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Knowledge, creativity & collaboration. Ingredient solutions for building great products.

What we do

Hawkins Watts are leaders in specialised food, beverage and supplement ingredients, with an unmatched commitment to innovation, quality and service.

Our team of technical experts are ready to collaborate with you to solve project roadblocks and create innovative new concepts. Working with you to fully understand your applications to find the very best solutions. From running technical training sessions to hosting customers in our laboratories for product development sessions, our support & specialty ingredients are second to none.

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Our ingredients

We represent many of the world’s leading ingredient companies with a broad product portfolio, specialising in Texture, Health & Nutrition, Colour, Flavour, & More.

Texture

Thickening, Gelling, Stabilising
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Health & Nutrition

Enriching, Replacing, Substituting
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Colour

Enhancing, Correcting, Protecting
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Flavour

Differentiating, Enhancing, Modifying
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& More

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Find the perfect ingredient for your next challenge

Discover innovative ingredients that will help you go in the right direction.

Our expertise

Innovative technical support combined with in-house application laboratories.

Focused on the Australian and New Zealand markets, our team of highly experienced food technologists work collaboratively, sharing knowledge and experience, to find the best solution for you.

Trend reports

Get in-depth insights into the latest food ingredient trends, expert analysis & recommendations.

25 Jul 2025

Our team have partnered with the bright minds at Trisco Foods and Flinders University to research different ways to improve outcomes for people suffering from dysphagia.

21 Jul 2025

Some of our team were lucky enough to head over to Vitafoods Europe in Barcelona. Find out what top trends they spotted!

06 Jun 2025

The TV series The White Lotus has resonated with audiences and has had a demonstrated cultural impact. Find out how this latest season set in Thailand will impact Thai cuisine in ANZ.