Nutrinova, the food ingredient business of Celanese, introduces the Qorus sweetener system to help food and beverage formulators achieve authentic taste profiles.

The Sugar Association said it sent a request to the Food and Drug Administration on December 19 to reject the Corn Refiners Association’s (CRA) petition to change the name "high-fructose corn syrup" (HFCS) to “corn sugar.”

The International Stevia Council has applauded the final approval of the European Commission's Regulation to authorize the use of steviol glycosides as a non-caloric sweetener in the European market.

Changing the name of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to "corn sugar" would confuse consumers and thwart food shoppers' attempts to avoid the man-made sweetener, says a study prepared for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Stevia Corp., a farm management company focused on the economic development of Stevia, announced Thomas Ong as director of operations, Asia.

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals Inc., Domino Foods Inc. and WILD Flavors GmbH have entered into an collaboration agreement to support the food and beverage industry by offering all-natural sweeteners made from all-natural products such as cane sugar, rice, malt and stevia.