WILD - Press Release Archive

Press Release Archive

25.06.2010	WILD's Garden Fruits product portfolio - New juice concepts based on domestic fruits Consumers seem to be increasingly inspired by the thought that there is no need to search far away when there is so much goodness close at hand. Domestically grown produce is becoming more and more popular, and as a result there has been a renaissance among fruits such as red currant, quince, plum and others that were in danger of falling from favor. WILD now offers its beverage industry clients three different juice concepts based on domestic fruit.
02.06.2010	Sea SaltTrim™ by WILD - A natural clean-label solution for reducing sodium The salt content of foods and beverages has recently come under the crossfire of regulatory authorities: both the British Food Standard Agency (FSA) and, more recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US have set their sights on the issue of lowering salt. The underlying concern is the insight that excessive consumption of sodium can cause disease. The manufacturers of processed foods in particular are being called to take action. WILD now offers an all-natural way to lower sodium: Sea SaltTrim™ lets the industry provide clean-label products with no E-numbers, creating authentic salty taste sensations.
27.05.2010	Sunwin stevia™: cutting-edge developments from WILD - A single source for turnkey solutions featuring natural stevia Heidelberg-Eppelheim, May 21, 2010. WILD is now offering the industry Sunwin stevia™ — top-quality natural stevia sweeteners with great taste thanks to WILD's “Taste Modification Technology.” WILD Flavors, Inc. has significantly invested in stevia manufacturer Sunwin International, which allows WILD to monitor the entire production process and thus guarantee the outstanding quality of the sweetener. Sunwin stevia™ gives manufacturers turnkey solutions featuring natural stevia from a single source, and it enables them to develop low-sugar or zero-calorie foods and beverages so they can launch their products which contain stevia quickly as soon as the anticipated EU approval is final.
26.02.2010	The multi-facetted world of RTD tea: Delicious natural beverages that help you relax and feel great Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world except for water. Today, ready-to-drink teas are especially popular. Consumers are particularly drawn to the fact that these drinks are convenient thirst-quenchers as they can be enjoyed anywhere, with no preparation needed. Within this category, especially the trend towards white and green teas is growing stronger and stronger because of the health-related benefits of these drinks. The food and beverage industry can select from a broad range of high quality tea extracts — rooibos, honeybush, black, green or white tea — for its products. Not only do these natural ingredients taste great, they also add value, and can be used to create interesting flavor notes in both non-alcoholic beverages as well as dairy products.
21.02.2010	WILD beverage innovations at Gulfood Dubai 2010: Focus on naturalness and functionality At Gulfood Dubai, WILD will be introducing its latest beverage creations with new flavors and fruit combinations for products with a high growth potential. Visitors will gain insight into WILD innovations including ready-to-drink teas, energy drinks with juice, malt drinks, and near waters. Their functional value and ingredients come from natural sources, ever faithful to WILD’s motto for the Gulfood 2010: "We grow your business, naturally®".
27.01.2010	Rudolf Wild GmbH & Co. KG and KKR enter into a strategic partnership In preparation for the capital markets Dr. Hans-Peter Wild has made an important decision: In a first step the international investor Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), will acquire as of 1 January 2010 shares of Rudolf Wild GmbH & Co. KG, Eppelheim.
28.12.2009	New concepts from WILD for adult soft-drinks - Natural refreshing beverages for adults In the traditional soft-drink segment, growth is barely evident in saturated markets like Western Europe – a good reason for beverage producers to differentiate themselves with innovative products and to enter new categories. WILD has developed concepts based on malt, kombucha tea or premium fruit vinegars that specifically target adult taste preferences and demands.
10.12.2009	Changes in EC flavor regulations - Broad portfolio of innovative natural flavors The recent changes in the EC flavor regulations are creating greater demand for natural flavors on the part of food and beverage manufacturers. WILD is extremely well-positioned and is able to offer food and beverage manufacturers natural flavors in the desired quality thanks to its decades-long expertise in both flavor extraction and flavor creation.
08.12.2009	Natural fruit powders from WILD - Intense fruity taste for confectionery A high fruit content provides added value for confectionery products, making them a snack of special quality. WILD offers natural fruit powders in concentrated form for intense, fruity taste experiences. They are perfect for chocolate products, baked goods and cereal bars.
07.12.2009	WILD expands portfolio of coloring foodstuffs and colors - Stable and brilliant color results from natural sources The demand for colors from natural sources is growing, especially since artificial colors have increasingly come under fire. WILD has expanded its portfolio of colors from natural sources and coloring foodstuffs and offers forward-looking solutions for a variety of applications - for brilliant color and appetizing appearance.
07.12.2009	Valuable ingredients with added benefits from WILD - Natural functional extracts for premium products Functional ingredients from nature are an excellent way for food and beverage manufacturers to add value to their products. WILD's portfolio has a wide range of premium tea and herbal extracts as well as a standardized antioxidant pack for a variety of applications. WILD is also introducing a product concept in line with the proven health benefits of plant extracts with its “Mental Energy Drink”.
20.11.2009	Energy kick from natural sources The WILD motto at the coming trade fair, “We grow your business, naturally®” is equally true for energy drinks. The company will be introducing concepts with natural caffeine to the industry at drinktec 2009. The fusion of this category with the juice or coffee segment is also cutting-edge.
20.11.2009	“Measurable Health” beverage concepts: scientifically proven added nutritional value WILD is presenting concepts for beverages with natural functional ingredients with scientifically proven benefits under the name of “Measurable Health”. The company is working together with respected partners from the research and scientific community to verify the health benefits of WILD products.
10.11.2009	Authentic tea enjoyment in premium quality WILD is introducing a new generation of tea drinks to its customers at drinktec. The premium assortment is based on high-quality tea infusions that guarantee natural and great-tasting tea pleasure.
25.09.2009	WILD at FIE 2009 in Frankfurt (November 17th to 19th): Natural ingredients and forward-looking product concepts with stevia Just in time for FIE 2009, WILD will present its latest developments in natural ingredients for food and beverages as well as selected ingredients from its proven product range: Be it flavors, colors or extracts, WILD offers natural ingredients of the highest quality for products with a high growth potential, ever faithful to WILD’s motto for the FIE 2009: "We grow your business, naturally". Furthermore visitors will get insight to WILD’s innovative product concepts sweetened with stevia.