), Mini Calippo lemon and orange, Haribo Push-up, Rocket, and X-Pop... a manufacturing site in France at Saint-Dizier (Haute-Marne).
Froneri: joint venture created in...
Suppliers of materials and equipment
BREDDO: Taney St, Kansas City, MO 64116, USA.
GRAM /WCB: Nordager, 2-6, 6000 Kolding, Denmark.
SPX FLOW: Oestmarken 7, 2860 Soeborg, Denmark.
TECHNOGEL S.p.a., Via Boschetti, 51-24050, Grassobbio, Italy.
TETRA PAK HOYER A/S, Hoejbjerg 8200, Denmark.
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