The new product line brings together whole-milk yogurt and simple, no added sugar add-ins
August 1, 2018
After observing the evident uptick in consumers searching for less sugary options and research showing 94% of Americans snack daily, siggi’s set out to create a nutritiously complete snack with the introduction of siggi’s SIMPLE SIDES™.
In the decade between 2003 and 2014, the percentage of kids enjoying a daily sugar- or similarly calorically sweetened beverage fell from nearly 80% to under 61%, and the number of adults doing the same fell from almost 62% down to 50%.
Consumer confusion, perhaps. But declaring added sugars on Nutrition Facts panels will be required by July 2018. Here are ways to cut down on sugar declarations without sacrificing sweetness.
When Stonyfield, America’s leading organic yogurt manufacturer, announced a comprehensive plan to reduce added sugars across its product line by 25% before this autumn’s end, Nichole Cirillo, the Londonderry-N.H. company’s mission director, stated in a press release that the mission is “to continually provide healthier food both for our consumers and the planet.”
Beverage companies using natural sweeteners prior to regulations
November 18, 2016
With the release of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans earlier this year followed by the US Food and Drug Administration’s new Nutrition Facts label, many changes are in store for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Among those changes, mainstream media has given its share of attention to one ingredient category: sugar.
Corbion’s Ultra Fresh Premium Advantage reduces added sugars in bread, extends freshness, and protects taste
September 18, 2016
Corbion’s Ultra Fresh® Premium Advantage, ingredient winner of the 2015 IFT Expo Innovation Award, reduces added sugars in bread while extending freshness, and protecting quality and taste.
Move comes as part of ongoing commitment to nutrition and taste
November 11, 2015
KIND announced that it is reducing added sugar across its original Fruit & Nut bar portfolio. This effort, which started in late 2014, is part of KIND's brand promise to offer wholesome and tasty snack choices.
Added sugars increase excess energy and reduce nutrient density in diet
November 14, 2014
The study details an increase in added sugars consumed by American adults by more than 30% (228 calories per day in 1977 to 300 calories in 2009-2010).