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Coca-Cola Life Debuts on U.S Retail Shelves

Reduced-calorie cola is sweetened with cane sugar and stevia leaf extract

August 28, 2014

Coca-Cola Life — a reduced-calorie cola sweetened with cane sugar and stevia leaf extract — launched in the United States on Aug. 25.

New Consumer Behavior Shakes Demand for High-Intensity Sweeteners

Slow growth in Europe and North America, Steady in Asia, South America

August 22, 2014

The high-intensity sweetener market is a study in contrasts. Although new, natural sweeteners like stevia extract are gaining ground, consumption growth for high-intensity sweeteners as a class has slowed to near zero in North America and Europe, due, in part, to the decline in soft drink consumption in these regions.

Evolva, Cargill Sweetener Patent

Partners say fermentation breakthrough will allow consumers to enjoy products using Reb M at a commercially viable price.

August 15, 2014

Evolva Holding SA, Reinach, Switzerland, said its patent application on a process to efficiently and sustainably produce next-generation sweeteners via fermentation, including Rebaudioside M (“Reb M”), has now published.

Low-Cal Food Market

Low-calorie foods, drinks were a $7.4 billion market in 2013; to post 5.9% CAGR to 2019, says Research and Markets.

August 13, 2014

Research and Markets has published the "Low-calorie Food Market - Global Forecast, Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2014-2019" report.

Sugar, Sweetener Market

Retail sugar, sweetener manufacturers can succeed with new brands offering niche sugar and sweetener products, says Packaged Facts.

August 12, 2014

Sugar producers and marketers have been hit hard by world price declines, a flood of low-cost Mexican imports, high stock levels, and face the serious likelihood of lower purchase and consumption levels in response to growing concerns about the negative health effects of added sugars.

Low-calorie Market Growth

Researchers say global reduced calorie product sales could reach $10.4 billion by 2019.

July 28, 2014

A new market report by Transparency Market Research (TMR), Albany, N.Y., valued the global low-calorie food market at USD $7.4 billion in 2013 and researchers expect the sector to post a CAGR of 5.9% from 2014 to 2019, to reach an estimated value of USD $10.4 billion in 2019.

Tequila Sweetener May Help Weight Loss

Agavins from the Agave plant are non-digestible and can act as a dietary fiber.

July 10, 2014

The researchers contend it could promote weight loss and help lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes or those at high risk of the disease.

New Product Trends

Aiming Low

Although obesity growth rates appear to have plateaued, an alarming number of consumers still face dire health consequences. In response, manufacturers are creating a range of a new weight management foods and beverages.

William A. Roberts, Jr.

June 30, 2014

After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates in America remained level in every state except for one, Arkansas.

Product Solution Labs

Ingredion Incorporated says it has launched Ingredion Idea Labs innovation centers in the United States to “give customers new consumer-centric ways to create innovative, profitable products.”

June 23, 2014

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, says it has launched Ingredion Idea Labs™ innovation centers in the United States to give customers new consumer-centric ways to create innovative, profitable products.