New product introductions from beverages, snacks and candies address concerns from consumers attempting to manage sugar consumption
October 19, 2022
According to the American Heart Association, the average American consumes more than three times the recommended amount of sugar. The number for kids is even worse, as they are consuming 81g per day, equaling over 65 pounds of added sugar per year. American children are ingesting over 30 gallons of added sugars from beverages alone.
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