• Catherine Dillon, Sphere Foods.
    Catherine Dillon, Sphere Foods.
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At Foodpro this week, Catherine Dillon of Sphere Foods shared the merits of the company's 'Perfect Red' odour and flavour-free colourant.

In this demonstration on the Sphere Foods' stand, we see how the natural, crystalline product, derived from the hybrid Rubired grape via a patented drying process, goes easily into solution to add colour without changing taste or aroma.

 

 

 

Packaging News

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